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Topic: A Drive in the Clouds
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 12300
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted October 11, 2006 12:08 AM
   
 A Drive in the Clouds
The Story of the Aerocar
by Jake Schultz This book celebrates the passion and dedication of Molt Taylor — the very determined designer of a flying automobile named the Aerocar. In this, the only full account of the story ever written, you'll follow his project from its initial concept through full government certification, seeing its rising fame as it is featured in more than 500 articles and on television classics such as I've Got a Secret and What's My Line?. Created with material from Taylor's personal archives, this is an amazing and inspiring tale. 128 pages, approximately 100 B&W and color photographs, plans and illustrations, and more. 8¼"x 11", softcover. Available for $21.95 from Historic Aviation.
If Schultz's name sounds familiar, its because he is also curator of the Newport Way Air Museum (okay, its just his home) and a collectSPACE member. From his research for the book, Schultz shared this photo of Aerocar inventor Molt Talyor sitting inside his creation with Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong for a 1994 documentary:  If you haven't already, check out this entry for more connections between the Aerocar and space flight. IP: Logged |
Jake
Member Posts: 407
From: Issaquah, WA U.S.A.
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted October 11, 2006 11:04 AM
Thanks for the posting Robert. It's been a 13 year effort to pull it together! What I had not expected when I started was that it would be such a enjoyable experience to research and be involved with...------------------
Jake Schultz - curator,
Newport Way Air Museum (OK, it's just my home) IP: Logged |
Aztecdoug
Member Posts: 1119
From: Huntington Beach
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted October 11, 2006 12:40 PM
Jake,Congratulations! I am certain Scott Crossfield is smiling down on you now. The Aerocar car was a project that Scott took a lot of interest in. You could really get him going if you brought this topic up. I am certain everyone looks forward to the success of both you and your book, and try not to jump up and down on Oprah's couch if she brings you on her show one day.  ------------------
Kind Regards Douglas Henry Enjoy yourself and have fun.... it is only a hobby!
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albatron@aol.com
Member Posts: 1459
From: Stuart, Florida, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted October 11, 2006 09:26 PM
Congrats Jake, looks like a fantastic read. Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the Aerocar used in the "Love that Bob" TV series with Bob Cummings? Boy that certainly dates me, doesn't it. Cheers, Al IP: Logged |
Jake
Member Posts: 407
From: Issaquah, WA U.S.A.
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted October 16, 2006 09:13 AM
Yes, Bob Cummings owned one of the Aerocars (N102D) and used it on his CBS television show - although that was in 1961 - the year I was BORN...! (OK, that dates ME...!)------------------
Jake Schultz - curator,
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albatron@aol.com
Member Posts: 1459
From: Stuart, Florida, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted October 16, 2006 01:59 PM
I tell you what dates someone, I watched that TV series and was 9 years old. Congrats again Jake! IP: Logged |
rlertzman
New Member Posts: 1
From: moreland hills, ohio usa
Registered: Oct 2006
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posted October 28, 2006 05:12 PM
I am trying to reach reach jake schultz author of a drive in the clouds. i am a writer working on the biography of bob cummings who was a partner in the aerocar with molt taylor.
if you could please refer this to mr. schultz i'd apprciate your help
rick lertzman
216 831 1360
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