The Adventures of an Idaho Mountain Pilot is a true aviation memoir that captures the challenges and excitement of flying through the rugged wilderness of Idaho.
Through detailed storytelling and vivid recollections, Harold Dougal takes readers on a journey through decades of aviation history. The book shares real-life experiences from his early flight training to his years as a commercial pilot navigating the mountains and valleys of the American West.
Readers will encounter thrilling moments, unexpected dangers, and lessons learned from thousands of hours spent in the air. From emergency landings to breathtaking flights across remote landscapes, the book reveals what it truly means to be a mountain pilot.
This memoir is more than a collection of flight stories. It is a tribute to adventure, perseverance, and the pioneering spirit of aviation.
By Harold Dougal (Author)
Book Publish Pro
(Editor)
Harold Dougal got into flying when flying was young, and spent his life as a professional pilot, most of it in a part of the United States that "stands on end." In this book of true tales, in addition to sharing dos and don'ts of mountain flying, he tells about early aircraft and aviation, about life in remote parts of Idaho, about people he's met and places he's gone, and of adventures made more exciting by mechanical failure, bad weather, cattle or tractors on the runway, airfields that can only be successfully approached one way, customers who ask the impossible, odd characters met in small towns, student pilots who haven't yet learned to navigate, and more. I llustrated with black and white photos and line drawings.
“A fascinating glimpse into the world of backcountry aviation. Harold Dougal’s stories are both thrilling and inspiring.”
“This book captures the spirit of adventure and the challenges of flying in the American wilderness.”
“A must-read for aviation enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates true adventure.”
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