Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #11 [257]

In "The People Who Help Keep Them Flying Part 2," Mr. Smith and Wallace take a behind-the-scenes look at the vital roles within air traffic control, exploring the duties of Local Control, Flight Data, and Ground Control. The story offers a detailed, informative glimpse into the qualifications, salary expectations, and the civil-service exam process—including a look at the official Form-57—needed to become an Air Traffic Controller.

In a spirited tale from *Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact* #11, Chuck White steps in to help the struggling ski team after Coach Davis breaks his leg, finding himself caught between loyalty and ambition. When Red Jones strikes a deal with Slim for a spot on the New York Barnstormers, Flagpole Boyd’s unexpected performance—spurred by his raccoon cap—becomes the turning point in a tense game, leaving the future of the team and its players uncertain.

In June 1970, with space travel a decade-old reality but waning interest after the bleak discovery that no other planet in our solar system can support life, Dr. Ney’s revolutionary Galaxial Drive promises a new frontier—faster-than-light travel beyond the stars. Though his invention opens the door to other galaxies, he’s forbidden to pilot the first mission, deemed too valuable to risk. Colonel Martin, Jean Martin, Tom Pratt, and Dr. Ney prepare for launch, the fate of humanity’s next great leap resting on the shoulders of those who will ride the new ship into the unknown.