Squawk 7700
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (924 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0971208417 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 379 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Squawk 7700 is a first-hand account of author Peter Buffington s experiences as a commercial airline pilot and the journey he took to reach his childhood dream. Buckle your seatbelt and prepare for an eye-opening, turbulent ride into the world of aviation from the pilot's seat. From student pilot at age 15, to flight instructor, to nighttime cargo pilot, and finally as first officer aboard the ATR 72 turboprop airliners island hopping the Caribbean, Squawk 7700 is a riveting aviation adventure.
--Jeff Skiles, First Officer US Airways Flight 1549I have just finished reading your book. --Tom P. My personal experiences as an airline pilot and as acting first officer aboard US Airways Flight 1549 that ditched into the Hudson River, I recommend Squawk 7700 for anyone interested in an aviation career, and mandatory reading for those who fly on our national airline system. - Former regional airline captain . --A.S. I read it cover to cover in two days! Thanks for an exciting and informative story! I am impressed by the openness with which you describe y
Eric Coblin said An exciting and interesting read!. This book was a pleasure for me to read. Pete Buffington was a childhood friend of mine and I expected to enjoy the book just relating back his experiences and anecdotes to my memories.In fact, there was much more than that to enjoy. Not being a pilot, the book gave me an introduction to the regional airline industry that was both educational and interesting.I was also pleasantly surprised with the ability of his writing to bring me into the moment and experience the emotions tha. Candid look at your aviation career dreams Ron Lewis This book was such a fascinating read, I couldn't put it down. As a private pilot, I often imagined the possibility of changing careers to become a professional pilot. Having read this book, I now know much more about the aviation industry from the perspective of someone who lived it. So many things he went through were just remarkable and unexpected for a system tasked with safeguarding the lives of millions every year. Pilots are talented, intellligent, hard working, love flyin. An eye opening book. I have owned the first edition of this book for several years and was excited to see the 2nd edition come out recently. As an aviation enthusiast I read it with great interest. But like all who have read or will read Squawk 7700, Pete's story really opens your eyes to the fact that a career in aviation isn't always the glamorous lifestyle the general public might think it is. I think this book brings awareness to the fact that some things in the industry are in desperate need of