Blue Skies and Tail Winds Aviation
Blue Skies and Tail Winds Aviation
Dana L. Van Loan, a pilot for more than fifteen years, magnificently captures the sights, sounds, and feel of being aloft and navigating a plane as it hurtles through the air at great speed. After twenty-two years of running the family farm, the author recalls his moving decision to follow his dream of becoming a pilot. Following countless hours of training and several years as a flight instructor, Van Loan became a captain, piloting both air ambulances and the world’s sleekest private jets. In Blue Skies and Tail Winds, he tells stories of near-tragedy, humor, sudden panic, and the quiet joy of just being in the sky.
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5 Stars A candid and highly enjoyable glimpse of a pilot’s life
Blue Skies And Tail Winds by Captain Dana L. Van Loan (Learjet Captain for JetDirect Aviation) is the life story of a professional pilot. Bringing the sight, sound, and feel of being aloft and controlling a massive vehicle as it hurtles through the air at immense speeds, Blue Skies And Tail Winds tells stories of near-tragedy, humor, sudden panic, and the quiet joy of just being in the sky. A candid and highly enjoyable glimpse of a pilot’s life, especially recommended for aspiring pilots and anyone else curious about the greatness and the downfalls of dedicating one’s professional life to the skies.
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