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A history in the making : 80 turbulent years in the American general aviation industry / Donald M. Pattillo.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Pattillo, Donald M., 1940-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Aeronautics--United States--History.
- Aeronautics.
- United States.
- History.
- Aircraft industry--United States--History.
- Aircraft industry.
- Physical Description:
- xiv, 216 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- New York : McGraw-Hill, [1998]
- Summary:
- More like a roller coaster than a plane, the general aviation business has soared, plunged, and risen again since its romantic takeoff in the Lindbergh era. This engaging closeup on the history and future of the general aviation industry will fascinate pilots, business aviation professionals, historians, and aviation enthusiasts of every ilk. 36 illustrations.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-199) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0070494487
- OCLC:
- 38965988
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