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Might be a good time to read Michael Crichton's novel "Airframe".
Posted on 3/15/24 at 8:02 pm
Posted on 3/15/24 at 8:02 pm
If you've kept up with the news about Boeing, this synopsis might sound familiar. I read this book when I was a teenager and enjoyed it. Just might have to reread it soon.
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In Michael Crichton's gripping novel Airframe, the seemingly indestructible nature of modern aircraft is put to the ultimate test. Set in the fast-paced realm of aviation, this exhilarating tale delves into the intricate world of airplane design, safety protocols, and the inherent risks that accompany this remarkable feat of human ingenuity. As a series of terrifying in-flight incidents thrusts the protagonist Casey Singleton, a skilled engineer, into an intense investigation, readers are immersed in a heart-pounding narrative that unveils the dark secrets lurking within the aviation industry. Airframe challenges our perceptions of safety, raises crucial questions about technology's limits, and compels us to examine our unwavering faith in the marvels of modern air travel. Brace yourself for a thrilling exploration of high-stakes drama, untold truths, and the relentless pursuit of justice in the face of mounting pressure.
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Posted on 3/15/24 at 10:35 pm to Geaux Piggins Geaux
Is the flight crew diverse?
Posted on 3/16/24 at 11:02 am to Geaux Piggins Geaux
Also an older book, No Highway by Nevil Shute
Later a movie starring James Stewart:
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The narrator, Dennis Scott, is head of a research department at the Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough, England. One of his scientists, a rather unworldly widower named Theodore Honey, is convinced that Britain's latest transatlantic passenger aircraft, the Reindeer, is liable to catastrophic metal fatigue in the tail after so many hours' flying time, and convinces Scott that all Reindeers must be grounded before they approach that maximum. Unfortunately, two aircraft have already reached the danger point. One has recently crashed in a remote area of Labrador, and when Honey is sent out to investigate, he discovers he is traveling in the other one.
Later a movie starring James Stewart:
Posted on 3/16/24 at 7:19 pm to Geaux Piggins Geaux
Read that probably 20 years ago. Great book
Posted on 3/18/24 at 10:25 pm to Geaux Piggins Geaux
Michael Crichton was a frickin' book writing machine.
Posted on 3/19/24 at 10:19 am to scrooster
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Michael Crichton was a frickin' book writing machine.
His website had some of the best articles pushing back on the different scientific consensus madness we've seen over the past few decades. Too bad his family took all the articles down after his death.
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:13 pm to Geaux Piggins Geaux
I love Crichton's books. I read Airframe about 15 years ago. Great read!
Posted on 3/22/24 at 10:50 pm to scrooster
I think State of Fear has the most impact now, and has for a while. He established the "state" needing a religion to believe in, something that could always change to suit their purposes, etc.
Keep everyone in fear, do whatevs. I'm not saying he wrote the script, but he kinda did.
Keep everyone in fear, do whatevs. I'm not saying he wrote the script, but he kinda did.
Posted on 3/23/24 at 1:29 pm to LemmyLives
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I think State of Fear has the most impact now, and has for a while. He established the "state" needing a religion to believe in, something that could always change to suit their purposes, etc
It’s been a while but Disclosure would be very poignant today in light of the me too movement
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