In the second non-pilot book review in a week, book reviewer Leslie Wright has given Flight Emergency 4/5 stars. I’m pleased that readers with little or no piloting experience are able to enjoy the interactive scenarios, and recognize their value as a teaching tool. In her conclusion, Leslie writes: I would recommend this book as […]
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Flight Emergency Book Review: Literary R&R
What do non-pilots think of Flight Emergency? Kathy on Literary R&R has written a great book review from this perspective. She picks up on two key points I wanted to convey to readers: Most emergencies and accidents are the result of pilot error. She says, “It was interesting to me to see how so much […]
Flight Emergency Gets 5 Stars in the Netherlands
Rene Verjans of Aviationbookreviews.com has posted a fantastic review of Flight Emergency! Based in the Netherlands, Rene is passionate about aviation. He gave the book a 5-star “excellent” rating. For now, it’s only in Dutch, but the English translation is coming soon. Stay tuned here for the link. Thanks, Rene! (Speak Dutch? Check out his […]
Small Airports Like Sedona’s Mesa-Top Gem Need Our Support
What can compare to landing your plane on top of a mesa, with gorgeous red rock formations all around you? Sedona, Arizona’s airport is known as “America’s Most Scenic Airport” for a good reason: it’s downright beautiful there. While I have a special place in my heart for the vistas of the Minden-Tahoe airport where […]
West with the Night by Beryl Markham
West With the Night is one of my all-time favorite books. I know there is some debate as to whether or not Beryl herself actually wrote it, but to me this does not detract from the sheer artistry of language and depth of adventure within. There are passages in this book that I re-read from […]
Flight Emergency now available for Nook
You can now read the eBook version of Flight Emergency on your Nook! You can also read Flight Emergency for Kindle. Coming soon: Apple’s iBookstore!
Entering Dan Poynter’s Global eBook Awards
Have you started reading eBooks yet? After a slow start many years ago, their sales are now outpacing traditional print books and e-readers are becoming commonplace. I find the idea and potential of an eBook fascinating, as it is changing the way we think about and read books. Multimedia and interactivity can now be a […]
International Women in Aviation Conference—Dallas, Texas
A high-powered group of women gathered in Dallas, Texas March 8-10 for the 23rd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference. Civilian and military pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers, engineers, and more filled the Hilton Anatole with an incredible energy and camaraderie. I was fortunate to be a part of the Author’s Table for my book […]
Kindle eBook now available on Amazon.com
If you have a Kindle device or enjoy reading eBooks on your computer or mobile device with the free Kindle reading apps, check out Flight Emergency for Kindle from Amazon.com! The electronic format lends itself perfectly to interactivity, with plenty of navigational links for making decisions, backtracking, or jumping into different scenarios. For only half […]
Book Review in the 99s Magazine
Thank you to the Ninety-Nines, the International Organization of Women Pilots, for publishing a great review of Flight Emergency in their January/February/March 2012 issue of their magazine, 99 News! Download the 99 News in PDF format on the Ninety-Nines web site or read the full text of the review below: Flight Emergency by Reya KempleyReviewed […]