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It was during a time when his family wasfinancially down that the author discovered hispassion. In a county fair where it was even hardfor him and his mother to experience a single ride, he foundhimself fascinated with only one amusement-the old Curtis Robinairplane. Luckily for him, a family friend gave him the chanceto ride it himself. As soon as the engine roared to life and theairplane lurched forward across the rough pasture and into the skywhere he could see the beautiful view from above, he knew rightthen that he wanted to go flying for the rest of his life. Now in hislate 70’s Bangart relives his wonderful journey through the skiesand life to bring inspiration to others. In this autobiography, hereminisces his adventures as a pilot during the Great Depression,treating the reader with an inside look at growing to manhoodduring the first half of the twentieth century. His descriptions of theearly days of Alaska bush flying, and the trials and hazards of theearly airline flying are given in great detail.A person does not have to be a pilot or airplane enthusiastto enjoy this book. It covers such things as driving the Alaska-Canadian highway both in summer and winter weather, makinga home in Alaska with a new bride, how government has broughtmany changes in our lives, and many insights into life itself. If youhave been a passenger on an airliner during these early years,this book will give you a perception to what went on behind theclosed cabin door where the pilots were secluded.
