stunt flying

Bird friends Hog and Feathers learn a valuable lesson when Hog's attempts to wow the crowd of people on the beach by performing a dangerous stunt, almost ends in disaster.

Photographs and simple text introduce early readers to the sights, excitement, and history of air shows, where jet planes fly in complicated formations and perform difficult maneuvers.

Discusses the activities of the Army helicopter demonstration team known as the Silver Eagles.

Follows pilot Debby Rihn as she trains for and participates in the 1986 world championship for aerobatics, the modern version of airshow stunt flying.

A history of barnstorming in America, with an ample number of anecdotes about the dangerous acrobatics and stunts performed by thrill-seeking exhibition flyers, mostly ex-military pilots, especially during the 1920s.

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

A firsthand adventure with world famous air show pilots as they master the sky in planes.

Describes the history, maneuvers, team, and future of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds.

Describes the history, aircraft, maneurvers, and the future of the U.S. Air Forces' Thunderbirds.

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