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Squawk 7700 is a first-hand account of author Peter Buffington s experiences as a commercial airline pilot and the journey he took to reach his childhood dream. Buckle your seatbelt and prepare for an eye-opening, turbulent ride into the world of aviation from the pilot's seat. From student... read more
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Summary edit
Squawk 7700 is a first-hand account of author Peter Buffington's experiences as a commercial airline pilot and the journey he took to reach his childhood dream. Buckle your seatbelt and prepare for an eye-opening, turbulent ride into the world of aviation from the pilot's seat. From student... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
People edit
- Peter M. Buffington: Peter Buffington, author, has been a licensed commercial pilot for 15 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Sciences from the University of North Dakota and is currently employed as a Software Quality Analyst in the Midwest. He flies for pleasure outside of work.Peter has logged more than 2,700 hours total flying time in countless aircraft makes and models.Peter began writing the first edition of Squawk 7700 in October of 2000, completion was in May of 2001. The first edition was published by Morris Publishing in July 2001. Two months after publishing the first edition, the events of 9-11-2001 unfolded forever changing the airline industry. Peter's motivation in publishing his personal story was his desire to see change in the regional airline industry. The regional airline's hiring practices, corner-cutting, and Pay-For-Training were pushing the moral and ethical envelope. Peter knew by publishing his story many aspects of the the airlines daily operations would be exposed.Nearly 10 years passed since publication of the first edition. Two recent air disasters motivated Peter to publish a second edition of Squawk 7700. The crashes of Comair Flight 5191 in Lexington, Kentucky and Colgan Air 3407 in Buffalo New York. Shortly after the US Airways Flight 1549 incident in New York, Peter and Jeff Skiles began working together to see that changes were implemented in the way regional airlines hired pilots, and to expose the daily lifestyle of a regional airline pilot. Jeff Skiles was called to testify before congress on numerous occasions in 2009. Jeff explained why change was urgently needed in the regional airline industry. On July 30th, 2010, the U.S. House and Senate Passed the FAA Safety Bill setting forth new pilot hiring minimums and training requirements. On August 1st, 2010 the POTUS signed the FAA Safety Bill HR 5900.
- Other Names: All other character names have been changed from their true name to protect their identities.
- Bryant: Add a description of this character.
- Melissa
- Matt
- Jim
- Jenny
- Stacy
- Paul Onorato
- Dave
- Steve
- Chesley
- Scott Maurer
- Jeffrey B. Skiles
- Warren
- Sanchez
- Sullenberger III
- Julie
- Mark
- Dad
- Marvin D. Renslow
- Rebecca L. Shaw
- Marin Renslow
- Bill
- Carlos
- Don
- Robbie
- Andy
Organizations edit
- AOPA: Aircraft Owners and Pilot's Association
- EAA: Experiment Aircraft Association
- FAA: Federal Aviation Administraion
- Iowa City Aero Hawks: Iowa City Aero Hawks Radio Controlled Flying Club
- Green Castle Aero Club: Green Castle Aero Club - Aviation Flying Club in rural Oxford, Iowa
First Sentence edit
I adjusted my headset after hitting my head on the overhead vinyl panel while flying in moderate turbulence, then reached down between the two front seats to tighten the seat belt.
Table of Contents edit
A personal message from Jeff Skiles
FOREWORD
CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 4
CHAPTER 5
CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER 7
CHAPTER 8
CHAPTER 9
CHAPTER 10
CHAPTER 11
CHAPTER 12
CHAPTER 13
CHAPTER 14
CHAPTER 15
CHAPTER 16
CHAPTER 17
CHAPTER 18
CHAPTER 19
CHAPTER 20
CHAPTER 21
CHAPTER 22
CHAPTER 23
CHAPTER 24
CHAPTER 25
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX D
APPENDIX E
APPENDIX F
GLOSSARY
About the author
Recent feedback
Glossary edit
- 100LL: 100 Octane Low Lead
- ADF: Automatic Direction Finder
- AOPA: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
- APU: Auxiliary Power Unit
- ATC: Air Traffic Control
- ATIS: Automatic Terminal Information System
- ATP: Airline Transport Pilot
- ATR 42: Aeritalia / Aerospatiale ATR 42. First Service: 1986. Twin engine, commercial, commuter regional transport. 5 crew, 42-50 passengers. Length: 74.5 feet, Height: 24.9 feet, Wingspan: 80.6, Gross weight: 34,720 lbs. Pratt & Whitney of Canada PW120 turboprops. Maximum range: 808 miles. Service ceiling: 25,000 feet, Maximum cruising speed: 319 mph. First U.S. Operator Service: Command Airways, January 1986.AWOS - Automated Weather Observing System
- CAS: Crew Alerting System
- CFI: Certified Flying Instructor
- CFII: Certified Flying Instructor Instrument
- CFR: Code of Federal Regulations
- CRM: Crew Resource Management
- CVR: Cockpit Voice Recorder
- DG: Directional Gyro
- ELT: Emergency Locator Transmitter
- F/E: Flight Engineer
- F/O: First Officer
- FAA: Federal Aviation Administration
- FAR: Federal Aviation Regulation
- Federal Aviation Regulation: Fixed Base Operator
- FTD: Flight Training Device
- FMS: Flight Management System
- GPS: Global Positioning System
- HSI: Horizontal Situation Indicator
- ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
- IFR: Instrument Flight Rules
- ILS: Instrument Landing System
- IMC: Instrument Metrological Conditions
- IOE: Initial Operating Experience
- LOFT: Line Orientated Flight Training
- N2: The rotational speed of the high-pressure turbine, a percentage of total RPM
- NAV: Navigation
- NDB: Non-Directional Beacon
- NTSB: National Transportation Safety Board
- OBS: Omni Bearing Selector
- PA: Public Address
- PFT: Pay For Training
- PIC: Pilot In Command
- RPM: Revolutions Per Minute
- SIC: Second In Command
- SQUAWK: A four-digit number sent out by an aircraft’s transponder.
- UND: University of North Dakota
- V-speed: Airspeeds important to the operation of an aircraft derived from data obtained by aircraft designers and manufacturers during flight testing
- VFR: Visual Flight Rules
- VOR: Very high frequency Omni Range
Themes & Symbolism edit
- Self-Discovery, Independence, Empowerment: Shortly after the US Airways Flight 1549 incident in New York, Buffington and Skiles began working together to see that changes were implemented in the way regional airlines hired pilots, and to expose the daily lifestyle challenges of regional airline pilots. Skiles was called to testify before Congress on numerous occasions in 2009, and explained why change was urgently needed in the regional airline industry. On July 30th, 2010, the U.S. House and Senate passed the Federal Aviation Administration Safety Bill, setting forth new pilot hiring minimums and training requirements. On August 1st, 2010, the President of the United States signed the FAA Safety Bill, HR 5900. Buffington's book, 'Squawk 7700', provides riveting details of daily operations within the aviation industry from a pilot's perspective, and the struggles flight crew members face to maintain their lifestyles.
- Self-Help: Buckle your seatbelt and prepare for an eye-opening, turbulent ride into the world of aviation from the pilot's seat. From student pilot at age 15, to flight instructor, to nighttime cargo pilot, and finally to first officer aboard the ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprop airliners, island hopping across the Caribbean, Buffington relates his personal experiences. He explains why recent accidents, like Colgan Air Flight 3407, in Buffalo, NY, and Comair Flight 5191, in Lexington, KY, can occur.Jeff Skiles, the first officer with Captain C.B. “Sully” Sullenberger on US Airways Flight 1549 that ditched into the Hudson River, endorses “Squawk 7700” as “mandatory reading,”
Authors & Contributors edit
- Peter M. Buffington (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Jeff Skiles (Foreword) - Foreword
- Melanie Frey-Eppard (Editor) - Editor
- Patricia Hatch (Illustrator) - Illustrator / Book Cover Design
- Dana Beck (Editor) - Editor
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Peter M Buffington
Country: United States
Publication Date: August 2010
ISBN: 978-0971208414
Page Count: 379
Publisher: Peter M Buffington
Country: United States
Publication Date: August 2010
ISBN: 978-0971208414
Page Count: 379
Awards edit
- 2011 EAA AirVenture Author's Corner (July 2011)
- 2012 EAA AirVenture Author's Corner - Featured Author (July 2012: Featured Author)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: 2010912369
- Dewey: Add the Dewey Classification.
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Young AdultsYoung Adults through Adults due to a very few profane words in dialogue.
Subjects edit
- Books › Biographies & Memoirs › Memoirs
- Books › Travel › United States › Regions › Midwest
- Books › Travel › Caribbean › Puerto Rico
- Books › Biographies & Memoirs › Regional U.S. › Midwest
- Books › Nonfiction › Transportation › Aviation › Commercial
Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Squawk 7700: The Squawk 7700 Portal
Movie Connections edit
- Squawk 7700 - An aviation autobiography - Book Trailer 2012, 720p: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p15Mu1crNhY
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