A Deviation from the Norm: A Pilot's Story

by Norm Sanson, Alexander Frater (Introduction)

From shearer to airline pilot, seaplanes and helicopters, this story follows the journey of Captain Norm Sanson through sixty years of adventure in a dozen different countries, mostly in the South Pacific. Tales of encounters with murderers, celebrities and royalty, interwoven with accounts of pioneering characters dating back to the infancy of aviation - and of dreams come true. This unusual tale is not your standard airline pilot's career path. It is definitely a case of having taken 'the road less travelled by'. In this entertaining, eventful, illustrated autobiography, Norm spins some excellent yarns. Really, though, it's a book about Oceania, it's magical islands, and the role played by Norm and his planes - especially amphibians. If a sequel to 'Tales of the South Pacific' ever gets written, he'd have to be in it. Introduction by Alexander Frater, author of 'Beyond the Blue Horizon'

282 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 14, 2015

Reviews

[Steve Doty]

Good book

If you have an interest in seaplanes this is a really good book to read. Also liked the historical info about the islands.