This Is Your Captain Speaking: Stories from the Flight Deck offers a candid, funny, and informative look at what really happens in the air. Drawing on decades of experience writing for an airline’s in-flight magazine, airline captain Doug Morris answers the questions travellers quietly wonder about but rarely get to ask.
From whether airliners have keys to why flights get bumpy, this book breaks down the science and routine of modern aviation in plain language. It explores what pilots and cabin crew do behind the scenes, from pre-flight checks to layovers, giving readers a clearer picture of how flights are planned, flown, and kept safe.
Alongside clear explanations, Morris shares memorable anecdotes and stories from flight attendants and other crew members, revealing the human side of commercial aviation. With a light touch and a sense of humour, he opens the door to a world most passengers only glimpse from their seats.
Inside you’ll discover:
- Accessible answers to common questions about flying and turbulence
- Insight into cockpit routines and aircrew life on layovers
- Humorous and revealing stories from pilots and flight attendants
- Discussion of how people become pilots and work in aviation
