British Airways - Concorde Base/Ramp Authorisation Training Manual - 1980

Very good condition
Origin: England
Dimensions: Length 33 x 23 cm

Authorisation Training of British Airways belongs to the period between 1976 and 2003. This technical document was an exclusive training guide for ground staff and mechanics who worked on the tarmac (ramp) assisting the famous supersonic aircraft. To better understand its context within aviation history: Timeline: Although the aircraft made its first test flight in 1969, British Airways operated Concorde commercially strictly between 1976 and its final retirement in 2003. Ramp manuals varied in editions over those 27 years to update safety protocols.

Purpose of the manual: It served to train ground personnel on the physical complexities of the aircraft at the airport. This included fuel handling, towing the aircraft, and safe ramp clearances due to the Concorde’s distinctive shape and low cockpit visibility.

Today, these original manuals are considered collectible pieces (aeronautical memorabilia) highly sought after by enthusiasts.
A unique opportunity for a Concorde-loving collector: a unique piece.

Airways served to train on-ground technical staff on the tarmac and ramp. The objective was to obtain the indispensable ramp authorization to safely provide maintenance, loading, and towing services to the aircraft at its base.

The manual you have is likely written by the pilot himself.

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