Malaysian Aviation - The Untold Stories

Over the past couple of months, close friends and associates of Capt Kamil have been entertained and at times,  mesmerized by some of the most informative and revealing accounts of what is happening to the aviation industry in general and Malaysia Airlines in particular. Capt Kamil's take on flying and the flying machines and what it means to be a pilot is more than enough to quench the thirst of anyone looking for pointers to take up flying as a meaningful and successful career. 

His vivid and grisly  details of all the aircraft accidents in the country plus a bonus issue on the world's worst aviation disaster and the recent fatal crash of Sriwijaya Air is truly an eye opener. These are insightful stories not available elsewhere. 

His responses to local and international theories on MH 370 is structured to enable the readers  to gain a balanced view of what could have happened to the fateful flight. Kamil is perhaps the only serious writer, despite the novice that he is, who is attempting to find a closure to the biggest aviation mystery the world has ever witnessed.

Now, Capt Kamil has compiled everything he has written on Malaysian Aviation into a book, aptly entitled Malaysian Aviation - The Untold Stories. In it, you will find all of the above plus a lot more of previously unpublished materials, all sensibly and thoughtfully arranged in 52 chapters. Never in the history of Malaysian Aviation has anyone written a book as comprehensive as this, covering most of the vital and important aspects of the industry.

When and where did aviation start for Malaysia, what happened to the National Airline, where it is going and what is likely going to happen to it are all covered. Even the fate of the six superjumbo jets the Airbus A 380, is discussed at length in the book. 

People seldom want to talk about the industry regulators, more so if they are an outsider. Kamil who has been working closely with the CAAM (formerly DCA) for over twenty years, gives more than just glimpses of the Regulator. He has some strong recommendations for an even more effective and efficient CAAM.

In between the more serious and highly instructional articles you will also find some hilarious and lighter moments  eg. when Kamil donned a full baju Melayu complete with sampin and songkok and deputised as a flight steward, serving snacks and candies to the delight of the passengers. 

There are pointers in the book too that would guide one to achieve excellence in whatever one is doing and in so doing, become a better person. 

This book is a must read for anyone wanting to live the rightful life of a real human. 

Don't miss it.

Dedications

Foreword

Prologue 

Introduction

Operations of the Aircraft

Fuel Conservation

Engine Fires – Can they be Extinguished Inflight?

Crosswind Landing

Automatic Landing

Status of Defects

The Effects of Weather on Flying

The Uniforms – Wear Them with Pride

MH 684 – A Crash in Heaven

MH 2133 – A Needless Accident

Flying Tiger Flight 66 – Miscommunication or Complacency?

The World’s Most Catastrophic Aviation Disaster

What Really Happened to the Missing Plane?

MH 370 – The Never-Ending Story

MH 370 – The Suicidal Pilot

The Disappearing Act – The Impossible Case of MH370

A Concluding Remarks on Malaysia Airlines Safety Record

Aircraft Accident and Litigation

The Dilemma Faced by the DCA

Malaysian Civil Aviation Regulations (MCAR)

Achieving Excellence in Industry Regulations

The Problems and Challenges and What Can be Done?

Unnecessary Expenditures – Inherent Burden Malaysia Airlines Has to Carry

Unnecessary Expenditures – Inflight Emergencies

On the Downward Spiral – The Fall of MAS

Malaysia Airlines – Is There A Future?

Captain Izham Shouldering the Responsibility

The Longest Inflight Passenger Announcement

A Bomb Threat, Is It For Real?

Substandard Pilots and How to Avoid Them

A Close Call

Mentally Unstable Pilots and How to Handle Them

The Airbus A 380 – A Sad Tale of a Huge Proportion

Response to “Rusty Pilots” – Next Aviation Headache

Airlines will not Compromise on Flight Safety

A Day as a Flight Steward

Gout

Barua... Tu Barua

Who is Nufam to Criticize Khazanah?

Malaysia Airlines – What Went Wrong and Why We Need Captain Izham?

Challenges for Malaysia Airlines

Reviving Malaysia Airlines with Renewed Vigour

My Other Passion – Rugby

Author’s Biography

Epilogue

Glossary