Michael H. Gorn is an independent historian who writes under contract to NASA. He lives in Camarillo, California.
"A terrific addition to the collection of NACA and NASA histories
as well as to the literature of twentieth-century science and
technology." -- Technology and Culture
"A very solid and original work. It is extremely well researched,
adding new information and perspective derived from hitherto
unexamined or unappreciated archival sources. More specialized work
in the history of NACA/NASA flight research will undoubtedly result
from the influence of this book." -- James Hanson
"A welcome revisiting of flight research at NASA." -- Public
Historian
"A work of profound and original scholarship by a historian who is
a master in his field. It is effectively organized, well-written,
and moves deftly and smoothly in such a way as to cover an enormous
amount of material. Gorn has chosen a very broad canvas and
achieved a stunningly successful result. This is an excellent
book." -- W. David Lewis
"Captures it all -- the Wright brothers, World War II, Chuck
Yeager's historic flight -- all written in Gorn's easy-to-read
style. Expanding the Envelope will be a reference text for
historians -- and some real pleasure reading for aviation
enthusiasts." -- William H. Dana
"Gorn has written a valuable book about flight testing." -- Almanac
of Seapower
"Recommended for all readers curious about the development of
government-funded US civilian flight research." -- Choice
"Well-written and beautifully researched, the in-depth study is a
must-read for the flight test aficionado, aviation historian, and
general enthusiast as well." -- Airpower
"While NASA means space flight to the general public, this book
well illustrates the sterling aeronautical work of the Flight
Reseach Center." -- Air Power History
"Winner of the 2004 Gardner-Lasser Aerospace History Literature
Award given by the American Institute of Aeronautics and
Astronautics." --
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