<p>This book is a true adventure story, a love
story, and a tale that has some meaning.</p>
<p>How to survive in a changing world and society, and to become a pilot, flying airplanes for a living. The tale is not that much different than most life stories, having winnings and losses, success and defeat. It has a wide stage to work this out on, from Texas and the
whole sweep of the United States, to Europe, and back.</p>
<p>I have written this book to tell you something of the Aviation of the past fifty years, and what I learned in my journey through them.</p>
<p>I would like to invite you on this 50 year journey. I will do my best to see that you enjoy the trip, and end up with a smile on your face.</p>
<p>Now, please fasten your seat belts!</p>