Haynes Boeing 747 Owners' Workshop Manual (1970 onwards – all marks): An Insight into Owning, Flying and Maintaining the Iconic Jumbo Jet.
''All you ever wanted to know about the 747 can be found here' Flying Scale Models
When the Boeing 747 first flew commercially in 1970 it ushered in a new era of affordable air travel. Often referred to by the nickname ‘Jumbo Jet’, the 747 was the world's first wide-body commercial airliner and its advent has proved to be one of the major milestones in aviation history. The centrepiece of this “Haynes Manual” is the 747–400, which is the most numerous version. As well as being the highest-selling model in the 747 family, there are more 400s currently in service than any other version.
Hardback, 270×210mm, 168 pages, 289 colour & 23 b&w illustrations
Table of Contents
The first airliner to receive the Haynes Manual treatment. Unique insights into
operating, flying and maintaining the mighty Jumbo. Features detailed photos of
servicing and maintenance. Includes specially commissioned photography of the
747–400. The author is an experienced 747 pilot.
Review
"..The book is beautifully illustrated with color photographs of the various makes of the 747, though the book mostly concentrates on the 400 series. The book starts with a brief overview of the 747 model from its inception to the latest incarnation, the 747–8 series. From history, the book delves into the various aspects of the anatomy of the 747, concentrating on construction, the wings, landing gear, exterior doors and hatches, and windows. You get the idea.
From the general bits and pieces of the plane, there is a chapter on the engines and various systems of the jumbo jet. The author features information on the three engine models available for the 400 series – General Electric, Pratt and Whitney, and Rolls-Royce. The follow-on chapter is on flight systems that are, in my estimation, the most interesting part of the book. The author, a 747 pilot, provides some insight into flying and maintaining the 400 series. He doesn’t give enough information to fly it on your own, but certainly gives you an idea of what it takes to get this behemoth off of the ground. Appropriately, the last chapter of the book covers recycling a 747.
If you are a civil aviation buff or someone who enjoys modeling civilian jets, this book is for you. While the details of the plane can get tedious at times, it’s a very complete and well-illustrated book of this iconic jet. While there are no color profiles of 747’s in the book, the color photographs provide enough detail to replicate various international airlines." IPMS/USA
Author Biography
Chris Wood is a Boeing 747 captain with Virgin Atlantic. He has more than 15,000 hours' flying time, 10,000 of which are on 747s. He is a regular contributor to the aviation press including Airliner World and Today's Pilot.