141 Lessons From The Sky: Wisdom from Agricultural Pilots
One Mission: Get Home Safe.
141 Lessons from the Sky: Agricultural Pilots brings together 141 real-life stories from agricultural pilots around the world-each one offers a powerful reminder of how quickly things can go wrong, and how small decisions can make all the difference.
From wire strikes and weather, to maintenance oversights and fatigue-induced errors, this book covers the full spectrum of risks ag pilots face daily. Compiled by Fletcher McKenzie-pilot, aviation producer, and author of the bestselling Lessons from the Sky series-this volume is a must-read for anyone flying low, fast, and often alone.
Whether you’re an experienced agricultural pilot, just starting out, or simply passionate about aviation safety, these stories will challenge the way you think about your flying, and might just save your life.
Read a lesson. Change a habit. Live to fly another day.
About the Author
Fletcher McKenzie is the producer of the global television show, 'FlightPathTV' and the author of the bestselling 'Lessons from the Sky' aviation series, as well as 'From The Pilot's Seat', which is now on its third reprint.Specialising in his area of passion, the aviation industry, he sells aircraft and works with Reliance Aircraft International. He has consulted and worked with Oceania Aviation, NZ Aero, Aeronet, Private Flight, C4 Systems, Macsema, RNZAF and AIMM (Automated Intelligent Movement Management), Aviation New Zealand. He is a former member of the Executive Committee of Flying NZ (RNZAC). He also holds a private pilot's license and has won two National Flying competition titles.The 'Lessons from the Sky' series aims to save lives. To ensure more pilots fly home safely.
- Publisher : Squabbling Sparrows Press
- Publication date : June 25, 2025
- Language : English
- Print length : 440 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1991331541
- ISBN-13 : 978-1991331540
- Item Weight : 1.29 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 1.1 x 9 inches
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