Freeman, Tony

A brief introduction to the equipment and techniques necessary to the operation of radio-controlled model sailplanes.

Introduces the beginning backpacker to the basics of equipment, clothing, food, and techniques of the sport.

Includes a brief history of hot air balloons and describes how they work, the techniques of flying them, and their uses.

Describes the construction, operation, and uses of the airship Columbia, one of the four blimps in daily use in the world. Also includes a brief history of airships.

Discusses aircraft that do jobs for us, such as air ambulances, planes that skywrite, and police helicopters.

Briefly describes the basic principles of photography, how a camera works, the different types of cameras and films, how film is developed, and techniques for taking pictures. Also discusses careers in photography.