Download or read book A Bibliography of Alaska Aviation written by Dale Stirling and published by . This book was released on 1985-01-01 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alaska s Bush Pilots written by Rob Stapleton with the Alaska Aviation Museum and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thrilling ride alongside the daredevil aviators who first braved the unknown of Alaska's wilderness. Bush pilots are known as rough, tough, resourceful people who fly their aircraft into tight spots in the worst of weather. Alaska's bush pilots are all of that and more. Acting as pioneers in a land with 43,000 miles of coastline and North America's largest mountains, Alaska's bush pilots were and are visionaries of a lifestyle of freedom. Flying came late to Alaska but caught on quickly. The first flight was made over a three-day exhibition at Fairbanks, July 3-5, 1913. James Martin first flew that aircraft, owned by him and his wife, Lilly, and investors Arthur Williams and R.S. McDonald. Ever since, Alaskan bush pilots have found that they were calculators of their own fate, flying in fragile aircraft over vast stretches of tundra or through towering mountain passes. This book examines the pioneer aviators and the aircraft types such as the Stearman, Stinson, and Lockheed, many of which were tested and crashed in the far north regions of Alaska.
Download or read book Alaskan Aviation History 1897 1928 written by Robert William Stevens and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Announcing the incredible publishing achievement, the most complete story of Alaskan flight ever compiled, a rare collector's item. This two-volume set is the magnificent result of Bob Stevens' exhaustive research & devotion to Alaska, & his knowledge of the subject. Volume 1 traces the story from ballooning in 1897, through 1928. Volume 2 covers the busy times of 1929 & 1930. Includes early Canadian flying that is intermeshed with Alaskan history, U.S. Air Service flights in their sturdy biplanes, United States Naval aerial surveys that mapped much of Alaska by camera, grit, & determination, early Russian fliers who played a part in Alaska's flying history, Polar flying by Roald Amundsen & other Scandinavian explorers, & hundreds of other fascinating facts, meticulously researched, clearly presented in narrative form & fully indexed. The day-to-day progress of events along with the gripping drama of the more sensational occurrences. Over 1095 pages, more than 980 rare photographs, many never before published! The aircraft, the airmen, Alaska & its citizens live within the pages. Every historian, collector, Americana enthusiast, everyone with a love of flying, will treasure this beautifully produced 2-volume set of 59 chapters. Gold-stamped hardcover binding. Don't miss the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own such a valuable record of a remarkabl e aviation era.
Download or read book An Aerospace Bibliography written by and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Heart of a Pilot written by Thomas Lee Bangart and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-04-09 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was during a time when his family was financially down that the author discovered his passion. In a county fair where it was even hard for him and his mother to experience a single ride, he found himself fascinated with only one amusement—the old Curtis Robin airplane. Luckily for him, a family friend gave him the chance to ride it himself. As soon as the engine roared to life and the airplane lurched forward across the rough pasture and into the sky where he could see the beautiful view from above, he knew right then that he wanted to go flying for the rest of his life. Now in his late seventies, Bangart relives his wonderful journey through the skies and life to bring inspiration to others. In this autobiography, he reminisces his adventures as a pilot during the Great Depression, treating the reader with an inside look at growing to manhood during the first half of the twentieth century. His descriptions of the early days of Alaska bush flying, and the trials and hazards of the early airline flying are given in great detail. A person does not have to be a pilot or airplane enthusiast to enjoy this book. It covers such things as driving the Alaska-Canadian highway both in summer and winter weather, making a home in Alaska with a new bride, how government has brought many changes in our lives, and many insights into life itself. If you have been a passenger on an airliner during these early years, this book will give you a perception to what went on behind the closed cabin door where the pilots were secluded.
Download or read book Alaska and the Airplane written by Julie Decker and published by Braun Publish,Csi. This book was released on 2013 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication celebrates the 100th anniversary of Alaskan aviation that is unique both in the world of geography and flying, illustrating the changes flying brought to life on the ground in the course of history.
Download or read book The Alaska Airlines Story written by Archie Satterfield and published by Alaska Northwest Books. This book was released on 1981 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History of Alaska Airlines, a commercial aviation carrier serving Alaska.
Download or read book Archie Ferguson written by Steve Levi and published by Publication Consultants. This book was released on 2021-09-01 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Archie Ferguson is the last of the original fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants Alaska bush pilots to be the subject of a biography. Dubbed Alaska's Clown Prince," he added many hilarious chapters to Alaska's history. He is also the originator of the "Arctic Bump," current practice of airline pilots who give a blast of power as they fly over the Arctic Circle to provide gullible tourists the impression that the air north of the Arctic Circle is different than air south of the Arctic Circle. His title, "the Craziest Pilot in the World, was given to him by The Saturday Evening Post in its December 1945 issue. Ferguson, who died in 1967, was an excellent example of the colorful character/con men who made Alaska what it is today."
Download or read book Saga of an Aviation Survivor written by Howard John Hunt and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A military officer, piloted B-17 Memphis Belle, Alaska bush pilot, gold miner, homesteader, entrepreneur, Warbird preservationist, mountain climber, risk taker, Lend-Lease pilot, helicopter pilot, philanthropist, and real estate developer.
Download or read book The Polar Bibliography written by Library of Congress. Technical Information Division and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on materials not published through the normal commercial media. Prepared for the U.S. Dept. of Defence. Includes formal reports, staff studies and memoranda, translations, pamphlets, etc.
Download or read book Guide to Federal Aviation Administration Publications written by United States. Federal Aviation Administration and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book World War II in Alaska written by Jay H. Moor and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Arctic Bibliography written by Arctic Institute of North America and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 1290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bush Pilot written by Arnold Griese and published by Publication Consultants. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harold Gillam Sr's story is presented with new clarity and balance. Bush Pilot describes a private, introspective man torn between family responsibilities and his unrelenting drive to pursue his goals in aviation. Early Alaska aviation did not rely on the actions of one single pilot but succeeded through the shared strength and will of many. Yet Gillam made significant contributions. The facts and details surrounding Gillam's adventures and some times "edge of the seat" flights keep readers involved from the first page through the controversy overshadowing his final tragic flight. Bush Pilot is an Alaska aviation adventure. Bush Pilot offers thought-provoking insights into Alaska's aviation history, and introduced me to its courageous and colorful pilots and other interesting characters -- many of whom had once been only names in the news during my growing up years here in the Interior. Val Scullion: Alaska grown. Bush Pilot is a well-researched account of an Alaska Pioneer aviator whose natural instincts and high degree of self-confidence help explain his success in off-airport operation and weather and instrument flying. Tom Hetherington: lifelong Alaskan, private pilot, and Alaska aviation history aficionado. In a book appealing to novice and experienced aviation buffs alike, Arnold Griese has brought new light to the life and legend of Harold Gillam. Full of new details about the famed Alaska bush pilot, Bush Pilot serves to demystify the events in Gillam's life while providing an excellent account of the early days in Alaska aviation history. Kenny Williams: a 20,000 hour airline pilot uses his Cessna 172 to reach prime hunting and fishing spots.
Download or read book Alaskan Aviation History 1929 1930 written by Robert William Stevens and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Announcing the incredible publishing achievement, the most complete story of Alaskan flight ever compiled, a rare collector's item. This two-volume set is the magnificent result of Bob Stevens' exhaustive research & devotion to Alaska, & his knowledge of the subject. Volume 1 traces the story from ballooning in 1897, through 1928. Volume 2 covers the busy times of 1929 & 1930. Includes early Canadian flying that is intermeshed with Alaskan history, U.S. Air Service flights in their sturdy biplanes, United States Naval aerial surveys that mapped much of Alaska by camera, grit, & determination, early Russian fliers who played a part in Alaska's flying history, Polar flying by Roald Amundsen & other Scandinavian explorers, & hundreds of other fascinating facts, meticulously researched, clearly presented in narrative form & fully indexed. The day-to-day progress of events along with the gripping drama of the more sensational occurrences. Over 1095 pages, more than 980 rare photographs, many never before published! The aircraft, the airmen, Alaska & its citizens live within the pages. Every historian, collector, Americana enthusiast, everyone with a love of flying, will treasure this beautifully produced 2-volume set of 59 chapters. Don't miss the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own such a valuable record of a remarkable aviation era.
Download or read book Report to the Secretary of the Interior written by Alaska. Governor and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 1068 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Truckin the Skies written by Gary Tupper and published by . This book was released on 2018-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After reading a transcript of "Truckin' the Skies" I'll state what I've always known, that the most important person on the airplane is the loadmaster. When the airplane isn't in the sky, it's not making the company any money.Utilization of an aircraft depends on a good loadmaster that doesn't waste time on the ground. Pre-planning is very important when moving freight.In reading this book about worldwide travels I know a good loadmaster like "Tup" whom I have flown with on many trips has made different companies a good return in a days work.This is a well written book that should be read by cargo airlines to see the importance of a good loadmaster.Holger "Jorgy" Jorgenson40 Years Experience andmultiple chief pilot positions
