Book Review: Steep Turn: A Physician’s Journey from Clinic to Cockpit
By Capt. David B. Crawley, M.D. (Alaska, Ret.)
Dave Crawley’s journey from aspiring doctor to airline captain is full of twists and turns. Rarely does a reader have the opportunity to learn what it takes to master such diverse professions.
In Steep Turn, doctors will recognize the memorable early days after medical school with highs and lows. As Dr. Crawley becomes a Navy flight surgeon, he takes the reader into the world of aviation. The transition from medicine to aviation is richly told, and many pilots will identify with the challenges of building flight time to become an airline pilot.
Crawley’s story is one of passion and commitment to excellence. Doctors, pilots, and anyone who enjoys an incredible journey will be glad they read it.
—Reviewed by Capt. John M. Cox (US Airways, Ret.), Former ALPA Executive Air Safety Chairman
Pages: 404
Publisher: CreateSpace
Available at: Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, local book stores
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