Author Archives: Richard de Crespigny

Back-story QF32 p 340 – Chinese Symbol for the word ‘CRISIS’

1 August, 2012 · by · in Back Stories, Leadership, Management, Psychological, QF32 Story, Teamwork · Leave a comment

I received the following correspondence from Dr Derwyn and Carolyn Jones – passengers on QF32. In the spirit of the “glass being half full, not half empty”, I echo their thoughts and share them below: “When written in Chinese the word ‘crisis’ is composed of 2 characters. One represents ‘danger’ and the other represents ‘opportunity’. […]

QF32 ranked #1 in the Top Ten

31 July, 2012 · by · in QF32 Story, Reviews · Leave a comment

After being on sale for just four days, QF32 was ranked #1 in the Top Ten non fiction books at the Watermark Bookshop at Melbourne Airport today. The stock of QF32 had quickly sold out in many stores since it’s debut last Wednesday.   The first reprint was ordered on Monday, five days after the launch. […]

Back-story QF32 p 141 – Michael von Reth

31 July, 2012 · by · in Back Stories, Cabin Crew, Management, Passengers, QF32 Story, Teamwork · 1 Comment

Introduction (by Richard de Crespigny) – 31 July 2012 Michael is a humble and self effacing man who shies away from being held up for accolades. A man I hold in the greatest of respect (Susan Rice, Cabin Safety Specialist, CASA) It is rare that I find myself in absolute awe in the presence of […]

QF32 Book launch imminent

20 July, 2012 · by · in QF32 Story · Leave a comment

After thirteen months of blood, sweat and tears, Richard de Crespigny’s book on the QF32 flight will be launched this weekend. The electronic version (for iPad and Kindle) can be ordered world-wide from Amazon, the Apple store and other quality suppliers. The first paper edition should be on the shelves of your favorite bookstore in […]

Back-story QF32 p 009 – War Stories – from School!

10 July, 2012 · by · in Back Stories, My Family, Personal, Qantas · 1 Comment

Having been free of world war for over 66 years, it’s understandable why some of the younger generations have sometimes taken our peaceful existence and secure lifestyle for granted.   But back in 1945 the world was a very different place and even the life of a school boy was exciting. Here is a story […]

Back-story QF32 p 011 – About Hudson Fysh (Qantas Founder and First Managing Director)

9 July, 2012 · by · in Back Stories, Qantas, Qantas History · 1 Comment

Introduction This story adds to the story told at the QF32 Book page 11. One of the pleasures of being a member of the “Rorters Club”  (another story for another day) is to meet the most extraordinary people who contributed to our aviation heritage.  John Fysh, son of Hudson Fysh and a member of the […]

Back-story QF32 p 300 – Passenger’s Story – Pamela Wilson

7 July, 2012 · by · in Back Stories, Passengers · Leave a comment

Pamela Wilson’s friend wrote a very interesting account of what it’s like to be on the ground when a loved one is wrapped up in an incident.   It’s a positive story.

Richard’s (future) big jets book

29 June, 2012 · by · in A380, Airbus, Big Jets Book, Richard de Crespigny, Rolls-Royce · 8 Comments

I am producing a technical book about Big Jets (jets bigger than A320s and B737s right up to and including the A380). For aspiring aviators who are pursuing a career flying Big Jets and for commercial aviation pilots, the big jets book will provide an in-depth and technical explanation for aircraft designs and aircraft operations. […]

QF32 Book Availability & Ratings

24 May, 2012 · by · in QF32 Story, Resources · 6 Comments

See also: QF32 – Corrections and Reprints Buy QF32 NOW! QF32 eBook The eBook is available world wide  (Apple Store, Amazon …). The eBook contains links back to QF32.Aero to provide back stories, the glossary and additional information. Interestingly, the ratio of QF32’s eBook  to paper book sales is five times higher than the industry […]

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