This month's image is called moon rise. Click here for a high resolution copy. … [Read more...] about February view from the cockpit
Review of The Lost City of Z
Review of The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon by David GrannRating **** The story told in The Lost City of Zis part adventure story and part biography of explorer Percy Fawcett. The book alternates between the story of Fawcett's quest for the lost city of Z and the … [Read more...] about Review of The Lost City of Z
Review of The Challenge: Hamdan v. Rumsfeld
Review of The Challenge: Hamdan v. Rumsfeld and the Fight over presidential Power by Jonathan Mahler Rating *** I learned of this book from a panel discussion on Book TV with the author and two of the lawyers involved in the case. The book is billed as a true life legal thriller. While it … [Read more...] about Review of The Challenge: Hamdan v. Rumsfeld
Review of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Review of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson written and directed by Alex GibneyRating *** 1/2 I have not read any of Hunter Thompson's work. He was before my time. But this film gives a very rounded look at a unique individual with a unique voice. The film covers Hunter … [Read more...] about Review of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
US Airways Ditching
Well it's finally happened. Of all the missed opportunities I've had in my illustrious career, I've finally managed to put myself in the right place at the right time. The ditching of the A320 in New York has drawn attention to the story I tell in 35 Miles From Shore. I've had … [Read more...] about US Airways Ditching
January View From the Cockpit
This month's image is called Burst of Yellow. It was shot in a 16 x 9 aspect ratio. I've also included what I think was the best image from last year, which also happened to be the first image posted. It's called Stormy Weather. All of the images in the View From The Cockpit … [Read more...] about January View From the Cockpit