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The Smell of Kerosene: Pilot's "Day at the Office" - Naval Air Operation Jet & High Desert Research Super Crusader XB70 M2-F1 Triple-Sonic YF-12 Blackbird & Lunar Landing Research Vehicle - cover

The Smell of Kerosene: Pilot's "Day at the Office" - Naval Air Operation Jet & High Desert Research Super Crusader XB70 M2-F1 Triple-Sonic YF-12 Blackbird & Lunar Landing Research Vehicle

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Donald L. Mallick, Peter W. Merlin

Publisher: Madison & Adams Press

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This book puts the reader in the pilot's seat for a "day at the office" unlike any other. The Smell of Kerosene tells the dramatic story of a NASA research pilot who logged over 11,000 flight hours in more than 125 types of aircraft. Donald Mallick gives the reader fascinating first-hand description of his early naval flight training, carrier operations, and his research flying career with NASA. After transferring to the NASA Flight Research Center, Mallick became involved with projects that further pushed the boundaries of aerospace technology. These included the giant delta-winged XB-70 supersonic airplane, the wingless M2-F1 lifting body vehicle, and triple-sonic YF-12 Blackbird. Mallick also test flew the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle and helped develop techniques used in training astronauts to land on the Moon.
Available since: 09/03/2017.
Print length: 254 pages.

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