This book is an attempt to paint a picture of the airline world from fifty plus years ago through my career. There are 8,760 hours in a year. My title derives from the three years I have spent at the controls of many different aircraft. Many pilots who have flown the airlines will have had similar experiences. I make no attempt to be exclusive or comprehensive, but rather to offer a flavor of what this world was like. Most names here are true. Some have been changed or omitted to preserve the sensitivities of those involved. In a few cases, I must plead Winston Churchill’s excuse, “that a gentleman never insults someone by accident.”
The airline world has changed dramatically in the forty five years since I entered it. Some changes are for the better, but some are not so good. I hope you enjoy my story.
Sincerely,
Captain Jerry L. Farquhar
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This is the story of Captain Jerry L. Farquhar.
