James Ian Cross
Globe Pequot Publishing
2 March 2027
160
eBook - PDF
Non-Fiction
ARC via Edelweiss
What’s that noise? Why did the plane just drop? Are we… okay?
Despite being the safest form of transportation, flying remains one of the most misunderstood—and anxiety-inducing—experiences in modern life. This Is Your Captain Speaking: An Insider’s Guide to What Really Happens When You Fly offers a clear-eyed, often surprising look at what really happens during a flight, from takeoff to touchdown.
Written by a former airline captain and aviation professor, this engaging guide unpacks the science, psychology, and systems behind commercial air travel. Topics include:
· The truth about turbulence—and why it’s rarely a threat
· The logic behind cockpit decisions, diversions, and delays
· What all those unfamiliar sounds and sensations actually mean
· How aviation learns from every near-miss and incident
· The psychology of fear at altitude, and practical ways to manage it
Combining technical insight with human stories, real-world case studies, and a generous dose of myth-busting, This Is Your Captain Speaking reveals the hidden order behind the seeming chaos of flying. It’s not just about feeling safer in the skies—it’s about finally understanding what’s going on up there.
This Is Your Captain Speaking is a fun behind-the-scenes look at air travel that takes you on a journey from check-in to landing and beyond. It was interesting to learn more about the reasons for shifting fares, how luggage gets from check-in counter to hold and what goes on in the cockpit before and during a flight. As well as being packed with information, there was also plenty of humour in this book, including ridiculous questions asked of flight attendants and amusement with air traffic control. The book also summarised aviation history and included brief reviews of major events and accidents and what changes were made because of them. Overall, it was an enjoyable read and it gets 4.5 stars from me.
I received this book as a free eBook ARC via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
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