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Burton Bernstein discusses his book "Plane Crazy: A Celebration of Flying"

BROADCAST: Nov. 22, 1985 | DURATION: 00:45:42

Synopsis

Author Burton Bernstein discusses his latest work and his experiences with learning how to fly, and the inspiration that drove him to explore the unknown parts of the United States. Sections of the work include the discussion of air travel, types of aviation, and how the airports have changed over the years. A featured part of the work reflects privatized airports run by families, such as the O'Briens and the Nutts.