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From the Pilot's Seat
Kiwi Adventurers in the Sky
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Enthralling tales from New Zealand pilots—both men and women—who fly a variety of aircraft around the world in a range of situations, from the domestic to the heart-stopping. Aviation safety expert and keen pilot Fletcher McKenzie has interviewed 23 Kiwi pilots who have worked around the...
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Enthralling tales from New Zealand pilots—both men and women—who fly a variety of aircraft around the world in a range of situations, from the domestic to the heart-stopping.
Aviation safety expert and keen pilot Fletcher McKenzie has interviewed 23 Kiwi pilots who have worked around the world and are record-breakers of different kinds. Put yourself in the pilot seat and experience the intense thrills, the pleasures, and the near misses of lifetimes spent in the air!
The pilots represent a range of flying eras, aircraft, and experiences—from the Second World War to the present day, from one of the original Dambusters to flying Richard Branson's private jet. Stories involve gliders, fighter jets, private aircraft, top-dressing planes, helicopters, and many military aircraft, including the famous F-18 from Top Gun.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781776950409
Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ)
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 August 2023
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Penguin Books (NZ)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 398g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Fletcher McKenzie is a passionate entrepreneur and aviator, with two national flying titles. He started the global television show FlightpathTV and runs an international aircraft sales and parts supply business. He has served on a number of aviation trusts and executive committees and has successfully published seven previous books aimed at pilots, for which he is known in aviation circles around the world.
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