Reviews
"Tony Jannus was an important part of early aviation in the United States, a true pioneer aviator and is nearly forgotten today. . . The seventeen chapters on the life and exploits of Tony Jannus and early aviation history in the United States makes fascinating reading." -- American Aviation Historical Society Newsletter
--American Aviation Historical Society Newsletter
"Jannus deserves attention for his role as one of the leading fliers of the early 20th century, as a pilot in helping to launch the first scheduled airline operation in the US, and for his work as an early figure in the international aviation community. . . . Reilly . . . has done an admirable job of combing through dozens of old newspapers and periodicals in order to reconstruct Jannus's flying experiences and to gain some insight into his personality." -- Choice
--Choice
"This is a fascinating window into another era that helped to set the stage for what was to come." -- Airways
--Airways
"Reilly has done a wonderful job documenting and describing the colorful story of Tony Jannus. The book is well organized with many fascinating photographs. The historical events are accurately portrayed, and one gets the feeling of what it was like to be a part of the dangerous and exciting process of man first learning to fly." -- Florida Historical Quarterly
--Florida Historical Quarterly
"[A] first-rate account of the life and career of this pioneer airman. . . . The author fills his account with a wealth of fascinating detail that not only breathes life into his subject but also illuminates the experience of all first-generation American aviators. . . . Readers with an interest in the earliest days of aviation owe the author a considerable debt for an important book that is a delight to read." -- Journal of Southern History
--Journal of Southern History