There was also that one about two young chaps flying across america in a cub at the age of 18. Ernest Ganns effort was remarkable. Try also Chuck Yeagers biograbphy - gobsmacking
But the most stirring words i've ever read about flying was in a young glider pilots log book. The comments line read- '1st solo K7, entered thunderstorm - aircraft broke up - parachuted to safety'. Cool as a cat...