Life in the Skies: Everything You Want to Know About Flying
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (625 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 981448413X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the AuthorCaptain Lim Khoy Hing is an ex-airline pilot who is passionate about flying, having worked all his life high above the clouds since leaving college. He served for about 12 years in the service before joining Malaysia Airlines and finished his career with the carrier AirAsia before retiring in 2011. . Prior to his retirement from flag-carrier Malaysia Airlines, he was fortunate enough to fly the latest fly-by-wire planes such as the Boeing 777 and Airbus A320, A330 and A340. He has logged a total of 25,500 flying hours, or about 20 trips to the moon and back.Capt. Lim started his flying career in the Royal Malaysian Air Force, having been trained by the Roya
Life in the Skies is a unique compendium of tips, advice, anecdotes and tales from the storied career of life-long pilot, Captain Lim Khoy Hing. Captain Lim provides insights into every aspect of air travel – informing passengers of all the hidden mysteries of airplane safety and regulations, enlightening those who wonder how someone trains and becomes an international airline pilot, and entertaining readers throughout with anecdotes, tales and jokes from his own personal experiences in the air.Complemented with more than 40 full-color personal illustrations of the Captain, Life in the Skies will be a valuable and useful guide for air travelers and budding-pilots alike!
"Great and Interesting Book" according to John Harcourt-Rigg. I think it is an excellent book, the only comment I would make is any additions are made to the book, I think readers may be just as interested in a "typical running commentary" of an international flight. As well, more information re aids that pilots use re a journey.. Very good. Mariano Moreno Rodriguez Very good book in order to find out what's behind civil aviation written in a very interesting manner.You can't stop reading it.Captain Lim knows what's he is talking about a how to find the right words to explain everything you want to know about air travell.Mariano.Spain.. "Highly recommend to everyone" according to Chun Hsieh. Very easy to read, and understand; friendly and humorous writing, very informative and inspiring not only to future pilots,but also to everyone who is serious about journey of life - always be prepared with back up plans. Thank you Captain Kim.
He served for about 12 years in the service before joining Malaysia Airlines and finished his career with the carrier AirAsia before retiring in 2011. Prior to his retirement from flag-carrier Malaysia Airlines, he was fortunate enough to fly the latest fly-by-wire planes such as the Boeing 777 and Airbus A320, A