Sled Driver: Flying The World's Fastest Jet Third Edition

Brian Shul (Author), Sheila Kathleen O'Grady (Author)

ISBN 10: 0929823087 / ISBN 13: 9780929823089

Published by Mach 1, Inc., 1991

About this Item

ISBN 0929823087. Oversized Hardback. First printing from 1991 as stated on the copyright page. Third Edition as stated on the front cover of the dustjacket. Book is in Near Fine condition, a tight bright attractive copy with no markings to the book. Dustjacket is in Near Fine condition, with no creasing and no chipping, The dustjacket has been placed in a Brodart protective cover by us to protect it and it looks much better than described. . This does not affect the dustjacket in any way, as all taping is done on the outside of the protector. A beautiful copy in as new condition. This book is Sled Driver: Flying the World's Fastest Jet Third Edition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sled Driver: Flying The World's Fastest Jet Third Edition
• Publisher: Mach 1, Inc.
• Publication Date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0929823087
• ISBN 13: 9780929823089
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dustjacket included
• Signed: No Signature
• Seller catalogs:
  • Aviation

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Synopsis

No aircraft ever captured the curiosity & fascination of the public like the SR-71 Blackbird. Nicknamed "The Sled" by those few who flew it, the aircraft was shrouded in secrecy from its inception. Entering the U.S. Air Force inventory in 1966, the SR-71 was the fastest, highest flying jet aircraft in the world. Now for the first time, a Blackbird pilot shares his unique experience of what it was like to fly this legend of aviation history. Through the words & photographs of retired Major Brian Shul, we enter the world of the "Sled Driver." Major Shul gives us insight on all phases of flying, including the humbling experience of simulator training, the physiological stresses of wearing a space suit for long hours, & the intensity & magic of flying 80,000 feet above the Earth's surface at 2000 miles per hour. "Sled Driver" takes the reader through riveting accounts of the rigors of initial training, the gamut of emotions experienced while flying over hostile territory, & the sheer joy of displaying the jet at some of the world's largest airshows. Illustrated with rare photographs, seen here for the first time, "Sled Driver" captures the mystique & magnificence of this most unique of all aircraft.