Product Description:From the North American P-51 Mustang, to the "Spirit of St. Louis," and even NASAs Space Shuttle, this spectacular collection examines whos who and how-to on some of the most incredible aircraft ever developed. Focusing on the unique aspects and performance characteristics of one of 32 aircraftincluding the Culver Cadet, Transavia Airtruk, Saab Safari, and DeHavilland Chipmunkeach chapter brings the planes to life by describing exactly how it feels to be behind the controls. Historical and personal anecdotes further illustrate how diverse the field of aviation is and how far its come since the days of the Wright brothers. 330 pages. About the AuthorBarry Schiff is a retired Trans World Airlines pilot who has earned every Federal Aviation Administration category, class, and instructor rating. He holds five world speed records and has received numerous honors for contributing to aviation safety, including a Congressional Commendation, the Louis Bleriot Air Medal, and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association's L. P. Sharples Perpetual Award. An award-winning journalist, he has published more than 1,300 articles on aviation and is a contributing editor to AOPA Pilot. He lives in Los Angeles.