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Slipping the Surly Bonds: Great Quotations on Flight

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. . . and you won't want to land. As a pilot (SEL, gliders, hang gliders and paragliders) and a skydiver (D-454), I find this book to be absolutely delightful. Dave English has researched nearly one thousand quotations, divided them into 13 categories and brought the words to life in an exquisite hardcover book. This collection will delight every pilot and will make an EXCELLENT GIFT. DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com

This collection of quotes describes all of the emotions of flight perfectly. As a pilot, I found the quotes to be a perfect tribute to flight. This book made me feel proud and honored to be a part of aviation. I highly recommend this book to everyone. To you pilots, you will walk away from this book with a feeling of pride and inspiration.

A hundred years of hangar flying in one place. All of the classic quotes from aviators over the history of flight reside here. Airline pilot Dave English did a spectacular job pulling all of this together in one place. This is a great gift for any aviation enthusiast on your Christmas list.

Flying is a PASSION and "Slipping the Surly Bonds" is a great book for anyone who shares that passion....

This is a must read for pilots or ANYONE interested in flying or connected with the aviation industry. It is NOT a " sparse, flowery book of aviation poetry," - it is a very thorough book of aviation history in the form of various quotes. I would estimate that there are approximately 1000 quotes contained in this easy to read format.

This book makes a WONDERFUL gift for pilots and those who have always been fascinated with flying. However, unlike most books that contain a few poetic lines on each page - this book centers more around historic and literary quotes. Although it is more than a "coffee table" book, it is certainly a book that would easily interest most guests.

"Slipping the Surly Bonds" is divided into 14 areas and has an index for easy referencing. Areas of interests include: First Flights, Magic and Wonder of Flight, Air Power, Combat, Predictions, Piloting, Safety, Space, and Women Fly and more.

As a female Vice President of two small Aviation Companies, I have often searched for gifts for pilots, etc. who have been difficult to buy for. I have never gone wrong when purchasing this book as a gift.

Finally, all the great aviation quotes are in one volume. Dave English's book puts all those quotes that pilots hear all the time, yet are hard pressed to remember, at one's fingertips. I bought half a dozen copies for Christmas gifts....they were greatly appreciated. This is one aviation reference book that will not be collecting dust!

This was such a fun book! The quotes were everything from inspiring to humorous. It was great bedtime reading!

A treasure! My all-time favorite quotes on flying and many more that I'd never seen before. Hours of enjoyment, came back to Amazon.com to get another copy as a birthday present for my Dad. Really a unique find.

My husband likes to fly (we have a small plane) so I thought he'd enjoy this book even. He loved it! And I loved it too I n=must say. Its a terrific collection of quotes the reference or talk about flight and flying. The quotes are organized into chapters: high flight, magic & wonder of flight, predictions, first flights, air power, combat, bums on seats, cliches, misc., piloting, safety, space, women fly, last words. There must be hundreds of quotes in here. There are some photographg (B/W). Its a terrific collection! Highly recommended!

What a fun book. It belongs on all of your bookshelves! I use these quotes in my emails and have found some true winners! Thanks Skygod!

Excellent, excellent book! I have been in aviation for 20 years as a flight attendant at three airlines. The variety of quotations is excellent. The book makes me appreciate aviation even more. These are exciting times and this book helps me navigate the past and apply great quotes for my continuing aviation career.

I am very thankful for this book. I will keep it by my bedside and take it on trips.