Amazing Agricultural Aircraft |
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| Author:
| Gaffney, Timothy R. |
| Series title: | Aircraft Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7660-1608-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2001 |
| Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $17.95USD $25.60 |
Book Description:
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Agricultural pilots, or "ag" pilots, fly at racecar speeds only a few feet above the ground. Whipping into steep turns at the end of each pass, they perform low-level air shows for the plants they treat. There are no crowds to cheer and wave, but "ag" pilots don't fly to impress others. They love the thrill of going low and fast despite the dangers of trees, power lines, or other obstacles that can kill in a heartbeat. This book explains agricultural aircraft technology, in a very...
More DescriptionAgricultural pilots, or "ag" pilots, fly at racecar speeds only a few feet above the ground. Whipping into steep turns at the end of each pass, they perform low-level air shows for the plants they treat. There are no crowds to cheer and wave, but "ag" pilots don't fly to impress others. They love the thrill of going low and fast despite the dangers of trees, power lines, or other obstacles that can kill in a heartbeat. This book explains agricultural aircraft technology, in a very simple manner, and includes first-hand accounts from pilots. Action color photographs make this a wonderful book.