44. Flying and writing about the 1919 transcontinental air race, with John Lancaster

Pilot's Discretion from Sporty's

How do you write a book about a transcontinental air race from 100 years ago? First you buy an airplane and fly the route yourself. That's exactly what John Lancaster did for his new book, The Great Air Race. He explains what this outrageously ambitious event was all about, where you can find signs of the race today, and what it was like to retrace the steps in his LSA. He also talks about the rewards of taking long trips in light airplanes, the prospects for modern air races, and life as a foreign correspondent. In the "Ready to Copy" segment, John talks about get-there-itis, his favorite anecdote from the book, and where to get the best food in the Middle East.

SHOW LINKS:

John Lancaster's website: https://www.johnlancasterauthor.com

The Great Air Race book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1631496379/

Sporty's Pilot Training courses: http://sportys.com/discover