About this episode
Jim Desmond shares a harrowing story from his flying experience in March 1973.
Former Army helicopter pilot and fixed-wing aviator Jim Desmond returns to I Learned About Flying From That to share a harrowing story from March 1973. While attempting a flight from Fort Riley, Kansas, to Colorado Springs, Jim fell victim to a severe case of "get-there-itis."
People in this episode
Guest: Jim Desmond
Topics covered
- aviation
- military
- flight safety
- personal stories
- helicopter flying
Keywords
- aviation
- helicopter pilot
- get-there-itis
- flight story
- military aviation
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Fort Riley, Kansas, Colorado Springs
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