Don Wright
Captain
NY, USWhat's it like to fly the U-2 spy plane or an F-86 jet fighter? What did U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers and the airmen who saved America from nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis confide to their pilot friends? If your group loves aviation and its heroic stories, Captain Don Wright will keep you on the edge of your seat with thrilling tales drawn from his 50-year aviation career. "Aviation makes for great stories," says Don, "because failure to do the right thing at the right moment can result in death and destruction." And, he points out, the solutions and strategies used by skilled pilots to save the day can be applied to almost any personal or professional challenge.
A U-2 pilot for two years, Don Wright heard first-hand stories from colleagues like Francis Gary Powers, the pilots involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis, and other famed aviators who shaped American history. As a child, Don lived and breathed aviation. His mother and grandmother helped build the P-40 fighter during World War II, and his family followed the heroic exploits of the famed Flying Tigers, inspiring him to become a pilot. "A passion to fly fighters was lit and the fire never went out," he says.
It's been said that pilots who've flown the U-2 have two things in common: the courage to take her up and the skill to bring her home, and Captain Wright keeps your audience thoroughly entertained as he recounts daring adventures drawn from personal experience and that of aviation's mavericks and heroes. Speaking with passion and authority, his humorous, motivating talks inspire your audience to meet any challenge. The risk-takers of aviation confronted problems that demanded quick thinking, self-reliance and smart strategies, and courage and motivation are built into all of Don Wright's talks. "Pilots come up with solutions that can be applied to almost any business or personal situation," he points out.
Your audience will leave Captain Don Wright's thrilling presentation with newfound appreciation for the heroic aviators who played key roles in America's unforgettable conflicts, proud of these patriots who shaped American history, and eager to apply their courage and determination to any life challenge.
What's it like to fly the U-2 spy plane or an F-86 jet fighter? What did U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers and the airmen who saved America from nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis confide to their pilot friends? If your group loves aviation and its heroic stories, Captain Don Wright will keep you on the edge of your seat with thrilling tales drawn from his 50-year aviation career. "Aviation makes for great stories," says Don, "because failure to do the right thing at the right moment can result in death and destruction." And, he points out, the solutions and strategies used by skilled pilots to save the day can be applied to almost any personal or professional challenge.
A U-2 pilot for two years, Don Wright heard first-hand stories from colleagues like Francis Gary Powers, the pilots involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis, and other famed aviators who shaped American history. As a child, Don lived and breathed aviation. His mother and grandmother helped build the P-40 fighter during World War II, and his family followed the heroic exploits of the famed Flying Tigers, inspiring him to become a pilot. "A passion to fly fighters was lit and the fire never went out," he says.
It's been said that pilots who've flown the U-2 have two things in common: the courage to take her up and the skill to bring her home, and Captain Wright keeps your audience thoroughly entertained as he recounts daring adventures drawn from personal experience and that of aviation's mavericks and heroes. Speaking with passion and authority, his humorous, motivating talks inspire your audience to meet any challenge. The risk-takers of aviation confronted problems that demanded quick thinking, self-reliance and smart strategies, and courage and motivation are built into all of Don Wright's talks. "Pilots come up with solutions that can be applied to almost any business or personal situation," he points out.
Your audience will leave Captain Don Wright's thrilling presentation with newfound appreciation for the heroic aviators who played key roles in America's unforgettable conflicts, proud of these patriots who shaped American history, and eager to apply their courage and determination to any life challenge.
Flying the U-2 Spy Plane
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