William Langewiesche, the 'Steve McQueen of Journalism,' Dies at 70

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buildsjets · 5h ago

As the article notes, besides his own extensive career as an author of aviation literature and analysis, he is he son of Wolfgang Langewiesche, whose book “Stick and Rudder” probably provides the most layperson accessible explanation of aircraft stability and control.

https://www.docdroid.net/IevViY7/stick-and-rudder-an-explana...

serf · 4h ago

I knew I recognized that name. Stick and Rudder is a great book for aviation nuts. I enjoyed the hell out of it.

ablation · 2h ago

Phenomenal journalist, wonderful storyteller. Will be missed. Some highlights:

https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/04/inside-el-faro-the-w...

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2004/05/a-sea-s...

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/18/magazine/boeing-737-max-c...

https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2009/06/us-airways-200906

https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2009/01/air_crash200901

mitchbob · 4h ago

His breakthrough for the Atlantic, on the Sahara desert:

https://longform.org/posts/the-world-in-its-extreme

maybelsyrup · 5h ago

Man I was just thinking the other day that I was looking forward to his eventual writeup of whatever comes of this Air India accident. RIP to a real one.

smartbit · 3h ago

https://archive.is/W36xw

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William Langewiesche, the 'Steve McQueen of Journalism,' Dies at 70

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