Travel Reference, Aviation - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
Author John Purner, who gave his fellow pilots The $100 Hamburger and the $500 Round of Golf, is back with a unique compilation of 101 not-to-be-missed aviation events, sites, and adventures. Purner details how to get there, where to stay, how much it's going to cost, and everything else you need to get the most out of the fabulous attractions.* Convenient regional organization
* Coverage extends to the Cayman Islands, France, and the UK
* Includes historical landmarks, aviation museums, air shows, and more
* More than a directory, Purner only includes carefully chosen top attractions
* Author's companion website allows readers to log on and share experiences and recommendations
Synopsis
From the author of The $100 Hamburger and The $500 Round of Golf comes a flight plan to the world's greatest aviation attractions
For pilots and aviation enthusiasts who love fun and adventure, here's a thrilling guidebook — to the best of everything touching on flight. Author John Purner satisfies your appetite for not-to-be-missed U.S. aviation events and attractions — air shows, air museums, and historic sites — with bonus foreign attractions thrown in for good measure. With patentable enthusiasm, author and pilot Purner gives you:* No-punches-pulled, best-of-the-best listings — like the very best old time airplane museum and air show in America
* Trip-enhancing information — such as how to beat the 2-million-person crowd at the country's most popular annual free air show
* Heads-ups on adventures you might miss — for instance, the chance to duplicate the Wright Brothers' flight at Kitty Hawk
* A region-by-region directory of attractions
* Detailed info on where to land, stay, eat, how to get around, and what it will all cost (both budget and big buck accommodations)
* A Website where you can share your own favorites and experiences! Whether you're looking for a great place to go or a good excuse to fly, 101 Best Aviation Attractions is your ticket to memorable adventures. About the Author John F. Purner is author of The $100 Hamburger: A Guide to Pilots' Favorite Fly-In Restaurants and The $500 Round of Golf: A Guide to Pilot-Friendly Golf Courses. His $100 Hamburger Website was awarded the top rating from Plane & Pilot magazine. Mr. Purner is a pilot and plane owner, an attorney, a computer industry executive, and a marketing consultant. He lives in Longwood, Florida.
Book Details
Published
June 1, 2004
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Pages
242
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780071425193