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Born To Fly
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From The Age Of Three, Shane Osborn Dreamed Of Being A Pilot. He Began Learning The Skills He Would Need To Fly As A Member Of The Civil Air Patrol, A Branch Of The U.S. Air Force, When He Was Just Twelve Years Old. But It Wasnt Until He Graduated From The Naval Rotc Program At The University Of Nebraska And Joined The Navy That His Dream Became A Reality. For Five Years, Osborn Practiced Rigorous Training Exercises, Working Tirelessly Day In And Day Out Until He Advanced From Navy Pilot To Mission Commander.All Lt. Osborns Flying Skills Were Put To The Test When A Chinese F8 Ii Fighter Jet Collided With His Ep3E Aries Ii Plane During A U.S. Surveillance Mission Through International Airspace. The Impact Severely Damaged Osborns Aircraft, Sending It Plummeting Toward The Ocean. With Almost Certain Disaster Looming, Osborn Managed To Gain Control Of The Crippled Plane And Land It Safely On The Chinese Island Of Hainansaving The Lives Of His Twentythree Crewmates.In Born To Fly, Shane Osborn Describes These Terrifying Events In Vivid Detail, Along With The Years Of Dedicated Training That Made The Emergency Landing Possible. This Is The Inspirational Story Of A Boy With A Dream, And Of The Extraordinary Discipline And Courage That Made Him A Hero.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Born to Fly'? A: 'Born to Fly' primarily explores Shane Osborn's journey from a young boy dreaming of becoming a pilot to facing life-threatening challenges as a mission commander in the U.S. Navy. It highlights the importance of dedication, training, and courage.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Born to Fly'? A: The author of 'Born to Fly' is Shane Osborn, who shares his personal experiences as a naval pilot.
- Q: What age did Shane Osborn start training to be a pilot? A: Shane Osborn began learning to fly at the age of twelve as a member of the Civil Air Patrol.
- Q: What significant event is described in 'Born to Fly'? A: 'Born to Fly' recounts a critical incident where a Chinese fighter jet collided with Osborn's EP-3E ARIES II plane, leading to a harrowing emergency landing.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Born to Fly' have? A: 'Born to Fly' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Born to Fly'? A: 'Born to Fly' consists of 192 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Born to Fly'? A: 'Born to Fly' was published on October 14, 2003.
- Q: Is 'Born to Fly' suitable for readers interested in military history? A: 'Born to Fly' falls under the category of Military & Wars and is suitable for readers interested in military history and personal accounts of service members.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Born to Fly' in? A: 'Born to Fly' is listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What can readers learn from 'Born to Fly'? A: Readers can learn about the rigorous training and challenges faced by pilots, as well as themes of discipline, courage, and the realization of dreams.