He has presented to fortune 500 companies, the federal government and its agencies, including defence, safety and investigation. Qantas pilot who saved 469 lives to speak at airventure aopa. Great expectation speakers and trainers 3,533 views. Report of the commonwealth expert group on development and democracy contributor. On qf32 he was getting a route check, and said either dave or harry check captains could end my career that day with a fail on the route check. A really interesting book, that gives an insight into what a modern pilot does for a living, as well as the details of how the engine failure of flight qf32 played out. And on november 4, 2010, on flight qf32 from singapore to sydney, he and his crew suffered what is called a black swan event. Hes also one of the nations outstanding corporate speakers. When a sudden midair explosion shattered engine no. Flight qf32 was on a flight from singapore to sydney when the airbus a380s 2nd engine exploded in mid air. Qantas flight 32 was a regularly scheduled passenger flight from london to sydney via singapore. European painting gallery 378, european art 15001850, third floor accession number. This is the riveting, blowbyblow story of qf 32, and how a mortally wounded plane was saved.
Good evening richard, i read all your books and have been huge. Download now to book an appointment anytime, anywhere. The name crespigny is probably related to saint crispin. He saved 460 lives when they were able to safely land the aircraft in singapore. It gives a deeper appreciation for the professionalism and dedication given by the pilots, cabin crew and other staff who ensure our skies are safe. That side of the story is told well by the pilotincommand, capt. On 24 november 2010, he was in charge of the huge a380 airbus, fitted with state. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He flies the worlds largest passenger aircraft, the airbus a380, for qantas airways. The title is the qantas flight number on which the incident occurred. On 4 november 2010, a flight from singapore to sydney came within a knife edge of being one of the worlds worst air disasters. In 2010, what began as a routine longhaul flight from singapore to sydney came within a knifeedge of becoming one of the worlds worst ever air disaster. More information about this seller contact this seller 14.
The failure occurred over batam island, indonesia, four minutes after takeoff from singapore changi airport. On 4 november 2010, the aircraft operating the route, an airbus a380, suffered an uncontained failure in one of its four trent 900 engines. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. From the author of fly life lessons from the cockpit of qf32. The second part of the placename, igny, is common in the northwest. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading qf32. His considerable skills as a pilot of some 35 years was put to the test on 4 november 2010 when he was in charge of the airlines huge a380 airbus the worlds largest and most advanced. If you are going, the clare valley flying group requests you pre book your arrival and dinner ticket here. Qf32 theres a big difference between a pilot and an. What air crash investigations didnt tell you about qf32. The near disaster and its successful resolution were the stuff of compelling drama. He specialises in the history, geography, and literature of the han dynasty, particularly the translation and historiography of material concerning. The qantas a380 captain was at the control of the worlds largest and most advanced commercial jetliner when he and his fellow officers were faced with their greatest challenge in early november. Well written and lots of interesting facts throughout.
He has behaved this way his entire career because he is committed to giving. Good evening richard, i read all your books and have been huge inspiration during my training to become a pilot. Four minutes after takeoff, one of the engines of qf32. On 24 november 2010, he was in charge of a huge a380 airbus, fitted with state of the art aviation technology, as it left. I am one of your neighbours, because i was born and i live just above australia and new zealand 1460 km from brisbane and 3 hrs from auckland, noumea, new caledonia. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more.
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