Boeing 757, 777 y 787 Dreamliner: libros - historia

Flying the Boeing 787

Desde su primer vuelo el 15 de diciembre de 2009, el Boeing 787 'Dreamliner' ha sido el avión comercial más sofisticado del mundo. Utiliza muchas tecnologías nuevas y avanzadas para ofrecer niveles de rendimiento sin precedentes con un impacto mínimo en el medio ambiente.

Volar el Boeing 787 ofrece una vista desde el ojo del piloto de cómo es volar esta extraordinaria máquina. Lleva al lector en un viaje desde Tokio a Los Ángeles tal como lo ve la tripulación de vuelo, desde la planificación previa al vuelo, pasando por todas las fases del vuelo, hasta el apagado en la plataforma de estacionamiento a muchos miles de millas del punto de salida.

Ricamente ilustrado con fotografías especialmente tomadas de los controles e instrumentos del B787, este libro será de interés no solo para pilotos comerciales, sino para todos los entusiastas de la aviación: ofrece una visión de un mundo normalmente oculto al público, en la vanguardia técnica y operativa del vuelo comercial.

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Boeing 757 (Legends of Flight)

First flown in 1982, the Boeing 757 was an impressive accomplishment. The aircraft was fast, quiet, and fuel efficient while still exhibiting stellar takeoff, climb, and landing performance.
Hear firsthand accounts from the leaders of the 757 program who skillfully established an extraordinary culture within their organization. This team, empowered by the program's expert guidance, overcame the challenges of producing a new aircraft type in an environment that was fast paced and unforgiving.
It was originally designed as a domestic aircraft, and the 757's performance, along with the advent of twin-engine overwater authorizations, led it to become one of the primary aircraft conducting long-range overwater operations.

To place the reader in the pilot's seat, a technical chapter is also included, describing the airplane's systems and actual handling of the airplane. Learn about this special aircraft and the people who designed, built, marketed, and flew it.

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Boeing 757 Timelines

A finales de los años sesenta, tras el éxito del Boeing 747, Boeing comenzó a desarrollar un nuevo avión de fuselaje estrecho. El resultado fue el Boeing 757, creado con tecnologías modernas y un diseño innovador. Con su nariz redondeada, alas eficientes y cabina digital, estableció nuevos estándares de rendimiento, economía y confort.

El 757 tuvo un papel especial en los vuelos transatlánticos, permitiendo operar en aeropuertos más pequeños y ofreciendo a los pasajeros viajes memorables. Para las tripulaciones fue un avión fiable, valorado por su maniobrabilidad y seguridad.

Aunque su producción fue limitada, su influencia fue grande. Muchos siguen volando hoy, sobre todo en el sector de carga. También se utiliza en operaciones militares y gubernamentales, además de servir como plataforma de pruebas tecnológicas.

Este libro presenta la evolución y la carrera del 757. Con fotografías a color, datos técnicos y listas de flotas, ofrece una visión completa de este notable avión.

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Flying the Big Jets - Flying the Boeing 777

Presents the facts that people want to know about the world of the big jets. How does a large aircraft fly? How long is the take-off run at maximum weight? How much fuel is carried on a transatlantic flight? How do the radios work? What aircraft maintenance is required? How often are the tyres changed? What is the life style of a pilot?

The answers to these and a thousand other questions are given in sufficient details to satisfy the most inquisitive of readers. Chapter by chapter the reader is taken gently from the basics of the big jets to the sophistication of the 'glass cockpit' in preparation for the pilot's seat on a Boeing 777 flight from London to Boston.

"Flying the Big Jets" is a comprehensive book that reveals as never before the every-day working environment of the modern long-haul airline pilot.

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The Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Following the life of the 787 Dreamliner from its initial inception to the delivery of the first production models, this book begins with Boeing's initial thoughts concerning a new wide-body transport, how the original concept changes over a period of months of discussion, and finally, a description of the final configuration.

The reasoning that went into the final design is explored. Many of the new and unique features of this airplane are carefully described. The complex and basically original manufacturing process is examined, as is the logistics system developed to move large subassemblies economically and on time.

The many features that Boeing incorporated into the 787 for both safety and greatly increased passenger comfort are all brought forth and explained in layman's language.
The book also delves into some of the frustrating problems that the 787 team encountered. Component and flight testing is also included, as are appendices that collect information, such as specifications of the various 787 models and a listing of sales by carrier to date.

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