Title: So You Think You Want To Fly!
Author: Ron Carpenter
Publisher: Legaia Books USA
ISBN: 978-1948738811
Pages: 102
Genre: Traveler & Explorer Biographies/Memoirs
Reviewed by: Tony Espinoza
Pacific Book Review
For many people, mankind’s greatest achievement came when man learned how to take to the skies and fly like the gods and goddesses of ancient mythology. From the earliest days of the Wright Brothers to our modern-day commercial airliners and military drones, flight has evolved and grown greatly over the years. As Amelia Earhart is quoted, “I have often said that the lure of flying is the lure of beauty.”
In author Ron Carpenter’s So You Think You Can Fly!, the author showcases to the reader the path it took for him to become a pilot and the rigorous training and experiences which came with it. From his first days of passionately discovering his love for flying, to the early years of his flying career and beyond, this book covers a wide range of flying skills and adventures within a very quick read.
A fast-paced yet impactful book, readers will instantly connect to the authors very authentic and honest writing style and voice. The down to earth approach to his own journey is an instant way of connecting readers to his whirlwind story of taking flight. The evolution of the author’s story from learning to fly to the growth of his own business and so much more will really draw readers into the story.
This is the perfect book for those who enjoy non-fiction reads which involve the flight industry, and non-fiction reads that especially involve people discovering their passions in life and pursuing them. Readers are able to get a personal view of the journey to attain a license and pursue the training of becoming a pilot, something which is typically reserved for longtime pilots who went into the industry pointedly. Getting to read the author’s work while up in Alaska and his business there, was fascinating to see unfold.
A wonderful book which instantly takes flight, author Ron Carpenter’s So You Think You Can Fly!, is a masterpiece. The author does an amazing job of connecting with readers in an honest and phenomenal way. From impromptu purchases of his first plane to his work with Floatplanes and the continuous lessons the author learned over his career, this book is a one of a kind read for those interested in the world of flying. If you haven’t yet be sure to grab your copy of this amazing and engaging book today.
