Boeing 747. Queen of the Skies.: Reflections from the Flight Deck.

The 747 is an unmistakeable machine from any angle. While it is in its twilight years as a passenger aircraft, it was a watershed event in air transport whe it ushered in the age of the jumbo jet.This is a tremendous book written by a very qualified voice to speak on the subject.Mr. Zupp makes clear not only the technical marvel that the 747 is, but also what a pleasant aircraft it was to fly. For the large size of it, the 747 was still very much a pilot's plane.If you're looking for a good overview of the 747 at a general interest level, this book will give you the essence of the aircraft in a manageable and very readable package.Buy with confidence.

The introduction of the Boeing 747 by Pan Am in 1969 both startled the flying public and set a new benchmark for measuring transport aircraft. The elegant combination of payload, style, and economics created an unexpected paradigm shift in the usual evolution of airplane development. And the Boeing 747 was able to maintain that position atop the desirable airplanes to fly by both the flying public and the airline companies for over 30 years

The author did a great job of putting you in the seat of some truly remarkable flights that Quantas’ 747’s flew. However, I bought this book, based on previous reviews, thinking that it was more of a first person experience of flying the 747, which it is not. A great read though.

The author has done a magnificent job at writing about the operations of the legendary Boeing 747-400. The book can be easily digested by the non-aviation reader (I.e. you’re not a pilot), but goes into enough detail that you’d be hard pressed to not learn something. The details that each and every flight are documented, and the special requirements for the scenic Antarctic flights is covered showing the reader the diligence involved.I loved (as an avgeek) that actual operational details are covered, especially for a Boeing 747-8F flight. This is a comfortable non-technical read that I can’t recommend enough!

I enjoyed this book very much. Having flown the B744 and B747-8F, I was taken back onto the flight deck. This book is a series of short narratives from the author's own experiences. Enjoyable and a quick read. My only criticism? I would have liked more stories!

An enjoyable read on the unquestioned "Queen of the Skies". I shall miss her as she leaves the passenger fleets.

A great read for all those who love the Boeing 747. I particularly liked the detail the author went into, of the various phases of operation.

Ok book. Australia based 747 operations.

I found this book rather shallow, more bone than meat.

Great read. If felt I was there on the flight deck of the famous Queen of the Skies. I wish this book was bigger.

Yes like the book very interesting brilliant pictures inside the book

A great combination of tales from the flight deck of the 747 makes you envisage the views from the pilots of the Jumbo. This book contains technical aviation jargon, but is well explained for all readers. A great read for all, whether you're an experienced commercial pilot or an aviation enthusiast. Another well written piece by Owen Zupp.

Not what expected