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An account of the historic flight of the Gossamer Albatross, a spindly, feather-light craft which on June 12, 1979 became the first human-powered aircraft to cross the English Channel. The color photographs of the original 1981 Houghton Mifflin edition are reproduced in b&w; a new preface by the author has been added. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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- PublisherDover Pubns
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0486266451
- ISBN 13 9780486266459
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages298
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1991 First Dover Edition of 1891 Houghton Mifflin original. A VERY GOOD, bright, clean, tight copy. PROLIFICALLY ILLUSTRATED in black-and-white photography with accompanying descriptive captions. "In this highly readable account of Gossamer Albatross' historic achievement, Dr. Grosser, a member of the team that designed and built the innovative flying machine, describes how the craft evolved out of thousands of hours of dreaming, designing and tinkering. We share the myriad problems and obstacles that were surmounted by a dedicated band of aviation buffs, led by Dr. Paul MacCready, Jr., aeronautical engineer and world-champion soaring pilot. And we are in the cockpit with Bryan Allen, a 26-year-old bicycle racer, as he pedals the Albatross across the Channel - a distance of almost 22 1/2 miles - at altitudes often a foot or less above the waves. After battling wind, leg cramps, exhaustion and a fogged cockpit, Allen finally landed the 70-pound craft on a beach in France. It was a triumphant moment and the successful conclusion of a stirring chapter in the history of aviation." 298 pages followed by 14 pages of advertisements for other Dover publications. GJ2. Seller Inventory # 010205
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Book Description Softcover. Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket. 298 pp. Photos. Light edgewear. Small dent/tear at lower edge of front cover. On June 12, 1979 the Gossamer Albatross made aviation history by bcoming the first human powered aircraft to cross the English Channel, thus winning the Kremer Prize. A member of the team describes the designing and building of this remarkable aircraft. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 298 pages. Seller Inventory # AER0093
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