Stan, on an extraordinary journey through a life defined by a love for aviation. With over 13,000 flight hours, Stan's passion for flying was ignited amidst the Dust Bowl in the Midwest, propelling him into the skies instead of the fields. From Navy service in World War II to Air Force piloting, including bombers, fighter jets, and Vietnam reconnaissance planes, his career was nothing short of exhilarating. Stan's adventures didn't end there; he served as an attache to Madagascar, taught at a community college, and trained the next generation of pilots. Now, at 96, he still takes to the skies from the scenic Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon. A Lifetime in the Atmosphere is an inspiring memoir of a man who defied gravity and lived his dreams.