Author : Ewart Hinkson
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 059544931X
Total Pages : 542 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (954 download)
Book Synopsis Flying the Archipelago by : Ewart Hinkson
Download or read book Flying the Archipelago written by Ewart Hinkson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A career in aviation is intriguing to many, but what is it really like? In his fascinating memoir, Ewart Franklin Hinkson peels back the mysterious layers of air traffic control and aeroplane maintenance as he shares his often humorous experiences as a commercial pilot within the Caribbean Archipelago. Born and raised on the beautiful island of St. Lucia, Hinkson was introduced to aviation at a young age which sparked a life-long interest in flying. After migrating to Canada to further his studies, Hinkson describes his efforts to acquire a commercial pilot's license and his subsequent entrepreneurial adventure as the owner and manager of a small air-taxi service. Intertwined with Hinkson's own tales about his travels above the magical Caribbean Sea is the true story of how political interference is stifling the growth of both the aviation and the tourist industry, causing the region to lose millions of dollars and repressing economic development. In this exciting mix of pilot anecdotes and stories of political deception, one man proves that his belief in himself and his values is what helped him achieve his dreams in the big, blue skies over the Caribbean.