tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post1293609185103499301..comments2024-03-27T08:36:31.252-07:00Comments on Flight To Success: Santa Really Does Fly! Karlene Petitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-20877947376533658282018-04-17T18:35:32.925-07:002018-04-17T18:35:32.925-07:00Thank you for seeing this. I forgot all about it. ...Thank you for seeing this. I forgot all about it. Not just for Christmas. :) Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-37208874247011119332018-04-17T16:06:27.786-07:002018-04-17T16:06:27.786-07:00FLIGHT FOR SAFETY: A scary Christmas story!FLIGHT FOR SAFETY: A scary Christmas story!DAN ASUNCIONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06764410300071116133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-74918698602036526842013-12-23T16:04:51.935-08:002013-12-23T16:04:51.935-08:00Lora, your store is awesome!!! None other and it&#...Lora, your store is awesome!!! None other and it's because you and Richard and all the staff give the gift of Aviation all year long!!!<br />Merry Christmas!!! <br />And yes...thank you for the ride!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-20419115067773478502013-12-23T11:57:17.211-08:002013-12-23T11:57:17.211-08:00We are so honored to be included along with these ...We are so honored to be included along with these amazing authors, many of which we carry in our shop. I should mention that in lieu of the tunnel being constructed we do offer a shuttle service for crews with layovers or breaks at ORD. We can pick you up, bring you back to the store to shop, then return you to ORD or your hotel. Or you can call in your order and we can meet you with it at the terminal. Either way give us as much notice as you can so we can ensure we have the crew and mini-van available! Oh, and this is a FREE service we offer to everyone (not just you Karlene and Mark!) ;)<br /><br />Happy holidays everyone! Lora Yowell - Aviation UniverseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-84636129714436978282013-12-22T13:48:40.385-08:002013-12-22T13:48:40.385-08:00Brent, there are many nuggets that everyone will b...Brent, there are many nuggets that everyone will be able to take away. A great book for all to read. Happy Holidays to you too!!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-15678015929836189582013-12-22T05:18:26.070-08:002013-12-22T05:18:26.070-08:00Wow so many great books. Where do I start! I'm...Wow so many great books. Where do I start! I'm excited to be included on this list with my GA oriented work - The Pilot's Guide To Flying On a Budget. <br /><br />The title is self-explanatory, but I would love to add that if you read it and don't come away with a few nuggets on how to fly cheaper, I'll refund your money, no questions asked.<br /><br />Having read some of the books listed, I know the caliber of this group and I can't wait to read Karlene's new book. Also on that wish list is Mark Berry's and Mark Lawrence's. Books like those are always hard to put down. I have a copy of Aditya's book, Amazing Airlines, but I daughter grabbed it and won't give it back. Seemed his youth has attacked a like crowd. <br /><br />As I'm writing this on Dec 22nd, I'll wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!<br /><br />Brent Brent at iflyblog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11354578064179891726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-34508646925610162432013-12-21T16:25:38.138-08:002013-12-21T16:25:38.138-08:00They're building a tunnel under Seattle... I t...They're building a tunnel under Seattle... I think we'll have them work under the ORD runways next! <br />My pleasure. Your memoir is incredible, and hopefully all will read it. Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-55741336497734870452013-12-21T16:20:32.402-08:002013-12-21T16:20:32.402-08:00Karlene,
I'm very honored to be part of this ...Karlene,<br /><br />I'm very honored to be part of this esteemed group of aviation writers, and I love Aviation Universe. If only they could build a tunnel from the shop, under the new ORD runways, and into the terminal.<br /><br />Here's a teaser from my memoir, in case anyone is still holiday shopping for a nonfiction paperback, or receives a new Kindle for Xmas:<br /><br />13,760 Feet--My Personal Hole in the Sky<br /><br />"The 747 that went up whole and came down in 876 pieces invaded every part of my life. My only consolation is that, without being able to turn around, Susanne never saw behind her the giant hole where the rest of the aircraft should have been—an oblong oval opening to the tumbling sky, bordered by torn cables, shredded aluminum aircraft skin, sheared beams and spars, and accented with sparking severed wires. And I hope she couldn’t comprehend what was actually happening if she lived long enough to ride this nearly three mile high, free-falling hell-ivator all the way down to the ocean’s surface, and then sink to 140 feet below, where her body would wait to be recovered."<br /><br />Mark L BerryAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665373576307194987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-90151263239249765542013-12-21T07:29:24.614-08:002013-12-21T07:29:24.614-08:00A free copy for the holidays is awesome! As are yo...A free copy for the holidays is awesome! As are your books. Such a great gift for those young aviators! Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-45066342644307372922013-12-20T22:26:05.944-08:002013-12-20T22:26:05.944-08:00Thanks, Karlene! The books are on sale for the hol...Thanks, Karlene! The books are on sale for the holidays. Circle, a cross between ET and Indiana Jones, is being read in schools but all ages enjoy the adventure. http://www.amazon.com/Circle-Syd-Blue/dp/0615750753/ref=pd_sim_sbs_b_2 And GoodReads.com is giving it away if you want a free copy. Happy holidays!Syd Bluehttp://www.sydblue.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-8042997063489319902013-12-20T20:39:15.484-08:002013-12-20T20:39:15.484-08:00Thanks Karlene.Thanks Karlene.Mike Coehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05839436495815768142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-36079493807902712802013-12-20T20:28:55.156-08:002013-12-20T20:28:55.156-08:00I learned a lot too. And Bill was one of my techni...I learned a lot too. And Bill was one of my technical editors on Flight For Safety. Imagine going inside the flight deck of AF447, and living inside the heads of one of those pilots while they experienced the fall and the crash. What were they experiencing... chilling. :) Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-88391899079045079772013-12-20T20:26:38.719-08:002013-12-20T20:26:38.719-08:00You will love both his books!! Very fun! You will love both his books!! Very fun! Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-63323166999895938362013-12-20T20:25:26.932-08:002013-12-20T20:25:26.932-08:00And a very merry Christmas it is!! Thank you so mu...And a very merry Christmas it is!! Thank you so much! I can hardly wait for you too. I would send you some snow...but it would be a puddle. Enjoy the warmth this holiday season! But... I have a trip on the 1st and I have two HNL layovers! <br />Happy Holidays!<br />Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-72343058580329668062013-12-20T20:23:59.478-08:002013-12-20T20:23:59.478-08:00You are so welcome. I wish you the best of luck wi...You are so welcome. I wish you the best of luck with this book and I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday!!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-10996340064630058852013-12-20T20:14:01.439-08:002013-12-20T20:14:01.439-08:00@ALX. What a great reminder. You are not the onl...@ALX. What a great reminder. You are not the only one who is late with the promised favor for Eric and this is high on my list. Eric: I am ashamed of myself and it IS in progress. -C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-9116991583323843672013-12-20T20:10:05.398-08:002013-12-20T20:10:05.398-08:00Hi Captain Bill. I've just finished reading y...Hi Captain Bill. I've just finished reading your AF447 book. An eye-opener and I learned a lot. Thanks. -CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-79395092668694703572013-12-20T20:06:16.890-08:002013-12-20T20:06:16.890-08:00Craig, you are so sweet. Yes... this month the San...Craig, you are so sweet. Yes... this month the Santa hat. Now... I might have to take a picture of my desk and demystify the organized part of your comment. But a clean desk is the sign of a sick mind. lol. Many balls in the air, and balancing them all...so far. <br />Happy Holidays to you and your family!!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-78095661447123392452013-12-20T20:03:39.561-08:002013-12-20T20:03:39.561-08:00Thanks Alex... but they are getting warn out. Happ...Thanks Alex... but they are getting warn out. Happy Christmas to you!!! Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-15322281207867121942013-12-20T20:02:06.415-08:002013-12-20T20:02:06.415-08:00Eric, I loved your books and that is so awesome yo...Eric, I loved your books and that is so awesome you're donating your profits to charities!! Happy Holidays! Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-24625446291974175792013-12-20T19:59:53.723-08:002013-12-20T19:59:53.723-08:00You are so welcome Bill!! And we'll hear more ...You are so welcome Bill!! And we'll hear more about your book in Flight For Safety! An excellent read for everyone! Happy Holidays to you and Mary!! Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-68204862986823925922013-12-20T19:58:50.116-08:002013-12-20T19:58:50.116-08:00You are so welcome! And I will actually get to rea...You are so welcome! And I will actually get to read again soon. Yours third will be on the top of my list! Happy Holidays!!!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-46097013451204550662013-12-20T19:35:46.163-08:002013-12-20T19:35:46.163-08:00Looks like some great reading there in all those a...Looks like some great reading there in all those authors - but - I have to say - I have my eye searching for Flight for Safety!! Can't WAIT to get my hands on that!<br /><br />A very Merry Christmas to you and your family in - what seems like today - a snowy Seattle - from a - well - not at all snowy Florida!! :)<br />Mark Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14499687271880905781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-66765353552148901942013-12-20T19:07:52.551-08:002013-12-20T19:07:52.551-08:00Thank you for this great post, Karlene! I'm ad...Thank you for this great post, Karlene! I'm adding all these books to my list!<br /><br />My book, "<a href="http://www.amazingairlines.com/" rel="nofollow">Amazing Airlines</a>", takes you on a behind-the-scenes trip through the fascinating world of airlines, exploring the systems that are working to help you fly from one place to another. Inside, you'll find chapters on airlines, flight crew, airports, air traffic control and a brief history of commercial aviation. You'll also explore topics like baggage handling, airline food, airplane manufacturing and aerodynamics. The simple language and smooth narration makes the book suitable even for teenagers and young adults. Interesting bits of information throughout the book means that there is never a boring moment.<br /><br />I am currently offering a 10% discount off the list price of the print version, available on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1469993910" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a><br /><br />Happy Holidays!Aditya Palnitkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05518519156246522605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352377410388410195.post-63371177951658571892013-12-20T18:50:26.744-08:002013-12-20T18:50:26.744-08:00Thanks, Karlene! What a wonderfully fun post. A...Thanks, Karlene! What a wonderfully fun post. And what a great reminder that there are multiple pilots out there who 'just happen' to write well. An established commercial pilot's schedule may be hectic, but those who manage their time (and sleep schedules) well have simply huge opportunities to pursue other activities as well. Writing is common, advanced education in both science and the arts is common. Some practice professions (I know one senior 'major line' First Officer who is also a practicing emergency room physician!) and many practice the legal arts. As you have demonstrated over the years, it is mostly about being well organized and practicing excellent time management skills. When one's time a managed effectively, dual professions are possible and without compromising either. (With a silly , you seem to wear three or four major hats, but you are a unique individual.) Best wishes for the holidays. -C. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com