Description:
During the 1950s, former United States Navy combat pilot "Andy" Anderson flew for a small airline in Alaska.
Brief description: A 50-year resident of Alaska, Jim Rearden has written 17 books and more than 500 magazine articles, mostly about Alaska. He was named Alaska's Historian of the Year in 1999. He lives in Soldotna, Alaska. James "Andy" Anderson retired to Pennsylvania before his death in 2007.
Review Quotes:
"There are both amusing and heartbreaking anecdotes, and never a dull moment. This book captures the essence of Alaska and the reader's imagination. This is recommended reading material for all aviation enthusiasts--especially for those who dream of experiencing the challenges of a bush pilot."
--Judy Whitson, Private Pilot magazine
"I've never read a book that so skillfully puts the reader into a bush pilot's head and so compellingly captures the drama, adventure, and misadventure of Arctic flying."
--Cliff Cernick, Flyer magazine