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I haven't enjoyed a book like this for a long time! Feb 09, 2009
Truth be told, I've haven't read a book from cover-to-cover for probably the last 15 years -- I've read mostly articles on the internet, and car magazines. However, after having got this book in the mail, that all changed. David keeps you riveted with the his details of his, his cousin, and his uncle's endeavor to find gold in the Alaskan wilderness. The stories flow well from chapter to chapter, and it is enjoyable to read from both a pilot and non-pilot perspective -- though I think the average pilot will understand some of the sparsely peppered aviation terminology a little more. Much of the book is spent detailing the author's harrowing flights in his Cessna 206 for supplies for the mining operation, trying to keep the operation afloat.
Simply put, I've enjoyed this book immensely. It has gotten me back into reading books again. I would certainly recommend this book to anyone!
Loved it! Sep 18, 2008
Great read, a little melodramatic, but realistic nonetheless. Reminds me of Fate is the Hunter.
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 20, 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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