Hilarious Air Force Pilot Training Experiences!
922958
Mr. Wright provides terrific insight to what it's like for a student to navigate his way through the year-long journey to become an Air Force pilot. He mixes true stories of the humbling AF pilot training experience with his gaggle of USAFA grads that have a penchant for partying. The result is the hilarious shenanigans of his pilot training class, Columbus Beach Club. A great book and a lot of fun to read!
433447
I met General McPeak a number of times during my 36 years with the USAF--one time even enjoyed having a beer with him at Torrejon AB, Spain.  Also when he was the Wing Commander at RAF Upper Heyford way back in '79 & '80.  What a great man and terrific Commander.  On page 231 of Hangar Flying he wrote about a show the TBs did at MacDill AFB, Tampa, Florida.  That particular day I was tending a beer tent on the flight line as the NCO Club Manager.  Could help but notice that he referred to MacDill as a SAC base.  Not so, at that time MacDill was a TAC base.  None-the-less I am really looking forward to the next two books he is writing as I am sure he will hit on a number of spots I am familar with since we served, more or less, the same time and are the same age.  CMSgt Norman G. Smith, USAF-Ret
4645285
Fabulous! I laughed the entire way through it. We know these cults exist, and we shake our heads saying: Who in their right mind would ever join such a group? As I was reading this, I was able to (finally) understand why some folks willingly choose to "drink the Kool-Aid".

This is a quick read. But be careful -- if you read it on the plane, you'll totally laugh out loud which will cause other passengers to give you the "stink eye".. Consider yourself warned!
4300196
My wife and I had the honor of knowing Lt Col Charles E. McGee and his wife Frances, while we were going through ground and flying training in the RF-4C aircraft prior to our combat tour in Vietnam in 1967-68.  As a young 1st Lt, I was most impressed with Lt Col McGee's flying skills and his duties as the 16th Tac Recon Squadron Commander in Vietnam.  I flew as  his back seat WSO during combat missions and more than once we experienced enemy ground fire at our aircraft, but by luck and skill we never received any battle damage to our aircraft or to ourselves.  The book, written by his daughter, beautifully expresses Col McGee's life growing up in a segregated civilian and military environment.  I was very impressed during our time together with his down-to-earth manner, both as an aviator and squadron commander in dealing with all kinds of situations.  He was, by far, the best commander I had during my 26 year career in the USAF.  Following his year in Vietnam, I was very happy that his outstanding record was recognized by his promotion to full Colonel, USAF.

Lynn C. Jorgensen, LT Col USAF (Ret)
2592853
Better than a Callaway driver, this Callaway book is sure to make you laugh yourself silly one moment, then wipe back tears of joy the next. Having never read this best-selling author before, I was surprised by the humor and deeply touched by the spiritual message of these 32 devotionals. ... He even responded with a hilarious email. If I had three thumbs, this book would get three thumbs up!
439371
Even if your not totally serious about learning to fly, buy it for the laughs.  You will laugh your head off reading this book.  Rod has my vote any day.
62748
I absolutely love this book. I recommend it for any aspiring military pilot or civilian aviation enthusiast such as myself. Being a private pilot, I read many books about flying. This one was crafted with actual life and career experiences with astounding detail only possible by someone who has been there. I was sorry to reach the end of the book. But luckily the author has many more books available and I have purchased another to pick up where I left off. Thank you for your service to our country and sharing your life experiences with us Captain Bryans.
567528
I really love it.  This guy is funny and would probably be the best flight instructor who ever lived.
2758739
Am enjoying reading this book. I still laugh when reading someone else's view of "my" places or using"my" terminology and acros. I know it's been awhile since I've been stationed at Lejeune and Cherry Point but they must have put in a super expressway, drove you at 2am and 90mph to get from Camp Lejeune to Cherry Point in 20 minutes! I spent half of a trip up to PI reading it out loud and Lmao with my husband as he drove. Thanks for the book, for all you went through, and for having good writing skills to record them (since we already know you were a college boy and company botch briefly lol)
2888439
Chester's 2nd book goes a bit deeper into his development from a computer nerd into a Commander of a highly trained counterterrorism special forces unit in Iraq.  The author gets a bit darker in this volume but still keeps the tone humorous, as if he's telling you these stories over a few beers.  His stories range from literally sneaking into sniper school, to getting jumped by drunks in Poland, to sexy interpreters in Iraq causing dysfunction within the team during raids.

This is different from other SOF books in that it would probably be just as entertaining to folks that aren't military buffs.  The author seems incredibly humble and open about his life, generously giving the reader a lot of insight into his own insecurities and doubts.  He explains how he's managed to overcome all of these obstacles to achieve his goals by being tenacious and not giving up.  The "it's not how fast you learn it but how well you learn it" theme continues into this volume and I think it's an important lesson that everyone can draw from.

But seriously, just buy it because it's a fun and wild read!
762201
This story seriously had me literally laughing out loud! It starts off with Megan getting on a plane to go to her wedding to her now ex-fianc, but she hasn't told her mother (or any of her family for that matter) that the wedding is cancelled. She gets on her flight and has a little too much to drink and tells the handsome stranger about her little predicament. Then, due to the drinks and mixing medications (something that was unforeseen) Megan passes out on the flight, and after having shared some not so nice words with the flight attendant, the flight attendant isn't feeling very inclined to help her. The handsome stranger, however, decides to help her off the flight claiming to be her fianc, because he was carrying her and didn't want people to think he was kidnapping her. And who happens to hear this? None other than her family, who, by the way, has never met the old fianc. Its a feel good romantic comedy, with a spunky, yoga doing grandma, lots of laughs and romance in this story. Highly recommend, great story from DGS :)
3511934
My exact feeling about being a father of a career Air Force officer.  Much better than the competing frame " Air Force Dad"
2218173
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is considering studying for the Private Pilot Certificate.  I have spent the last thirty years working in several aviation related jobs such as a military air traffic controller,  airframe and powerplant mechanic, avionics technician, and student pilot.  There is a lot of technical knowledge to be learned in several different  fields, and Mr Machado did a very good job of helping me to learn new  material in an entertaining way. I also gained a better understanding of  some material that I already knew a bit about.  The book is good at  explaining the subject matter in a humorous way that makes it easier to  understand and remember.  The subjects are well organized and there are  plenty of illustrations to go along with the text. I think  that this book  will also be a good reference to refresh your memory after you pass the  written test.
4732687
I was there! This book brought back so many memories! His descriptions of the characters are dead on, and the stories are true. I started flying on the border in the early 80's, working up from an A&P mechanic to copilot on a DC-3 to captain of an Aztec. We made great money flying with seasoned WWII captains in classic airplanes.
This is a great book with snappy writing. (I wasn't that interested in the chapters about the author's biography, but, hey, it's his book.)
I know you won't believe the stories, but there is a plaque at the Brownsville FBO commemorating one of the least believable chapters in the book. I was there. I saw it.
If you are, or want to be a pilot--Buy the book!
1029762
Having been a Navy pilot, flying the AD-5N Skyraider (known as the A-1G during the Viet Nam era) I felt like I was one of the "Sandy" pilots desperately trying to help Streetcar 304 out of his scary mess!  I was truly impressed with not only the thorough research Kenny did before writing the book, but his incredible recall of all the experiences and especially the personal reactions, feelings and sensations during his ordeal, moment by frightening moment.  A great read!
1015393
I received a VFR pilot license almost 20 years ago but have not flown since I had kids.  This game provides a very realistic physical flying experience plus the thrill of dogfight and numerous air and ground missions.  I've played the game through three times now and there are numerous bonus each time you complete it - retaining all your planes, free flying, fly any mission, and numerous new planes that become available.  Well worth the money.  If you love flying with a competitive military adventure thrown in, this is it.  Trust me, the enemy targets are not easy going!
603962
My husband dreams to be a pilot.  It was a lot cheaper to get this program and all the equipment to go with it than to give him flight lessons.  And as much as he crashes, it is healthier too!  Seriously, it is an amazing program with tremendous graphics and sounds.  There is a great array of aircraft to choose from.  This is one nice program.