Reach for the Skies

The product description for Reach for the Skies features a renowned business leader and avid bird enthusiast who delves into the world of aviation. Sir Richard Branson, best-selling author and billionaire entrepreneur, is known for his passion for the skies. Along with his Virgin Airlines route, he made headlines as the first person to water ski behind a blimp. Branson's latest project, Virgin Galactic, is set to offer spaceflight experiences to the public on the SpaceShipTwo spaceliner. In Reach for the Skies, Branson highlights the pioneers of flight over the last two hundred years, including Tony Jannus who flew the first commercial flight in 1914, Leo Valentin who jumped from 9,000 feet with wooden wings, and Steve Fossett who set 130 world records in various aircrafts. From the Wright Brothers to lesser-known figures, this book is a comprehensive look into the history of aviation.