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"We are the protagonists of our stories called life, and there is no limit to how high we can fly."


PHD. MBA. MHS. Type rated on A350, A330, B777, B747-400, B747-200, B757, B767, B737, B727. International Airline Pilot / Author / Speaker. Dedicated to giving the gift of wings to anyone following their dreams. Supporting Aviation Safety through training, writing, and inspiration. Fighting for Aviation Safety and Airline Employee Advocacy. Safety Culture and SMS change agent.

Non-Fiction


Normalization of Deviance
A Threat to Aviation Safety


What happens when the deviant behavior is in 
the hands of management?

The things that airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and the FAA are not sharing with the public. This book is the result of my doctoral research—Safety Culture, Training, Understanding, Aviation Passion: The Impact on Manual Flight and Operational Performance. While the intent of the research was to learn what predicted manual flight, what was learned may have predicted and, if heeded, prevented the Lion Air Flight 602, 2018 crash, Ethiopian Flight 302, 2019 crash, and Atlas Air Flight 3591, 2019 crash. What was learned could also have prevented the Air France Flight 447 crash. 

We now have the data that proves we can’t simply blame the pilot. There is never one reason an accident occurs, but a chain of events. If you travel, fly, or touch aviation in any aspect, you have every reason to read this book. 

If you wish to read the actual dissertation, it may be found at https://petittaviationresearch.com.

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Flight To Success
Be The Captain Of Your Life

Inspiration, motivation and lessons learned... 

Flight to Success is my journey through eight airlines, seven type ratings, two master’s degrees, and raising a family. Intertwined with my stories are those of others who share their successes, failures, losses, fears, hopes and dreams. My gift is to share these lessons with you. A key aspect of being a good pilot is compounding experience, learning how to deal with life challenges, and to learning from others as well as our own experiences. The best flight tips I’ve received have come from hangar talk, and from people I've met along the way.
 

This inspirational, motivational book will take you on a journey of life, to assist you with yours. How do people achieve success? Why don't they quit?  How do they find courage, stamina, and strength to persevere during the most challenging times? Where do they find the time to do it all? The answers to these questions and many more will be answered.

What drives people to phenomenal success? The secret correlates with many aspects of flight. If you apply these tips to your everyday life there will be nothing you cannot accomplish. Life is about choice. We can't always control what happens to us in life, but we can decide what those events mean. The choice now, is to open your mind and heart, and begin to dream.

Be prepared to takeoff for the flight of your life, and enjoy the journey.

Welcome aboard your Flight To Success! 
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Amazon 
Kindle Too!



THE HAPPY PLANE


A children's book to help our kids learn the skill to control negative thinking. Teaching kids how to have better thoughts at a very young age will carry forward to their teen years and for a lifetime of joy.

Available February 2024
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I Am Awesome, The ABCs of Being Me!
I Am Awesome... The ABCs of Being Me!


Now on Sale on Amazon,
 and on this blog too!
An ABC Book with 
Career Choices for Children
Promoting Education and Identity ...


Enjoy the Journey! 
XO Karlene 




26 comments:

  1. Looking forward to the new book Karlene. And to carrying it at Aviation Universe!

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    1. Thank you!!! This is where my passion is! Therefore my passion will be in your store. Kind of awesome!

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  2. I'm so excited to read your new book! I bet you're thrilled to have the new book finally released - I can only imagine how much hard work goes into it.

    -Swayne

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    1. Thank you Swayne! Yes...thrilled. And...I hope you enjoy it!!!

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    1. YAY! And your name is in it too! :) Thank you! 44 years in the making. :)

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  4. Hi! I've read you blog awhile now. I'm a fifth grade teacher, looking at 40 this year. I've taken flying lessons and got to my cross country solo moment. Then I had to stop flying due to money. I've always wanted to be in aviation and at my age I'm realizing flying May not be where due to time, reality of life, and my age. If I could I'd quit work, spend the money, and fly until I could do it daily and get paid. But with a kiddo, mortgage, and life I can't do that. Any tips, suggestions, or guidance to get into aviation in any form would be great. I'll still fly for fun when I can, but I just want to work in the aviation field that I am so passionate about. rachelrenee75@gmail.com

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    1. Rachel, Looking at 40 is awesome when you are looking at 53!. I was hired at Northwest Airlines at 35 and was in the middle of the age group in my class. Half were older! And... we are having a pilot shortage and need pilots. Heading to the the gym and an early FAA physical, but will email you when I get home! This is not an unrealistic event. And... you should read Flight To Success and read about my pilot Mom... it's possible!!! And besides...we need more fun aviators too! Thanks for the comment.

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  5. any chance for ibooks on itune ? greetings from Taiwan

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    1. Possibility is my greatest belief! Yes. I will work on that!! Thank you!

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  6. I normally place a tight hug on... *** The most dutiful way to grow is through sharing. mayor5*** and somehow you have outlined this to me once again. Thanks for sharing this with me.

    Wish you lots of blessings. If you get time explore my previously written scribbles via the link: https://jamesmayorblogdotcom1.wordpress.com

    I wish one day I will be able to publish a confabulation of my posts as a novel or a poetry book even. Am glad we're connected.

    Regards: JAMES

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    1. James, Thank you so very much! I really appreciate your comment. And one day you shall publish a book, because,there is nothing you cannot accomplish!

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  7. Great work! It's quite admirable to say the least! It's nice that you're sharing your wisdom with the rest of the world! Kudos to you for your hard work and perseverance to get to where you are today!

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    1. Anthony, Thank you so very much!! I think if we all shared our wisdom... think how amazing that would be. I know I'm always learning. Thank you for the comment!!

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  8. Good luck with your book, Karlene. If you ever give up on the Amazon program that keeps you from putting it on Nook, let me know.

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    1. Thanks David, I think there were 7 sales on Nook to 500 on Kindle, so the Amazon just makes more sense. But that's why I print it too. And... Flight to Success, you might want the paper copy anyway, so you can write notes in it. :) Thanks for the comment!

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  9. Thank you for bringing this to Holland as a gift!
    Started to read and it's Really awesome.
    Taking it with my On my summer vacation!

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    1. Thank you An!! When you have a chance will you leave a comment on Amazon! http://tinyurl.com/pa322rp

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  10. "Flight to success" was a meaningful gift after my graduation. I had delightful time when I have read your book and an amazing aspect from your journey.Thanks for sharing your precious experience with us. Now, I just started to read "Flight for Control" i am pretty sure I will also enjoy that book. I feel like having great energy in progress of my flight training by a living success as yourself. I will follow you with passion.

    Best Regards,

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    1. Sabriye, Thank you so much for the wonderful comment. I appreciate your support on my work! And if you have time, would love a comment on Amazon. Thank you so much!!

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  11. In spite of the time was passed too fast, I didn't forgot the excelent Flight for Control. Now, resuming my aviation readings... can't forget the Karlene Petitt others...

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  12. Read your article in the 'NAFI Mentor'. Found it very interesting. Participated in the survey too. You are an inspiration for many. Happy Flying

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    1. Sabu, thank you so much!!! I appreciate your support so very much! Happy Flying to you too!

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  13. You are a #1 role model for both genders.
    Keep up the good work.

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    1. Ahhh... Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate your kind comments!!

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