Battling the Bighorn; or, The Aeroplane in the Rockies

In this high‑altitude adventure, two daring youngsters take to the skies in a fragile early‑twentieth‑century biplane, hoping to chart a course through the rugged Rockies under a moonless night. Guided only by a flickering hand‑lamp, a compass, and a barometer, they wrestle with relentless rain and thunder that turn the heavens into a rolling wall of sound. Their cramped cockpit becomes a miniature world where each decision—opening a vent, adjusting altitude—feels like a life‑or‑death gamble.

As the storm intensifies, the boys must decide whether to push onward or find a makeshift landing in an unknown wilderness. The narrative captures the raw tension of early flight, the awe of soaring above towering peaks, and the tight bond forged between the pilots as they confront nature’s fury. Listeners will feel the chill of the wind, the crack of lightning, and the thrill of a daring experiment that tests both skill and courage.