Download or read book Triumph Over Turbulence written by Jim Magoffin and published by Jim Magoffin. This book was released on 1993 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indomitable young couple meets Alaska's challenge and achieves the American dream. -- True and exciting rags-to-riches aviation success story. -- Documentation of historical events in Alaska. -- Follows the Magoffins through long, terrible, cliffhanger years filled with trouble, turmoil and near-failure. A factual account of a lifetime of flying, from starting an airline in Alaska with a one-passenger aircraft, to developing it into a worldwide carrier and a domestic passenger jet airline. Follows the fortunes of two vibrant people, husband and wire team Jim and Dot Magoffin, in situations ranging from a desolate log cabin with outside temperatures at -70degree, all the way to their great success in aviation. "An entertaining and informative saga of one of the last great Alaskan aviation pioneering efforts". -- Ted Spencer, Executive Director Alaskan Aviation Heritage Museum "Above all, this remarkable story is a testament to the human spirit. It demonstrates once again how hard work and determination on the part of just a few can make life richer and better for us all". -- Cliff Cernick, Public Relations Officer, Retired Federal Aviation Administration