Wings of Resilience - Price, Gord
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Join Gord Price in the cockpit on an exhilarating ride through the highs and lows of his extraordinary 65-year career in aviation. After his early days as a nuclear strike pilot for the Royal Canadian Air Force and his adventures in commercial aviation with Air Canada, he went on to build aerobatic aircraft that pushed the boundaries of the industry, competing in championships around the world. "Wings of Resilience" is not just about mastering the art of flight but also about the unbreakable bonds of family and the relentless pursuit of dreams. With each chapter, Price shares gripping tales of…mehr

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Join Gord Price in the cockpit on an exhilarating ride through the highs and lows of his extraordinary 65-year career in aviation. After his early days as a nuclear strike pilot for the Royal Canadian Air Force and his adventures in commercial aviation with Air Canada, he went on to build aerobatic aircraft that pushed the boundaries of the industry, competing in championships around the world. "Wings of Resilience" is not just about mastering the art of flight but also about the unbreakable bonds of family and the relentless pursuit of dreams. With each chapter, Price shares gripping tales of aerial anecdotes, heart-pounding emergency landings, and the quiet moments of reflection that come with gazing at the world from thousands of feet above. "Wings of Resilience" is a testament to the strength, courage, and determination that define a life spent in the skies.
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Gord Price is a veteran pilot with over six decades of experience soaring the skies. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force at the age of 18 where he served two years overseas as a nuclear strike pilot on 422 Squadron. After leaving the military, he spent 36 years with Air Canada as an airline pilot while designing and building award-winning aerobatic aircraft on the side, including the Ultimate Pitts, Steen Skybolt, Pitts S-1, and a Clipped Wing Cub, and the Ultimate series of Bi-planes, leading to remarkable innovations that pushed the boundaries of the industry. He has competed in FAI World aerobatic championships are around the world and airshows throughout North America. He continued performing until his final season at 81 years of age. Price currently resides in Ontario, Canada with his wife, Sandy.