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Fly!

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Fly!

By: Richard de Crespigny
Narrated by: Adrian Mulraney
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 In 2010, thousands of feet in the air above Singapore, the 469 passengers aboard QF32 found themselves in a crisis that no one could have anticipated when the A380 in which they were flying suffered a catastrophic explosion.

Captain Richard de Crespigny and his crew confronted extraordinary challenges over the next four hours, with only three partially working engines, and a potentially explosive plane facing an imminent emergency landing. Even experienced crash-investigators later revealed they thought recovery in such circumstances was impossible. Yet in the end all aboard walked away safely.

Why was there a seemingly miraculous outcome to what could so easily have become one of the world's worst aviation disasters? And how did the captain and his crew remain so calm in such a stressful situation? The answer is leadership, teamwork and skill.

In Fly!, Richard de Crespigny shares the insights and techniques he built up over decades in the high-pressure world of military and civilian aviation. Covering leadership, teamwork, risk-assessment, decision-making, crisis management, lifelong resilience and more, it's a book whose wisdom can be applied to challenges and opportunities in the workplace as well as to life. Including exclusive insights from fellow hero pilot Sully Sullenberger, astronaut Neil Armstrong, NASA's Gene Kranz and others who have, like Richard de Crespigny, succeeded under intense pressure, Fly! will enable everybody to perform at their best and to succeed in any situation. Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success Aviation Business
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Amazing. I loved the story about QANTAS Flight QF32, the facts about the Airbus A380 (In particular the Nancy Bird Walton VH-OQA), the stories of other pilots (such as Capt. Peter Burkill of British Airways Flight BA38 and Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger of US Airways Flight 1549) and hero's, and people who acted best when they were thrust into challenging situations. I also liked the knowledge and information on different life skills, and I am trying to implement some of them into my own life. Definitely in my Top 5 Favourite Books.

Basically most of the book.

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Excellent book packed with practical tips and strategies. Outstanding voice narration and production. Bonus anecdotes make this a must for aeroheads and engineers!

Best book on leadership I’ve read

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loved this book.

started with my interest in flying however found my passion for leadership in this great inspiring book

brilliant for any leadership conversation

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Dont miss out on listening to this amazing book. What a fabulous explanation on not only the flight but how our mind and body works. Incredible

Absolutely fabulous, what a incredible man

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I love the bit how the airline industry shares everything, unlike the medical system that keeps killing people.

He could see the bigger picture

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