My Ride on the Planet Earth

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The narrative follows an Orlando boy who, after high school, joins the U.S. Air Force as an airplane engine mechanic and later becomes a pilot, serving in transport missions during the Vietnam War. With a passion for Karate, he achieves fluency in Japanese and earns a Fourth Degree Black Belt. After retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, he works as a test pilot for major aircraft companies and accumulates over 20,000 flying hours. At 82, he reflects on his life experiences, sharing a blend of humor, sadness, and spirituality in an engaging manner.