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Nick Vuyosevich's flying tales were told to his daughter Nina Anderson, author of 20 books and a retired professional pilot, who produced this archival treasure. His stories encompass a myriad of untold flying lore including a chat with Chamberlin who divulged the reason he technically lost to Lindbergh in his famous Atlantic crossing. Not only a story for pilots, Nick gives us an historical look at life in the 1930s, and the struggles the average flyboy had when aviation was emerging from its infancy. Crashes, an engine failure over the George Washington bridge, nighttime flights without instruments, creating flying clubs and airports and more is woven into his personal journal.

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"This true story written by a New Jersey biplane pilot, is filled with names, places, aircraft and adventures from the golden era of aviation! What a fun read."" James P. Adams, ATP, Gold Seal Flight Instructor, Retired FAA Operations Inspector, FAASTeam Program Manager ""This book gave me insight to the circuitous path budding pilots, who were just part of the general population, had to follow to learn to fly. I loved the misadventures, calamities and comradery depicted among the early aviators that Nick described."" Nova Hall, author of Spirit and Creator, The Mysterious Man Behind Lindbergh's Flight to Paris. ""Documented with original photos, this book is an archival treasure of New Jersey flying in the golden age of aviation."" - Ralph Villecca, Executive Director, Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum Of New Jersey"

This true story written by a New Jersey biplane pilot, is filled with names, places, aircraft and adventures from the golden era of aviation! What a fun read. James P. Adams, ATP, Gold Seal Flight Instructor, Retired FAA Operations Inspector, FAASTeam Program Manager This book gave me insight to the circuitous path budding pilots, who were just part of the general population, had to follow to learn to fly. I loved the misadventures, calamities and comradery depicted among the early aviators that Nick described. Nova Hall, author of Spirit and Creator, The Mysterious Man Behind Lindbergh's Flight to Paris. Documented with original photos, this book is an archival treasure of New Jersey flying in the golden age of aviation. - Ralph Villecca, Executive Director, Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum Of New Jersey

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Nick Vuyosevich was born to a Yugoslavian immigrant and was one of seven children. His story has been told in this book. After WWII his aviation endeavors mostly pertained to manufacturing survival equipment for aviation and submarines. He started his own business, V Associates, in 1950 continuing to produce parts for the military and sub-contractors. He was married to Grace Leng who enjoyed a professional career as an opera singer with the New York City Opera Company. They had three daughters and two grandchildren and since 1956 lived in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Nina Anderson was the first-born daughter of Nick and Grace. She followed in her father's footsteps becoming the first New Jersey female corporate pilot flying jets. Nina soloed in 1968 and worked as regional airline pilot before being hired by Philip Morris to fly out of Teterboro, NJ in 1980. Nina retired from professional flying in 2008 but still fly's light aircraft out of Great Barrington, MA. She is author of 18 books on natural health and aviation She collaborated with Nick on this book and put it together with the photos he supplied.

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