Come Fly with Me

Growing up in the 1930s, when aviation was just beginning to soar to new heights, Arnold D. Seligman also found himself wanting to take to the sky. Whether it was building model airplanes in his youth-once smoking out his mother's kitchen while testing a small engine-or flying over Louisville, Kentucky, to deliver traffic conditions for Airview Two, his fascination with airplanes and the marvel of flight never wavered.

Being a pilot can be one of the most exhilarating experiences in the world. But as Seligman recounts, it can also be the scariest when the unexpected happens. Updrafts, navigation errors, and even engine failure requiring an emergency landing are all challenges he's faced and triumphantly conquered. In addition to humorous and harrowing personal tales, readers will gain insight into airplane models, maintenance, and purchasing processes.

Come Fly with Me is an inspiring autobiography chronicling the many highs and lows a pilot can face. With three pilot ratings-commercial, instrument, and multiengine-to his name and more than 3,200 hours of flight time, Seligman expertly imparts his lifetime of experience to the next generation of flyers and aviation aficionados.