stunt flying

"It's Maine, 1924, and the Ku Klux Klan is on the rise. Davy and Jo Michaud have been recently orphaned. Taken in by a distant relative--a famous aviator--they are now working with a group of stunt pilots who spend their time wing walking, leaping from plane to plane, and flying through fireworks! But though the stunts are dangerous, the real threat is building behind the scenes. The KKK is on the rise in in Maine that summer, inspired by the racial fears promoted in Birth of a Nation. They spew hatred of immigrants, Blacks, Jews, and French Catholics--that last, a rage that will be directed at Davy and Jo. When Davy and Jo cross paths with the Klan, they get tangled up in a terrible revenge plan, and held as hostages. Can they escape with their lives?"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds, including history, team members, planes, and the stunts that make them famous.

Examines the life and career of the first African-American woman pilot.

When dinosaurs go flying in an airplane and attempt to do stunts, they soon tire of the adventure and seek other, more stable pursuits.

Features members of U.S. aerobatics teams and discusses history of aerobatics.

Describes the operation of the Thunderbirds of the U.S. Air Force, including the team's history, selection and training of personnel, aircraft maintenance, and planning and executing a show.

Photographs and simple text written in both English and Spanish describe the U.S. Air Force Blue Angels, their formations and maneuvers, and the specific jobs they do.

Photographs and simple text written in both English and Spanish describe the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, their planes, maneuvers, and the specific jobs they do.

Discusses stunt flying, including a history of the sport, pilots, and their specially designed airplanes.

Describes the sport of stunt flying, including its history, the most popular stunt planes, basic stunts, and stunt flying contests.