101 Best Aviation Attractions
101 Best Aviation Attractions

Author: John F. Purner

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2004-07-01

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 0071457259

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Author John Purner, who gave his fellow pilots The $100 Hamburger and the $500 Round of Golf, is back with a unique compilation of 101 not-to-be-missed aviation events, sites, and adventures. Purner details how to get there, where to stay, how much it's going to cost, and everything else you need to get the most out of the fabulous attractions. * Convenient regional organization * Coverage extends to the Cayman Islands, France, and the UK * Includes historical landmarks, aviation museums, air shows, and more * More than a directory, Purner only includes carefully chosen top attractions * Author's companion website allows readers to log on and share experiences and recommendations

Flying Adventurers
Flying Adventurers

Author: David K. Vaughan

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2023-05-29

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 1476688788

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Aviation books were a unique and prolific subgenre of American juvenile literature from the early to mid-20th century, drawing upon the nation's intensifying interest. The first books of this type, Harry L. Sayler's series Airship Boys, appeared shortly after the Wright brothers' first successful flight in 1909. Following Charles Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic, popular series like Ted Scott and Andy Lane established the "golden age" of juvenile aviation literature. This work examines the 375 juvenile aviation series titles published between 1909 and 1964. It weaves together several thematic threads, including the placement of aviation narratives within the context of major historical events, the technical accuracy in depictions of flying machines and the ways in which characters reflected the culture of their eras. Three appendices provide publication data for each series, a list of referenced aircraft and an annotated bibliography; there is a full index.

Race with the Wind
Race with the Wind

Author: Birch Matthews

Publisher: Zenith Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 0760307296

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In the decades leading up to World War II, air races were often the proving grounds for radical new aviation principles and designs. The people and machines of air racing during this period made tremendous strides and contributed incredible new technologies, aerodynamics, powerplants, and airframes. This unique look at the key players and aircraft of the early 20th century's great air races examines and explains how innovative racing technologies found their way into future fighter and passenger aircraft. Coverage of exciting races like the Schneider Trophy, Pulitzer Trophy Race, and the National Air Races, an in-depth look at their contributions to aeronautics, exclusive line drawings illustrating the technologies, and archival photography make this a must for air racing fans and aviation enthusiasts.

300 Best Aviation Web Sites
300 Best Aviation Web Sites

Author: John A. Merry

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780071348355

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This is a directory to the aviation world in cyberspace. It offers 100 sites, adds the category airlines and adds contact e-mail addresses to the featured 300 sites.