A Nearly Failed Ferry Flight

Test pilot, retired rocket scientist, and award-winning airshow performer Bob Carlton recounts the unforeseen travails of a cross-country ferry flight that brought to life lessons he’d only learned about in ground school. What should have been a leisurely three-day trip turned into a two-week odyssey due to severe icing—in VMC, ground fog, and the need for a sick sack.

Rob Reider
Rob Reider
As a pilot and the most sought-after air show announcer in the US, Rob Reider brings his skills to the world of audiobooks. His extensive knowledge of aviation and the military has attracted the attention of authors who need that experience to bring their works to life. Rob’s acting career began in high school, continued in musical theater roles at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music and won him 5 Regional Emmys during a 13-year Midwest television career. He’s also an accomplished guitarist and lover of acoustic music. Rob has worked with several audiobook coaches, including Hillary Huber and P.J. Ochlan, to hone his craft and focus on thrillers, mysteries, and non-fiction titles.

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Dan Marotta
Dan Marotta
16 days ago

I’d sure love to read the account…

Sanity 101
Sanity 101
16 days ago

Me too. Can’t listen to a podcast in a restaurant.

Sanity 101
Sanity 101
Reply to  Rob Reider
16 days ago

It’s all good. Didn’t mean to hurt your feelings. I’m used to reading on this medium. Not a big “podcast” person.

rpstrong
rpstrong
Reply to  Rob Reider
15 days ago

You can’t read a transcript while you’re driving or mowing the lawn.

My dad would beg to differ with you. Pushing a reel type lawn mower was one of his chores – and he devised a special rig on the handle which would hold the latest Saturday Evening Post.

Last edited 15 days ago by rpstrong