Capt. Jepp and the Little Black Book
Capt. Jepp and the Little Black Book is the amazing rags-to-riches story of the son of Danish immigrants who did more to make flying safer than anyone else on the planet. But it is also the thrilling tale of barnstormers, wing walkers, the earliest days of the giant airline companies, and the charismatic man who lived it all.
Articles online:
Aviation Pioneers Captain Jeppesen and Wayne Rosenkrans
--Robert B. Schultz
New Book Marks Jeppesen’s 100th Birthday
--Cary Baird
Charting Capt. Jepp
Book celebrates life and times of barnstorming innovator
--Nora Caley
Reviews:
Rating: Excellent
Comments: Every pilot will enjoy this story of aviation pioneer, entrepreneur and businessman Elrey Jeppesen, who literally made the skies safer for everyone.
--Stephen Coonts
Rating: Excellent
Comments: Capt. Jepp may have been an unknown giant in aviation, but no longer. What a great story! Curtis Lee Brown Space Shuttle Mission Commander
-- Curtis Lee Brown
Rating: Excellent
Comments: I have used Jeppesen Aviation Manuals for over a quarter of a century without giving much thought to their heritage. After reading this book I realize Elrey Jeppesen's sacrifice and monumental effort in creating this system. A must-read for all pilots interested in the history of the precision and safety of aviation navigation that we use every day.
--Jeff Edwards
US Airways Captain
Rating: Excellent
Comments: At last we get to meet the man behind the maps!
-- Elmer Wisherd
Rating: Excellent
Comments: This is the story of the man, Elrey B. Jeppesen, and it is the story of early commercial aviation in the US. The two are inextricably intertwined. Beyond his friends he would be otherwise forgotten, except for one thing, his little black book. The boy that dropped out of school to help his family make ends meet eventually became wealthy from the company spawned by that little black book. This is a story rich in commercial aviation history, and it is a poignant American success story of an immigrant’s son that turned an idea into a major business, only to be bought-out by forces beyond his control. The book is scrupulously referenced, and a valuable history, but it is also a good story, well told, and easily read.
--Dick Koehler
Contributing Editor, “Sport Aviation”
Rating: Excellent
Comments: No matter what we fly, or where, we are flying in the trail of a great man: Capt. Jepp, who marked the roads of the sky. As a private pilot and former shuttle astronaut, I have utilized the Jeppesen Charts for over thirty years. We are honored at Seattle’s Museum of Flight to proudly exhibit Capt. Jepp’s original little black book and other priceless artifacts that portray the history of commercial aviation. The book is a must for every pilot, would-be pilot, navigator—or anyone looking for true inspiration.
--Bonnie Dunbar, PhD, NAE
President and CEO, Museum of Flight
former astronaut
Rating: Excellent
Comments: This is a fascinating story about Capt. Jepp, the man who survived and thrived during aviation’s fledgling years.
--1st Lieutenant Jill Rogers
United States Air Force Pilot
Rating: Excellent
Comments: “Elrey Jeppesen has left a legacy that continues to impact all aspects of aviation. Capt. Jepp had a passion for flying that is an important part of the culture of the organization he founded. Every aviator, at some time in their career, has been touched by the vision that he had for aviation safety and navigation.”
--Tom Poberezny
President, Experimental Aircraft Association
Rating: Excellent
Comments: To anyone associated with aviation, the name Jeppesen is synonymous with safe navigation in and around new destinations. In Capt. Jepp and the Little Black Book, we finally meet the man behind the name. A detailed story of a giant in the aviation industry, Whitlock and Barnhart’s work serves as an excellent primer on the early days of civil aviation. It is a worthy addition to every aviation library.
--Captain Dean Swaim
United States Navy, Ret.
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ISBN: 9781934980422
288 pages
Hardcover
$24.95 |
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ISBN: 9781934980439
288 pages
Softcover
$17.95 |
Available in Softcover April 2008
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