I Ve Topped The Wind
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I Ve Topped The Wind
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Author : Jess W. Morrill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-05-16
I Ve Topped The Wind written by Jess W. Morrill and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-16 with categories.
I've Topped the Wind is a personal telling of the history, and romance of flight. For millennia folks looked up and envied the freedom of birds, but flight for our ancestors a dream unrealized. All that changed in 1903 when the Orville Wright lifted off from the beach at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina into the history books. That 12 second flight began an odyssey that continues today. In I've Topped the Wind, I recount stories of aviation pioneers, some well known, others not so much. Names like Clyde Cessna, Olive Ann and Walter Beech, Bill Piper, and Bill Lear are familiar to all who fly, but even aviators may not know the contributions of Bob Moury, Fred Weick, Clarence G. Taylor, or Eddie Stinson. Their stories are told in a conversational style, and I add a few of my own stories taken from over 50 years of flying made possible because these aviation pioneers looked up and said "why not?"Few industries have grown as fast, or change as much, in so little time, as aviation. Consider: it was just 66 years from the beaches of Kitty Hawk to Tranquility Base the Moon. Today folks enter an aluminum tube, ascend to several thousand feet above the ground, are moved through the air at over 500 miles per hour, all without giving it a second thought. Folks know that some corporation is responsible for the big fast busses that ply the sky as airlines.I've Topped the Wind tells stories of the development of a lesser known, but equally import, aspect of aviation. These are the stories private and general aviation. Air taxi, or air charter services, pilot training, and high performance private jets are part of the story. I think you will enjoy the flight.Jess W. MorrillCaptain, ATP (Retired)
Yesterday S Reflections
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Author : Albert F. Schmid
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2013-02-22
Yesterday S Reflections written by Albert F. Schmid and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-22 with Religion categories.
In Yesterdays Reflections, author Albert F. Schmid invites us to consider the various holidays that are celebrated throughout the year. He provides interesting facts about each holiday and includes the religious origins of them where relevant because many of our holidays have a religious connection. He also explains important points about the holidays, such as why Easter is always on a Sunday and why Thanksgiving is always on the fourth Thursday in November. In addition, he includes devotionals on topics ranging from Contentment to God Is Where Love Is. Each devotional includes the pertinent Scriptures, a story to illustrate the point being made, and Schmids comments. For example, The Rear View Mirror tells the story of Grace, who remembers her fathers advice for driving in the snow: find a snow plow and follow it. When she encounters a blizzard, she does this; an hour later, the driver stops to make certain she is all right, as he had plowed a large parking lot, was moving on to the next business, and was concerned when he noticed that she was following him. We often become comfortable thinking that we can just follow the snow plow when in truth we need to learn to trust God and let Him lead the way. Yesterdays Reflections is an inspiring collection that reminds us that we are Christs ambassadors and that God expects each of us to live and act as though He is making His appeal through us. The best sermons are not preached; they are lived.
Journey
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Author : Charles V. McAvoy
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2004-01-09
Journey written by Charles V. McAvoy and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-09 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This story describes many incidents in the life of Charles McAvoyhis upbringing in small-town America,his experiences in World War II and the Korean War, his love of flying, and his rise in the ranks of one of the largest and most successful enterprises in American corporate history and the triumphs and tragedies within his family. It is the story of one life that epitomizes what is now being referred to as "The Greatest Generation."
The Earth Gazers
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Author : Christopher Potter
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2017-09-07
The Earth Gazers written by Christopher Potter and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-07 with Science categories.
The most beautiful and influential photographs ever made were of the whole earth seen from space. They were taken from the moon, almost as an afterthought, by the astronauts of the Apollo space programme. They inspired a generation to think more seriously about our responsibility for this tiny oasis in space, the 'blue marble' falling through empty darkness. This is a book about the long road to the capture of those unforgettable images. It is a history of the space programme and of the ways in which it transformed our view of the earth and changed the lives of the astronauts who walked in space and on the moon. It is the story of the often blemished visionaries who inspired that journey into space: Charles Lindbergh, Robert Goddard and Wernher Von Braun, and of the courageous pilots who were the first humans to escape the Earth's orbit.
Challenger
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Author : Adam Higginbotham
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2024-05-14
Challenger written by Adam Higginbotham and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-14 with History categories.
From the New York Times-bestselling author of Midnight in Chernobyl comes the definitive, dramatic, minute-by-minute story of the Challenger space shuttle disaster based on fascinating in-depth reporting and new archival research – riveting history that reads like a thriller 'Gripping' ED CAESAR • 'Masterly' GEOFF DYER • 'Enthralling' CARA McGOOGAN On the morning of 28 January 1986, just seventy-three seconds into flight, the space shuttle Challenger broke apart over the Atlantic Ocean, killing all seven people on board. Millions around the world witnessed the tragic deaths of the crew, which included schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe. Like the assassination of JFK, the Challenger disaster is a defining moment in twentieth century history – one that forever changed the way America thought of itself and its optimistic view of the future. Yet the full story of what happened – and why – has never been told. Based on extensive archival research and meticulous, original reporting, Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space follows a handful of central protagonists – including each of the seven members of the doomed crew – through the years leading up to the accident, a detailed account of the tragedy itself, and into the investigation that followed. It’s a compelling tale of optimism and ingenuity shattered by political cynicism and cost-cutting in the interests of burnishing national prestige; of hubristic ‘go fever’; and of an investigation driven by heroic leakers and whistle-blowers determined to bring the truth to light. With astonishing clarity and narrative verve, Adam Higginbotham reveals the history of the shuttle program, the lives of men and women whose stories have been overshadowed by the disaster, as well as the designers, engineers and test pilots who struggled against the odds to get the first shuttle into space. A masterful blend of riveting human drama, fascinating science and shocking political infighting, Challenger brings to life a turning point in our history. The result is an even more complex and extraordinary story than any of us remembered – or thought possible.
The Devil S Disciple
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Author : Frank J. Strobel
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2013-03-21
The Devil S Disciple written by Frank J. Strobel and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-21 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
When author Frank Strobel returned from Vietnam, he felt as if he had used up a great deal of his personal life force during that year. He worked very hard that yearphysically, mentally, and emotionallyand experienced almost every feeling known to man at a very high intensity. The Devils Disciple: Different Sides of War presents a compilation of his experiences in Vietnam, exploring this intensity and recalling the speed with which events moved during his time there. Strobels missions during wartime were not for the faint of heart His experiences helped him to understand that war has an impact beyond just the fighting involved. There are people, young and old, affected by war. They lived in the villages that he visited as part of his tour of duty. In some of his experiences, he talks about the children he met in the villages of Vietnam and their love for American bubble gum. Using hand signals and an occasional interpreter, he was able to communicate with some of the children and older people in the villages, learning about them and about their lives. In The Devils Disciple, Strobel shares his personal experiences during one of the most challenging wars the United States has fought.
Contrails
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Author : United States Air Force Academy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
Contrails written by United States Air Force Academy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Aeronautics, Military categories.
The Communication Arts And The High School Victory Corps
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Author : United States. Office of Education
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1943
The Communication Arts And The High School Victory Corps written by United States. Office of Education and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1943 with Education, Secondary categories.
High Flight
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Author : Roger Cole
language : en
Publisher: Fighting High Publishing
Release Date : 2014-01-19
High Flight written by Roger Cole and has been published by Fighting High Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-19 with History categories.
When Second World War Spitfire pilot John Gillespie Magee penned his poem ‘High Flight’, little did he know that his words would inspire legions of aspiring aviators who had a similar wish to fly their ‘eager craft through footless halls of air’. Founded on years of detailed research, Roger Cole’s book High Flight tells John Magee’s extraordinary story, describing hitherto-unknown details of his short life, and providing insight into the inspiration for the poems that have found a unique place in history. Born of an English mother and American father in Nanking in China, Magee grew up and was educated in different parts of the world, proving to be a highly accomplished student. Through his experiences, he developed principles that made him determined to defend the rights of those he loved and respected. Exhilarated by flight and finding unique language in poetry, John was able to use words to express the emotions and sentiments of all who fly in a manner that is acknowledged and applauded throughout the world. The outbreak of war in Europe violated his beliefs, and, determined to fight for freedom, John left America and joined the Royal Canadian Air Force, qualifying as a pilot and traveling to England to fight Nazism. Tragically, John would lose his life, aged 19 years, in an accident, so never know how his words would serve posterity. Roger Cole’s High Flight traces the path of John Magee’s achievement, revealing an incredible story of human endeavor, vision, determination and self-sacrifice.
The Astronomy Puzzle Book
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Author : Royal Observatory Greenwich
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2021-10-28
The Astronomy Puzzle Book written by Royal Observatory Greenwich and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-28 with Games & Activities categories.
__________ Out now: the biggest quiz book of the year. The Astronomy Puzzle Book is a puzzle book that's truly out of this world __________ What's Goldilocks got to do with the study of space? Everyone's heard of NASA, but can you name any of the other 72 space agencies around the world? And do you know your lunar and solar deities? The Astronomy Puzzle Book is packed with more than 100 puzzles that have been inspired by the Royal Observatory's history and collections. The conundrums and riddles in this book celebrate all that is inspiring and fascinating about space, the stars and the history of astronomy. Inside this book, you will find astronomical instruments, star charts, famous astronomers and much more. Explore some of the latest astronomical theories and achievements in space exploration as you decipher the clues and solve the puzzles. Put your problem-solving skills to the test by delving deep into the darkest corners of space. __________ Space has the power to inspire and fascinate all of us on Earth and the history of astronomy has been one of solving puzzles. Now it's your turn.