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Thank you for writing this story May 31, 2008
David's story telling abilities are superb. His attention to those subtle character qualities of the main characters enhance the memories I already had of them. I thank you David for telling this story.
Awesome Story Apr 04, 2008
Highly recommend this book to anyone that loves true adventure stories, flying, and the great land of Alaskan wilderness. Mr. Hoerner's writing and storytelling keeps you involved and draws you into the story as if you were there.
I may be prejudiced a little as I am a long time student pilot (lack of $$$ to make the dream come true) and have had the same dreams as many like Mr. Hoerner of flying the Alaskan wilderness as a bush pilot. To have someone with no experience in this field survive what he survives is amazing.
Many thanks for sharing your story with us!!
Bush Flying Classic Oct 21, 2005
To prepare for flying to the Alaskan outback, I read many of the books on the subject. I needed every one of them to handle what is "nominal" for Alaskan flying: expect the unexpected but be prepared for what you can't even imagine.
Dave Hoerner's _Flying Alaska Gold_ illustrates the psychological perils a cheechako pilot must overcome better than any other book I've come across.
What you don't know about flying in Alaska is what will kill you. The flying skills are fairly easy to come by. The real knowledge you need is self-knowledge: how are you going to act when the crisis comes?
Hoerner's book is an extraordinary exercise in self-discovery. At the same time it's chockful of compelling stories of life on the Alaskan edge.
And for all of us who share the dream of flying to true North, Hoerner can tell us something about ourselves, about the ways we fly, that can save our lives.
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A great read Oct 13, 2005
One of the best adventure books I have read in a long time.
I simply could not put it down.
Pilots and non pilots alike will love this book.
Even a low time pilot is made to feel like this could have been me.
BEST FLYING/ALASKA BOOK ON THE MARKET Aug 26, 2005
A truly touching story about a family mining adventure told from the perspective of a young, rash pilot. Filled with life-threating experiences, comical characters, and amusing adventures this is a book you can't put down and and stays with you long after the last chapter. I recommend it highly to anyone who knows how to read, since people of all walks of life can relate to the stories told in this book! Excellent.
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