Chronicles the development of a completely new aircraft, a hybrid of the airplane and the rigid airship, that cost millions to develop, all raised through private donations and investments.
Traces the history of airships from the eighteenth century to the present describing the principal inventors, various models, and uses of balloons, dirigibles, and zeppelins. Also includes a list of ballooning clubs.
As members of the first crew of astralnauts, Matt Cruse and Kate De Vries journey into outer space on the "Starclimber" and face a series of catastrophes that threaten the survival of all on board.
An exploration of the "Hindenburg" disaster of 1937 in which the German airship caught fire while attempting to dock in New Jersey, claiming the life of more than thirty people.
Provides an account of the Hindenburg disaster of 1937 in which over thirty people died when the giant airship caught fire while landing in New Jersey after a three day flight from Germany. Presented in graphic novel form.
A color-illustrated overview of unusual types of aircraft that describes hot air balloons, airships, kites, hang-gliders, gliders, paragliders, and microlights.
