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Summary: author responds
Review: I appreciate the feedback for my book. It was a difficult subject to cover in the allotted space, but I tried to give airline passengers the information they need to feel comfortable with air travel. What resulted from my efforts was the perfect book for infrequent air travelers, and business travelers alike. Did you know that the majority of air passengers survive accidents only to die in the aftermath? I give you clues on how to survive. The Administration and TSA are telling you to be 'alert' for possible terrorist activity. But how many of you appreciate that you are the last line of defense when a terrorist situation exists? What will you do? Again, I give you tips on how to overcome terrorists. There is a wealth of information in my book that you will find both interesting and practical. If you have any further comments, or would like to read more of my work, please check out my website at http://kcubbin.tripod.com Thank you, Ken Cubbin
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Summary: Best defense is a good offensive
Review: Ken Cubbin covers material that is taboo to talk about at the airport and on the aircraft. Nevertheless, the advice and guidance within are entirely appropriate even before the terrorist attack of Sept 11 2001. To bolster our defenses against terrorist and highjackers, Cubbin discusses self-defense holds and grabs that ANYONE can perform. Many of the holds and maneuvers are illustrated. Additionally, you will find material suitable for how to increase your chances of surviving a crash or fire. One concern that is dealt with is water ditching, which is interesting, because the text notes that there have been no water ditching of commercial aircraft since World War II. Every scenario is covered here. If you travel by air, read this book, if you love your family, have them read this book!
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Summary: Interesting, and useful, but needs some changes
Review: Mr Cubbin's book is excellent to understand a little bit more how security works in an airport, and how to defend yourself without the aid of any object against somebody. However, I think that he shouldn't have included so much things about martial arts... it's good for him to say it's recommended to practice one, but he kept coming back to martial arts on every page! Also, this books has a lot of spelling and typing mistakes, and has about 20 pages only with airplane floorplans (and some are wrong! Exapmle: an Airbus A310 has the floorplan of an A320 and that sort of mistakes). A good try, but needs to be perfectioned.
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Summary: FANTASTIC READ !!
Review: What a fantastic read !! The perfect handbook for self defence on aircraft. I assumed this book would be an instruction manual for how to act in case of terrorism in flight, the atypical passive instruction guide on how to come out of a nasty situation alive. Little did I realize that I was about to learn not only how to react, but how to prevent the possibility of terrorism, hijaking and how to increase my chances of surivival in the event of a crash. I particularly liked the information on how to defend myself in a small space. The diagrams prove that even if you are small framed, like myself, there are numerous maneverus one can use to disarm a criminal in a second. This information is vital, not only for aircraft, but for everyday life. The author has done his research and this book cites several reasons why group attacks on villans are essential to saving lives. A concept not many travellers think about when boarding an aircraft. This book takes you to the next level of travel. It has covered all aspects of safety, insider tips for comfortable travel and detailed instructions on self defence. The reader is truly equipped with all the knowledge he needs after reading this book !!
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