Spinning on the Wind: A Gyronaut's Tale
Spinning on the Wind: A Gyronaut's Tale

Author: Shirley Jennings

Publisher: Silverwood Books

Published: 2019-02-15

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 9781781328330

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The arrival of the 1960s saw the dawn of the homebuilt gyroplane. A new genre of aviation like nothing seen before: a wing that lives and breathes, driven purely by the wind. Deceptive in its simplicity, addictive in its freedom and deadly to the unwary. It's a powerful enchantment. In domestic garages and garden sheds, ordinary people built tiny rotorcraft - then taught themselves to fly by reading the instructions. Two pioneers were smitten by this exciting new form of flight and set out on an identical path, weaving a circle of coincidence that spanned five decades and encompassed a nation. It's a fine line between rapture and tragedy. One flight is all it takes...

James Dean
James Dean

Author: Lee Raskin

Publisher: David Bull Pub

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781893618497

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James Dean is famous for his acting perfomances. Less well known is that James Dean had a lifelong passion for speed and high-performance machines. Dozens of photos combine with interviews with people who really knew Dean and his motorsports dreams to reveal an unseen side of this American icon.

Drive Style
Drive Style

Author: Horst A. Friedrichs

Publisher: Prestel Publishing

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783791348599

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Horst A. Friedrichs surveys every angle of Britain's coolest car scenes. He captures some magnificent vehicles along with their owners, drivers and spectators, decked out in beautiful gear while racing Bugattis, manhandling Minis, or stylishly posing by their bubble cars. The perfect accessory for car enthusiasts everywhere, Drive Style takes one inside an exciting world of high speed and glamour, with styles harking back to the times when automobiles were treasured, chrome-bejeweled works of art.

From Autogiro to Gyroplane
From Autogiro to Gyroplane

Author: Bruce H. Charnov

Publisher: Praeger

Published: 2003-07-30

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13:

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"This is the first book to tell the fascinating 80-year history of today's gyroplane and its antecedent, the Autogiro. Charnov explains that the near-eclipse of the Autogiro was caused by a potent combination of bad luck, the impact of the Great Depression and World War II and egregious business decisions. Only by understanding the amazing manner in which this aviation technologies has persisted and evolved can one fully understand the basis for its future. In contrast to the fate of the Autogiro, the gyroplane's unfolding story is characterized by successful business models, effective decision making, and the emergence of cutting-edge technology.

Ling's Monster
Ling's Monster

Author:

Publisher: SunSprouts

Published: 2005-10-27

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780740603365

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Leveled reader that supports comprehensive literacy instruction and actively engages students in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. (6-Pack w/ Teacher Note)