The Hard Way

As a flight instructor, I tell my students stories dealing with events that occurred during my aviation career that I hope would prevent them from becoming a "gotcha." A number of students asked, "Why don't you write a book about these stories?" So I have. This second edition contains material that was omitted from the print edition, and also has color pictures. I have reorganized the content to be the way I originally wanted it, and it will be much more sensible to the readers. Due to the reduced cost of publishing the Kindle edition, I was able to reduce the price by 75%, so I hope you will consider buying this Kindle version even if you have already purchased the paperback version.

This book runs the gamut from my first flight in 1944 in a Piper Cub to my flight across the Tasman Sea in 1966 as a passenger in a Grumman Albatross. It includes various humorous and exciting tales - like the time the stick came out while I was taking off with my very first student at one of the busiest airports on the East Coast. Things got exciting, but not half as exciting as the time a farmer chased me with a pitchfork after I landed in his alfalfa field.

These and other stories are included in this book. While I have not dwelt only on all the unfortunate episodes during my aviation carer, I have mentioned enough to justify the title -

Millie Carlson