Safety in the Air,

Published by Abelard-Schuman, London - New York - Toronto, 1967

  • Hardcover
  • Used
See all details

Seller: Antiquariat Lindbergh, Darmstadt, GermanyAntiquariat Lindbergh

4-star seller

AbeBooks seller since October 15, 2002

Hardcover

Condition: Used - Good

US$ 27.59

US$ 46.87 shipping 
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

With supersonic transport planes under construction that will carry between 300 and 350 passengers at speeds of 1800 miles per hour, safety of air travel becomes more and more a matter of concern. Safety in the Air provides answers to many of the air traveller's questions about what is being done to ensure his personal safety. The author, well known through his books on aircraft and air travel, presents a clear and comprehensive picture of the many facets of this problem, and of the various approaches to its solution. The development of safety devices in the aircraft itself and on the ground, the exhaustive methods of testing new aircraft, and the vast and complex reconstruction projects designed to discover the causes of mysterious crashesthese are a few of the aspects explained in fascinating detail in this complete survey of an important problem. The author reaches an optimistic conclusion, but at the same time he brings to light many areas in which further research and improvement are vitally needed. This thoughtful analysis of an essential component of our modern jet-propelled existcncc is a timely study and will be of interest to all concerned with modern air travel. The Author: In 1967 Maurice Allward (1922-2011) was Assistant Manager (Technical Publications) at Hawker Siddeley Aviation, where his work included the technical manuals required to support the Comet and the Trident jet airliners. 175 p. illustrated with photographs.…

Seller Inventory # 13220

Bibliographic details

Title
Safety in the Air,
Author
Allward, Maurice
Publisher
Abelard-Schuman, London - New York - Toronto
Publication year
1967
Condition
good condition
Binding
Hardcover with dust jacket

Antiquariat Lindbergh

Darmstadt, Germany

4-star seller

AbeBooks seller since October 15, 2002

Shipping rates from Germany to U.S.A.

Item30 to 45 business days8 to 14 business days
First itemUS$ 46.87US$ 60.26
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Bank Wire Transfer
  • Cash on Delivery
  • Check
  • Paypal

Specialty

Luftfahrt, Luftschiff, Raumfahrt

Seller's business information

Antiquariat Lindbergh

Germany