Zero 3 Bravo: Solo Across America in a Small Plane

by Mariana Gosnell

Release Date: July, 1994

Edition: Paperback

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Keen view of an often overlooked world

Ms. Gosnell offers us a wonderful extended visit with the great variety and unique personalities that populate the small general aviation airports of America. As a pilot who usually flies at bigger, less personal airports; I'm reminded of my experiences at the smaller fields I've visited where love of flying is more important than profit and people are truly unique. While the flying descriptions are well done and accurate, this book is really about the journey and the people and events encountered along the way. The book is for everyone, not just pilots. I'm going to pull out my charts and re-visit some of those small fields I usually just fly over!

Very descriptive, I felt like I was on the journey, myself.

I thought it was a well-written, descriptive book, which related the author's love of flying as well as a real sense of adventure. But what I enjoyed most was the intimate glimpse of the remaining small rural airports of America, and the interesting personalities they attract.

Unfortunately, I was unable to finish my journey with Mariana (we were flying over the Badlands), when I left my copy of Zero Three Bravo on the plane during a brief stopover in Chicago. W hen I returned it was gone. As the book is now out of print, I am looking for a copy and would be willing to pay for the book as well as shipping.