Pan Am Captain: Aiming High
Born on a Tennessee farm during the Great Depression, I dropped out of high school, earned my GED in the U.S. Army, and worked my way from factory floors to the cockpit of a Pan Am 747.
Pan Am Captain: Aiming High is the story of that journey — nearly 30 years of international flying with one of the world’s most iconic airlines. From the early days of flight training to navigating global routes in the jet age, this book offers a front-row seat to a career built on grit, resilience, and second chances.
The Story
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Stories from the flight deck on global Pan Am routes
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US Military service and flight training beginnings
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Lessons on leadership, grit, and second chances
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The decline of Pan Am and reflections on a pilot’s life
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Behind-the-scenes moments from layovers, training rooms, and international crises
What You’ll Find Inside:
What people who bought the book say in their Amazon Review
5.0 out of 5 stars So happy I read it!
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2014
I highly recommend this. If you ever had the urge to reach out for your dream, this read is a delight! Wonderful book for young people considering their life's options. It is written from the heart!
Mary Lou Bigelow — Amazon Review
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet bio of a sweet man
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2020
Reading “Captain Bill’s” stories was a pleasure, especially the flight-related ones, as I am a glider pilot. His lovely storytelling allows you to really feel as though you were there.
5.0 out of 5 stars A personal Pan Am story!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2014
My husband started reading the book when it arrived and did not set it down till finished! He said it was an excellent written book and so I have to get started when I finsh the book I am reading now!
HOA Boards: What You Need to Know
but Weren't Told
The Guide
A straightforward guide to the rules, risks, and realities of living in a home owners association.
Homeowners’ associations can be helpful — or frustrating — depending on how they’re run. This book is for anyone who’s ever served on an HOA board, lived under one, or felt blindsided by rules they didn’t know existed.
Written with clarity and candor, HOA Boards: What You Need to Know but Weren’t Told helps you understand the structure, purpose, and pitfalls of HOA governance — and what to do when things go sideways.
What You’ll Learn:
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How HOA boards operate — and where they often go wrong
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Your rights as a homeowner or board member
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How to resolve disputes and avoid legal trouble
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Tips for navigating community rules, fees, and leadership dynamics
