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LoC No.: 37000038
Title: Test Pilot
Credits:
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.fadedpage.net
Summary: "Test Pilot" by Jimmy Collins is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the life and experiences of Collins as a test pilot, diving into the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of a life dedicated to aviation, particularly focusing on the perils of dive testing aircraft. It illustrates not just the technical challenges associated with flying but also the emotional and psychological aspects of being a pilot, intertwining personal anecdotes with insights into the aviation industry. The opening of "Test Pilot" introduces the character of Jimmy Collins through a foreword by Joseph Medill Patterson, who highlights Collins' remarkable skills and unique personality. It describes his background and journey into aviation, including his relationship with fellow aviators such as Charles Lindbergh. The memoir sets the stage for Collins’ thrilling and risky career, leveraging vivid personal accounts from his flight testing experiences, including the dangers of dive testing, the camaraderie among pilots, and the stark realities of life in the air. This beginning lays a foundation for readers to anticipate thrilling stories filled with technical detail and personal reflection on the risky world of aviation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Collins, James, 1904-1935
EBook No.: 34589
Published: Dec 8, 2010
Downloads: 441
Language: English
Subject: Collins, James, 1904-1935
Subject: Air pilots
Subject: Airplanes -- Testing
Subject: Test pilots
LoCC: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 37000038
Title: Test Pilot
Credits:
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.fadedpage.net
Summary: "Test Pilot" by Jimmy Collins is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the life and experiences of Collins as a test pilot, diving into the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of a life dedicated to aviation, particularly focusing on the perils of dive testing aircraft. It illustrates not just the technical challenges associated with flying but also the emotional and psychological aspects of being a pilot, intertwining personal anecdotes with insights into the aviation industry. The opening of "Test Pilot" introduces the character of Jimmy Collins through a foreword by Joseph Medill Patterson, who highlights Collins' remarkable skills and unique personality. It describes his background and journey into aviation, including his relationship with fellow aviators such as Charles Lindbergh. The memoir sets the stage for Collins’ thrilling and risky career, leveraging vivid personal accounts from his flight testing experiences, including the dangers of dive testing, the camaraderie among pilots, and the stark realities of life in the air. This beginning lays a foundation for readers to anticipate thrilling stories filled with technical detail and personal reflection on the risky world of aviation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Collins, James, 1904-1935
EBook No.: 34589
Published: Dec 8, 2010
Downloads: 441
Language: English
Subject: Collins, James, 1904-1935
Subject: Air pilots
Subject: Airplanes -- Testing
Subject: Test pilots
LoCC: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.