{"product_id":"cockpit-confidential-everything-you-need-to-know-about-air-travel-questions-answers-and-reflections-9781492663966","title":"Cockpit Confidential: Everything You Need to Know about Air Travel: Questions, Answers, and Reflections","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNEW YORK TIMES \u003c\/em\u003eBESTSELLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fascinating fear of flying book from a commercial airline pilot and author of the popular website askthepilot.com.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor millions of people, travel by air is a confounding, uncomfortable, and even frightening experience. When you go behind the scenes, however, you can see that the grand theater of air travel is actually fascinating. From the intricate design of airport architecture to the logistics of inflight service, here is everything you need to know about flying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommercial airlines like to hide the truth from customers and do nothing to comfort nervous fliers. And what's scarier than the unknown? In this aviation book, pilot Patrick Smith breaks down that barrier and tells you everything you need to know about flying, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow planes fly, and a revealing look at the men and women who fly them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight talk on turbulence, pilot training, and safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe real story on delays, congestion, and the dysfunction of the modern airport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe myths and misconceptions of cabin air and cockpit automation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerrorism in perspective, and a provocative look at security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirfare, seating woes, and the pitfalls of airline customer service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe true colors and cultures of the airlines we love to hate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCockpit Confidential\u003c\/em\u003e is a thoughtful, funny, and at times deeply personal look into the strange and misunderstood world of commercial flying. If you liked other books about airplanes for adults, including \u003cem\u003eSoar\u003c\/em\u003e by Tom Bunn or \u003cem\u003eSkyfaring\u003c\/em\u003e, you'll find reassurance, humor, and guidance in \u003cem\u003eCockpit Confidential\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Anyone remotely afraid of flying should read this book, as should anyone who appreciates good writing and great information.\" --\u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, on ASK THE PILOT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Patrick Smith is extraordinarily knowledgeable about modern aviation...the ideal seatmate, a companion, writer and explorer.\" --\u003cem\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSmith, Patrick:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003ePatrick Smith is a New York Times bestselling author, airline pilot, air travel writer, and the host of www.askthepilot.com. He has visited more than seventy countries and always asks for a window seat. He lives in Somerville, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sourcebooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51500926107922,"sku":"9781492663966","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_236c0107-4b57-4447-9217-d40435b63964.jpg?v=1753204870","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/cockpit-confidential-everything-you-need-to-know-about-air-travel-questions-answers-and-reflections-9781492663966","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}