leroy hester (3 resultados)

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. Some whitish scrapes to front and back covers, otherwise like new inside and out. This copy includes: "Piper Twin-Stinson: This new ship has flown ten hours now and all the news is good. It is cruising around 150 and appears to do exceptionally well on one engine" by Hans Groenhoff; "They Done Him In: After five years in a family an airplane's name becomes private property" by Charles L. Smith; "Blips Before Your Eyes: Ever watch heavy Sunday ground traffic from the air? A car stops for 60 seconds and goes on but for the next ten minutes cars behind where it was are still starting and stopping. The military is using radar approach control now to keep air traffic moving and eliminate cumulative delays" by Edwin J. Nilsson; "Beaufort Twelve: Flying is coming of age: the type of pilot discussed here is disappearing" by Lew Gourley; "Big as the Wind: A flight to Europe is not only a terrific flying experience--it does something to you to have a chance to touch the bases of history" by Leighton Collins; "Thunderhead: The towering cumulus now begin their stately march northward again" by Leroy G. Hester; "Etc.: It isn't easy to sell the Government anything that is inexpensive and does not provide a lot of jobs. Boom at Cesna. Pennsylvania weather trap."; and "Air Mail". Important Note: Save on multiple items. I only charge .50 shipping for second and subsequent items in a single order within the United States. Please inquire for international rates.

No Binding. Condición: Very Good. Pages are clean, unmarked, undamaged and only lightly toned. Covers show just a trace of soiling, slight rubbing and fading in spots. The magazine will be packed with a backing card, bubble-wrapped and shipped in a sturdy, flat box to ensure safe transit. This issue includes: "Bonanza Ferry" (A couple of days of ferry flying in the world's most efficient airplane) by Leighton Collins; "Night Flight" (An entirely new experience awaits the pilot who has never flown after dark) by Leroy G. Hester; "A Practical Look at Soaring" (This thing of flying without power will yet come into its own and progress in that direction can only be helped by a thorough analysis like this by a person who knows the ins and outs of both power flying and gliding) by Uel Stephens, Jr.; "The Other Day" (A new slant on how high can a cumulus cloud get. The wartime underground and private landing strips. An afternoon with the relics of the pioneers) by Robert N. Buck; "Etc." (With their Severe Weather Broadcasts and storm detection radar network, the Weather Bureau is starting a big move in the right direction. Marion Hart's new book 'I Fly as I Please.' Up and coming flying events of the summer); "Air Mail".

Single Issue Magazine. Condición: Acceptable. Cover shows minor wear, tear, chipping, and staining. Page are tanned with staining and tidemarks throughout.