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Capt. W. Patrick Gordon, M.Sc. 
Author and Consultant: VIP Aviation & Marine
patrickgordon00@gmail.com  | 
Amelia Island, FL

F-T-F-A (Fly The Friggin’ Airplane) Book 1, details Patrick’s early years of flying. A humorous, yet enthralling chronicle of the ups and downs of a young man from the American midwest, going through the financial and emotional turmoil, that comes with a passion that borders on obsession.

Filled with tips, warnings and advice for aviators, this book sketches a comprehensive guideline for those excited about a career in aviation, or armchair travelers who enjoy a good read about flying throughout the world. One British reader called it “A bloody good read!” The book makes a great gift.

​FTFA (Fly The Friggin’ Airplane) Book One, in digital form and printed form, is now available internationally through Amazon Kindle.

Buy Local

In support of local bookstores, printed copies of F.T.F.A are now available to U.S. & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS through Story & Song Bookstore in Fernandina Beach, FL.
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Email them, via Luann, through their website at

Luann.storyandsongbookstore@gmail.com

Include your zip code for pricing, including shipping.

Blog Posts by Captain Pat

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