For the Love of an Airplane: From Junk to Show: How Jerry Stadtmiller Built a Lifelong Business Restoring Antique Aircraft

The Boy Who Knew His Career at Nine By the time Jerry Stadtmiller was nine years old he knew what he would do for the rest of his life: rebuild old airplanes. Born a preemie in 1936, Jerry overcame the odds only to face an ongoing series of medical problems that nearly ended his career many times over. This is the amazing story of how one man restored over 100 antique airplanes to flying condition and earned the love and respect of all who came to know him. Read the stories of how Jerry navigated the growing and invigorating world of aviation in the 1940s and 1950s, when flight was still new to the world. Lucky to be in a time and place where aviation was booming and be in a high school with aviation classes, Jerry had his pilot’s license before he learned to drive a car. Trained as an airplane mechanic, pilot, and instructor, and graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Jerry turned business principles on their heads to establish remarkable relationships with customers and employees. Find out more by scrolling back to the top and looking inside this book. Filled with photos and short, fun stories, this book makes a great gift for your aviation-loving friends and for youth wanting to get into aviation careers. An inspiring and fun read for all. “Whether you’re an airplane nut or not, you will enjoy this wonderful true story of a man who overcomes adversity to build a business around restoring vintage aircraft. This book will draw you in with heartwarming tales and great business advice. Turner’s writing is fun, tight, and inspiring.” –Brian Tracy