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The first biographical history of women pilots in Alaska, this work explores the challenges faced by women of Alaska as they pursued roles in aviation--something that had long been considered part of "the men's world". Beginning in 1927 with Marvel Crosson and reaching to the present day, 37 adventurous and personal tales are offered, including that of an ultralight flyer, the first woman to become U.S. Aerobatic Champion, a parachute jumper, the first woman to fly in a small airplane over the North Pole and an Iditarod dog musher. Questions about why these women chose to fly; where they learned; when they soloed; what it meant to them to become a pilot; what challenges they faced in such a non-traditional role; and why they chose the skies of Alaska are addressed as these intriguing stories are told.
The first biographical history of women pilots in Alaska, this work explores the challenges faced by women of Alaska as they pursued roles in aviation--something that had long been considered part of "the men's world". Beginning in 1927 with Marvel Crosson and reaching to the present day, 37 adventurous and personal tales are offered, including that of an ultralight flyer, the first woman to become U.S. Aerobatic Champion, a parachute jumper, the first woman to fly in a small airplane over the North Pole and an Iditarod dog musher. Questions about why these women chose to fly; where they learned; when they soloed; what it meant to them to become a pilot; what challenges they faced in such a non-traditional role; and why they chose the skies of Alaska are addressed as these intriguing stories are told.
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1. Stand up, Stand out: Margo Cook
2. A Natural Gift: Marvel Crosson
3. First to Solo: Irene Irvine Ryan
4. Why Not? Mary Barrow Worthylake
5. One Woman's Journey: Mary Joyce
6. Alaska's Favorite: Ruth Martin Jefford
7. No Place for a Woman: Pearl Laska Chamberlain
8. One in Twelve: Virginia Merrill Clayton
9. No Wheat Fields in Alaska: Ginny Wood
10. The Environmentalist: Celia Hunter
11. A Bird in the Air: Amy Lou Barney
12. Ruby the Riveter: Ruby Pappas
13. Flying Doctor: Dr. Nancy Sydnam
14. Still Smiling: Ann Wilbur
15. A Test of Endurance: Ingrid Pedersen
16. An Exceptional Girl: Dorothy Magoffin
17. Perseverance: Darlene Dubay
18. Monday's My Day Off: Heidi Ruess
19. A Survivor: Ellen Paneok
20. Turned on by Learning: Caren Della Cioppa
21. Pancho Flies Again: Louise Gettman
22. Sheer Energy: Dee Rice
23. Sky Dancer: Patty Wagstaff
24. To Hell and Back: Megan Rust
25. A Wild Hair: Charlotte Luckett
26. No Strings: Ginny Jacober
27. Invincible: Phyllis Tate
28. Drop Zone: Carol Redding
29. A Million-Dollar View: Jeni Hunter
30. Two Babes and a Bird: Keli Mahoney and LeeAnn Wetzel
31. Choices: Roberta Degenhardt
32. All Trails Lead to Here: Terri Laclair
33. Flying Across the Tundra: Diana Moroney
34. It's Never Boring: Carrie Licht
35. A Love Affair: Dee Hanson
36. Juggling: Dr. Petra Illig
37. The Future: Audrey Cole
Index
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Raumfahrttechnik |
| Genre: | Importe, Technik |
| Rubrik: | Naturwissenschaften & Technik |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| ISBN-13: | 9780786419371 |
| ISBN-10: | 0786419377 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Sumner, Sandi |
| Hersteller: | McFarland |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 254 x 178 x 12 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Sandi Sumner |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 20.01.2005 |
| Gewicht: | 0,434 kg |
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1. Stand up, Stand out: Margo Cook
2. A Natural Gift: Marvel Crosson
3. First to Solo: Irene Irvine Ryan
4. Why Not? Mary Barrow Worthylake
5. One Woman's Journey: Mary Joyce
6. Alaska's Favorite: Ruth Martin Jefford
7. No Place for a Woman: Pearl Laska Chamberlain
8. One in Twelve: Virginia Merrill Clayton
9. No Wheat Fields in Alaska: Ginny Wood
10. The Environmentalist: Celia Hunter
11. A Bird in the Air: Amy Lou Barney
12. Ruby the Riveter: Ruby Pappas
13. Flying Doctor: Dr. Nancy Sydnam
14. Still Smiling: Ann Wilbur
15. A Test of Endurance: Ingrid Pedersen
16. An Exceptional Girl: Dorothy Magoffin
17. Perseverance: Darlene Dubay
18. Monday's My Day Off: Heidi Ruess
19. A Survivor: Ellen Paneok
20. Turned on by Learning: Caren Della Cioppa
21. Pancho Flies Again: Louise Gettman
22. Sheer Energy: Dee Rice
23. Sky Dancer: Patty Wagstaff
24. To Hell and Back: Megan Rust
25. A Wild Hair: Charlotte Luckett
26. No Strings: Ginny Jacober
27. Invincible: Phyllis Tate
28. Drop Zone: Carol Redding
29. A Million-Dollar View: Jeni Hunter
30. Two Babes and a Bird: Keli Mahoney and LeeAnn Wetzel
31. Choices: Roberta Degenhardt
32. All Trails Lead to Here: Terri Laclair
33. Flying Across the Tundra: Diana Moroney
34. It's Never Boring: Carrie Licht
35. A Love Affair: Dee Hanson
36. Juggling: Dr. Petra Illig
37. The Future: Audrey Cole
Index
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Raumfahrttechnik |
| Genre: | Importe, Technik |
| Rubrik: | Naturwissenschaften & Technik |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| ISBN-13: | 9780786419371 |
| ISBN-10: | 0786419377 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Sumner, Sandi |
| Hersteller: | McFarland |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 254 x 178 x 12 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Sandi Sumner |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 20.01.2005 |
| Gewicht: | 0,434 kg |
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