Customer Reviews
Worryingly accurate! - By: Mr. Niall Cooney, 17 Jun 2007 
I'm a low hour student pilot struggling to fly. While not quite 'Fate is the Hunter' material, I've learned more from this book then many others. It's a very funny & brutally honest summary of why we fly. I have never seen so many mistakes being admitted, mistakes every pilot makes through neglect or apathy on occasion. The relationship story woven through the book only highlights the haphazard approach we all sometimes have to flying. Although the author probably didn't intend it, the book made me rethink my own attitude to general aviation & re-question my competencyin & around aircraft. Read it.
Top class - By: Becca101, 07 Feb 2007 I wasn't aware that it was possible to capture the frustrations, pleasures, terrors & moments of sheer absurdity that happen as part of learning to flyin such an eloquent, accurate, & thoroughly amusing way as Antony Woodward has achieved here - this book was an absolute treat as a result. The writing is flowing, funny, & descriptive without being over sentimentalised & is wonderfully balanced- a bonusin a book which already had so muchin the way of content to interest & amuse. I found many of the anecdotes hilarious & at times terrifying, & also extremely relatable; learning how to land, for one!
Impossible to recommend enough, for flyers & ground-lovers alike. Perfect inspiration for the aspiring trainee, or those thinking about taking it up, as well as those Biggles-types out there.
If you can find a copy - BUY IT NOW! - By: M. Lacey, 03 Sep 2006 This is one of the most genuinely warm, funny, & endearing books I have ever read. Whether you're into flying or not, this tale of adventure & folly is a real must have. Everyone I know who has read this book re-reads it several times. Buy it second hand while you can! ! !
Very, very amusing... - By: , 08 Nov 2004 
This book was actualyl recommended to me by a friend... Knowing I was learning to fly microlights, he thought it would be appropriate!
Overall, this book is superb... very easy, light, humourous reading! Admittedly I can't quite remember the ending, but literally all events leading up to the end were hilarious... from his flying partners to the girlin the office!
Recommended for some light entertainment!
Inspiring & Entertaining. A definite for training pilots - By: , 09 Jun 2004 A great read. This book can make you laugh out loud so be warned when reading on the bus/tube.
Inspired me to try out aviation for myself & has so far been one of the best things I ever did.
