Air & Space Magazine How Hap Arnold, the Architect of American Air Power, Overcame His Fear of Flying Despite his phobia, the five-star general built the U.S. Air Force. David Kindy March 12, 2021 Get our newsletter! Get our newsletter! Trained to fly at the Wright Brothers aviation school, Henry "Hap" Arnold rose to head U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. You Might Also Like The Rebirth of “America by Air” January 31, 2018 The Dream is Aloft December 16, 2009 Asteroid Insurance January 28, 2010 On Those FAA Tower Closures March 27, 2013 Backgrounder: State of the Station November 1, 2003 Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday. Email Powered by Salesforce Marketing Cloud (Privacy Notice / Terms & Conditions)