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2 01514 • TWIN & TURBINE NOVEMBER 2015Holiday Gift GuideDavid Miller’s E-Book From University Aviation PressTwin & Turbine’s very own Back Page Bard has compiled the best of his tales in a neat E-book. It needs to be in every pilot’s electronic stocking. Confessions of a Very Private Pilot delivers real-life advice from an owner-pilot on how to evaluate, purchase, train and operate turbine and light jet aircraft. Each chapter is a story told in a lighthearted manner,Sportys B-3 Bomber JacketFirst designed in 1934, the B-3 bomber jacket became the military-issued cold-weather flight Jacket. Aviators who manned the B-17s and B-24s in the skies over Europe in WWII came to rely on their B-3 Jackets as they often flew for 8 to 9 hours in unpressurized cabins, where temperatures could drop to more than 60 degrees below zero. The B-3 jacket was vital to the crew’s comfort, as the crimp of the sheep’s wool created insulating air spaces, naturally retaining heat and absorbing excess moisture generated by the body. It remains one of the warmest and most-insulating bomber jackets ever made.This leather bomber Jacket is made from genuine distressed leather and is lined in Sherpa sheepskin for warmth in any conditions. The dual adjustable collar keeps your neck covered, while the slashcomplete with real life situations and humorous cartoon illustrations. Let David Miller entertain you with his quick wit and off-the-cuff remarks as he walks you through a lifetime of adventures – including his first airplane ride as a boy, obtaining his first type rating, and harrowing yet humor-filled accounts of flights gone awry.Illustrated by Mike Ferrin, this 225-page compilation of stories and life lessons is certain to put a smile on your face. This is a must read for any pilot lusting for that newer, faster airplane, and a fun way to pass the time while traveling, vacationing, or relaxing at home.David Miller produced this book in its entirety and takes full responsibility for the content.$9.95Published by University Aviation Press #UAP-CONFESS-PD Order by visiting www.asa2fly.com