Test Pilot is a memoir written by Jimmy Collins, a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who later became a test pilot for the Boeing Company. In this book, Collins shares his experiences of flying some of the most advanced and sophisticated aircraft of his time, including the F-4 Phantom, the F-15 Eagle, and the F/A-18 Hornet.Collins takes readers on a thrilling journey through his career, from his early days as a fighter pilot to his time as a test pilot for Boeing, where he was involved in the development of several ...
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Test Pilot is a memoir written by Jimmy Collins, a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who later became a test pilot for the Boeing Company. In this book, Collins shares his experiences of flying some of the most advanced and sophisticated aircraft of his time, including the F-4 Phantom, the F-15 Eagle, and the F/A-18 Hornet.Collins takes readers on a thrilling journey through his career, from his early days as a fighter pilot to his time as a test pilot for Boeing, where he was involved in the development of several groundbreaking aircraft. He describes the challenges and dangers of test flying, including the risks of pushing aircraft to their limits and the potential for catastrophic failure.The book also provides insights into the world of aviation, including the development of new technologies, the importance of teamwork and communication, and the role of test pilots in ensuring the safety and reliability of aircraft.Test Pilot is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in aviation, military history, or the life of a test pilot. Collins' personal anecdotes and vivid descriptions of his experiences make for a compelling and inspiring story of courage, determination, and passion for flying.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Book was in beautiful condition. Dust jacket as well. Book itself, the content, is marginal. Good points are it refers to Jimmy Collins at the Army Air Corps training at Kelly Field TX at the same time; it refers to Lindbergh's Lockheed "Sirius;" and it gives a good accounting of what "pulling G's" is all about when piloting an airplane.