Trials and Errors: Experimental UK Test Flying in the 1970s by Wing Commander Mi

Description: Trials and Errors by Wing Commander Mike Brooke, Mike Brooke Mike Brookes successful RAF career had taken him from Cold War Canberra pilot to flying instructor at the Central Flying School in the 1970s. Trials and Errors follows his personal journey during five years of experimental test flying, during which he flew a wide variety of aircraft for research and development trials. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Mike Brookes successful RAF career had taken him from Cold War Canberra pilot to flying instructor at the Central Flying School in the 1970s. For his next step he undertook the demanding training regime at the UKs Empire Test Pilots School. His goal: to become a fully qualified experimental test pilot. Trials and Errors follows his personal journey during five years of experimental test flying, during which he flew a wide variety of aircraft for research and development trials. Mike then returned to ETPS to teach pilots from all over the world to become test pilots. In this, the sequel to his successful debut book A Bucket of Sunshine and its follow-up Follow Me Through, he continues to use his personal experiences to reveal insights into trials of the times, successes and failures. Trials and Errors will prove fascinating reading for any aviation enthusiast. Author Biography Wing Commander MIKE BROOKE AFC RAF joined the RAF in 1962. After serving on No.16 low-level strike/attack squadron, Brooke became a flying instructor and experimental test pilot. In 1984, after twenty-two years in flying appointments, he was sent to the RAF Advanced Staff College and promoted to Wing Commander, taking command of flying at RAF Farnborough. Brooke later became a test-flying consultant, finally retiring in 2004. He has flown around 7,300 hours on 140 types of aircraft of all classes except seaplanes. In 1984, he was awarded the Air Force Cross by HM Queen Elizabeth and is a Fellow of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots. Long Description Mike Brookes successful RAF career had taken him from Cold War Canberra pilot to flying instructor at the Central Flying School in the 1970s. For his next step he undertook the demanding training regime at the UKs Empire Test Pilots School. His goal: to become a fully qualified experimental test pilot. Trials and Errors follows his personal journey during five years of experimental test flying, during which he flew a wide variety of aircraft for research and development trials. Mike then returned to ETPS to teach pilots from all over the world to become test pilots. In this, the sequel to his successful debut book A Bucket of Sunshine and its follow-up Follow Me Through, he continues to use his personal experiences to reveal insights into trials of the times, successes and failures. Trials and Errors will prove fascinating reading for any aviation enthusiast. Details ISBN0750961600 Year 2015 ISBN-10 0750961600 ISBN-13 9780750961608 Media Book Pages 288 Publisher The History Press Ltd Publication Date 2015-01-05 Short Title TRIALS & ERRORS Language English Imprint The History Press Ltd Place of Publication Stroud Country of Publication United Kingdom Format Paperback Subtitle Experimental UK Test Flying in the 1970s Illustrations 35 Illustrations, black and white UK Release Date 2015-01-05 AU Release Date 2015-01-05 NZ Release Date 2015-01-05 Author Mike Brooke DEWEY 629.13252 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133484377;

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