I remember, back when I lived in Kentucky, watching news coverage one evening of a midair collision that had occurred that day. The TV news reporter was giving his report on the accident while standing in front of a tied-down Piper Archer at the local airport. The Archer had foam-backed, silver, reflective sunshades in all of its windows — the kind many pilots use to keep the sun from damaging the interiors of airplanes parked outdoors. As the TV reporter solemnly related the known details of the crash, he noted that the pilot of one of the airplanes had been an instrument student practicing maneuvers (the reporter paused and gestured to the blocked Piper windows behind him) “under the hood.”
Stuart Woods: Real Flying, Real Fiction
the Bridgeford Flying Services FBO,
Napa County Airport. Jeffrey Berlin
Key Takeaways:
- Stuart Woods is a best-selling thriller author whose novels are acclaimed for their accurate aviation and sailing details, directly stemming from his extensive personal experience in both pursuits.
- An accomplished pilot, Woods has owned a series of aircraft, culminating in his current Cessna Mustang jet, which he frequently flies solo for book tours and personal travel.
- His fictional protagonist, Stone Barrington, often mirrors Woods's own flying experiences and aircraft ownership, creating a "parallel universe" that enhances the realism and appeal of his action-packed stories for readers.
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