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Gossamer Odyssey, The Triumph of Human-Powered Flight |
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By: Norton Grosser |
This widely-acclaimed book covers the history of the efforts at human-powered flight beginning over 80 years ago, including the various unsuccessful efforts in Europe following WWI. The development and flight of the first successful human-powered aircraft, the Gossamer Condor, in 1979 is covered in great detail.
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Book reviews: “…the gripping story of the successful accomplishment of human-powered flight. It is reminiscent in many ways of the first successful engine-powered flight by the Wright Brothers.” --General J.H. “Jimmy” Doolittle “Gossamer Odyssey will delight air enthusiasts.” --The New York Times |
278 pages, softbound, 6 x 9, many illustrations and b&w and color photos, Index. |
Gossamer Odyssey, The Triumph of Human-Powered Flight |
ISBN Number: 978-0760320518
Item Number: 200
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