50 More Tales of Flight: An Aviation Adventure

In 50 Tales of Flight, Owen Zupp brought stories drawn from his personal experiences, and those of people he interacted with. 50 More Tales is similar, but many of the stories feel even more personal. Owen shares stories of various flight experiences with his father, of his own daughter's encounter with her grandfather's aircraft, and observations from various stages throughout his own flying career.It's a very personal book. Some stories will inspire you, perhaps to take a flight lesson of your own, or renew training that has been put off for a time. Others remind you to look up every now and then, to see with new eyes the magic of flight that we so often take for granted. Some will simply move you, when you find that wherever you're reading has "gotten awfully dusty."If you're a pilot, want to be a pilot, or have ever simply looked up, wishing to join the birds, this is a book you need to read.

Zupp's second book is much better than the first. I read his first book which went too far afield from aviation, which is why I'd bought it. However the second book was much more engrossing and I'm glad I stayed with him. He's seen a lot in the world of aviation and his memories and experiences are well written.

I have read “50 Tales of Flight” and “Solo Flight” by the same author, so I began this book with high expectations. But after “50 Tales”, could Zupp possibly come up with a further fifty, equally engaging aviation-related yarns? I was pleased to discover that the answer was yes. Written in his trademark relaxed, easy-to-read style, the book is in bite-sized chunks, so it’s ideal for readers like me, who don’t always have time to read for long stretches. Now I can’t help wondering if Owen Zupp has *another* fifty or hundred stories in his back pocket :-) Highly recommended for dyed-in-the-wool aviation nuts, or those who are just curious.

There is no question that the author is a fine pilot and accomplished writer but after awhile his prose got to be boring. There just so many times I a can listen to his overwhelming fascination width the beauty of flight etc and how fortunate he selected a career in aviation.

Having started aviation in later years I realized too late what I had been missing. My Dad, ex F4u pilot Guadalcanal Solomon Islands etc.I guess I needed to understand something of his life. Owen, I only wish I had been able to acknowledge this sooner, and I felt this with every word you wrote. Incredibly poignant ,especially the bit about you seeing the pic of your Dad in the P51. I'm a Kiwi and spent many happy times in Queenstown, I wonder if you have enjoyed "Warbirds Over Wanaka," I imagine so. Thanks for the amazing picture you paint.

Since I read "A Gift of Wings" by Richard Bach when I was 14, I've been looking for an author who can capture the magic of flight on paper in a similar way. Now after 40 years and 21,000 hours of flying, Owen has been able to capture this feeling and enthusiasm I have for everything to do with aviation.I believe short stories are the best way to express the many different experiences and describe the great characters you meet in the aviation world.

Excellent purchase!

Each tale provides an insight into a situation or a philosophy surrounding flight. The writer is introspective, thoughtful and deliberate when writing each tale. Each and every one of them can stand on their own, and collectively they bring this book to life.

An interesting book if you are into aviation. Recommended for a good light read,.