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
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Napa County Airport. Jeffrey Berlin
Key Takeaways:
- Best-selling author Stuart Woods is unique for his accurate portrayal of aviation in his "offbeat thriller" novels, which often feature characters mirroring his own flying experiences.
- An accomplished pilot, Woods has owned and flown a variety of aircraft, from a Cessna 182 to his current Cessna Mustang jet, largely solo for his book tours.
- Woods' extensive personal flying history directly informs the authentic aviation details in his books, enhancing their credibility and appeal for both pilots and general readers.
- Flying is integral to Woods' lifestyle and prolific writing career, enabling him to conduct frequent book tours and live a "really interesting and varied" life.
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