Lucky Me the Life and Flights of Clay Lacy

With a foreword by Neil Armstrong, Lucky Me: The Life and Flights of Veteran Aviator Clay Lacy tells the story of one of the most versatile and respected pilots in the history of powered flight. From the time he was a young boy growing up in the farmland of Wichita, Kansas, Clay experienced an unbridled passion for aviation that led to remarkable achievements spanning over six decades.  An airline captain, experimental test pilot, air race champion, aviation record-setter, aerial cinematographer, and entrepreneur, Clay has touched upon more aspects of aviation than any other pilot. He has flown more than 300 aircraft types, established twenty-nine world speed records, and logged more than 50,000 flight hours. Known as the “pilot’s pilot,” he has accumulated more air miles flying jet aircraft than anyone on Earth. Here you will find previously unpublished photographs and stories—punctuated by both drama and humor—shared by a fraternity of aviators bound by their mutual love of flight, from U.S. astronauts and military test pilots to world-famous inventors and Hollywood personalities. Most importantly, you will discover how a young boy from the Midwest helped revolutionize the general aviation industry by following his dreams with passion.