Lockheed L-1011 TriStar - Airliner Tech Vol. 8
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (826 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1580071767 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 106 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Robert I. Hedges said A Great Synopsis of A Great Plane. I am an unashamed L-1011 fan. I believe that the plane was decades ahead of it's time, and still has some features (Direct Lift Control, which accounted for it's superior Autoland system, and an enormously sophisticated Speed Command System for example) that are unrivaled today. I was fortunate enough to check out and get a type rating on the L-1011 near the end of her life at. Five Stars Very nice. An excellent book about a truly excellent airliner! Sgt. Disney This book is very good, filled with lots of wonderful details on the Lockheed L-1011. It actually has more interior photos than I have found in other similar books, which was a great extra. This book is so good, I plan on buying others from this series as soon as possible. If you like L-1011s, you will not be disapointed.
He is the author of two other titles in this series. . Jim Upton is recently retired after 35 years at Lockheed as a flight test engineering and test director
He is the author of two other titles in this series. . About the Author Jim Upton is recently retired after 35 years at Lockheed as a flight test engineering and test director
In-depth discussion and illustrations of the TriStar's advance systems and state of the art safety features are explained and illustrated with the use of annotated photographs and diagrams, many from manufacturer's documents. Modifications to the L-1011 are described and illustrated including the UK Royal Airforce versions, the Flying Hospital, and a rocket launching version of the L-1011 which was used to put satellites into orbit. The photos in this edition are black and white.. Volume 8 in the AirlinerTech series describes and depicts the turbofan TriStar in great detail. Pilot interviews are also included