The author started his flying lessons on 15, 1960.

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The author's first flying instructor was named Birmingham.

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The flying school the author attended was called Aircraft.

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The author earned his wings in a little over years.

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The author had a job that paid enough to buy him one flying lesson per .

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The author spent several summers reading books in the library's section.

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The author made about freefall jumps during his jumping days.

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The author received a degree at LSU.

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The author worked for Enterprises Inc. at Lakefront Airport.

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The author has commercial privileges in , although he hasn't flown one in over twenty years.

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The author has around hours in helicopters.

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The author decided to retire from the classroom in to work on his novel.

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The author has a partnership in a 182.

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The author believes in going back to in promoting flight safety.

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The author has around hours of total flying time.

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