Reach for the Skies: Ballooning, Birdmen, and Blasting into SpacePenguin, 28 Apr 2011 - 352 halaman One of the world's most famous business leaders (and a well-known avian fanatic) explores the pioneers of flight. Bestselling author and billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has always been obsessed with the skies. To promote a new Virgin Airlines route, he became the first man to water ski behind a blimp. His Virgin Galactic venture will soon offer ordinary people the opportunity to experience spaceflight aboard the first commercial spaceliner, SpaceShipTwo. In Reach for the Skies, Branson examines the history of aviation over the last two hundred years, putting the spotlight on trailblazers such as: *Tony Jannus, who made the first ever commercial flight over Tampa Bay, Florida, in 1914. *Leo Valentin, the "bird man" who jumped from 9,000 feet wearing a pair of wooden wings in the 1950s. *Steve Fossett, who broke 130 world records in planes, balloons, and airships. The pioneers of flight-not just the world-famous Wright Brothers, but also lesser known visionaries and dreamers-made it possible for any of us with the desire and the commitment to reach for the skies ourselves. |
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... capsule for their 1961journey. I haven't given us that luxury. As far as our bodies are concerned, we're in space. Our saliva starts to bubble. Our skin puffs up in spots. Our stomachs swell and our eyes pop outward. And then—good news ...
... capsule for their 1961journey. I haven't given us that luxury. As far as our bodies are concerned, we're in space. Our saliva starts to bubble. Our skin puffs up in spots. Our stomachs swell and our eyes pop outward. And then—good news ...
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... , Losing My Virginity.) The journey had begun badly—two full propane tanks had fallen from our capsule, triggering our rapid ascent! But the flight had been magnificent, and only 29 hours long—far shorter than expected. The winds had.
... , Losing My Virginity.) The journey had begun badly—two full propane tanks had fallen from our capsule, triggering our rapid ascent! But the flight had been magnificent, and only 29 hours long—far shorter than expected. The winds had.
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... capsule. We were almost home. Once we had jettisoned our surplus fuel, we were free to land. Per brought the balloon down low, just outside the little village of Limavady. Just as we were preparing to dump the fuel, a savage gust ...
... capsule. We were almost home. Once we had jettisoned our surplus fuel, we were free to land. Per brought the balloon down low, just outside the little village of Limavady. Just as we were preparing to dump the fuel, a savage gust ...
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... capsule of the Virgin Atlantic Flyer. Again the wind slammed us, and before we knew what was happening, we were swept out to sea. Heavy fog hung over the ocean. For a moment, we lost all visibility. Then the waves came into view ...
... capsule of the Virgin Atlantic Flyer. Again the wind slammed us, and before we knew what was happening, we were swept out to sea. Heavy fog hung over the ocean. For a moment, we lost all visibility. Then the waves came into view ...
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... capsule. Then it occurred to me: if I came down with the capsule, I would have a better chance of being spotted. My parachuting technique wasn't faultless. The last time I had jumped, I had pulled the wrong release tag and jettisoned my ...
... capsule. Then it occurred to me: if I came down with the capsule, I would have a better chance of being spotted. My parachuting technique wasn't faultless. The last time I had jumped, I had pulled the wrong release tag and jettisoned my ...
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three To Fly Is Everything | |
four The Golden Years | |
five A Great River of Air | |
Part Two Up and Away | |
seven Fanning the Flames | |
eight Above the | |
nine Fast Glass | |
ten Back to the Future | |
Epilogue | |
Afterword | |
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