ISBN: 0967033950

In this first comprehensive history of soaring in San Diego, Gary Fogel captures the local desire to fly on silent wings. The history begins with John J. Montgomery's first attempts at gl… Mehr…

In this first comprehensive history of soaring in San Diego, Gary Fogel captures the local desire to fly on silent wings. The history begins with John J. Montgomery's first attempts at gliding flight at Otay Mesa in 1883, 20 years prior to the development of powered flight by the Wright Brothers. Fogel takes the reader through major local advances in subsequent years, placing these significant achievements in the context of other historical events around the United States. Among the highlights of this collection are accounts of flights by William Hawley Bowlus, Charles and Anne Lindbergh, Frank Hawks, John Robinson and woody brown and the effects of these pioneers on the development of soaring in America. The early development of various local gliderports including Point Loma, Emerald Hills, and Torrey Pines are also included. In addition, personal recollections of pioneering glider pilots are included in this book. The text covers all local gliding and soaring events between the years 1883 to 1950. This information has been gathered from the archives of the National Soaring Museum, Vintage Sailplane Association, Associated Glider Clubs of Southern California, Soaring Society of America and through personal files of many glider pilots. With over 100 photographs, Wind and Wings will appeal to soaring enthusiasts, aviation historians, and anyone with an interest in silent flight. americas,history,history of sports,miscellaneous,sports and outdoors,sports and recreation,state and local Sports & Outdoors, RockReef D.B.<

2000, ISBN: 9780967033952

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Rock Reef Pub House, 2000-07-01. Paperback. Good-. . Signed. *AUTOGRAPHED/SIGNED* by author Gary Fogel on title page. X-Library copy with usual marks and laminated covers. Black photo-i… Mehr…

Rock Reef Pub House, 2000-07-01. Paperback. Good-. . Signed. *AUTOGRAPHED/SIGNED* by author Gary Fogel on title page. X-Library copy with usual marks and laminated covers. Black photo-illustrated wraps, approx. 6'' x 9'', heavy shelf wear exterior, spine lean/roll..<p> Once Read Books, cover scan available - just ask, OnceReadBooks com<p> Orders shipped via USPS., Rock Reef Pub House, 2000-07-01<

2000, ISBN: 9780967033952

Rock Reef Pub House, Taschenbuch, Publiziert: 2000-07-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 0.9 kg, Verkaufsrang: 111312, USA, Geschichte nach Ländern, Politik & Geschichte, Kategorien, Büch… Mehr…

Rock Reef Pub House, Taschenbuch, Publiziert: 2000-07-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 0.9 kg, Verkaufsrang: 111312, USA, Geschichte nach Ländern, Politik & Geschichte, Kategorien, Bücher, Rock Reef Pub House, 2000<

2000, ISBN: 9780967033952

Rock Reef Pub House, Taschenbuch, Publiziert: 2000-07-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 0.9 kg, Verkaufsrang: 109516, USA, Geschichte nach Ländern, Politik & Geschichte, Kategorien, Büch… Mehr…

Rock Reef Pub House, Taschenbuch, Publiziert: 2000-07-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 0.9 kg, Verkaufsrang: 109516, USA, Geschichte nach Ländern, Politik & Geschichte, Kategorien, Bücher, Rock Reef Pub House, 2000<