Heroes of the Horizon: Flying Adventures of Alaska
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.99 (747 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 088240363X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 279 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Bush flying in Alaska from the 1930's into the 1950's This book is a collection of stories from veteran bush pilots who flew in Alaska from the 1930's through into the 1950's - both the early days and the "coming of age" of bush flying. Rather than trying to present a history of bush flying, the author as dedicated a chapter each to a number of different . Former pilot and active member of two aviation clubs. I just finished this book and hated to put it down. I will buy a copy for a friend who flew in Alaska from 1951 to 1995 and who now flies in the Pacific Northwest. Many of the planes are somewhat familiar to me. I did not fly except as a passenger on a few flights in Alaska when I was there in the Air . "Great collection" according to Cascade. A great collection of flying stories collected to span a period of aviation history in the far north. I enjoyed the book, and thought that the author did a good job of picking the stories to reflect not only humor, but some of the dangerous aspects of aviation. A very good collection and highly reccome
From Library Journal Bruder, a commercial floatplane pilot, presents vignettes based on interviews with surviving Alaskan bush pilots who flew from the 1930s through the 1950s. . Some of the "pioneers" proved to be reticent about their experiences, but there are enough accidents, forced landings, narrow escapes, and wilderness survival sagas to please most adventure readers. Husband, Framingham State Coll., Mass.Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. Bruder, to his credit, pretty much allows the veterans to tell their own stories. Wh
Exciting stories of 28 veteran bush pilots who flew in Alaska's golden age of aviation, from the 1930's through the 1950's.