Review of Cleared for Takeoff
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Review of Cleared for Takeoff
[Following is a volunteer review of "Cleared for Takeoff" by John R. “Rusty” Potter.]
Cleared for Takeoff: Memoirs of an Air Traffic Controller by John R. “Rusty” Potter is a story about a man finding his way in an unforeseen profession. Potter goes from being a young man enlisted in the Navy, to a seasoned air traffic controller. He starts his journey pursuing a career in aviation as a pilot. While searching for ways to fly commercially, Potter decides to add air traffic controller to his resume. This turns into his life-long career.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Mr. Potter’s career and experiences. I do not know much about aviation, but this book provided a clear image of what was occurring. I appreciate the detail that was added to describe each scene.
The author described events that made me laugh out loud. He kept me interested in what was occurring. Potter had me rooting for him to pass each trial that he came across. When a tragic event occurred, I was surprised and concerned.
Potter kept me guessing what would happen next. He made me feel as though I was progressing with him. I appreciate his honesty when admitting that he was nervous or confused. Potter highlighted an important career. I now have a higher appreciation for air traffic controllers. There are many different aspects to this job. Each one requires skill.
My only critique is that the conversing between the pilots and certain air traffic controllers became confusing. I understand that each transaction is a real world example, or something similar. I would become bogged down in the exchanges. This would make me want to reread them slower to try to understand better. Someone more familiar with this kind of terminology may grasp the dialogue better.
I give this book 4 out of 4 stars. I feel as though this book is easy to understand and interesting to the average person. Even though it goes into a deep dive of the aviation world, you do not have to be experienced in aviation to enjoy this book. I think that if you are interested in aviation, you would appreciate this book even more. It feels as though Potter is pulling back the curtain a little. It feels behind the scenes. I did not realize how hectic this field is. This book was well written and edited. I did not notice any issues with spelling or punctuality.
The author referenced more mature content during the book. For this reason, I would recommend this book for young adults or a more mature audience. Nothing in this book was vulgar. The author was clever when describing more mature content.
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Cleared for Takeoff
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Cleared for Takeoff: Memoirs of an Air Traffic Controller by John R. “Rusty” Potter is a story about a man finding his way in an unforeseen profession. Potter goes from being a young man enlisted in the Navy, to a seasoned air traffic controller. He starts his journey pursuing a career in aviation as a pilot. While searching for ways to fly commercially, Potter decides to add air traffic controller to his resume. This turns into his life-long career.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Mr. Potter’s career and experiences. I do not know much about aviation, but this book provided a clear image of what was occurring. I appreciate the detail that was added to describe each scene.
The author described events that made me laugh out loud. He kept me interested in what was occurring. Potter had me rooting for him to pass each trial that he came across. When a tragic event occurred, I was surprised and concerned.
Potter kept me guessing what would happen next. He made me feel as though I was progressing with him. I appreciate his honesty when admitting that he was nervous or confused. Potter highlighted an important career. I now have a higher appreciation for air traffic controllers. There are many different aspects to this job. Each one requires skill.
My only critique is that the conversing between the pilots and certain air traffic controllers became confusing. I understand that each transaction is a real world example, or something similar. I would become bogged down in the exchanges. This would make me want to reread them slower to try to understand better. Someone more familiar with this kind of terminology may grasp the dialogue better.
I give this book 4 out of 4 stars. I feel as though this book is easy to understand and interesting to the average person. Even though it goes into a deep dive of the aviation world, you do not have to be experienced in aviation to enjoy this book. I think that if you are interested in aviation, you would appreciate this book even more. It feels as though Potter is pulling back the curtain a little. It feels behind the scenes. I did not realize how hectic this field is. This book was well written and edited. I did not notice any issues with spelling or punctuality.
The author referenced more mature content during the book. For this reason, I would recommend this book for young adults or a more mature audience. Nothing in this book was vulgar. The author was clever when describing more mature content.
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Cleared for Takeoff
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