Flight Time: The Stories is a captivating aviation memoir by Jerry Hughes, chronicling his remarkable journey through the skies - from his first flight as a curious teenager in the 1960s to his retirement as a seasoned airline captain. With over 31,000 flight hours, Hughes shares decades of flying experiences across military, instructional, and commercial aviation.
Told through engaging, true-to-life stories, the book blends humor, history, and lessons learned in the cockpit. Readers are taken inside hangars, over mountain ranges, through emergencies, and across the evolving landscape of American aviation. It's both a personal reflection and a tribute to the pilots, mentors, and friends who shaped a lifetime in flight.