Ideas Fate Is the Hunter: Ernest K. Gann's Great Fortune
Dec 6, 2024
Ernest K. Gann, a celebrated author and former pilot, draws listeners into his gripping memoir, 'Fate Is the Hunter,' exploring the highs and lows of early aviation. Accompanied by Neil Sandell, who shares personal stories, and historian Bowden Van Riper, they discuss how Gann’s reflections on life, fate, and survival resonate across generations. The conversation highlights thrilling near-misses, the bittersweet nostalgia of flying's golden age, and the philosophical struggles pilots face in navigating the unpredictable nature of fate.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Enduring Legacy of 'Fate Is the Hunter'
02:29 • 4min
Navigating the Skies: Reflections on Gann's Legacy
06:30 • 13min
Reflections on Aviation's Dual Nature
19:44 • 6min
Defying Fate: A Close Call in the Skies
26:05 • 5min
Flight, Fate, and Fragile Humanity
30:40 • 5min
Navigating the Skies of Fate
35:42 • 19min
