Life of an Aviator: Ten Short Stories on Aviation

by Robert Novell

Overview

In volume one of Robert Novell�s short stories on the magic of aviation, he will introduce you to but a few of the characters he has flown with over the years in an effort to expose the common threads they share in their free spirited approach to life and aviation.

"A free spirit is one who is inclined to explore life and taste new experiences that exemplify, and hold true, to their personal convictions as opposed to allowing the masses to influence their direction and thinking; however, above all else the free spirited individual is one who thinks freely and has the courage to hear that inner voice and follow the road less traveled without regret or intimidation."

Is this magic, this freedom, that we earth bound bipeds associate with flight actually the release of the free spirit in all of us? I believe that true freedom is magic and therefore this release of all earth bound pressures as you enter the realm of endless blue skies in your winged craft is a free spirit experience shared, and understood, by only a few but wished for by many. Are there rules---yes? Are there limitations---yes; however, let�s push aside the structured environment, the history of trial and error, and the obvious risk while we explore the magic of flight in its purest form.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940150315532
Publisher:	Gatekeeper Sales and Publishing
Publication date:	09/16/2014
Series:	Life of an Aviator , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Robert has been involved in commercial aviation since 1978 and has seen all of the ups and downs associated with deregulation, the oil crisis, the economic swings in the economy, and has learned that job security in aviation is a myth---even in the best of times. Although Robert was successfully employed all of his career and has flown numerous corporate aircraft and heavy lift freighters, including the B-747 200/300, he has had many friends leave the industry because of low wages, lack of job security, and hollow promises made by management; however, most of us have experienced the ups and downs of life but aviation seems to be burdened with more problems than most professions. A personal comment from Robert: "I have been successful overall; however, it is time for me to step away from airplanes and pursue other interests. I am sure there will be days that I will miss the challenge but my only true regret will be not having flown the round-engine DC-3 and the B-707. So, now it is time for me to focus on what is wrong with aviation and the professionals in the industry who deserve better that what is being offered." All Aviators are "Gatekeepers of the Third Dimension" so protect yourself and all who will follow in your footsteps. Enjoy the book and stop by the "Third Dimension Blog" and learn more about the roots of aviation. Robert Novell 2012