FLY THE BIG SKY!
A Pilot's Guide to Montana's Prairie Towns and Mountain Hideaways
This
is the pilot's guide for what may be "America's last best place."
Follow Galen Hanselman as he winds in and out of Indian
reservations, the Missouri River Breaks, the Bob Marshall
Wilderness, lofty mountain peaks and friendly little prairie towns.
This book is more than a directory, it's an invitation to adventure. Jam-packed with photos, stories of cattle drives, outlaws, Indians and vigilantes.
The Air Section lists airports where the first photo of each airstrip shows the overview. The second photo shows the final approach with a diagram of the airport layout and valuable information.
It is divided into four sections:
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Introduction - Dedication; Acknowledgments; About the Author; Preface; Warning & Disclaimer; Symbols & Abbreviations; Notes; Dumb Thing I Promise Never To Do Again.
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Air Section - The airports are listed in alphabetical order and photographed in color. The first photo of each airstrip shows the overview. The second photo shows the final approach with a diagram of the airport layout and valuable information.
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Ground Section - With airports listed in alphabetical order. In addition to information of services available, lodging, restaurants, there are stories of local history, anecdotes and black-and-white photos, and recreational opportunities.
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Information Section - Mountain Flying Tips; Being Bear Aware; Medical Tips for Backcountry Flying; Relative Hazard Index; Koch Chart; Crosswind Chart Index; Author's Note.
$49.95
Book dimensions: 4.25" x
6" x 1.15"
1.2 lbs. (1 lb. 3 oz.)
720 pages
Air Section Sample:
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