Charles Wood Ordre des livres

The author, an 83-year-old pilot with over 20,000 flying hours and a flawless safety record, reveals a startling truth about aviation accidents: many occur because no one is actively flying the plane. Through his extensive experience, he explores strategies and insights aimed at preventing such incidents in the future, emphasizing the importance of pilot engagement and awareness in aviation safety.

The narrative follows an Orlando boy who, after high school, joins the U.S. Air Force as an airplane engine mechanic and later becomes a pilot, serving in transport missions during the Vietnam War. With a passion for Karate, he achieves fluency in Japanese and earns a Fourth Degree Black Belt. After retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, he works as a test pilot for major aircraft companies and accumulates over 20,000 flying hours. At 82, he reflects on his life experiences, sharing a blend of humor, sadness, and spirituality in an engaging manner.