Soar along with “Captain Bob” as–against his friends’ advice and aeronautic odds–he crosses the USA from California to New York and back again in his two-seater plane. Jump into the left seat of Two Niner Nina as Bob traverses the country he thought he knew, visiting old friends, and making new ones, and searching for meaning in a time of unprecedented personal and national crisis. In the course of fulfilling his lifelong dream, Bob ultimately discovers the surprising truth about himself and the country he loves.
“Having flown on a voyage with Captain Bob in his 29L, in his Vagabond Pilot is not one to miss for readers who have a love of flying and want to escape in the pages of a book about an epic across country venture.”
– Captain Ron Burke, Eastern Airlines, First to fly the B-757, Retired VP of Flight Operations
“Reading about Captain Bob’s adventures across America is almost like being in the cockpit with him! A brave, moving, and ultimately heartwarming story.”
– New York Times bestselling author, Terri Cheney
“The Vagabond Pilot took me back to my early days of flying. True stick and rudder flying alone and across the country. A must read for aviation enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys travel.”
– Eric Klootwyk-B737 pilot
