Ocean State Libraries

When dinosaurs go flying in an airplane and attempt to do stunts, they soon tire of the adventure and seek other, more stable pursuits.

Describes the sport of stunt flying, including its history, the most popular stunt planes, basic stunts, and stunt flying contests.

"Discover how air shows and demo teams have evolved, what dangers pilots face during every maneuver, how pilots achieve their closely synchronized flight maneuvers, and what it takes to be an air show jet pilot"--P. [4] of cover.

"From the bestselling and award-winning author of Whistling Past the Graveyard comes an adventure tale about two daredevils and a farm boy who embark on the journey of a lifetime across America's heartland in the Roaring Twenties. Set in the rapidly changing world of 1920s America, this is a story of three people from very different backgrounds: Henry "Schuler" Jefferson, son of German immigrants from Midwestern farm country; Cora Rose Haviland, a...

Discusses the history of flying and examines the role of air show competitions in the development of modern aviation.

Describes the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels, including their planes, the formations and maneuvers of their air shows, and team member duties.