Author Picks and Pans

Favorite suspense writers

David Lindsey	For his masterful command of the language and lyrical style of writing. Favorites include: Requiem for a Glass Heart and An Absence of Light.
Michael Crichton	For his knack for turning real-life issues into suspenseful tales. Favorites include: Rising Sun and Disclosure.
Trevanian	For his vivid characters and skeptical view of the world. Favorites: Shibumi and The Eiger Sanction.

Favorite aviation books
•  Fate is the Hunter by Ernest K. Gann
•  Night Flight by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
•  Airport by Arthur Hailey

Rants
•  Intolerance
•  The polarization of the American public
•  The decline of customer service

Aviation trivia
•  Number of miles flown: 300,000 and counting
•  Number of ATC facilities visited: More than 50
•  Number of hours “plugged in” with working controllers: 80

Sidelines
•  Sky-diving
•  Ham radio operator: K7STQ
•  Learned to downhill ski at age 42