We Have A No Crash Policy
By Adam Alpert
Welcome Aboard
There are more than 500,000 pilots in the United States, certified with the Federal Aviation Administration. In the year 2017, the Department of Transportation estimates, air travelers boarded 965 million flights (internationally or in the U.S). The aircraft we fly, and the airspace we fly in, have evolved into a masterpiece of engineered efficiency and safety, but the underlying mechanisms remain mysterious.
“We Have a No Crash Policy” is the story of one pilot’s sometimes scary and often humorous experiences amassing over 5,000 hours of flying time. It is a window into the amazing world of aviation, for the active or aspiring pilot interested in what it takes to fly a WWII fighter or command a modern business jet airplane, and for passengers who may be curious to know the reasons for flight delays, missed connections, or what really happens in the event of a decompression at 41,000 feet. Looking to test your relationship? How about an in-flight emergency in the company of your spouse or girlfriend. What is going on behind those locked cockpit doors, anyway?
Come along. Navigate these magical levitating machines to exotic faraway places. Experience both the challenges and rewards those who earn their wings embrace. A world of adventure and romance awaits.
Air Force
P-51 Mustang
Kissimmee, Florida
Grumman G-44 Widgeon
Lake Champlain, Vermont
Cessna 305A, L-19 Birddog
No Crash 