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Fly by Wire

The Geese, the Glide, the Miracle on the Hudson

Fly by Wire( )
Author: Langewiesche, William
Narrated by: Drummond, David
ISBN:978-1-4001-4546-1
Publication Date:Dec 2009
Publisher:Tantor Media, Incorporated
Imprint:Tantor Audio
Book Format:CD-Audio
List Price:USD $59.99
Book Description:

To what extent is the "Miracle on the Hudson" the result of extraordinary-but not widely known-advances in aviation and computer technology over the past twenty years? Noted journalist William Langewiesche takes listeners on a strange and unexpected journey into the fascinating world of advanced aviation.

Book Details
Detailed Subjects: Science / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6.7 x 6.4 x 0.9 Inches
Book Weight:0.6 Pounds
Author Biography
Langewiesche, William (Author)
William Langewiesche is an American author and journalist, and was a professional airplane pilot for many years. He is currently the international correspondent for the magazine Vanity Fair, but made his name as a national correspondent for The Atlantic Monthly magazine. He has written articles covering events such as the World Trade Center cleanup, a three-part series which was published as the book American Ground.

Langewiesche was a finalist for the 2004 Lettre Ulysses Award for the Art of Reportage for American Ground. Unbuilding the World Trade Center and 2005 for The Outlaw Sea. He was a finalist for the 2007 Michael Kelly Award.

He currently lives in France. 030



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