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Fly by Wire

The Geese, the Glide, the Miracle on the Hudson

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The book explores the evolution of the aviation industry over four decades, highlighting financial struggles, union dynamics, and technological advancements. It emphasizes how safety has shifted from human skill to machine reliance, particularly through innovations like fly by wire. While technology has enhanced safety, human flaws such as hubris and incompetence continue to lead to accidents. The narrative challenges readers to reconsider their views on human capability and the role of machines in aviation.

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Fly by Wire, William Langewiesche

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2010
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Sottotitolo
The Geese, the Glide, the Miracle on the Hudson
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2010
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
210
ISBN10
031265538X
ISBN13
9780312655389
Serie
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4,3 su 5
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The book explores the evolution of the aviation industry over four decades, highlighting financial struggles, union dynamics, and technological advancements. It emphasizes how safety has shifted from human skill to machine reliance, particularly through innovations like fly by wire. While technology has enhanced safety, human flaws such as hubris and incompetence continue to lead to accidents. The narrative challenges readers to reconsider their views on human capability and the role of machines in aviation.