Flying the Atlantic in Sixteen Hours / With a Discussion of Aircraft in Commerce and Transportation

The author recounts his participation in the pioneering non-stop transatlantic flight, narrating the meticulous preparations, the tense preflight decisions, the takeoff into challenging conditions, navigation through night and daylight, and the arrival and immediate aftermath. He supplements the personal narrative with technical chapters on aircraft handling, navigational methods, fuel and equipment choices, and logistical considerations for long-range flights. The book concludes with informed reflections on the potential of transoceanic air services, the commercial uses of aircraft, and the broader social and technological implications of the emerging air age.