The story of Cal Rodgers and the first coast-to-coast flight has been
re-traced before by a local EAA member. In 1995-96, Henry Kisor flew
the same route, although in a more modern aircraft (if you can call a
152 modern - we europeans know better). Henry's book "Flight of the Gin
Fizz" tells the story of Cal Rodgers adventure intertwined with Henry's
own. What makes it doubly interesting is they both share a common
trait. Both pilots are/were deaf. Henry's story of how the aviation
community accepted his handicap is inspiring. So too is the story of
how Cal Rodgers overcame endless adversity in his attempt to be the
first to cross the US.
Henry is a book editor for the Chicago Sun Times, and a member of EAA
Chapter 414.
Jim Hull
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