We all know who Chuck Yeager is and what a test pilot does for a living, but there is a lot more to the life of a great test pilot than most ever know about.
Take Richard G.
Thomas for instance, 'Dick' was one of the best test-pilots to ever fly out of Edwards AFB and yet, I bet you didn't even know his name? Let me recommend a very good, no, a great book to you: "Hell of a Ride" by Cynda Thomas and Velvet Rene Thomas (2008) iUniverse This is an awesome book for anyone interested in aviation.
If you are in the aviation industry, love airplanes, spent time in the military, or love history, you'll love this book.
I think it should also be read by Corporate Management, Think Tanks, Health Care Industry Professionals and International Business Students and consultants.
There are so many great things about this book.
Everyone can learn something new - perfect for a book club or intellectual discussion group.
I met the author today, bought the book, and after dinner read through it cover to cover, it's 3:00 AM in the morning, and it was so good I felt compelled to write a review.
Additionally, I am sending this book to my father as a gift, as he is an aviation type, but I am also going to purchase another copy for my own personal library.
The lessons from this book, from a life well lived are aligned with my convictions for values.
Dick Thomas was a great test pilot, who not only made history, but his work led to so much more.
Aviation and the future of flight owes him a deep gratitude.
I'd recommend this book to everyone.
I think you will very much enjoy it, and I bet you can't put it down either.
"What Would it Be Like to Be a Test Pilot?" Well, read this book and you'll never have to ask that question again; Think on this.