Author: Eileen A. Bjorkman
Publisher: University of Washington Press
ISBN: 0295741457
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
On July 25, 2010, Arnold Ebneter flew across the country in a plane he designed and built himself, setting an aviation world record for aircraft of its class. He was eighty-two at the time and the flight represented the culmination of a dream he’d cultivated since his childhood in the 1930s. Eileen Bjorkman — herself a pilot and aeronautical engineer — frames her father’s journey from teenage airplane enthusiast to Air Force pilot and Boeing engineer in the context of the rise, near extermination, and ongoing interest in homebuilt aircraft in the United States. She gives us a glimpse into life growing up in a “flying family” with two pilots for parents, a family plane named Charlie, and quite literally, a propeller under her parents’ bed. From early airplane designs serialized in magazines to the annual Oshkosh Fly-in where you can see experimental aircraft on display, Bjorkman offers a personal take on the history of building something in your garage that you can actually (and legally) fly as well as how the homebuilt aircraft movement has contributed to aviation and innovation in America. Watch the book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8PvowEMkmQ
The Propeller under the Bed
Author: Eileen A. Bjorkman
Publisher: University of Washington Press
ISBN: 0295741457
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
On July 25, 2010, Arnold Ebneter flew across the country in a plane he designed and built himself, setting an aviation world record for aircraft of its class. He was eighty-two at the time and the flight represented the culmination of a dream he’d cultivated since his childhood in the 1930s. Eileen Bjorkman — herself a pilot and aeronautical engineer — frames her father’s journey from teenage airplane enthusiast to Air Force pilot and Boeing engineer in the context of the rise, near extermination, and ongoing interest in homebuilt aircraft in the United States. She gives us a glimpse into life growing up in a “flying family” with two pilots for parents, a family plane named Charlie, and quite literally, a propeller under her parents’ bed. From early airplane designs serialized in magazines to the annual Oshkosh Fly-in where you can see experimental aircraft on display, Bjorkman offers a personal take on the history of building something in your garage that you can actually (and legally) fly as well as how the homebuilt aircraft movement has contributed to aviation and innovation in America. Watch the book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8PvowEMkmQ
Publisher: University of Washington Press
ISBN: 0295741457
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
On July 25, 2010, Arnold Ebneter flew across the country in a plane he designed and built himself, setting an aviation world record for aircraft of its class. He was eighty-two at the time and the flight represented the culmination of a dream he’d cultivated since his childhood in the 1930s. Eileen Bjorkman — herself a pilot and aeronautical engineer — frames her father’s journey from teenage airplane enthusiast to Air Force pilot and Boeing engineer in the context of the rise, near extermination, and ongoing interest in homebuilt aircraft in the United States. She gives us a glimpse into life growing up in a “flying family” with two pilots for parents, a family plane named Charlie, and quite literally, a propeller under her parents’ bed. From early airplane designs serialized in magazines to the annual Oshkosh Fly-in where you can see experimental aircraft on display, Bjorkman offers a personal take on the history of building something in your garage that you can actually (and legally) fly as well as how the homebuilt aircraft movement has contributed to aviation and innovation in America. Watch the book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8PvowEMkmQ
Unforgotten in the Gulf of Tonkin
Author: Eileen A. Bjorkman
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 1640123636
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
On November 18, 1965, U.S. Navy pilot Willie Sharp ejected from his F-8 fighter after being hit while positioned over a target in North Vietnam. With a cloud layer beneath him, he did not know if he was over land--where he would most certainly be captured or killed by the North Vietnamese--or over the Gulf of Tonkin. As he ejected, both navy and air force aircraft were already heading toward him to help. What followed was a dramatic rescue made by pilots and other airmen with little or no training or experience in combat search-and-rescue. Told by former military flight test engineer Eileen A. Bjorkman, this story includes nail-biting descriptions of air combat, flight, and rescue. Bjorkman places Sharp's story in the larger context of the U.S. military's bedrock credo--No Man Left Behind--and calls attention to the more than eighty thousand Americans still missing from conflicts since World War I. She also explores the devastating aftershocks of the Vietnam War as Sharp struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder. Woven into this gripping tale is the fascinating history of combat search-and-rescue missions that officially began in World War II. Combining the cockiness and camaraderie of Top Gun with the heroics of Sully, Unforgotten in the Gulf of Tonkin is a riveting tale of combat rescue and an unforgettable story about the U.S. military's commitment to leave no man behind.
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 1640123636
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
On November 18, 1965, U.S. Navy pilot Willie Sharp ejected from his F-8 fighter after being hit while positioned over a target in North Vietnam. With a cloud layer beneath him, he did not know if he was over land--where he would most certainly be captured or killed by the North Vietnamese--or over the Gulf of Tonkin. As he ejected, both navy and air force aircraft were already heading toward him to help. What followed was a dramatic rescue made by pilots and other airmen with little or no training or experience in combat search-and-rescue. Told by former military flight test engineer Eileen A. Bjorkman, this story includes nail-biting descriptions of air combat, flight, and rescue. Bjorkman places Sharp's story in the larger context of the U.S. military's bedrock credo--No Man Left Behind--and calls attention to the more than eighty thousand Americans still missing from conflicts since World War I. She also explores the devastating aftershocks of the Vietnam War as Sharp struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder. Woven into this gripping tale is the fascinating history of combat search-and-rescue missions that officially began in World War II. Combining the cockiness and camaraderie of Top Gun with the heroics of Sully, Unforgotten in the Gulf of Tonkin is a riveting tale of combat rescue and an unforgettable story about the U.S. military's commitment to leave no man behind.
The Treasure Hunter (Propeller Book)
Author: William Boniface
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780939251971
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
An adventurous and outrageous treasure hunter travels in search of wealth and knowledge which he, in turn, shares with others. Includes nonfiction glossary.
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780939251971
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
An adventurous and outrageous treasure hunter travels in search of wealth and knowledge which he, in turn, shares with others. Includes nonfiction glossary.
Aircraft Propellers and Controls
Author: Frank Delp
Publisher: Jeppesen Sanderson
ISBN: 9780891000976
Category : Propellers, Aerial
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A basic but thorough text explaining the fundamentals of propellers and controls. ISBN# 0-89100-097-6. 156 pages.
Publisher: Jeppesen Sanderson
ISBN: 9780891000976
Category : Propellers, Aerial
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A basic but thorough text explaining the fundamentals of propellers and controls. ISBN# 0-89100-097-6. 156 pages.
Henry the Helicopter Has One Propeller
Author: Nicholas Ian
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1632907305
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Vehicles have many different parts. Helicopters have propellers, and police cars have bright lights. With close text to illustration pairing, children will enjoy singing about the different vehicles they see around town in this twist on a classic song. This eBook includes online music access.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1632907305
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Vehicles have many different parts. Helicopters have propellers, and police cars have bright lights. With close text to illustration pairing, children will enjoy singing about the different vehicles they see around town in this twist on a classic song. This eBook includes online music access.
Dizzy the Mutt with the Propeller Butt
Author: Ian Punnett
Publisher: Beavers Pond Press
ISBN: 9781592983285
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
For laughs and a fun, silly time Here's a book with pages of rhyme.It's called Dizzy the Mutt With the Propeller Butt.When kids read it, I am thinking that I'm . . . hoping they'll like it! — Ian Punnett
Publisher: Beavers Pond Press
ISBN: 9781592983285
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
For laughs and a fun, silly time Here's a book with pages of rhyme.It's called Dizzy the Mutt With the Propeller Butt.When kids read it, I am thinking that I'm . . . hoping they'll like it! — Ian Punnett
Propellers
Author: Jack Norris
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780962023927
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780962023927
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
MotorBoating
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Airplanes
Author: Darlene R. Stille
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780756501464
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Large text and color photos explain the different types of airplains, the pilots and the runways.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780756501464
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Large text and color photos explain the different types of airplains, the pilots and the runways.
The Motor Boat
Author:
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Category : Motorboats
Languages : en
Pages : 1396
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Motorboats
Languages : en
Pages : 1396
Book Description