Expect Turbulence: My Real-Life Experience Learning to Fly

by Keith Young

Expect Turbulence is the story of setting a goal and overcoming obstacles. A twice over recipient of kidney transplants, Keith Young always dreamt of becoming a pilot. In 2013 he set out to make that dream come true despite concern that his health situation could prevent it. Along the way he will face challenges from finances, his personal life, his career and his health as he attempts to achieve what only a small percentage of the human race have accomplished.As Keith grapples with getting to his personal best, he will be forced to deal with the realities of what it really takes to reach his goal while navigating some of the most difficult tests of his abilities. This is a story of what it takes to go for it when you have responsibilities to family, work, and budget and have to deal with age and health concerns. Keith candidly shares his triumphs and disappointments while placing you in the cockpit and inside his head as he struggles through what is required to become a private pilot.

383 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 20, 2020

Reviews

[Robert Segals · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intriguing

Keith Young’s journey to getting his private pilots license is a true look at the complexities and vagaries of learning to fly.It’s also a testament to perseverance in the face of real world problems In trying to master flying an airplane. Weather, mechanical issues, jobs, and life in general conspire to make learning to fly, especially in the northeast, an ordeal. This is an ordeal that can only be overcome by the passion and motivation to become a pilot. Anyone who has ever wished to be in the cockpit flying that plane that’s passing overhead will appreciate Young’s experience and honesty and telling his story. A well written book.