81 Lessons From The Sky: General Aviation

by Fletcher McKenzie

Unlock the Secrets of Safe Learn from the Collective Experiences of Pilots Worldwide!

Become the kind of pilot who confidently returns home after every flight. Embark on a captivating journey through the pages of "81 Lessons From The General Aviation," and immerse yourself in the riveting narratives shared by fellow aviators. These invaluable lessons are your compass to navigate away from the realms of air incident statistics.

Soar above borders with 81 gripping true stories from real pilots around the world. This diverse anthology is woven from the vibrant fabric of the General Aviation community, offering an intricate mosaic of near misses and transformative insights that can shape your aviation journey.

Real Stories, Real

Dive into the firsthand accounts of aviation incidents, each story sourced from the landscapes of the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Traverse the spectrum of experiences, from taxiway incidents to cloud base confusion, and navigate through refueling errors, airspace infringements, and more. Imagine the scenarios faced by fellow pilots of aircraft like the Conquest, the Pawnee, the Cessna 150, the Cessna 172, the Piper 6XT, and even the Bird Dog.

A Glimpse into the

Walk in the shoes of your fellow pilots as they recount their adventures in crisp, reader-friendly narratives. Every tale captures the resilience of aviators who emerged stronger, providing you with insights you can apply to your own flights. You'll recognize aircraft names and airfields that form the backdrop of these stories, possibly even reminiscing about your own experiences.

For the Aspiring and the

Whether you're a seasoned aviator with countless hours logged or an aspiring pilot ready to take flight, "81 Lessons From The General Aviation" is an indispensable guide to elevate your understanding of aviation safety. By absorbing the lessons drawn from those who've soared before you, you're ensuring that every flight you undertake prioritizes safety above all.

Embrace the Sky, Embrace

Your journey to safer skies begins with a single step – ordering your copy of "81 Lessons From The General Aviation." Equip yourself with the wisdom that can save lives, empowering you to return from every flight with newfound confidence. Safety is your wingman, and it's time to soar together.

Genres: Aviation

388 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 22, 2018

Reviews

[Arran · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great format and collection of reports, and feedback from pilots who have all been able to share their lessons learned. The short lessons and chapter layouts make the book great for lunch time reading or any other small break in your day.

[Ryan Doughty · Rating 5 out of 5]

81 Lessons From The Sky by Fletcher McKenzie is a collection of stories from pilots around the world on their general aviation mishaps. This book offers valuable information on what leads pilots to have mistakes and accidents.
It acts as a great tool for pilots to build their knowledge of aviation. The stories are different circumstances that you could encounter and should prepare for. I strongly recommend it to anyone pursuing flying in a general aviation aircraft. These emergency situations and the steps to take for avoidance of the problem are always in the back of my head while flying. Great read.

[Andrene Low · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this for my nephew, but read it before I could see him due to travel restrictions. I'd say there are more than 81 lessons on offer here, with a variety of learnings. It’s a great read for pilots of all experience levels and features both short and longer stories, but all with an enjoyable, easy narrative. I especially liked being able to refer to the comprehensive glossary at the back of the book if I was unsure of anything. I loved reading the author's reflections on the people who taught him throughout his flying career, with his passion for flying evident. I'll definitely be buying more of books in this series.

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting collection of accounts that General Aviation (smaller non-commercial aircraft) pilots had written themselves. These were as a result of unexpected consequences that each pilot had been responsible for at the time of the incident.
These were written and submitted as part of their responsibilities as pilots, to provide instruction to others as to what should not be done and how best to correct such encounters when flying, or to assist with helping others with their decision-making before, or during a flight.

[Brian S · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is just a compilation of reports mainly from UK (CHIRP) and Australia (CASA) of incidents by pilots and associated persons. There is no real evaluation and you could get exactly the same benefits by reading accident / incident reports from both of the above. I suppose you can argue as Mr McKenzie would that this is a source of 'wisdom' and for pilots it is worth a read, I wouldn't say this is a bad idea but you could also read the accident reports directly and save yourself the money buying the book.

[Julian Onions · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some good stories if you are a pilot. If not it is quite jargon heavy.