Guest Bigfella Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I received the book for fathers day and read it while holidaying in sunny Coffs Harbour last week (geez you guys don't get many bad flying days up there, didn't see a cloud all week!) It's not only a detailed account of what happened on flight qf32 out of singapore in 2010 but it's fascinating story of Richard De Crespigny's life and how he ended up in the left hand seat of the A380. I also found it more enjoyable coming from a pilots point of view using 'flying' language, a must read! Cheers, Bigfella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanm Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Started reading it but lost interest. I read somewhere that he was in fact caught out by someone who he mention in his book. Eg, his take on events are not exactly as it happened. This is before it even gets to the A380 story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgmwa Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I heard De Crespigny interviewed on a radio program a few weeks ago. In response to one question from the interviewer, he hesitatingly admitted that the person who wrote the book for him might have altered a couple of minor details at one point in the 380 story `for more dramatic effect' or some such words. I haven't read the book, but even if there are some inaccuracies intended to make him look a little more awesome than is warranted, that shouldn't detract much from the essence of what was obviously a remarkably well handled emergency. rgmwa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furio Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I have just finished reading the book. Can't say if his story is exaggerated or not but i found it to be an interesting read and detailed account of the whole event. very easy reading. Recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bigfella Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Certainly not a prize winning novel but as furio says, an interesting read, if nothing more than learning a little about the A380. i.e. max crosswind landing for the A380 is 40knots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deskpilot Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I just finished reading the 50 Shades Trilogy. Much more interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Just finished reading it..very enjoyable read on a very lucky incident. Wifey has now grabbed it, and is also enjoying it...........................highly recommended by me !... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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