50 Tales of Flight From Biplanes to Boeings Owen Zupp eBook
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You will be moved as the magic of flight reaches beyond the cockpit to stir the senses and the heart....
In “50 Tales of Flight”, the reader is more than merely taken aloft. The flight deck door has been cracked ajar and the canvas cover pulled back from vintage biplane in a book that is built from the ground up. From the alarm clock buzzing to begin the airline pilot’s day to the sound of silence when a light aircraft engine fails and all that lies beneath are trees and cliffs.
There are moments of tension and others of humorous relief to be found among this collection of stories from the author’s thirty years aloft. Interspersed are tales of other aviators too. Veterans of wars now passed and some who lost their lives pursuing their passion.
There are images of the sights and people contained within the words. In some ways this book tracks an aviation life, but in others it offers insights and inspiration; just as the sky itself does. For anyone interested in aviation, or just intrigued by this seemingly removed field of endeavour, there is much to be seen through these “50 Tales of Flight”.
50 Tales of Flight From Biplanes to Boeings Owen Zupp eBook
Interesting writing style designed to cover a variety of flying episodes with continuity. Owen impresses me as having developed an approach to aviation similar to many Alaska bush pilots, many of whom went on to fly with the airlines. Having spent many years flying with these fellows in Alaska, they have also impressed me with their resourcefulness and flying ability. Although perhaps minor, an interesting facet of Owen's writing style is that, to my recollection, he always referred to the second pilot as "my fellow pilot" rather than the co-pilot - maybe this explains why Quantas has such a good reputation if all their pilots are like Owen.Product details
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50 Tales of Flight From Biplanes to Boeings Owen Zupp eBook Reviews
I've been fortunate enough to have shared the same sky with Owen on occasion. Many of his sights of airline flying have been my sights. I love the fact that I can point to a number of his stories and tell my parents, kids, friends and others that if they want to know my story then they can read some of it through Owen's words because he paints the picture far more beautifully than I could ever attest to.
For the other tales that Owen tells, they fill in the gap in my own journey. I was never fortunate enough to do General Aviation. I've not seen all the sights or had all the experiences that Owen has had. I feel privileged though that I can live vicariously through his exploits with the way he crafts his 'tales'. I can feel myself sitting beside/ behind/ with him as he recalls experiences that I could only ever dream of having had.
For me the most moving part though is how Owen allows you to get close to him and his relationship with his father. A part of me is secretly a little envious that my parents (wonderful as they were) did not know aviation and thus tolerated my boyhood desires to call in at every airfield we drove past or attend every airshow under the sun rather than knowing how to (or even that they could or should) immerse and infuse me with aviation at the core of my being. I find myself wanting Owen's stories of his childhood and upbringing to be my stories. Whilst they never can be my stories, I certainly feel very privileged to be able to 'share' in them.
Whether you're an 'old salt' when it comes to aviation or whether you're just starting out. Owen's book will give you a perspective from across the entire realm of civil aviation. An excellent read.
As the author wrote, it is very difficult, if not impossible to capture the wonder of flight in words. As a pilot I feel the author captured the wonder of flight better than any other book on the subject. Thank you.
I've never been employed in aviation. I've volunteered in it and I've certainly read about it, watched it and loved it. I am not a pilot and, despite grandiose plans at various times in my life, probably never will be. In all honesty I am very happy with my relationship with aviation. There is not much hands-on flying experience I can relate to (there's enough there to be dangerous!) but, really, aviation is not just about flying (what else could a non-pilot say?). This is perhaps a funny thing to write but flying is aviation's outcome - it's public face if you will. Admittedly, it is the whole point of it all but the stories, the sacrifice, the innovation and the reflection behind every flight are the unseen, often unheard, foundations.
Understandably, pilots will understand this better than anyone. They literally live aviation and actively contribute to its heritage and future. Their viewpoint adds a richness often overlooked. Land-based writers can draw on limited experiences in `live' cockpits and lay said experiences over those they write about to at least begin to understand. A pilot who picks up a pen can put themselves in the cockpit or, better still, inside the head of the fellow pilot in question . They can feel the aircraft in the seat of their pants and, if they can write well enough, can convey that experience with authority.
Aviation though, as alluded to above, is not a realm limited to pilots. Hang around it long enough and it gets under your skin. Despite the cold, hard business of the airlines and the ruthless efficiency of the modern warplane, there will always be romance in aviation. It touches the lives of everyone whether or not it is realised or appreciated. It has made every corner of the globe accessible and been the cornerstone for our greatest feat of engineering, adventure and endeavour. Anyone who steps into this world and decides to stay connected will certainly look at things from another plane.
One such person is Owen Zupp and he is neck deep in it. This experienced airline pilot has found another calling in his remarkable life - aviation writer. This is not a new revelation as he has been actively writing for at least the past decade. He brings a lifetime and a strong family background in aviation to the `profession'. These qualifications have resulted in a bottomless treasure chest of aviation stories, experiences and revelations to draw upon and that is how we have Owen's latest effort, 50 Tales Of Flight, which is also his first foray into the e-book market.
Many of the tales featured in 50' first appeared on Owen's blog and were often inspired by the day's events. Owen reflects on an aviation life as he's driving home, waiting in an airport lounge, waking in yet another hotel in yet another city, or flying the latest sector. Pen is put to paper, fingers applied to keys and a story spills out. Whether it is recounting the most recent flight, remembering a museum visit, recalling a fascinating person or flying adventure or sharing a personal memory or moment in aviation history, each of the 50 tales has an immediacy, a freshness, to it and each is not only an intimate look at aviation but a window into an aviator's soul. Not all of the tales are exciting or humourous - some were clearly painful, but liberating, to write - and a good number of them do not contain flying at all. All of them, however, simply exude aviation.
Aviation touches all of our lives and the perfect example of this is 50 Tales Of Flight. Anyone can enjoy this book and come away with a new or deeper appreciation of aviating and life in general. Owen claims 50 Tales is not autobiographical but, really, it is. His life, much of it laid out in this e-book, is proof of everything aviation has to offer - what it can give but also what it can take. The depth of aviation as an industry, as a defining interest, is such that being a pilot, while perhaps the most enlightened of `participants', is not a pre-requisite for a passionate understanding. Never have I seen this better illustrated than in 50 Tales Of Flight.
Owen Zupp has gathered a number of his articles on aviation that range from descriptions of his own experiences through to thoughts & commentaries on historical events. As the title implies, his flight experiences cover the gamut of aviation including flying a Tigermoth and piloting airliners with stories covering many classic locations & "hour building" activities within Australia and across the globe.
This book will be of interest to more than just aviation enthusiasts as Owen's writings primarily capture his thoughts & observations inspired during flight. Owen's stories evoke comparison with Richard Bach's earlier aviation works as he explores our motivations for flight, the inspirations that drive many of us to explore, the challenges we face and the feelings generated by the magic of flight.
It's a great collection of enjoyable & easily read stories that will inspire, delight and inform. Highly recommended!
Interesting writing style designed to cover a variety of flying episodes with continuity. Owen impresses me as having developed an approach to aviation similar to many Alaska bush pilots, many of whom went on to fly with the airlines. Having spent many years flying with these fellows in Alaska, they have also impressed me with their resourcefulness and flying ability. Although perhaps minor, an interesting facet of Owen's writing style is that, to my recollection, he always referred to the second pilot as "my fellow pilot" rather than the co-pilot - maybe this explains why Quantas has such a good reputation if all their pilots are like Owen.
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