Piano Burning and Other Fighter Pilot Traditions, Paperback

The world of the fighter pilot is steeped in tradition. Over a century's worth of ritual, superstition, and lore permeates the life of modern combat aviators. Every time-honored tradition upheld in today's fighter squadron is infused with deep meaning and strengthens the bonds between our airborne warriors. In Piano Burning and Other Fighter Pilot Traditions, you will be given a behind-the-scenes view of the combat aviator's world through the eyes of a modern-day fighter pilot. Get ready to explore the sacred origins of these customs and rituals as practiced by the men and women who fly the deadliest fighter aircraft in the world: - Friday in the Fast Jet Business - Roll Call - The Legend of Jeremiah Weed - Fighter Pilot Songs - Squadron Bar Games - Tactical Call Signs - Mustaches - Challenge Coins - Apologies - Temporary Duty (TDY ) - The Four-Letter "F"-Word (it's not what you may think ) - Piano Burnings - Debriefs - Fighter Pilot Vocabulary This book is written for an audience of all ages. Whether you are a kid contemplating a career in the fast jet business or a retired fighter jock looking to share memories of your world with your family, Piano Burning has got you covered.

About the Author:

Rob Burgon lives in Utah with his wife, Darcey, and their three budding fighter pilots: Everett, Layla, and Natalia. Rob spent nearly twelve years as an active duty pilot with the United States Air Force. He is a combat-experienced fighter pilot with over 2,000 hours of turbine engine time logged in the T-37, T-38, F-16, and F-22. Rob has now transitioned to commercial flying with a major U.S. airline, but still gets his fix flying fast jets with the United States Air Force Reserve. Rob is the co-host of the Slipstream Radio Podcast and editor of Tally One (www.TallyOne.com), a military aviation blog. Rob has been featured in There I Wuz Vol 3, a popular aviation book series produced by Eric Auxier, and has appeared on the highly-regarded aviation podcasts The Airplane Geeks and AviatorCast. He is currently working on several fiction and non-fiction books, which he hopes to publish soon.