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Interview with pilot and renowned author, Owen Zupp. Owen has written 7 books and has a Masters Degree in Aviation. He has literally flown around Australia, which is a subject of another one of his books. He has recently written about the history of aviation in Australia. You can check out all his writing and work at StuckMicAvCast.com/owenzupp.
Cruise Flight:
- Why this book and why now?
- Without Precedent is the biography of Phillip Zupp, Owen’s father, Australia’s first Purple Heart recipient.
- The book opens with an exciting narrative with his father flying fighters in Korea.
- Owen’s Dad served in various capacities in the military including infantry, special forces, air force mechanic, and pilot.
- Passionate people support passionate pursuits even if they are different from their own.
- Sometimes you don’t land where you expect to land, but you eventually get to your goal.
- If you think you know everything in Aviation you are becoming dangerous.
- SMAC104 Owen Zupp, Inspirational Aviator from Down Under
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Great episode. Owen Zupp book is great. I am learning a lot reading it.