Survival Tactics for Airline Passengers

Author: Ken Cubbin
List Price: $14.95
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ISBN: 1885544162
Publisher: Avionics Communications Inc. (April, 2002)
Sales Rank: 784,376
Average Customer Rating: 4.75 out of 5

Customer Reviews

Rating: 5 out of 5
author responds
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


Rating: 4 out of 5
Interesting, and useful, but needs some changes
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.


Rating: 5 out of 5
Best defense is a good offensive
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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