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

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

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·June 17, 2025
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buildsjets

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

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

mitchbob

His breakthrough for the Atlantic, on the Sahara desert:

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

maybelsyrup

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.

aaron695

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