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- Autographed
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Type
- Memoir
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Signed
- Yes
- Inscribed
- Yes
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- Frederick Trapnell Jr.
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
ISBN-10
1612518486
ISBN-13
9781612518480
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204296259
Product Key Features
Book Title
Harnessing the Sky : Frederick Trap Trapnell, the U. S. Navy's Aviation Pioneer, 1923-1952
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Topic
Aviation / General, Military / World War II, Military / Naval, Military
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Transportation, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
9.5 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2015-006810
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
This is a fine volume overall. The authors excitement and knowledge for the subject is readily apparent in the books pages. This book will appeal to anyone interested in naval history, naval aviation or aviation in general.Naval Historical Foundation, "This is a fine volume overall. The authors excitement and knowledge for the subject is readily apparent in the book's pages. This book will appeal to anyone interested in naval history, naval aviation or aviation in general." --Naval Historical Foundation, In all the years I have been following aviation, only a few of the early pilots in my library were Navy. So I eagerly read Harnessing the Sky about Frederick M. TrapTrapnell's incredible experiences in test flight in the 1930s and 1940s. Since the book was written by family members, I expected more sentimentality than most biographies. However, while the tone was warm and the book was definitely an easy read, it was well-researched and competently indexed. It covered not only the man but also his era and will make an excellent source for other historians. Military uses for aircraft were identified during World War I, only a few years into the era of flight. Ensign Trap was assigned to the USS Marblehead when he saw the potential for airplanes to support the Navy's most basic missions. As a result, he volunteered for flight in 1924, just as airplanes were beginning to be viewed as weapons. Aircraft carriers came of age with the help of pilots like Trap who helped perfect air/sea strategies and techniques. If you are interested in aviation at all, this biography is a must.Military Writers Society of America, "The father of naval aircraft testing is Vice Admiral Trapnell. His input in establishing the methods and procedures to train naval test pilots and test naval aircraft ensured the success of a generation of naval airplanes, test pilots, and astronauts." -- Capt. James A. Lovell, USN (Ret.), spacecraft commander of Apollo 13 and coauthor of Apollo 13, "The father of naval aircraft testing is Vice Admiral Trapnell. His input in establishing the methods and procedures to train naval test pilots and test naval aircraft ensured the success of a generation of naval airplanes, test pilots, and astronauts."-- Capt. James A. Lovell, USN (Ret.), spacecraft commander of Apollo 13 and coauthor of Apollo 13, "This long overdue book brings light to the notable service of Vice Adm. Frederick Trapnell, who ranks with the likes of Al Boyd, Jimmy Doolittle, Gene Deatrick, and other great pioneers of experimental aviation. 'Trap' might well be said to be the single most important naval aviator of all time. This timely, well-written book now sets the record straight!" -- Col. Walter Boyne, USAF (Ret.), member of the National Aviation Hall of Fame and author of The Influence of Air Power upon History, "Seldom have I encountered a book that so deftly recovers such a vital piece of our naval aviation legacy. An intriguing read for enthusiasts of history, aviation, and resounding biography." -- Maj. Gen. Kenneth W. Weir, USMCR (Ret.), fellow and former president, Society of Experimental Test Pilots, "This well-written book is a must read for anyone interested in U.S. naval aviation. The book can be read on many levels, from that of a biography of a naval officer to that of a technical look at naval aircraft development during the three decades between 1923 and 1953. 'Bravo Zulu' to the authors of this book." -- The Journal of America's Literary Past, "The book is concise, thoroughly researched and well written with excellent descriptions of aircraft performance and handling qualities, as well as covering the wider service and industry context. It also includes a rich and interesting set of notes with numerous options for further reading. Overall, it is perfectly balanced for an entertaining and informative read for pilots, test pilots, aircraft designers, historians and particularly new aircraft programme managers." --Aerospace (UK), " Harnessing the Sky is a valuable read for contractors and flight-test engineers. However, it is also applicable for aviators who are challenged to innovate in a technology-dependent force. For any audience, Vice Admiral Trapnell is worthy to stand among both the pioneers of military aviation and today's flight-test programs. His legacy prompts military operators to question the conventional thinking that ties innovation solely to costly new technology. It is of key importance that aviators-like Trap-find the procedures within their purview that they can refine to meet current threats. The principal message of Fredrick Trapnell's example, given a clear voice in this inspiring biography, is that all United States flyers need to be innovators." Air Force Research Institute, The book is concise, thoroughly researched and well written with excellent descriptions of aircraft performance and handling qualities, as well as covering the wider service and industry context. It also includes a rich and interesting set of notes with numerous options for further reading. Overall, it is perfectly balanced for an entertaining and informative read for pilots, test pilots, aircraft designers, historians and particularly new aircraft programme managers.Aerospace (UK), This long overdue book brings light to the notable service of Vice Adm. Frederick Trapnell, who ranks with the likes of Al Boyd, Jimmy Doolittle, Gene Deatrick, and other great pioneers of experimental aviation. Trapmight well be said to be the single most important naval aviator of all time. This timely, well-written book now sets the record straight!Col. Walter Boyne, USAF (Ret.), member of the National Aviation Hall of Fame and author of The Influence of Air Power upon History, "[This] biography tells the story of an outstanding naval pilot who remains a role model 60 years after his retirement. Not only was he the right man in the right place at the right time to hasten into service the fighters that the U.S. Navy desperately needed after 1941, but his achievement in introducing the new generation of jet fighters after 1946 is equally impressive. The book tells the story of a remarkable man who lived through an era of unprecedented change in naval aviation and is highly recommended." - Warship 2017, Seldom have I encountered a book that so deftly recovers such a vital piece of our naval aviation legacy. An intriguing read for enthusiasts of history, aviation, and resounding biography.Maj. Gen. Kenneth W. Weir, USMCR (Ret.), fellow and former president, Society of Experimental Test Pilots, " Harnessing the Sky tells the remarkable story of Vice Adm. Frederick 'Trap' Trapnell, legendary naval aviator, carrier skipper, and test pilot, tracing his career from the era of open-cockpit biplanes to experimental jet and rocket planes and his contributions to shaping naval aviation into the formidable projector of global power that it is today. Readers will learn much from this must-read account, whether it is the early challenges of flying little fighters from majestic dirigibles or confronting the challenges of the sound barrier." -- Dr. Richard P. Hallion, aerospace historian, " The Three Musketeers of the Army Air Forces is a wonderful book to read for a look into the lives of the men who flew into history on that fateful day. By presenting a narrative of the crew members' entire lives, Harder helps the reader identify with the men on a more personal level. Furthermore, this technique reveals how the crew handled the pressure, thus letting the reader walk away with an appreciation for what they really did. At the end of the day, this book is a great read for anyone who wants get a better picture of the individuals who flew those fateful missions and of how they created the world's first nuclear combat unit." --Air and Space Power Journal, This well-written book is a must read for anyone interested in U.S. naval aviation. The book can be read on many levels, from that of a biography of a naval officer to that of a technical look at naval aircraft development during the three decades between 1923 and 1953. Bravo Zuluto the authors of this book.The Journal of America's Literary Past, " Harnessing the Sky is a valuable read for contractors and flight-test engineers. However, it is also applicable for aviators who are challenged to innovate in a technology-dependent force. For any audience, Vice Admiral Trapnell is worthy to stand among both the pioneers of military aviation and today's flight-test programs. His legacy prompts military operators to question the conventional thinking that ties innovation solely to costly new technology. It is of key importance that aviators-like Trap-find the procedures within their purview that they can refine to meet current threats. The principal message of Fredrick Trapnell's example, given a clear voice in this inspiring biography, is that all United States flyers need to be innovators." --Air Force Research Institute, " Harnessing the Sky tells the remarkable story of Vice Adm. Frederick 'Trap' Trapnell, legendary naval aviator, carrier skipper, and test pilot, tracing his career from the era of open-cockpit biplanes to experimental jet and rocket planes and his contributions to shaping naval aviation into the formidable projector of global power that it is today. Readers will learn much from this must-read account, whether it is the early challenges of flying little fighters from majestic dirigibles or confronting the challenges of the sound barrier."-- Dr. Richard P. Hallion, aerospace historian, "This long overdue book brings light to the notable service of Vice Adm. Frederick Trapnell, who ranks with the likes of Al Boyd, Jimmy Doolittle, Gene Deatrick, and other great pioneers of experimental aviation. 'Trap' might well be said to be the single most important naval aviator of all time. This timely, well-written book now sets the record straight!"-- Col. Walter Boyne, USAF (Ret.), member of the National Aviation Hall of Fame and author of The Influence of Air Power upon History, [This] biography tells the story of an outstanding naval pilot who remains a role model 60 years after his retirement. Not only was he the right man in the right place at the right time to hasten into service the fighters that the U.S. Navy desperately needed after 1941, but his achievement in introducing the new generation of jet fighters after 1946 is equally impressive. The book tells the story of a remarkable man who lived through an era of unprecedented change in naval aviation and is highly recommended.Warship 2017, "Seldom have I encountered a book that so deftly recovers such a vital piece of our naval aviation legacy. An intriguing read for enthusiasts of history, aviation, and resounding biography."-- Maj. Gen. Kenneth W. Weir, USMCR (Ret.), fellow and former president, Society of Experimental Test Pilots, The father of naval aircraft testing is Vice Admiral Trapnell. His input in establishing the methods and procedures to train naval test pilots and test naval aircraft ensured the success of a generation of naval airplanes, test pilots, and astronauts.Capt. James A. Lovell, USN (Ret.), spacecraft commander of Apollo 13 and coauthor of Apollo 13, "In all the years I have been following aviation, only a few of the early pilots in my library were Navy. So I eagerly read Harnessing the Sky about Frederick M. 'Trap' Trapnell's incredible experiences in test flight in the 1930s and 1940s. Since the book was written by family members, I expected more sentimentality than most biographies. However, while the tone was warm and the book was definitely an easy read, it was well-researched and competently indexed. It covered not only the man but also his era and will make an excellent source for other historians. Military uses for aircraft were identified during World War I, only a few years into the era of flight. Ensign Trap was assigned to the USS Marblehead when he saw the potential for airplanes to support the Navy's most basic missions. As a result, he volunteered for flight in 1924, just as airplanes were beginning to be viewed as weapons. Aircraft carriers came of age with the help of pilots like Trap who helped perfect air/sea strategies and techniques. If you are interested in aviation at all, this biography is a must." --Military Writers Society of America, Harnessing the Sky tells the remarkable story of Vice Adm. Frederick TrapTrapnell, legendary naval aviator, carrier skipper, and test pilot, tracing his career from the era of open-cockpit biplanes to experimental jet and rocket planes and his contributions to shaping naval aviation into the formidable projector of global power that it is today. Readers will learn much from this must-read account, whether it is the early challenges of flying little fighters from majestic dirigibles or confronting the challenges of the sound barrier.Dr. Richard P. Hallion, aerospace historian, "The father of naval aircraft testing is Vice Admiral Trapnell. His input in establishing the methods and procedures to train naval test pilots and test naval aircraft ensured the success of a generation of naval airplanes, test pilots, and astronauts."--Capt. James A. Lovell, USN (Ret.), spacecraft commander of Apollo 13 and coauthor of Apollo 13 "This long overdue book brings light to the notable service of Vice Adm. Frederick Trapnell, who ranks with the likes of Al Boyd, Jimmy Doolittle, Gene Deatrick, and other great pioneers of experimental aviation. 'Trap' might well be said to be the single most important naval aviator of all time. This timely, well-written book now sets the record straight!"--Col. Walter Boyne, USAF (Ret.), member of the National Aviation Hall of Fame and author of The Influence of Air Power upon History "Harnessing the Sky tells the remarkable story of Vice Adm. Frederick 'Trap' Trapnell, legendary naval aviator, carrier skipper, and test pilot, tracing his career from the era of open-cockpit biplanes to experimental jet and rocket planes and his contributions to shaping naval aviation into the formidable projector of global power that it is today. Readers will learn much from this must-read account, whether it is the early challenges of flying little fighters from majestic dirigibles or confronting the challenges of the sound barrier."--Dr. Richard P. Hallion, aerospace historian "Seldom have I encountered a book that so deftly recovers such a vital piece of our naval aviation legacy. An intriguing read for enthusiasts of history, aviation, and resounding biography."--Maj. Gen. Kenneth W. Weir, USMCR (Ret.), fellow and former president, Society of Experimental Test Pilots
Dewey Decimal
359.9/4092 B
Synopsis
Harnessing the Sky is one of the last untold stories in 100 years of naval aviation. Th is biography of Vice Adm. Frederick M. Trapnell explores the legacy of the man who has been called "the godfather of current naval aviation." A pilot of calculated courage, "Trap" entered the Navy when test pilots were more like stuntmen than engineers. Airplanes had not yet come into their own as weapons of war, and they had an undeveloped role in the fleet. His vision and leadership shaped the evolution of naval aviation through its formative years and beyond. When the threat of war in 1940 raised an alarm over the Navy's deficiency in aircraft-especially fighters-Trap was appointed to lead the Flight Test Section to direct the development of all new Navy airplanes. He played a key role in expediting the evolution of the two superb fighters that came to dominate the air war against Japan-the Corsair and Hellcat. After World War II, Trap returned as commander of the Naval Air Test Center to lead the Navy through the challenges of transitioning to jets. Trap was not only the first U.S. Navy pilot to fly a jet, but is also recognized for defining the operating requirements for carrier-based jet propelled aircraft. Over the course of two decades, Trap tested virtually every naval aircraft prototype and pioneered the philosophy and the methods of the engineering test pilot. He demanded comprehensive testing of each airplane in conditions and maneuvers it would face in wartime fleet operations. These innovations kept the Navy at the forefront of modern aviation, and stand as an enduring legacy to the man who is regarded as the foremost test pilot in a century of naval aviation., Harnessing the Sky is one of the best untold stories in 100 years of naval aviation. This biography fills an important void in the history of flight test and explores the legacy of the man who has been called "the godfather of current naval aviation". Vice Admiral Frederick M. Trapnell's calculated courage advanced the frontiers of Navy test flying more than any other aviator during one of the most perilous and thrilling periods of aviation history., Harnessing the Sky is one of the last untold stories in 100 years of naval aviation. Th is biography of Vice Adm. Frederick M. Trapnell explores the legacy of the man who has been called "the godfather of current naval aviation." A pilot of calculated courage, "Trap" entered the Navy when test pilots were more like stuntmen than engineers. Airplanes had not yet come into their own as weapons of war, and they had an undeveloped role in the fleet. His vision and leadership shaped the evolution of naval aviation through its formative years and beyond. When the threat of war in 1940 raised an alarm over the Navy's deficiency in aircraft--especially fighters--Trap was appointed to lead the Flight Test Section to direct the development of all new Navy airplanes. He played a key role in expediting the evolution of the two superb fighters that came to dominate the air war against Japan--the Corsair and Hellcat . After World War II, Trap returned as commander of the Naval Air Test Center to lead the Navy through the challenges of transitioning to jets. Trap was not only the first U.S. Navy pilot to fly a jet, but is also recognized for defining the operating requirements for carrier-based jet propelled aircraft. Over the course of two decades, Trap tested virtually every naval aircraft prototype and pioneered the philosophy and the methods of the engineering test pilot. He demanded comprehensive testing of each airplane in conditions and maneuvers it would face in wartime fleet operations. These innovations kept the Navy at the forefront of modern aviation, and stand as an enduring legacy to the man who is regarded as the foremost test pilot in a century of naval aviation.
LC Classification Number
V63.T76T73 2015
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