Professor Wolfgang Langewiesche
Wolfgang Langewiesche (1907-2002) was born in D�sseldorf in 1907 and emigrated to the United States in 1929 after studying at the London School of Economics. He earned a master's degree in economics from Columbia University and proceeded to the University of Chicago as a doctoral candidate and research assistant in political science. He worked as a test pilot as well as a writer and editor, contributing to numerous publications including Life and the Saturday Evening Post . Drake Hokanson is...See more
Wolfgang Langewiesche (1907-2002) was born in D�sseldorf in 1907 and emigrated to the United States in 1929 after studying at the London School of Economics. He earned a master's degree in economics from Columbia University and proceeded to the University of Chicago as a doctoral candidate and research assistant in political science. He worked as a test pilot as well as a writer and editor, contributing to numerous publications including Life and the Saturday Evening Post . Drake Hokanson is an author, photographer, pilot, and assistant professor of mass communications at Winona State University. Carol Kratz is an author, editor, pilot, educator, and physician assistant. William Langewiesche is a national correspondent for the Atlantic Monthly and the author of four books, including American Ground: Unbuilding the World Trade Center . See less
Professor Wolfgang Langewiesche's Featured Books
Professor Wolfgang Langewiesche book reviews
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Stick and Rudder: An Explanation of the Art of Flying
Still the best
After 60 plus years this book is still the absolute best basic introduction to flying. There are a few minor details that are dated but the science and the fundamentals still hold true. I first read ... Read More
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Stick and Rudder: An Explanation of the Art of Flying
Must Read
by Hisrock, Nov 30, 2007
For anyone that is considering the 'art' of flying as a career or for pleasure, Stick and Rudder is a must read. Written decades ago, the same principles of flying still apply today. The author ... Read More