ÒFlying TalesÓ is a collection of random memorable moments encountered throughout an adventure filled flying career by now retired USAF colonel Larry Van Pelt. Adventures in 18 different aircraft types (F-100, F-105, F-104, F-4, A-7, OV-10, T-37, T-33, T-38, T-29, MB-339, A-1, QU-22, I-26 glider, Cessna 120&150, Twin Pioneer & AG5 Tiger) are found in 100 different ÒTales.Ó Enjoy the harrowing and the humorous, the excesses and the escapes as you fly with Larry into the adventure filled life of a fighter pilot, test pilot, combat pilot, general aviation pilot. Larry eventually piloted over 80 different types of aircraft. His Air Force career was highlighted by his time as commander of the USAF Test Pilot School.