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Taildragger Tales: My Late-Blooming Romance with a Piper Cub and Her Younger Sisters Kindle Edition

by Daniel Ford (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 118 ratings
Dan Ford learned to fly at the age when most men are well into retirement. In this short book, he tells how it was to have a flight instructor one-third his age, to make a Sentimental Journey to the Pennsylvania airport where the Piper Cub first saw the light of day, to practice spins and aerobatic turns in a Great Lakes biplane, flies low and slow in New Jersey, to make a leisurely tour around Lake Winnipesaukee and into his past, and to have a close encounter with the National Defense Emergency of September 11, 2001. A delightful read for anyone who ever dreamed of becoming a pilot. Revised edition October 2012. About 11,000 words (44 print pages). Updated 2015
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    December 21, 2012
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Daniel Ford has spent a lifetime reading and writing about the wars of the past hundred years, from the Irish rebellion of 1916 to the counter-guerrilla operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is best known for his history of the American Volunteer Group--the 'Flying Tigers' of the Second World War--and his Vietnam novel that was filmed as Go Tell the Spartans, starring Burt Lancaster. Most recently, he has turned to the invasion of Poland in 1939 by Germany and Soviet Russia. Most of his books and many shorter pieces are available for Amazon's Kindle ebook reader. He lives and works in New Hampshire

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0072XQMWS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Warbird Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 21, 2012
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2017th
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 43 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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    4.1 out of 5 stars 118 ratings

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Daniel Ford has spent a lifetime studying and writing about the wars of the past hundred years, from Ireland's war of liberation to America's invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan. A U.S. Army veteran and a reporter in Vietnam, he wrote the novel that was filmed as 'Go Tell the Spartans', starring Burt Lancaster. As a historian, he is best known for his prize-winning study of the American Volunteer Group--the gallant 'Flying Tigers' of the Second World War. Most recently, he has written a memoir of his life so far: "Looking Back From Ninety: The Depression, the War, and the Good Life that Followed." Visit www.DanFordBooks.com and sign up for a monthly newsletter about war, flying, and less important subjects.

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  • Old Enough to Know Better
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Account Of A Pilot Flying For The Love Of It
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2013
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    Nice reading about the gentle world of recreational flight. The pilot sets an excellent example, learning in a tail wheel aircraft, learning aerobatics and practicing bush pilot techniques. While Mr. Ford started flying at the age of 66 he takes it seriously and has gone about it the right way, developing skills and building competency. I wish that every pilot would take it as seriously as does the author.
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  • Randy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Piper envey
    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2013
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    As a 66 yr old, licensed pilot who has not flown for 6 or 7 years I had been contemplating a return to the sky. Reading Mr Ford's account of flying, in the very type of plane I had always wanted to own and fly, has motivated me to get serious about it and stop the procrastinating.

    To night (Christmas eve 2013) I called my old flight instructor for recommendations on where I might find a Cub and an instructor. Maybe, with a little luck, by spring I'll be back in the sky
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  • JParker
    3.0 out of 5 stars OK, but nothing special
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2016
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    I did not realize this was basically a collection of a few essays, and not really a full-length book. Probably my fault for not reading the reviews carefully enough. Overall, it's reasonably well written, just not very inspiring. After reading several "rave" reviews, I was expecting a lot more, so I guess I was just left with a feeling of disappointment. It was a decent read, for the 30 minutes it took me to read it...
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  • A . Nelson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it. 66 was a mature age to start. So much fun for 15 yrs.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2020
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    We must keep trying new things and have new exoeriences. Maybe he could try ride along with the commemorative air force. I have and have enjoyed each plsne.....including a 1947 J3 Naval trainer
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  • Allan A Sandstrom
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gallagher
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2013
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    As an experienced GA pilot with a couple hundred hours in a classic J-3 Cub, I found myself re-living early years at my home grass strip flying a cub. There is no aircraft with the hands on feel of a cub, and Taildragger Tales brought the experience back to life. Recommended reading for any pilot that has ever flown a classic.
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  • Anon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Senior citizens CAN become pilots. This was one way to do let.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2018
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    The author is a polished writer and he takes the reader along as late in life he finally learns how to fly a Piper Cub. You don't have to be a pilot, or want to become a pilot to enjoy this story. All it takes is a sense of adventure.
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  • Jay
    5.0 out of 5 stars It is never too late to Start
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2015
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    Very nice collection of essays that shows the shear joy of learning to fly, no matter what you age. And to do so in a Piper Cub makes it even better.
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  • Billy D Gray
    4.0 out of 5 stars An amazing story
    Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2015
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    I admire Mr. Ford for learning to fly in the late years of his life! I am encouraged that I have a few years left in me as well. I loved this book, it was short, but, to the point! It is an encouraging, often humorous read, I will come back to it and read it again!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable read
    Reviewed in Canada on December 7, 2020
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    Loved the way the story made you feel like you were sitting at a restaurant having coffee with him. A good read
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  • Christopher A. Roberts
    5.0 out of 5 stars An honest and heart-warming collection of tales
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2018
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    This book echoed so many of my experiences in learning to fly and subsequent training and experiences it was delightful to read, and remember my past flights.
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