Pancho Barnes was one of aviation's most colorful members. In the 1920's, she barnstormed her way through the skies to become one of the best, capturing the women's speed record in 1930. The test pilots of Edwards Air Forced Base designated Poncho's "Happy Bottom Riding Club" their unofficial debriefing room in the 1950's. Among those who respected Poncho, for both her character in her abilities, were Amelia Earnhart, Louise Thaden, and Jimmy Doolittle. Poncho Barnes was spontaneous, adventurous, and dedicated to both flying and friends. This well-written biography details the life of a remarkable woman. --- from book's back cover
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Barbara H. Schultz grew up in Coalinga, California. She attended the University of Southern California and has a Masters degree in Educational Psychology. Researching aviation history has been her primary passion for nearly 15 years. Many of the individuals she has interviewed have become good friends and continue to share their stories with her. And speaking of stories, a book could be created on the unique experiences that occurred during the research process. A pilot, she lives with her husband on their own airport. They own several airplanes including a Beech 18.
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13 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Contents: 10 --- Literary quality: 0,
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This review is from: Pancho: The biography of Florence Lowe Barnes (Paperback)
I believe the contents in "Pancho" were very well researched, and the book includes much information I didn't know about one of my heroines. However, I firmly believe that the book could have used a good editor because of mistakes such as "maid of honor" appearing as "made of honor". This is one of about a dozen. Also, somewhere along the line, the author loses interest or something because the writing becomes sketchy, or perhaps the author is unable to progress smoothly from one very blatant item of research to another. In other words, she dumps research on us without having it flow--it simply becomes one statement after another with no connecting threads. The contents notwithstanding, the book was somewhat difficult to read through due to stopping along the way because of a misused word or sentences such as, "Pancho was livid with rage." Duh-h-h. Perhaps people are used to reading illiterate books these days, but I'm not. Unfortunately.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent story of an Aviation Pioneer,
By Lane Aldrich "Lane" (Warrenton, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pancho: The biography of Florence Lowe Barnes (Paperback)
This is an excellent story of one of the pioneer women pilots. An often overlooked personality, "Pancho" Barnes helped open doors for today's women. From privilege to poverty, Pancho experienced it all. A truly unique character and her well written story.
3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best research book ever,
By Todd (Lancaster, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pancho: The biography of Florence Lowe Barnes (Paperback)
This is the most well researched book I have ever read. Very well written and easy to understand, it is a must read.
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