This novel tells the story of Ned Yancey, a charismatic and reckless young man who sets out to make his fortune as a pilot in early twentieth century America. Ned's daring exploits take him and his plane all across the country, from New York to California, but his reckless behavior also puts him in danger both in the air and on the ground.

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