In Control: How to Fly a 747

By Ian Graham

Ever wonder what it's like to fly the world's largest passenger plane? You're about to find out!This flight manual puts you in the pilot's seat -- and gives you all the dirt on how the 747 takes off, lands, and finds its way across vast distances.The book describes what's in the cockpit, how each mechanism works, and how to use each in order to fly an airplane. And it's all been approved and supported by Boeing, so you know you're getting the most cutting-edge information possible.Features a double-sided poster containing more information about the 747 and full-color, insider's view of a real cockpit; a cutout model 747; stickers to place on the model plane (and on yourself!); and a Pilot's Handbook.Boys love airplanes, and this fabulous book gives them fascinating facts, fun do-it-yourself activities, and instructions on how to fly a 747

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763612782
• ISBN13: 9780763612788
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Candlewick
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 0.3" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A great illustrated book for children.

I purchased this book hoping to learn more about how to fly the Boeing 747. I have recently purchased the PMDG 747-400 add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator, and thought to expand my learning beyond the PMDG's manual. The book turned out to be non-technical, and geared towards children. Every page is illustrated in color, with color photographs of the cockpit. Though the book is very basic, I did enjoy reading it and learnt some fun facts in the process: (a) A fully loaded jumbo jet hurtles down the runway at about 195 miles per hour just before it takes off--that's about the same as the top speed of a Formula 1 racing car! (b) The total area of a 747-400's two wings is about 5,600 square feet. That's big enough to allow parking space for about 45 cars! (c) A 747-400 can carry enough fuel to fill 10 fuel trucks! The book is very well written and children will love it. It will take no more than 15 minutes for a child to read it. There are only 24 pages in all, including the index. There is a small booklet included titled, "The pilot's handbook--everything you've ever wanted to know about being a pilot and more." There is also a paper 747 that a child can assemble, as well as a poster of the 747. Don't be surprised if your child ends up wanting to become a 747 captain.