Capt. Jim "Bluto" Allen

Plans That Made God Laugh

A Tale of Aviation, Perseverance, and Faith

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Produktbeschreibung

"If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans." Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV ) says, "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" My plan: As long as I can remember, I wanted to fly airplanes for a living. Overcoming numerous obstacles, with a lot of faith and perseverance, I finally accomplished my dream. From humble beginnings in rural Kansas to flying as a back seater in Navy carrier-based jets to piloting big spy planes and training planes, I forged my own path. After many crushing defeats, unexpected victories, and combat experiences in Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, I finally realized my dream of flying as a commercial airline pilot at age forty-seven. Plans That Made God Laugh is my story. I'm the little guy with the big dream. It's an example of what you can do, with God's help, if you put your mind to it.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Trilogy Christian Publishing, Inc.
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 555g
• ISBN-13: 9798887389127
• Artikelnr.: 68175781

Autorenporträt

Captain Jim "Bluto" Allen is a retired Navy Reserve captain and a 737 captain for United Airlines. He grew up in Sioux City, Iowa, and Coffeyville, Kansas, and earned an aerospace engineering degree (with honors) at the University of Kansas.He flew as a naval flight officer in the EA-6B and as a naval aviator/instructor in the EP-3E and T-34C. He flew as a defense contractor in the King Air 350 in Afghanistan. He served in combat operations in Bosnia and Hercegovina, Iraq, and Afghanistan, earning numerous commendations, including the Bronze Star and Air Medals. He transitioned to a career as a commercial airline pilot in 2013.