Flight Path: An Irreverent Aviation Tale
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Flight Path: An Irreverent Aviation Tale
Sale price
$24.99
Regular price $29.99
"The one who dies with the most laugh wrinkles wins."
Equal parts adventure, memoir, and comedy, Flight Path is the true story of an underdog chasing an extraordinary dream.
Written for pilots and non-pilots alike, this book pulls back the curtain on a profession most people only glimpse from seat 23A. Kevin explains the fascinating world of aviation in clear, accessible language while never losing sight of what matters most: the people, the adventure, and the humor found in even the most challenging moments.
With no money, no prospects, and no clue, Kevin McDermott pursues his lifelong dream of being a pilot by enlisting in the Air Force. He has no idea what challenges, close calls, and outrageous moments await him over his military and airline flying career:
Equal parts adventure, memoir, and comedy, Flight Path is the true story of an underdog chasing an extraordinary dream.
Written for pilots and non-pilots alike, this book pulls back the curtain on a profession most people only glimpse from seat 23A. Kevin explains the fascinating world of aviation in clear, accessible language while never losing sight of what matters most: the people, the adventure, and the humor found in even the most challenging moments.
With no money, no prospects, and no clue, Kevin McDermott pursues his lifelong dream of being a pilot by enlisting in the Air Force. He has no idea what challenges, close calls, and outrageous moments await him over his military and airline flying career:
- Grueling Training: Surviving Air Force officer and pilot training courses that have a 35 percent washout rate.
- Heartbreak & Peril: Navigating a tragic accident that takes eleven squadron mates and later wrestling a flaming 160-ton aircraft to the ground.
- War Zones and Global Crises: Evading rocket-propelled grenades, living through the horror of 9/11, and enduring global economic meltdowns.
- The Absurd Side of Flying: Dealing with socially inept crew members who could drive Mother Teresa to drop the F-bomb and the torture of pulling 6 Gs with a throbbing ingrown toenail.