I Must Fly!

by Johnny Moore

A down-to-earth tale about making a life in aviation. Filled with episodes both good and bad, sometimes hilariously light-hearted, sometimes deadly serious. Readers will experience what it feels like... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 096587205X
• ISBN13: 9780965872058
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Sugarpine Aviators
• Length: 383 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A great read!

Johnny writes with great personal candor. Learn from the wide experiences of a 25,000+ hour pilot! A slice of aviation americana; start with Johnny's humble and tragic beginnings and conclude the proprietor of a widely respected FBO and pilot examiner. A must read for any aviation enthusiast.

Reviews

Jim Magoffin, with whom Johnny flew was founder of Interior Airways, Alaska International Air and MarkAir and author of "Triumph Over Turbulence." He writes, "I finally wrenched your book away from Dot and have finished reading it. You have produced a fine book, Johnny-especially interesting to pilots. You've certainly been involved and have skillfully recounted many episodes in a most interesting career.Former Alaska Bush Pilot and Aviation Safety Consultant John Hein writes, "Ride along with Johnny Moore as he learns to fly, buys his first plane, and makes a living as a commercial pilot. Avgas, adrenaline, and determination are the only things that keep this cool young pilot headed toward success. Johnny and Judy marry and begin their family as he works as a crop duster, fire bomber pilot, and Alaska bush pilot. The ups and downs of flying create an adventure on every leaf of this 383 page autobiography. The stories contain advice and lessons, some learned the hard way. There are safety tips for those who are willing to learn from the mistakes of others. Excellent reading for the pilot or would-be pilot. You will not want to put this book down until you reach the last page, then it will leave you wishing for "Moore.""I enjoyed this book immensely and was impressed with the author's honesty and frankness. I felt that I was in the cockpit with him as he frantically searched for a place to land his crop duster as he is trapped in a killer ground fog. I shared his grief at the loss of friends or a favorite plane. The cycle of fate predicts whether or not we succeed or lose. Johnny Moore succeeded. Read the book to find out how he did it." "I Must Fly! has sold so well it is now in reprint. Also its prequel, "Family Centennial" is on the market and available!