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“Here above the farms and ranches of the Great Plains aviation lives up to the promise that inspired dreamers through the ages. Here you are truly separate from the earth, at least for a little while, removed from the cares and concerns that occupy you on the ground. This separation from the earth is more than symbolic, more than a physical removal - it has an emotional dimension as tangible as the wood, fabric, and steel that has transported you aloft.”

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Stephen Coonts
Stephen Coonts

Stephen Coonts is an American novelist born on July 19, 1946. His works, primarily focused on military and adventure themes, have gained widespread popularity among readers. more

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