Title
Flight of Passage,Used
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In the summer of 1966, Rinker and Kernahan Buck, two teenaged boys from New Jersey, bought a dilapidated Piper Cub for $300, rebuilt it, and piloted it on a recordbreaking flight across America, navigating all the way to California without a radio, because they couldn't afford one. Their trip retraced a mythical route flown by their father, Tom Buck, a brash, colorful exbarstormer who had lost a leg in a tragic air crash before his sons were born, but who so loved the adventure of flight that he taught his boys to fly before they could drive. The journey west, and the preparations for it, become a figurative and literal process of discovery, as the young men battle thunderstorms and wracking turbulence and encounter Arkansas rednecks, Texas cowboys, and the languid, romantic culture of small town cafes, cheap motels, and dusty landing strips of preVietnam America. The brothers have a lot of resolve among themselves, tooas Kern, the meticulous, dedicated visionary, and Rinker, the rebellious second son, must finally come to understand and depend on each other in the complex way that only brothers can. Most of all, FLIGHT OF PASSAGE is a timeless story of fathers and sons. These two young men must separate from their difficult, quirky fatherliterally by putting a country's distance between thembut they do it on their father's terms: in an airplane. As he looks back from the perspective of now being a father himself, Rinker Buck's tale of two young men in search of themselves and their country becomes a book about the eternal enigma of familyof the distance and closeness of generations, of peace lost so that understanding can be gainedand it is explored with a storytelling power that is both brave and rare.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Flight of Passage'? A: The main theme of 'Flight of Passage' revolves around the relationship between fathers and sons, exploring the complexities of family dynamics, adventure, and self-discovery.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Flight of Passage'? A: 'Flight of Passage' is authored by Rinker Buck.
- Q: What type of book is 'Flight of Passage'? A: 'Flight of Passage' is a memoir that combines elements of adventure, aviation, and family storytelling.
- Q: How many pages does 'Flight of Passage' have? A: 'Flight of Passage' contains 368 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Flight of Passage'? A: 'Flight of Passage' was published on June 1, 1997.
- Q: Is 'Flight of Passage' available in different formats? A: 'Flight of Passage' is available in hardcover format.
- Q: What condition is the used copy of 'Flight of Passage' listed as? A: The used copy of 'Flight of Passage' is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: What is the significance of the Piper Cub in the story? A: The Piper Cub represents the spirit of adventure and the bond between the brothers as they undertake their record-breaking flight across America.
- Q: Does 'Flight of Passage' include any historical references? A: 'Flight of Passage' includes historical references to pre-Vietnam America and captures the cultural landscape of the time.
- Q: Is 'Flight of Passage' suitable for aviation enthusiasts? A: 'Flight of Passage' is highly suitable for aviation enthusiasts, as it details a remarkable flight adventure and the experiences of young pilots.