Project Gutenberg 2016-03-28 Public domain in the USA. 206 Middleton, Edgar Charles 1894 1939 Middleton, Edgar C. 17022331 The Way of the Air: A Description of Modern Aviation Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Way of the Air: A Description of Modern Aviation" by Edgar Charles Middleton is an informative account of aviation written in the early 20th century, likely around the time of World War I. This work combines elements of both a practical guide and a war memoir, detailing the experiences, challenges, and dynamics of becoming an aviator in combat conditions. It intends to engage a younger audience considering a career in aviation, highlighting the romance and adventure associated with flying while laying bare the harsh realities of aerial warfare. At the start of the book, the author introduces readers to the evolution and significance of aviation during wartime, emphasizing how the conflict accelerated its development. Middleton describes the youthful exuberance of the airmen, the physical demands of the profession, and the training that aspiring pilots undergo, including the necessary physical attributes and mental fortitude required for flying. As he delves into the pilot's perspective, readers are introduced to the dangers faced in the air—ranging from enemy fire to challenging weather conditions—while also touching on the camaraderie and chivalry among enemy pilots. This initial portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of pilots' lives during the war, infusing a sense of adventure into the technical aspects of aviation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Aeronautics, Military World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations UG D501 Text Category: Adventure Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare Category: Engineering & Technology 270968 2025-08-20T15:14:02.302854 text/html 252503 2024-10-23T00:15:25 text/html 267223 2025-08-20T15:14:07.325843 application/epub+zip 265110 2025-08-20T15:14:03.141860 application/epub+zip 195078 2025-08-20T15:14:02.683861 application/epub+zip 334842 2025-08-20T15:14:10.590835 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 297534 2025-08-20T15:14:06.916870 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 227835 2022-09-23T13:26:00.747985 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 240912 2025-08-20T15:14:01.921882 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 220844 2024-10-23T00:15:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17539 2025-08-20T15:14:10.723818 application/rdf+xml 15760 2025-08-20T15:14:02.768855 image/jpeg 2215 2025-08-20T15:14:02.725864 image/jpeg 216428 2025-08-20T15:14:02.328853 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia