4/5 Stars PC Pilot Magazine !

Captain Mike Ray's anxiously anticipated 'Unofficial Boeing 747-400 Simulator and Checkride Procedures Manual" has finally arrived and is ready for purchase.

Filled with those beautiful, easy to understand diagrams and witty, sometimes humorous explanations for complex situations and systems.

Plenty of Captain Mike's cartoons punctuate the volume, making it an entertaining and interesting read even for the most under-exposed simmer. Worth even penny. A wonderful addition to every Boeing enthusiast's library. It is not a system review, but an easy to follow step-by-step primer on just how the Airline Pilot's fly the huge mega-jet."

This comprehensive manual uses everyday language and down-to-earth graphics and clever illustrations to help pilots gain a more complete understanding of a simulator checkride.

Also makes a great primer for pilots transitioning into this aircraft or anyone interested in the basic operating procedures of this amazing aircraft.

Covers cockpit set-ups, flow patterns, limitations, emergencies, flight profiles, critical maneuvers and operational specifications.

Written by Captain Mike Ray, who has over 32 years experience as a pilot at the largest airline in the free world, the book handles the technical details of the jet with humor and easy-to-understand graphics. His artistic style, written for pilots, makes visualizing the material, well, almost easy.

A must-buy for the serious simmer who wants to make his experience as real as possible.

Includes helpful tips and "gotcha" notes to point out common mistakes or hard-to-grasp concepts.

Over 296 pages of those fabulous graphics and diagrams that present the intricate and formidable technical details in a simple and entertaining manner.

A must have for both the pilot and PC-pilot.