DS_HMMR Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 ChickenHawk was my first read, (actually, I listened to the audiobook and I really enjoyed it. Low Level Hell was next, not as well written, but I definitely preferred the content over ChickenHawk. Snake Pilot came after that, and I found it to be a decent read, but I really did not like all the whining. Currently reading: Cleared Hot. Decent read, even though its about 60% dedicated to the OV10.To the Limit, and Rattler One Seven, are on my desk and next in line. Thus far, Low level Hell and ChickenHawk are leagues ahead of any other Vietnam Era book I've laid hands on, to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS350 pilot Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 A great helicopter pilot book that doesn't focus only on Vietnam is The Rise And Fall of Captain Methane by Dorcey Wingo. It's his auto biography and was really interesting. From Vietnam to heli logging in the pacific north west. He also wrote another book called Wind Loggers that was very entertaining. Another book I enjoyed was called Heli Logging in a Sucker Hole by Bart Coluntuano (spelling?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad110 Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 I read Chickenhawk and enjoyed it. But if Barry Lloyd ever writes a book, I'd be first in line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Just finished "Rattler 17". Struck me as a very honest account, can't see any exageration or self-glorification in it. Not helicopter, but still interesting- "A Hundred Feet Over Hell" illuminates the Bird Dog driver story... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashed_05 Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Bonnie Sue. It's about a Marine Corps CH46 squadron in Vietnam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 ChickenHawk was my first read, (actually, I listened to the audiobook and I really enjoyed it. Low Level Hell was next, not as well written, but I definitely preferred the content over ChickenHawk. Snake Pilot came after that, and I found it to be a decent read, but I really did not like all the whining. Currently reading:Cleared Hot. Decent read, even though its about 60% dedicated to the OV10.To the Limit, and Rattler One Seven, are on my desk and next in line. Thus far, Low level Hell and ChickenHawk are leagues ahead of any other Vietnam Era book I've laid hands on, to date. You should really enjoy To the Limit. It was one of my favorites, and I've read them ALL. I'll also bump Dustoff by Mike Novosel back to the top of the list. He's an icon in Army Aviation. Flew in multiple wars, received the Medal of Honor, etc. Pick it up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocity173 Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 You should really enjoy To the Limit. It was one of my favorites, and I've read them ALL. I'll also bump Dustoff by Mike Novosel back to the top of the list. He's an icon in Army Aviation. Flew in multiple wars, received the Medal of Honor, etc. Pick it up. Good book. I bought it years ago from the museum at Rucker. I was walking up to the counter when Mike walked in. I walked over to him and he was more than happy to sign my book for me. We chatted for a couple minutes and he gave me his MOH card to use as a book mark. Short little guy and funny! He used to hangout at the O club and down some drinks with the students and tell real war stories. Guys like him are becoming more and more rare these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Good book. I bought it years ago from the museum at Rucker. I was walking up to the counter when Mike walked in. I walked over to him and he was more than happy to sign my book for me. We chatted for a couple minutes and he gave me his MOH card to use as a book mark. Short little guy and funny! He used to hangout at the O club and down some drinks with the students and tell real war stories. Guys like him are becoming more and more rare these days. There was only one Mike Novosel, ever. We're each and every one of us unique, but especially so for some... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wornskids Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 A biased recommendation for a good Vietnam adventure book would be JOKERS War love and Helicopter Pilots What could go wrong? Based on true events from a participant. Sold on Amazon in paperback or digital format. 78% of reviewers give it a 5 out of 5 stars. 73 reviews from Vietnam crewmembers to housewives. Two twenty something college students drop out and go to Vietnam as helicopter pilots. With money in their pockets the head to Austria to ski and party. By accident this leads to another adventure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wornskids Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 A biased recommendation for a good Vietnam adventure book would be JOKERS War love and Helicopter Pilots What could go wrong? Based on true events from a participant. Sold on Amazon in paperback or digital format. 78% of reviewers give it a 5 out of 5 stars. 73 reviews from Vietnam crewmembers to housewives. Two twenty something college students drop out and go to Vietnam as helicopter pilots. With money in their pockets the head to Austria to ski and party. By accident this leads to another adventure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wornskids Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Chickenhawk was good but several of the embellishments were over the top from my perspective. I will read Dorcey ' s book next and give a review. Hoping he reads JOKERS my book on helicopter pilots sold on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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