Captain Power-Waters style of writing makes it hard to put down this informative book. "Is It Safe" should be required reading for new hire airline pilots. All professional pilots will benefit from Captain Power-Waters' experience and research.
Captain Mark Darrow, Unite Airlines

"Is It Safe?" is a hard hitting book that will entertain both pilots and passengers. Captain Power-Waters hits the nail squarely on the head. I found it hard to put this book down.
Senior Captain Ron Barnhart, US Airways

I thoroughly enjoyed Captain Power-Waters' latest book. Now the truth is out! What a great job of telling the truth, and in such an interesting fashion. Power-Waters' story telling holds the attention while putting out information that is valuable to all in aviation. Is It Safe? covers today's primary concern of the risky business of flying commercial airlines, and what can be done about it. I am recommending my friends read it. Captain Power-Waters continues to do a service for all aviation by telling it like it is. This is overdue in aviation.
Paul E. Stebelton, FAA Accident Prevention Specialist (13 years), Captain USAF Retired.

Brian continues to do a job for all aviation by TELLING IT LIKE IT IS. This is over due in aviation.
Paul Stebelton, USAF Pilot (Retired), Accident Prevention Specialist (FAA, 13 years)

Do you think your safe? Maybe you'll think again after reading Captain Power-Waters Danger in the Air. This bestselling author unleashes yet another earthshaking book blasting the FAA and Airline Industry as he uncovers their unsafe practices. Now when I'm on an airliner, I have to ask myself, "Do I feel luck?"
Captain Steve Goodman, Air Frame and Power Plant Mechanic, Aircraft Inspector

If you are interested in the inside story of the attack on America, how the Federal Aviation Administration contributed to it, how airport security is still a Joke, and how the FAA and airlines are fighting to extend the time a pilot is confined to the cockpit, then this is the book for you.
Carl T. Butterworth, Senior Captain, American Airlines, Retired Brigadier General, Air National Guard

Safety Last is a fascinating and sobering journey into the realities of commercial aviation. It vividly describes the hazards of non-professionalism in our industry. The reader will also see the critical importance of professional aircraft maintenance along with the need for a more imaginative and aggressive FAA establishment. . . . Captain Power-Waters has courageously assailed the FAA-approved Minimum Equipment List and exposed it for what it is . . . a killer of airline passengers.
James Douglas Sparling, Director, Safety and Standards, Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association

"Captain Power-Waters unloads his list of complaints against commercial aviation without hedging and draws a frightening picture of chaos, carelessness and petty internecine warfare within the industry. The literate air traveler who gets his hands on this book may want to swear off forever. . . . Captain Power-Waters hits with authority."
Publishers Weekly

Safety Last by Captain Brian Power-Waters courageously describes real life in the airline industry and sounds the alarm for urgently needed reforms. It documents the abysmal performance of the Federal Aviation Admiistration in enforcing air safety standards and the shocking insensitivity of many airline officials. This book should be read by any airline passenger, executive, regulator or legislator who is concerned about protecting human life and safety in air travel.
Reuben Robertson III, Director of the Aviation Consumer Action Project and Aide to Ralph Nader

Captain Brian Power-Waters is intimately knowledgeable concerning the air traffic control system. As an airline captain, he brings the knowledge associated with his twenty-six years as a line pilot. Coupled with his close relationship with air traffic controllers for over twenty years, he is acutely aware of and acquainted with the problems of both professions. Captain Power-Waters provides us with a first time insight into the workings of the air traffic controller profession. The challenges and the many problems encountered in the current air traffic control system.

Margin for Error: None is a critical appraisal of the air traffic control system of the US ... The Author's admiration for the air traffic controllers and others working in the system is a content feature of this book as is his disregard for the FAA ... Aircraft Illustrated

After reading Margin for Error: None I have come to the conclusion that I wish I had 16,000 PATCO members with your attitude. I am sure that the morale problems that exist among ATC would soon be healed. Thanks again for your kind words and your supportive attitude. It is sincerely appreciated by all Air Traffic Controllers. Domenic V. Torchia, Regional V.P, PATCO West

This book is like a personal add in the paper, it promises far more then it delivers. I was looking for a bit more on the real scary and scandalous side, 50% of pilots drunk etc. a kind of Kitty Kelly on the airline industry. It did not give me this type of scandal sheet reading, but it did offer an excellent detailed account of how the airline industry operates. This detail was very interesting and if you fly, will make you understand some of the things we have to do just to get to that meeting. The writing was ok, more like a casual conversation which given the subject matter made for an enjoyable book. If you are interested in this industry then I would suggest this book.

This is an excellent book that describes in great detail how the airline industry operates. This book was published in 1989 and is still quite up to date. My only gripe about it was that there was nothing that talked about dispatchers, gate agants or any of the many others that are behind the scenes of an airline flight. However, the book will still give the traveler a more thorough understanding of the "ins" and "outs" of airline flying.

I read this book years ago on the recommendation of an airline pilot who thinks he knew the author who remains annonymous! I rate this book a "must read" for it's timeless insight into all areas of the air traffic business. Read this and your air travels will be on your terms and with certainty. Exposes loopholes and pitfalls, and explains how the savvy flier can avoid them.

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