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Summary: A well written gift to all who love to fly.
Review: From her preflight musings in the office to her final landing at Spring Valley, her story is never old or cliche. The highs and lows of cross country flying are told in beautiful detail. Each page tells a tale, and paints a vivid and colorful portrait of an America that few of us get to see or experience. If you love flying, or are just curious about what it feels like to fly, this book is as close as you can get outside of the cockpit.
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Summary: What a way to go!
Review: I loved William Least Heat Moon's "Blue Highways" describing his travels on the back roads of America. Now Mariana Gosnell has done an aerial version of it and has done it equally well. I had two childhood dreams. I'll never be a cowboy but, even at my advanced age, I can be a pilot. Until then, please take me with you on your next odyssey Mariana
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Summary: What a way to go!
Review: I loved William Least Heat Moon's "Blue Highways" describing his travels on the back roads of America. Now Mariana Gosnell has done an aerial version of it and has done it equally well. I had two childhood dreams. I'll never be a cowboy but, even at my advanced age, I can be a pilot. Until then, please take me with you on your next odyssey Mariana
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Summary: What a way to go!
Review: I loved William Least Heat Moon's "Blue Highways" describing his travels on the back roads of America. Now Mariana Gosnell has done an aerial version of it and has done it equally well. I had two childhood dreams. I'll never be a cowboy but, even at my advanced age, I can be a pilot. Until then, please take me with you on your next odyssey Mariana
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Summary: Another Luscombe Pilot
Review: I only recently found a copy of this book and, having learned to fly in a Luscombe myself, felt a kindred spirit and acquired the book. Since I now fly a glass cockpit jet, I fear I have become too far removed from my roots. Ms. Gosnell's book helped me relive so many adventures of my own. Her book made me long for the simple yet intense adventures such a trek can provide.She does a great job of showing how aviation has a way of transcending social differences. She artfully expresses the attitudes of the aviation fraternity without overstating. Kudos to Ms. Gosnell. This book is a true adventure and Ms. Gosnell has a great story to tell. She is every womans's anywoman in an enviroment that is brutally equal to all who tread upon it, the sky!
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Summary: Another Luscombe Pilot
Review: I only recently found a copy of this book and, having learned to fly in a Luscombe myself, felt a kindred spirit and acquired the book. Since I now fly a glass cockpit jet, I fear I have become too far removed from my roots. Ms. Gosnell's book helped me relive so many adventures of my own. Her book made me long for the simple yet intense adventures such a trek can provide. She does a great job of showing how aviation has a way of transcending social differences. She artfully expresses the attitudes of the aviation fraternity without overstating. Kudos to Ms. Gosnell. This book is a true adventure and Ms. Gosnell has a great story to tell. She is every womans's anywoman in an enviroment that is brutally equal to all who tread upon it, the sky!
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Summary: Exciting way to see the country.
Review: I thought it was a well-written, descriptive book, which related the author's love of flying as well as a real sense of adventure. But what I enjoyed most was the intimate glimpse of the remaining small rural airports of America, and the interesting personalities they attract. Unfortunately, I was unable to finish my journey with Mariana (we were flying over the Badlands), when I left my copy of Zero Three Bravo on the plane during a brief stopover in Chicago. W hen I returned it was gone. As the book is now out of print, I am looking for a copy and would be willing to pay for the book as well as shipping.
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Summary: Very descriptive, I felt like I was on the journey, myself.
Review: I thought it was a well-written, descriptive book, which related the author's love of flying as well as a real sense of adventure. But what I enjoyed most was the intimate glimpse of the remaining small rural airports of America, and the interesting personalities they attract. Unfortunately, I was unable to finish my journey with Mariana (we were flying over the Badlands), when I left my copy of Zero Three Bravo on the plane during a brief stopover in Chicago. W hen I returned it was gone. As the book is now out of print, I am looking for a copy and would be willing to pay for the book as well as shipping.
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Summary: Destined to become a classic of light aviation - Wonderful!!
Review: I was so sorry when I had reached the last page!! This book is written with such clarity, such unjaded enthusiasm and love for flying that I was along with Marianna on each step of the coast to coast and back adventure!! I cringed and cowered at the dangerous parts - she took some real risks - not necessarily in the air!! I wanted to rescue the puppy!! If you are even remotely interested in light aircraft, this will whip up your enthusiasm - so take a break from your simulator and try a real simulator!! Enjoy!!
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Summary: Lovely exposition
Review: Ms. Gosnell offers us a wonderful extended visit with the great variety and unique personalities that populate the small general aviation airports of America. As a pilot who usually flies at bigger, less personal airports; I'm reminded of my experiences at the smaller fields I've visited where love of flying is more important than profit and people are truly unique. While the flying descriptions are well done and accurate, this book is really about the journey and the people and events encountered along the way. The book is for everyone, not just pilots. I'm going to pull out my charts and re-visit some of those small fields I usually just fly over!
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