# How to Land a Plane - Hardcover

by **Mark Vanhoenacker** (Author)

The mystery of flight is magical; the _reality,_ still more so--from the physics that keeps a 450-ton vehicle aloft, to the symphony of technology and teamwork that safely sets it down again. Take it from Mark Vanhoenacker--British Airways pilot, internationally bestselling author, and your new flight instructor. This is _How to Land a Plane._  
  
Vanhoenacker covers every step--from approach to touchdown-- with precision, wit, and infectious enthusiasm. Aided by dozens of illustrations, you'll learn all the tools and rules of his craft: altimeters, glidepaths, alignment, and more. Before you know it, you'll be on the ground, exiting the aircraft with a whole new appreciation for the art and science of flying.

### Author Biography

**Mark Vanhoenacker** is the author of the international bestseller _Skyfaring_, a _Financial Times_ columnist, and a regular contributor to _The New York Times_ and _Slate_. A management consultant until 2001, Vanhoenacker is a Senior First Officer for British Airways. He recently piloted his final flight with his beloved Boeing 747 (which he chronicled for _Financial Times_) and now flies 787s for British Airways.

**Number of Pages:** 64

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 7.6 x 5.5 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** April 30, 2019

## Details

- **Price:** 12.95 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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