Capt. Jepp and the Little Black Book: How Barnstormer and Aviation Pioneer Elrey B. Jeppesen Made the Skies Safer for Everyone

by Flint Whitlock, Terry L. Barnhart, Terry L Barnhart

Book Overview

Capt. Jepp and the Little Black Book is a fascinating look at the beginnings of aviation in America and the colorful daredevils who risked their lives to entertain crowds, deliver the mail, and carry... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1934980420
• ISBN13: 9781934980422
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Cable Publishing
• Length: 285 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.0"

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Far before it became the quickest way to get around, aviation was a renegade industry filled with th

Far before it became the quickest way to get around, aviation was a renegade industry filled with thrill seekers. "Capt. Jepp and the Little Black Book: How Barnstormer & Aviation Pioneer Elrey B. Jeppesen Made the Skies Safer for Everyone" is a look at the man who began to take steps to bring the industry away from the daredevil and deliver it to the mass consumer. The tale of a former aviation daredevil turned practical, "Capt. Jepp and the Little Black Book: How Barnstormer & Aviation Pioneer Elrey B. Jeppesen Made the Skies Safer for Everyone" is a riveting story for aviation fans and community library aviation collections alike.

American History Original

Written by great friends of Capt. Jepp, this book reveals the inner truth behind his life and accomplishments and tells a story for the ages. In a "new world" of information and technology, his tale reminds us that innovation is rooted in a passion for life, the necessities of discovery, and the wonder of the possibilities we can find in our selves and others. Pilots worldwide navigate their way on the coat tails of Capt. Jepp, who gave to his time what the Internet gives to ours -- a pathway for commerce, exploration, and even fun. Some notable reviews: "Every pilot will enjoy this story of aviation pioneer, entrepreneur, and businessman Elrey Jeppesen, who literally made the skies safer for everyone." - Stephen Coonts "Capt. Jepp may have been an unknown giant in aviation, but not longer. What a great story!" - Curtis Lee Brown, Space Shuttle Mission Commander "And so, each time I climb into a cockpit, I must tip my cap to Captain Jepp and all the other intrepid flyers that went before me and give them silent thankds for a job well done. I trust you will do the same as you turn the pages of this magnificent journey through Captain Elrey B. Jeppensen's life story." - From the Foreword by Erik Lindberg, grandson of Charles A. Lindberg