Learning to Fly in the U. S. Army

Fales Elisha Noel

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Hutson Street Press
22 May 2025

Military history; Air forces & warfare; Aerospace & aviation technology; Astronautics; Aircraft: general interest

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""Learning to Fly in the U. S. Army: A Manual of Aviation Practice"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the nascent field of military aviation during the early 20th century. Written by Elisha Noel Fales and originally published in 1917, this book served as a practical guide for aspiring pilots in the U.S. Army. It provides detailed instructions on flight techniques, aircraft mechanics, and the fundamentals of aerial navigation.

As a primary source from the World War I era, this manual provides invaluable insights into the challenges and innovations of early flight training. It showcases the transition from basic instruction to advanced maneuvers, emphasizing safety and proficiency in the air. This historic text is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of aviation, military technology, or the early days of aerial warfare.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Fales Elisha Noel
Imprint: Hutson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 445g
ISBN: 9781023615983
ISBN 10: 1023615983
Pages: 190
Publication Date: 22 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active