Check Ride

by Thomas McGurn

Check Ride is the raw, true story of one Army Aviator's time in Vietnam from 1969-1970. While Tom McGurn was only one young pilot, thousands shared his experiences in the Army. In Check Rid e, he recounts previously undisclosed details of flight missions, giving the reader a taste of the everyday flavor of life during those times. From ranger insertions/extractions to shipborne operations, combat assaults, SEALS, and the usual WTF! missions, this era created a new generation of mobile warfare warriors who were fine-tuned by the needs of the United States Army. Some had it better. Some had it worse .

284 pages, Hardcover

Published January 7, 2020

Reviews

[Matt Seman · Rating 5 out of 5]

The words and experience's of a US ARMY helicopter pilots’
Time “In-Country”. Certainly makes one appreciate the sacrifices made by the HEROS of our military. This should be on a must read list for young American children so they may understand the dedication made for this GREAT COUNTRY and to appreciate what our FLAG really stands for!

[Stanley Conklin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great narrative by the author. The young folks today should read this book and learn about all these heroes who sacrificed for their country. CW4 McGurn is a special person and a great pilot. I know because I served with Tom in the New York Army National Guard for more than 20 years.

[Roberta · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very moving, emotional, informative book looking into a year of a helicopter pilot in Viet Nam. I was particularly moved because the author of this book is my brother-in-law therefore it was a very personal experience for me.