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.
