{"product_id":"behind-the-flight-deck-door-insider-knowledge-about-everything-youve-ever-wanted-to-ask-a-pilot-9780648235606","title":"Behind The Flight Deck Door: Insider Knowledge About Everything You've Ever Wanted to Ask A Pilot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEver wondered what goes on inside the cockpit of a passenger plane? Ever wanted to know how a jet engine works or what happens if a plane is struck by lightning? \u003cem\u003eBehind the Flight Deck Door \u003c\/em\u003eprovides insider knowledge about everything you have ever wanted to ask a pilot \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 9\/11, flight decks of modern airliners have become off-limits to the flying public. This is despite the fact every year more people take to the skies than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePilot Brett Manders wants to help you become a savvy traveller by providing insider tips, expert knowledge, and an understanding of what goes on behind the scenes to get you up in the air. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll told with a dash of humor, this book will demystify the art of airline travel, address those urban legends, and settle the nerves of any anxious flyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimple, concise explanations cover a multitude of things passengers have asked Brett and his colleagues over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is a small technical delay?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan the cabin door be opened mid-flight?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow much do pilots really earn and do they get free flights?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan you get stuck to the toilet?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs it still possible to view the flight deck?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrett Manders is a pilot with an Australian Airline. He has over 10,000 hours flying experience on Airbus A320, A321, A330 and Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eBehind the Flight Deck Door\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \"Brett's uncomplicated, honest, and easy to understand book is a welcome addition on any flight. It offers an enlightening point of view of the all-important necessity of air travel with rare glimpses of the secret world airline pilots inhabit.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJULIE POSTANCE, AUTHOR, \u003cem\u003eBREAKING THE SOUND BARRIERS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I really enjoyed reading this as it is an easy read, and really relatable and quite entertaining. As a nervous flyer myself it was quite interesting and reassuring to read all the different things that go on behind the scenes and learn about the ins and outs of flying.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSARAH EMERSON, NERVOUS FLYER\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book has so much valuable knowledge that every passenger wants to know and ask. So many things about aircraft, airlines and airports are such a mystery to many people, it is nice to have it explained is simple terms. After reading, I feel lots of little things that bothered me have been put in perspective and it has helped my fear of flying significantly. Behind the Flight Deck Door is a must have book for anyone who travels on airlines \"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNISHA SHARMA, NERVOUS FLYER\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eManders, Brett:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Brett Manders is a pilot with an Australian Airline. A former Naval Officer, he felt ships travelled too slowly, so turned his skills to flying. He has over 10,000 hours flying experience and has flown Airbus A320, A321, A330, and the Boeing B787 Dreamliner. He is completing a Bachelor of Aviation Management and currently conducts type-rating training on the B787 Simulator. He has lived in Singapore and all over Australia, but currently calls Melbourne home. Brett lives with his wife, Kirsty, daughter Amara and his dog, Harvey. He still enjoys going to the airport even when on vacation, and still looks up to watch planes fly overhead. Brett is an avid reader who loves bike riding, the gym, and is a passionate supporter of the Richmond Football Club.","brand":"Atlantis Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50514282643730,"sku":"9780648235606","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7c6ca49f-ffd7-44d4-b9f4-e0cb03a49381.jpg?v=1730978074","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/behind-the-flight-deck-door-insider-knowledge-about-everything-youve-ever-wanted-to-ask-a-pilot-9780648235606","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}