Frank the Pilot (eBook)

Fasten your seatbelts and get ready to soar with an insider view of a pilot's life. Captain Frank Donohue knew from an early age that he was meant to fly. Now, in his behind-the-scenes memoir, readers will learn the truth about being a pilot from a man who has spent over three decades in the air. Pilots have to think fast in order to handle a mechanical emergency, and no one knows that better than Captain Frank, whose nail-biting adventures include circumnavigating the globe and a mechanical emergency landing that almost ended his career for good.Whether you're a seasoned pilot, interested in becoming one, or just love to learn what flying is really like, Captain Frank's wildly entertaining recollections will reveal a bird's-eye view from the cockpit."e;You just can't pull over to a cloud and check the oil..."e;Captain Frank Donohue takes readers on a remarkable, behind-the-scenes journey of the making of an airline pilot-revealing the ups and downs of each flight. He shares the one thing that sparked his interest in becoming a pilot, the challenge of obtaining a license, and the career path that nearly took a nosedive. Now, with over three decades of flying experience, Frank gives others the opportunity to see the world from the cockpit-and a guide to life in the skies. Whether you're a pilot, aspiring to become one...or prefer your passenger status, Frank gives a vivid firsthand account of the not-so-glamorous side of flying. Pilots must make quick, intense decisions, and Frank shares impressive details of the time he faced a mechanical emergency, circumnavigating the globe, and a hair-raising wind-shear landing. Each story gives readers a unique perspective-and an adventure one can only witness while flying with Frank.