LTD 1: Gene's Journey: From Glider Pilot to Experimental Aircraft Builder to Author

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In this NEW series, we're talking with people who are pursuing their aviation dreams to help inspire yours. Today we have Gene Salvatore a glider and powered aircraft pilot, builder of a beautiful Rans S-7 and now the author of the book "Crossroads: A Young Woman's Aviation Journey."

Links:
"Crossroads: A Young Woman's Aviation Journey"
https://amzn.to/3R4A1bk

EAA Young Eagles:
https://www.eaa.org/eaa/youth/free-ye-flights

Kitplanes 2023 Directory:
https://www.kitplanes.com/2023-homebuilt-aircraft-directory/

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⏰ Timestamps: ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:42 How'd you get bit by the Aviation bug?
01:30 Becoming a Glider Pilot
03:20 Becoming a Powered Aircraft Pilot (NYC Construction Bonus)
03:52 Kitplanes Magazine
04:37 Moving to PA and Ultralights
05:44 Private Training with Bob Hall
06:48 Training with a Taildragger
07:58 The Build While Training
08:48 Picking the Rans S-7
10:52 Biggest Inspiration During Build
12:25 Adventures in the Rans and Zenith 701
13:38 Becoming an EAA Chapter President, TC and Author
14:30 Inspiration for the Book
15:13 Personal Stories Crossing into the Book
17:27 Self Publishing Your Book
18:24 Finding an Editor
19:57 Big Publishers vs Self Publishing
21:30 Getting the Cover Photo
22:35 Book Reviews
23:30 Aviation Community
24:02 What's Next?
24:53 Gene's Advice

👍👍👍 Thanks for watching! 👍👍👍

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⚖️ Legal Disclaimers ⚖️
- Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel. Any commissions earned will be turned into AVGAS and adventure!
- Although I am a Light Sport Repairman and AMT Apprentice, I am not yours. Always seek a good qualified mechanic for help with your aircraft.
- I am a pilot, but I am not a CFI, nothing in these videos should be taken as flight instruction.

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