Naim 6 Report post Posted June 6, 2012 Something I picked up at SYD this morning. Last page of book -- sounds so familiar! === Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rozhan 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2012 Familiar indeed. Perhaps someone should write a book on that airline... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2012 Interesting book! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lionel 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2012 we should have a book called "the mans who kill Malaysia Airlines" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh T 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 we should have a book called "the mans who kill Malaysia Airlines" LOL! That book would be way too thick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 LOL! That book would be way too thick. It will end up to be as thick as Britannica encyclopedia....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 It will end up to be as thick as Britannica encyclopedia....... Understand the printed version has now been discontinued So, maybe it's only as 'thick' as your average CD/DVD nowadays Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymund Yeoh 1 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 we should have a book called "the mans who kill Malaysia Airlines" It will most probably be banned in Malaysia by some authority citing national security and blah blah blah....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lionel 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 ya, thats why i said the man"s" who kill MH....should i add in more "s"? hahaha...is kind of sad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 I am going to get that book here in Perth, he he he he he.... for my small/big business time killer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 (edited) Quite a readable book. Chapter QF1 describes the 23 Sep 1999 incident in BKK where QF1 overran the runway, and the ensuing investigation showing the link between cost-cutting and pilot training & maintenance. Edited June 7, 2012 by Naim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 Quite a readable book. Chapter QF1 describes the 23 Sep 1999 incident in BKK where QF1 overran the runway, and the ensuing investigation showing the link between cost-cutting and pilot training & maintenance. Amazon did a preview of the book for Chapter 1. The whole aqua-planing process was 'breath taking'..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 (edited) Btw, this book is Revised Edition 2011, to include the story on the A380 engine failure over Batam in late 2010 (Chapter QF17). Edited June 7, 2012 by Naim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 It's not available on Amazon. Any idea where can I find a copy - stop short of actually flying to Australia? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 There is an electronic downloadable version here: http://www.fishpond.com.au/Books/Men-Who-Killed-Qantas-Matthew-Benns/9781864715316 But I cannot vouch for the vendor as I have no experience buying from them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 It's not available on Amazon. Any idea where can I find a copy - stop short of actually flying to Australia? Cost is A$21.19. I'm going to Perth late Aug, if you can wait, hehehe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 Cost is A$21.19. I'm going to Perth late Aug, if you can wait, hehehe! Thanks, but it's ok - I'll try the e-book version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 Can read first chapter QF1 online on amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Men-Killed-Qantas-Matthew-Benns/dp/1741668913/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339043466&sr=8-1#reader_B004T6DHGK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fairul 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 bit OT, if the plane did hydroplanned along old BKK's runway, the runway might not be groove. The blame could not be entirely put on QF, but then, what do I know, just an aviation enthusiast here. ok, purchase the book from fishpond.au.com for only $37AUD incl. shipping to Doha! Thanks Doc for sharing . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 2nd chapter QF2 describes the founding of Qantas and some early fatal accidents. Only KLM was older. 3rd chapter QF3 is about the design-flawed DH86, core of Qantas fleet. A spate of fatal crashes ensued, expertly covered up in the bid to win mail tenders. 4th chapter QF4, the Japanese Air Force almost decimated Qantas fledgling fleet. More fatal crashes as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 (edited) ya, thats why i said the man"s" who kill MH....should i add in more "s"? hahaha...is kind of sad Nah, don't need to add S at all, simply delete the "a" and replace with an "e", so it becomes MEN. That should do the trick. My last flight with QF was a bit of a disaster and I won't pay to fly them again. Ground crew service attitude was appalling. I still have a free flight with them through mileage accural and that shall be my very last flight with them. QF never crash has a lot to do with urban legend. May be because there wasn't any fatalities, so people seemed to think they are safe. People never look back on their founding history though, there were a few crashes back then, which I read somewhere. Edited June 7, 2012 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted June 8, 2012 it is a very good read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
