Chicken Wings, The First Book

The practical aviation humor textbook and illustrated flight deck collection Chicken Wings The First Book (formally titled Chicken Wings: The First Book) is an authoritative graphic narrative created by the acclaimed brother duo Michael Strasser (script and concept) and Stefan Strasser (design and illustrations). Published by Infinity Publishing in its paperback edition released on September 4, 2013, this volume launches the world-famous aviation comic strip series. It serves as an indispensable ground and flight study reference for every commercial pilot, flight student, aircraft maintenance technician (AMT), cabin crew member, certified flight instructor (CFI), first officer, and prospective airline captain candidate.

Across its specialized comic panels, the textbook details the daily operations of Roost Air, a small and struggling regional aviation company run entirely by anthropomorphic birds. The storyline features unforgettable characters: Chuck, the idealistic yet clumsy aviator; Julio, the cynical and experienced aircraft mechanic; Sally, the organized office manager; and Hans, the eccentric helicopter pilot. Written and co-created by a veteran commercial airline captain, the comic blends absurd comedy with authentic flight safety lessons, threat and error management (TEM), and cockpit decision-making during real-world air navigation across commercial air transport. To explore additional aviation comics, flight humor books, and gift textbooks for pilots, browse our catalog in the aviation comic books and pilot gift manuals for the aviation pilot section.

This volume features 94 pages printed entirely in classic black-and-white artwork (the only book in the entire series printed without color) within a compact square format measuring 20.3 x 20.3 x 0.6 cm (8 x 8 inches) with a lightweight product weight between 163 and 220 grams. Written in technical aviation English, it combines precise aircraft technical drawings with highly relatable hangar scenarios. It serves as an essential academic investment for flight academies, pilot lounge reading tables, ground school instructors, aeronautical engineers, and active professionals across the global aviation industry and modern aeronautics.

Features of Chicken Wings The First Book

• 📖 Full Title: Chicken Wings: The First Book
• ✍️ Authors: Michael Strasser (Script & Concept) & Stefan Strasser (Design & Illustrations)
• 🏛️ Publisher: Infinity Publishing
• 📅 Release Date: September 4, 2013 (Paperback Edition)
• 📄 Page Count & Format: 94 technical pages in black-and-white | Softcover paperback format
• 📐 Dimensions & Weight: 20.3 x 20.3 x 0.6 cm (8 x 8 inches) | Approx. 163–220 grams
• 🎨 Artistic Style: Detailed black-and-white line art focusing on accurate aircraft models and flight deck humor
• 🐔 Core Setting: Comic strips featuring Roost Air with real flight safety and airmanship lessons
• 🌍 Language: English text edition

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is the primary target audience for Chicken Wings The First Book?

It is designed for flight students, aircraft mechanics, and flight crew members enjoying aviation humor alongside every pilot.

Do the comic scenarios in this textbook reflect actual real-world flight operations?

Yes, as it is co-created by a veteran commercial airline captain, it reflects genuine safety and maintenance experiences in aviation.