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AV I A T R I X: First Woman Pilot for Hughes Airwest
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2015
- ISBN
- 9781507667637
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
CreateSpace
ISBN-10
1507667639
ISBN-13
9781507667637
eBay Product ID (ePID)
215335343
Product Key Features
Book Title
AVIATRIX : First Woman Pilot for Hughes Airwest
Number of Pages
246 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Topic
Women
Genre
Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
13.5 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
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Trade
Synopsis
Aviatrix is the captivating story of one of the first women pilots to break into the all-male airline flight cockpit. Hired in 1976 at Hughes Airwest, Mary Bush made a herculean effort to overcome the resistance and harassment she faced in such a position, but it was to no avail. Mary was introduced to flying at an early age. She started flying as a teenager, studying and training long hours until she painstakingly obtained her ratings one by one. Financial hardships hit the family hard, though, and Mary--desperate for both flying experience and money--headed down to the infamous Corrosion Corner in South Florida to be a "freight dog" for fly-by-night operators. However, she was frequently denied work because of her gender. She kept praying, working, and struggling, though, with the hope of one day becoming an airline pilot, a job in which she would have both steady work and steady pay.Then, after her brother is lost at sea in one of the family airplanes, Mary is more determined than ever to become a pilot at an airline, just as her brother had planned to be. So, when she is offered the position at Hughes Airwest, Mary is thrilled. Going out west to fly jets was everything she had dreamed of and worked for. The discrimination and lewd remarks she had often faced in Florida, though, had not even come close to preparing her for the relentless harassment she would encounter as the first woman pilot at an airline. A close-up and enthralling account of Mary's struggles as an aviation pioneer, this book will astound, appall, and inspire you.
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- s***r (197)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis was a very hard to find (at a reasonable price) item, so it made me happy to find on ebay with a seller who made the purchase effortless! Shipped the same day and arrived in packaging that proved the seller cared a lot about ensuring it was safe. There was no variation from the description - it was exactly what I wanted!1948 - How to Stop Worrying and Start Living - Carnegie - 1st Edition Vintage (#197107843567)
- n***y (68)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBooks arrive as described and in a timely fashion. Would have wanted slightly better packaging given it was three books together being transported internationally (bubble wrap, a slightly bigger box, etc) but transaction was smooth.FIRST EDITION LIBRARY. FEL. 3 Uncommon Facsimile 1st Editions. Superb Fine Lot! (#197341182195)
- o***b (76)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived quicker than expected (fast shipping!), was securely packaged, as described, and a great value for so many volumes! Great seller, would definitely buy from again. Thank you!