Max Karant: My Flights & Fights
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (838 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0070349282 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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"The story of a remarkable man with a mission" according to Harmon. I thought I knew Max well. We both worked for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. However, there were many things about Max, the man, and Max, the crusader for general aviation, that I didn't know until I read this facinating book. Anyone who loves to fly, should read Max's story and be thankful that the "Curmudge
"an insightful look at the life of a remarkable individual " -- Flyer Magazine
This fascinating memoir blends Karant's most unforgettable flights with his winning struggles to open up the airline-dominated skies for private fliers during aviation's greatest expansionary period.. Max Karant was one of the most colorful and controversial figures in aviation history -- a fierce advocate for the rights of private pilots and an accomplished aviator who made five Atlantic crossings, circumnavigated South America, and flew as a WWII correspondent