airplane racing

Reclaiming one of the most important moments in American aviation history, this incredible, untold story recounts the transcontinental air race of October 1919, which riveted a nation as the aviators pioneered the first coast-to-coast air route, despite much drama and tragedy.

". . Tells the story of the 1929 Women's Air Derby, the first official all-female air race in the U.S."--Provided by publisher.

Dusty dreams of being a racer, but can he win the around-the-world race?.

Drones, those radio-controlled flying machines that everyone's abuzz about nowadays, provide many people with an exciting opportunity to navigate and modulate. The newly developed sport of drone racing, however, brings excitement and competition to the air like never before. Live-streaming directly from a camera mounted onto the drone even makes drone racing a spectator sport. This colorful, dynamic book not only introduces readers to drone racing, but gives them tips and insider information about to how to participate themselves.

"Describes popular drone racing and battle competitions held around the world"--.

When world-famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his team, a bunch of all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.

With the support of friends old and new, Dusty Crophopper reaches heights he never dreamed possible.

Describes the machines built and used to break speed records on land, on water, and in the air.

Dusty Crophopper becomes the first crop duster to win the Wings Around The Globe Rally.