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The Last Bush Pilots Kindle Edition

by Eric Auxier (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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AN AMAZON TOP 100 BREAKTHROUGH NOVEL!

Popular in aviation books novels and adventure!

"You won't want to put it down while the midnight sun still shines!"
—Airways Magazine

"MAYDAY, MADAY! I'M GOING DOWN, I'M GOING D—"
Two young pilots, Daniel "DC" Alva, and Allen David Foley, take on the world's most dangerous flying: the Alaskan bush. But Mother Nature—and an alluring Native Alaskan—stand in their way. Can the two cheechackos survive and launch their fledgeling airline careers?”

A contemporary aviation novel and adventure!

"I flew through The Last Bush Pilots in one sitting, keeping my seatbelt securely fastened. A fast-paced tale, thoroughly enjoyed."
—John Wegg, Editor, Airways Magazine

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About the Author

Captain Eric Auxier is an airline pilot by day, writer by night, and kid by choice.

A Boeing 777 Wide-body Captain for a major U.S. airline, Mr. Auxier is also a Columnist for Airways Magazine and online at AirwaysMag. His blog, Adventures of Cap'n Aux, is read by thousands worldwide. His second novel, The Last Bush Pilots, is inspired by his very real and vivid adventures as a young bush pilot in Alaska. His 4-volume nonfiction series, There I Wuz! Adventures From 3 Decades in the Sky, chronicles his life as an airline pilot. His 4-Mission Code Name: Dodger "Fly/Spy" young adult series can be read in any order.

Mr. Auxier makes his home in Phoenix, Arizona.

Author Captain Eric Auxier in leather jacket uniform

Author Captain Eric Auxier

Author Captain Eric Auxier

Author Captain Eric Auxier

Author Captain Eric Auxier

Author Captain Eric Auxier

Author Captain Eric Auxier

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"You won't want to put it down while the midnight sun still shines!"--Airways Magazine
"Suspense and drama in spades.Romantic entanglements and a covert mission help this aviation tale take off."--Kirkus Reviews

"Eric Auxier is the next Tom Clancy of Aviation." --Tawni Waters, Author, "Beauty of the Broken;" "Siren Song;" Grand Prize Recipient, Top Travel Writers 2010

"I flew through The Last Bush Pilots in one sitting, keeping my seatbelt securely fastened. A fast-paced tale, thoroughly enjoyed."--John Wegg, Editor Airways Magazine

"Eric paints pictures with words that are every bit as beautiful and moving as anything ever drawn or photographed. " --Aviationguy.comAirline Captain, popular blogger and author Eric Auxier brings his former Alaska bush flying experience to life in his second novel, "The Last Bush Pilots." The award-winning "Code Name: Dodger" is his first. An exciting alaska aviation novel!

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Readers are always asking me just how much of this book is true. While this novel is entirely fictional, many larger-than-life characters and "tall tales" are inspired by real people and events I encountered while flying the Alaska bush in the summer of'87.A major theme that shapes this book is Alaska; the land, the people, their way of life. But Alaska's dominating trait, in this book and in real life, is the weather. In The Last Bush Pilots, Mother Nature is personified as the Ultimate Adversary, and modern day bush pilots would do well to think of Her as such. She dominates every decision we make, from how much fuel to take, what route to fly, even whether to launch or not. To that end, the most accurate scenes in this book, I believe, are the ones that take place in the air.*I may have only spent a scant summer season in that magical land called Alaska, but the lessons and impressions stuck with me for life.And inspired this novel.Enjoy!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00A943BDA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ EALiterary Press (November 16, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 16, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 26016 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B09MDHX86L
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Author Eric Auxier is a pilot by day, writer by night, and kid by choice.

A Boeing 777 Wide-body Captain for a major U.S. airline, Mr. Auxier is also a Columnist for Airways Magazine and online at AirwaysMag. He has contributed to such publications as Arizona Highways, Plane & Pilot and AOPA Pilot. His blog, Adventures of Cap'n Aux (capnaux.com) is read by thousands worldwide.

His second novel, "The Last Bush Pilots," captured a Top 100 spot in Amazon's Breakthrough Novel Awards. His 4-volume nonfiction series, "There I Wuz! Adventures From 3 Decades in the Sky," chronicles his life as an airline pilot.

Don't miss his award-winning, 4-mission "Code Name: Dodger" Young Adult "Fly/Spy" thriller series. The Online Book Club proclaims "Mission 4: Yakuza Dynasty" as "One of the best books I've ever read....Absolutely in the same league as the Harry Potter series!"

Mr. Auxier makes his home in Phoenix, Arizona.

Email Mr. Auxier: eric@capnaux.com

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Lane
5.0 out of 5 stars Great flying adventures!
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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Very entertaining with interesting story and sub plots. Good descriptions and experiences to anyone interested in this type of flying!
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Alan J. Wahlers
4.0 out of 5 stars The Last Bush Pilots - A book that has it all
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2019
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I found Captain Auxler's book, "The Last Bush Pilots" an excellent read. As a pilot I can attest to the accuracy of his aviation details. He also spins a great story without bogging down his book with so many aviation details that non-pilots would lose interest. This book has everything, love, flying, and great characters. I've ordered more books written by this author and will be keeping my eyes open for future books.
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BonRip
5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting tale soaring through the Alaska skies...
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2012
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"Mayday...Mayday". Those two words were the bait. As twisted as this might sound in the looming possibility of someone's demise I needed to find out what happened next, and so I kept reading. I was then completely hooked and reeled in. Author, Eric Auxier knows how to deliver a heart thumping beginning that shaped the foundation of this fictional story of two young aspiring pilots, Daniel C Alva "DC", and his best friend Allen D Foley. Working the skies towards getting into the big leagues, they both take on the Alaskan Bush, and whatever else "SHE" decides to dish out. This heart thumping adrenalin rush continues throughout the whole novel making it such a worthwhile purchase.

Throughout you will find characters that you'll either love or hate. This tale spins the lives of "as tough as you can get & the cheechacko (greenhorn)" Alaskan bush pilots, aviation, the beauty of the land, the unforgiving weather, and the meeting of friends new and old , all woven together into one great novel. Each chapter brings on new adventures and for anyone that loves life's mystery, history, geography, humor, a little romance, danger, twists and turns that you never expected then you will highly enjoy this novel. (I must say the romance is not sappy, but has a certain edge to it).

What I greatly appreciated was the author's wit, humor, and style of personal touches (as a pilot himself), that he painted throughout the book for the reader. I am no aviation buff, but what I do love is adventure, and being immersed into the characters and storyline that took me away into a unique journey I'd never imagined. This novel left me satisfied, entertained, and surprisingly enough gave me a new found admiration and knowledge of aviation, and the wild beautiful land known as Alaska or more appropriately "The Last Bush Pilots" of The Last Frontier.

With that said, do I highly recommend this book? YES...completely captivating.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2016
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was an intriguing book. Was a little short and the ending was too smooth.
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Sam B. Wagner
5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating inside look at the rare people who challenge Alaska’s extremes in flight
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2022
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Moving cargo and people by float or wheeled planes in a land with few navigation aids and vicious weather changes demands courage and skills as the options for the unwary are certain death. Ceilings with blinding rain can drop to less than 100 feet in minutes and Heaven help the poor soul who tries to fly over the heavy clouds as holes back to earth are seldom found and may lead to mountain peaks. An outstanding tale and well worth the time.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2022
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Great story line with complex characters and personalities. Loved the way the characters stories were all built into one great read.
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Paige G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant aviation thriller!
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2021
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Thoughtfully crafted and relentlessly entertaining, 'The Last Bush Pilots' has it all – adventure, drama, compelling characters, and one of the most memorable settings imaginable: southeastern Alaska. Captain Auxier keeps the pages turning by injecting a generous dose of wit and firsthand occupational knowledge into his unique writing style. As a fellow author and pilot, much of this plot was relatable, which made this a tough book to put down.

Five out of five stars from me!
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PamS
4.0 out of 5 stars Loved reading about the adventures of DC as he goes ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2014
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Loved reading about the adventures of DC as he goes from flying tourist at the Grand Canyon to Bush Pilot in southern Alaska. After watching several "reality" TV shows on Flying Wild Alaska (and similar) the characters came to life for me as I read this book. Many times felt as though I were in the plane with them. Sorry to see the book end. The plot lines seemed as though they were being retold by friends shooting the breeze while sharing a cold one. Very enjoyable. Only one plot line seemed out of place, the trucker chasing his lost girlfriend. It didn't add to the main story and distracted from the main characters.
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edwardo beretta
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on October 8, 2015
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One of the very best bush flying books I ever read. VERY good.
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Christa
5.0 out of 5 stars Faszinierend - Alaska, eine Herausforderung der Natur
Reviewed in Germany on November 1, 2015
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Schönheit und Gefahr von Alaska wird hier in allen Einzelheiten sehr anschaulich beschrieben, aber nicht als Sachbuch sondern in spannender Romanform.
Im Mittelpunkt stehen zwei Piloten, die ihren Traum verwirklichen und die Herausforderung annehmen, in Alaska als Piloten von kleineren Transportflugzeugen ihren Mut zu beweisen. Alles ist sehr spannend und auch mit einer Portion Humor beschrieben. Sehr deutlich kann der Leser nachempfinden, wie der Pilot sein Flugzeug beherrschen möchte und auch den Adrenalinschub spüren, der entsteht, wenn es gelingt. Hier empfindet man das "Fliegen pur" nach. Man will das Buch nicht mehr aus den Händen lassen - spannend bis zur letzten Seite.
Es ist in sehr gut verständlicher englischer Sprache geschrieben und für junge Leute und alle, die sich jung fühlen und sich in den abwechslungsreichen Beruf des Piloten mit allem was dazu gehört, hineinversetzen möchten.
Man spürt deutlich die Leidenschaft des Autors für seine Passion.
Ich habe bereits einige Exemplare als Weihnachtsgeschenk bestellt.
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mark of nottingham
5.0 out of 5 stars the last bush pilots
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2014
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Being already,a close follower of Eric Auxier via his blog site cap'n Aux, I saw links and comments,to , the last bush pilots.having lost
intrest in reading long ago. through reading the ever enveloping story, of, the last bush pilots, I was overtaken by the on going saga,of a young pilot,trying make his way, towards hi lingering dream of airline pilot, the way of the writing,the story,the cliffhanging parts,i found hard to put the novel down,and every moment was reading, in the depth that Eric Auxier wrote, he put you in the story as if a friend a fellow pilot also struggling to find his way,and overwhelmingly was drawn back to reading again,and, recommendation of other
books by the author.
If the Amazon new author winning title ,the last bush pilots, is anything to go by,then his latest title,avail on kindle only at moment, is sure to be another runway success.
I havnt stopped reading since ,and will continue,as am at moment,with his recommendations of mark l.berry and karlene petitt
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Allan Whyte
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read for aviators, aerial adventurers and wanna-be bush pilots
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2020
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An Easy to pick up and out down Aviation novel. I would definitely recommend it to other pilots and AvGeeks.
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Robyn Leonard
4.0 out of 5 stars The description of Alaska's scenery is wonderful. Pilot stories OK and airplane stories great
Reviewed in Canada on August 31, 2014
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The description of Alaska's scenery is wonderful. Pilot stories OK and airplane stories great. I've been to Alaska with my Dad and it is a breathtaking place to see.
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