Ken Ford's beautifully written new book could easily be subtitled "and the Wonderful People I've Met in the Air."

Ken's love for flying has brought him into the extended family of fascinating people who share his passion for the air. In this book, Ken has done a wonderful job of sharing his lifetime of adventures and friendships with the reader. If you are a pilot, an enthusiast, or if you've just always wondered why your loved one is so interested in flight, you will be grateful that Ken has invited you along to meet his friends, share his adventures, and learn his lessons. I hope you enjoy his book as much as I have.

Phil Klauder
Soaring Magazine

Ford includes just enough technical information to interest the pilots, but uses plain language to make it interesting for the casual reader. In non-technical terms, he explains the evolution of navigation, flight terms and airplane equipment.

Jerry Hoogerwerf [former manager of the Socorro, New Mexico airport and one of the people profiled in the book] said he loved reading the book and remembers Ford as a an adventurous and gifted pilot.

"He was an avid flier and an excellent pilot," Hoogerwerf said. "He really loved airplanes and flying. We did some flying together and he'd rent an airplane from me on occasion. He writes about aviation and aerodynamics and makes them easy to understand. It's an interesting project and it's well-written."

Thomas Guengerich
Mountain Mail Newspaper