In this book, Bill Kershner tells about his first airplane ride, his first solo flight, aerobatics stunts completed, numerous near misses, embarrasing moments, proud moments, favorite airplanes, getting his wings, and other good and bad memories accumulated over fifty-plus years of primary flight instructing, Navy flying, corporate aviation, flight testing and demonstrating airplanes, writing aviation texts, and teaching aerobatics. The book is written with candor and humor and includes illustrations by the author.