The Flier's World

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An immersive journey through the world of aviation by experienced pilot James Gilbert, who has flown over 100 aircraft types. From gliders to light planes, commercial jets to milit ary aircraft, explore the technical and emotional dimensions of flight. Characteristics Book cover finish(es) Hardcover ( square back binding ) Special Features • Dust jacket Condition VG Author(s) James Gilbert Publisher Random House, Inc., and The Ridge Press Number of pages 252 Published date 1976 Language(s) English Size 22 x 28 x 2 cm Description James Gilbert, who has flown more than 100 kinds of aircraft, takes you aloft to savor the technical skills and exhilarating emotions of THE FLIER'S WORLD. Fly at 500 feet in the sublime and silent environment of the glider, at 1,000 in your own single-engined light plane, at 38,000 in a 747, and bump against the ceiling in a military jet. And share in a universal enthusiasm. For it’s a rare country that has not contributed a theory, a design, a great plane, a great flier, and a hundred great stories on the unique qualities of THE FLIER'S WORLD. Show more