Sled Driver : Flying the World's Fastest Jet (Hardcover)

by Brian Shul (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 151 pages
• Publisher: Mach 1 (April 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929823087
• ISBN-13: 978-0929823089
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 10.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #711,239 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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44 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Author Speaks, January 21, 2002

By	Brian Shul "The Sled Driver" (Marysville, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Dear Sir,
I am the author of Sled Driver, plus several other books that you list. PLEASE make the following corrections. Remove Sheila Kathleen O'Grady's name from the author's line, she was the typist, not an author. Also, there is no such book as The Challenge, also listed under my name. My publisher erroneously gave that to you in hopes it would be done, and it was not. They are now out of business. Finally, Sled Driver went out of print last year-HOWEVER-the big news is that in 2003 I have plans to re-issue the book in a newer, prettier, limited edition version. I hope to work with you in marketing it through your page. There will only be 3200 limited edition copies. I would love to talk to someone there about this upcoming project. This book is so popular and I get email weekly concerning it. Is there a number, or email that I could use to contact someone there who is interested in this information. I know this is not exactly a book review, but I have tried in the past to email you and the above changes I requested were never instituted. Sled Driver is returning and I will have more information about it for you by this summer. Please email me with any numbers I may contact to straighten out these errors and talk about the return of a very popular book. Thank you. Yes, I really am the author, Brian Shul 530-742-1000.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book's quality is equal to that of the Blackbird itself, February 16, 2000

By	JOHN GAVEL (Fresno, California) - See all my reviews

From the moment I picked up a copy of "Sled Driver", I was hooked. The text was not highly technical, but gave me the feeling of actually being in the cockpit. I could vividly imagine the rush of acceleration on takeoff, the surreal world at 80,000 feet, the frustration of refueling under adverse conditions. I was proud to be an American, knowing that our technology was far superior to that of the Soviet's, or anyone else's. I laughed in distain as I imagined the frustration and anger of communist leaders as they continually failed in their futile attempts to shoot the plane down. And I shed a few tears when I read about the closing of the SR-71 program.

Complimenting the excellent text (written in easy to read large print) were the best pictures of the SR-71 that I have ever seen. Not just a few either, but lots of big, beautiful glossy color prints I'd be proud to hang on my wall.

This book makes the SR-71 Blackbird come alive. I highly recommend it to anyone even remotely interested in military aviation.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book puts you in the drivers seat of the SR-71., April 15, 1999

By A Customer

This book truly shows the real emotions of the pilot and his backseater. It makes you understand the true love and raw emotions these pilots came to feel for this aircraft. Filled with humor and humility- this book was a joy to read and the photography is awesome.These photos show sights that the average person couldn't even imagine unless they saw them with their own eyes. This is a rare view of the pride these men felt for the airplane and the job they had to do in it. A true joy to read... I recommend it for all to read.