A former Airborne Ranger straps himself into the cockpit of a two-seat single engine aircraft. Over the last twelve years he has travelled the world, parachuting out of a C130 into the skies over Columbus, Georgia, to riding into the dark Iraqi night in a Blackhawk Helicopter. From jumping out of perfectly good aircraft, to manning the controls himself, his aviation career has only just begun.
Skyhawk Pilot is the story of how I went from a ground pounding infantryman to a real-life private pilot. I always wanted to learn how to fly, but due to the enormous price tag and mountain of obstacles, I never thought I could do it. In this book I share the tactics, techniques, and procedures I learned in training, while offering encouragement for new student pilots along the way.
If you have ever wanted to learn how to fly and were unsure of how to begin, this is the perfect book for you. If you are a student pilot, or an F-16 fighter jock, you can ride along with me as we rediscover the magic of flight.