This is a comprehensive, no holds barred look at the men and women who captain large commercial jet airliners. Who are they? How did they end up flying your plane? Are the stories and job description of one of the world's most dangerous professions true or simply urban legend? Written by award-winning author Captain Jack Watson, a 32,000-hour international airline captain, this story takes you on an insiders journey that leads to the left seat –– the captain's seat of a major airline jet. Sit down, strap in and hang on –– you will soon learn, being an airline captain is not everyone's cup of tea.