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Book details
  • Genre:BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
  • SubGenre:Historical
  • Language:English
  • Pages:313
  • eBook ISBN:9781614680505

Wings of Fortune

Personal Tales From the "Golden Age" of Aviation

by E.A. Chevrette, Jr.

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Overview
From the basic fabric covered Cub, to the sleek corporate jet, the author takes you page by page through what some have called “The Golden Age” of general aviation. Meet pilots and share in their camaraderie and humor; experience their tragedy and personal triumph. This is a fascinating real life account of the author’s life as a pilot, and his own personal “wings of fortune.”
Description
From the basic fabric covered Cub, to the sleek corporate jet, the author takes you page by page through what some have called “The Golden Age” of general aviation. Meet pilots and share in their camaraderie and humor; experience their tragedy and personal triumph. This is a fascinating real life account of the author’s life as a pilot, and his own personal “wings of fortune.” The thought of writing his personal memoirs proved to be a fascinating and irresistible idea for E.A. Chevrette, Jr.. Starting with the resources available at a public library, he gained computer expertise and knowledge of writing. Combining his determination and information gathered from editors and authors, a very unique book has been written.
About the author
The thought of writing his personal memoirs proved to be a fascinating and irresistible idea for E.A. Chevrette, Jr.. Starting with the resources available at a public library, he gained computer expertise and knowledge of writing. Combining his determination and information gathered from editors and authors, a very unique book has been written.