Author: Shirley Jennings
Publisher: Silverwood Books
ISBN: 9781781328330
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
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...
Spinning on the Wind: A Gyronaut's Tale
Author: Shirley Jennings
Publisher: Silverwood Books
ISBN: 9781781328330
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
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...
Publisher: Silverwood Books
ISBN: 9781781328330
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
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...
The Cruise of the Gyro-car
Author: Herbert Strang
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Autogiros
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Autogiros
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
They Call Me Mister 500
Author: Andy Granatelli
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780809296354
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780809296354
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
James Dean
Author: Lee Raskin
Publisher: David Bull Pub
ISBN: 9781893618497
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
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.
Publisher: David Bull Pub
ISBN: 9781893618497
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
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
Author: Horst A. Friedrichs
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
ISBN: 9783791348599
Category : Automobile drivers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
ISBN: 9783791348599
Category : Automobile drivers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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
Author: Bruce H. Charnov
Publisher: Praeger
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
"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.
Publisher: Praeger
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
"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.
All Aboard the Bradford Train
Author: Andrew Rishworth
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781326961
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781326961
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
The First Toast Is to Peace
Author: Stephen Powell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781327258
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
British journalist, Stephen Powell's travels in the South Caucasus.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781327258
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
British journalist, Stephen Powell's travels in the South Caucasus.
Ling's Monster
Author:
Publisher: SunSprouts
ISBN: 9780740603365
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Leveled reader that supports comprehensive literacy instruction and actively engages students in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. (6-Pack w/ Teacher Note)
Publisher: SunSprouts
ISBN: 9780740603365
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Leveled reader that supports comprehensive literacy instruction and actively engages students in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. (6-Pack w/ Teacher Note)
Eyewitness
Author: Seno Gumira Ajidarma
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description