Jamie Dodson writes historical fiction novels set in the Pacific in the mid 1930s, and he's got an interesting background. From his website:

He has over 25 years of experience in Counter Intelligence, Special Intelligence, Signals Intelligence and Intelligence Analysis for the US Military. He's served with Special Operations, Army Aviation, Airborne Infantry, and Military Police. He's been involved in operations in Laos, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Germany, Hungary, Croatia, Bosnia, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Japan, Korea, Guam, Samoa, the Hawaiian Islands and the continental United States.

Jamie's first book in the Nick Grant series is Flying Boats and Spies, and now he's got a second novel, China Clipper. You can learn more about these at http://www.nickgrantadventures.com/
but here are some reviewer comments:

Book one, Flying Boats & Spies, A Nick Grant Adventure

"Delightful! Flying Boats & Spies is a welcome return to a glamorous age of high-adventure and heroes--and a tribute to the grand-adventure series of yesteryear. Rollicking and great fun, this well-told tale of international intrigue should appeal to every generation in a family. I look forward to future volumes in this series."

Ralph Peters, author of Wars Of Blood And Faith

“Flying Boats and Spies is a marvelous tale of the men and women who pioneered the sky during an adventurous era. Dodson takes his readers back to those great, old days when aviation was young and nothing seemed impossible. Reading Flying Boats and Spies made me feel like a boy all over again.”

Homer Hickam, author of Rocket Boys/October Sky and The Ambassador's Son

"In Nick Grant, the reader gets a taste of Mickey Spillane, a young Chuck Yeager, and Charlie Chan, all rolled into one. But a gripping climax reveals the true Nick--a memorable hero in his own right. A fun read for lovers of adventure and international intrigue!"

Susan Rosson Spain, Author of THE DEEP CUT, a 2006 Marshall Cavendish Award Winner, www.susanspain.com.

“Flying Boats and Spies nails it! I have sailed those waters, lived some of Nick Grant’s adventures, and shared the very skies he flew. Jamie Dodson got it all right with a page-turning story that took me back to my youth and Pacific adventures that others only dream about. Grab this book before someone else does. And bring shark repellent… you’ll forget it’s not you in the book.”

Austin Boyd, Navy pilot and submarine hunter, award-winning novelist, and author of the Mars Hill Classified trilogy.

"'Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear...' Flying Boats and Spies pays stirring tribute to the classic adventurers of the impossibly romantic pre-World War II period, adding depth, realism, and charm in liberal measure."

Michael Dobson, (no relation) co-author of Fox on the Rhine and MacArthur's War.

Book Two, China Clipper, A Nick Grant Adventure

“China Clipper is a terrific read! It's accurate, fast moving and filled with surprises; perfect for young people interested in history and aviation.”

Walter J. Boyne, Best Selling Author, Former Director, National Air & Space Museum, and enshrined in National Aviation Hall of Fame.

"China Clipper is a thrill ride. The action and perils never stop as young Nick Grant faces attacks on his life and his reputation while he helps Pan Am test its new plane. And his problems continue at school where he deals with anger and prejudice while making new friends. It's an exciting way to learn about a fascinating time in our history!"

Ann Marie Martin, Huntsville Times book columnist and copy editor.

"The popular Nick Grant series continues with China Clipper, a fast-moving, fun tale of adventure, flying boats, spies, and the sea. I love this series!"

Homer Hickam, author of Rocket Boys/October Sky.

Be sure to visit http://www.nickgrantadventures.com/

Pilot and author, Pete Buffington, has published a 2nd edition of Squawk 7700. First Officer, Jeff Skiles from US Airways Flight 1549 writes the following:

Squawk 7700 is a timely, eye opening, must read aviation autobiography. The author, Pete Buffington, tells us what it takes to become an airline pilot. Growing up in the Midwest and learning to fly at a countryside Iowa airport, Buffington describes the sacrifices, focus, and emotions of being a young aviator. After several grueling years working as a flying instructor and flying airfreight, Buffington ends up flying for a regional airline after being sent to San Juan, Puerto Rico as a flight crew base. Immediately Buffington discovers the challenges of the regional airline industry and provides a descriptive, harrowing experience from inside the cockpit of an ATR42 as a First Officer.

Buffington returns to the Midwest to rediscover his love of aviation as a pilot. His life story brings him full-circle to discover deeper meaning to life while exposing the aviation industry from the inside. His personal experiences provide insight to a deeper understanding of why recent accidents like Colgan Air Flight 3407 and Comair Flight 5191 can occur.

My personal experiences as an airline pilot and as acting first officer aboard US Airways Flight 1549 that ditched into the Hudson River, I recommend Squawk 7700 for anyone interested in an aviation career, and mandatory reading for those who fly on our national airline system.

- Jeff Skiles, First Officer US Airways Flight 1549

Author Jamie Dodson, of www.nickgrantadventures.com fame, sent the following:

All Y'all,

Experimental Aircraft Assoc (EAA) confirmed that I'll be presenting the "Rise and Fall of Flying Boats" at Oshkosh, WI, 2:30 - 3:45, July 31 and 11:30 - 12:45, August 2d. I'll also be at the author's corner for a "Flying Boats & Spies", book signing, Saturday August 1st and Sunday the 2d. OnStage publishing will release "China Clipper" in September. As with FB&S, I will donate a portion of my sales to ACS.

http://www.eaaapps.org/presenterinfo.aspx?id=982

I hope to see some friendly faces in the crowd. Please stop by if you can, I'd love to see you there.

This book summary was sent in by the author of a French novel about the Airbus A380:

Koursk, a Russian billionaire, bought a highly sophisticated Airbus A380. His goal? Owning a mobile Radio/TV station, allowing it to consolidate its empire of information being the only one, when an event occurs, to send an on-site production studio. He doesn't know he is in pursuit of a commando of Spanish terrorists, former victims of some of his business and determined to destroy the aircraft and its owner. Can an autonomous commando, equipped, and motivated shoot down a giant aircraft, protected by a group of ex-KGB agents?

The rest of the story based on a police story. The readers will discover the world of modern aviation.

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One way to introduce young people to aviation is through books that inspire them in some meaningful way. I recently ran across a fictional story that parents might want to consider. It's called Dogs Don't Fly and it's written by David Lloyd Wilson, an experienced private pilot. Wilson provided this:

Nevell was not like other dogs. He knew that he was expected to become a farmer like his father. However, the little beagle dreamed of finding his own path to happiness. He longed for adventure. He had often wondered how the cats could fly through the air. They had found their place between heaven and earth. Though society was against him, he made a decision to do what no dog had ever done.

Patch was an old tom cat and lived a solitary life. One day Nevell came into his life. He knew the place that cats and dogs held in society. However with age and wisdom comes a greater understanding of the world. Patch would challenge the belief that “Dogs don’t fly.” This small act would change what the whole world believed to be unchangeable. It would prove that although everybody thought they knew their place, anything was possible.

You can learn more about the book at http://www.dogsdontfly.com/, including how to order it. Also, Thirty Thousand Feet has a Youth in Aviation page that offers resources for aspiring aviators, their parents and teachers.