Capt. Jepp and the Little Black Book Koopje

This is the story of the man, Elrey B. Jeppesen, and it is the story of America’s early commercial aviation. The two are inextricably intertwined. The boy who dropped out of school to help his family make ends meet eventually became wealthy from a company spawned by a little black book. This is a story rich in aviation history, and it is the poignant success story of an immigrant’s son.