Cleared for the Option: A Year Learning to Fly 
By Patrick Chovanec
Publication Date: November 14, 2023
Genre: Aviation, Flight Instruction, BiographyCould you fly a plane? Patrick Chovanec never imagined he could, until the COVID-19 pandemic pushed him in an unexpected direction. Climb into the cockpit  and find out what it’s like to go, step by step, from passenger to pilot. Peppered with interesting bits of history, personal insights, and moments of high tension, Cleared for the Option is a fun and relatable introduction to the often intimidating world of aviation. If you’re interested in aviation, or ever considered learning to fly, this book is for you.