Trailblazers : test pilots in action / compiled by Christopher Hounsfield.

Collection type	Library
Author	Hounsfield, Christopher.;
Call Number	629.13453 T766
Document type	Monograph
Year	2008.
Pagination	xv, 240 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.
Publisher	Pen & Sword Aviation,
Note	Includes index. TRUE STORIES: WAR / COMBAT / ELITE FORCES. Flight testing experimental and new aircraft is one of the world's most hazardous occupations. A test pilot requires the skills of a flying ace whilst maintaining the self-control and mental discipline of a scientist. They are a rare breed, carefully selected for their experience and intelligence - let alone their bravery. This book contains a series of flight test reports written by some of the world's best, flying iconic aircraft during the extensive experimen tal flights that must take place before a type can enter service. Each story is a unique insight into these modern day technological explorers.
Place made	Barnsley, South Yorkshire :

Abstract

1946 - George E. Cooper - Douglas XSB2D-1 -- 1964 - John Farley - Fairey Delta FD2 -- 1973 - Peter Purvis - F-14A Tomcat -- 1971 - Jean Pinet - Concord -- 1984 - G. Warren Hall - Rotor Systems Research Aircraft from rotors to wings -- 1963 - Kapil Bhargav a - Messerschmitt HA-300 -- 2001 - Art Tomassetti - X-35B -- 1991 - Vlad Yakimov - Yak 41 -- 2006 - MV-22 Osprey - Shawn D. Healy -- 1955 - Hugo Piva - Beija-Flor (Hummingbird) -- 1996 - Patricia Jones-Bowman - Ornithopter -- 1980 - Dennis Newton - LearFa n -- 1956 - Tony Blackman OBE - Vulcan Bomber -- 1996 - Leland Shanle Jr. - Target Drones -- 1994 - Bjorn Johansson - Saab Grippen -- 1955 - Ray Goudey - U2 Spyplane -- 1966 - David Eagles - Buccaneer -- 1980 - David H. Gollings - Candair Challenger -- 19 67 - George J. Marrett - F-4 Phantom -- 1997 - Larry Walker - X-36 Tailless Aircraft -- 1994 - Steve Knoblock - C-17 Globemaster -- 1973 - Roger Beazley - Jaguar -- 1992 - Sonja Englert - MD-3 Swiss Trainer -- 1981 - John Fergione - F-16 to the F-22 Rapto r -- 1974 - Philip Rajkmar - Gnat -- 1921 - John A. Macready - LePere LUSAC 11 biplane -- 1996 - Justin Paines - XW175 - VAAC Harrier -- 1955 - John Knebel - Convair F-102 -- 1942 - Alex Henshaw MBE - Mk V Spitfire -- 1952 - John A. Harper - B-45 Bomber.