Anyone interested in general aviation, its history, and the funny and sometimes-scary adventures of a professional pilot will enjoy Mark Burgess' stories. With wry humor, he takes us on his journey from an airplane-happy small-town youth, to certified 17-year-old pilot, to instructor and inspector of other pilots. He has flown donated organs, fire patrol, and the rich and famous, and today is a successful entrepreneur with a rapidly growing company employing nine pilots.

Discusses a variety of piloting jobs, from helicopters to commercial jets, with their educational requirements, qualifications, duties, salaries, and employment outlook.

When pilots sit around an airport or get together at a hotel lounge for beers or cocktails, theyre almost certain to regale each other, and anyone else who will listen, with embellished tales of their greatest aviation exploits. The longer these stories continue, the more the similarities grow between the pilots war stories and fish stories. As the night wears on, the exploits they share are likely to grow more and more elaborate and outlandish. In the spirit of those war stories, author Jim Lewis, who has worked as a professional pilot since the mid-sixties, offers his share of stories from his experiences. Many of these short stories are the result of mistakes in judgment, while others arose from deliberate decisions to proceed made from ignorance. A few were simply experiences that came with being a professional pilot, and two or three were blatant rule breaking. Lewis recalls landing in a soybean field, buzzing a nuclear submarine, flying under a bridge, running low on fuel, and tasting life in the cockpit of a jet liner. Some of his tales are humorous, while others take on a more dangerous nature. All of them, however, offer a lesson for others to learn.

This volume brings together leading scholars in urban education to focus on inner city matters, specifically as they relate to educational research, theory, policy, and practice. Each chapter provides perspectives on the history and evolving nature of urban education, the current education landscape, and helps chart an all-important direction for future work and needs. The Handbook addresses seven areas that capture the breadth and depth of available knowledge in urban education: (1) Psychology, Health and Human Development, (2) Sociological Perspectives, (3) Families and Communities, (4) Teacher Education and Special Education, (5) Leadership, Administration and Leaders, (6) Curriculum & Instruction, and (7) Policy and Reform.

★ A must-have for anyone considering a career in aviation! ★ Into this guide is compiled the latest and most relevant material to help you navigate the modern day aviation industry on your path to becoming a pilot. It draws on the author’s 2 decades of aviation experience along with insights from experts across the industry. Although this book is aimed predominantly at those at the start of their careers, the information inside is absolutely as useable for those considering a mid-life career change. Whether your dream is to fly commercial airliners, corporate jets, cargo planes, helicopters, hot air balloons or private aircraft, this guide will: ✔ Save you TIME We've spent countless hours researching and consulting with aviation industry insiders so you don't have to. This guide includes only the most up-to-date and relevant information. ✔ Save you MONEY Your investment in this book will yield significant returns. It will help you ace your pilot training the first time, choose the most suitable training program, and save with valuable discounts that far exceed the book's price. ✔ Provide REAL CAREER INSIGHTS We'll reveal what flight schools won't, allowing you to make fully informed decisions about your aviation career. We breakdown over 40 career options including the lifestyle, hours, pay and requirements. ✔ Help you STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD With intense competition for pilot positions, you'll need to differentiate yourself. We’ll show you how to shine in the selection process and beyond. ✔ Guide you through the entire process, start to finish Each step of the journey is broken down into comprehensible chunks. From licencing and certification, all the way through to landing your dream job. ✔ Offer Global Applicability We highlight regional and international differences to ensure you're well-prepared no matter where you train or work. Created by an experienced Airline Captain from one of the UK’s leading airlines this book is the guide the author wished existed when starting their aviation career. Let the guide be your co-pilot as you navigate your way to a successful career in the skies.