Wheels Up!

She commandeers a big steel bird up in the sky. She travels like she has wheels on her heels. She spends a third of her life in the skies. There are times when she and her husband would meet more at the airport than at home.Waking up at 4 am is part of her life. Waking up to the alarm clock week after week has sent her body clock out of whack. For as long as she is in this job, she will have to sit for exams every six months. And yet, she wouldn't give up this life for anything else. Because Captain Aparajita Jain, a pilot with Ind Air, is in love with what she does. Flying high-tech aircraft gives her a high. As does ensuring that her passengers safely reach their destinations. “Wheels Up!” is a fascinating behind-the-scenes account of the life of an airline pilot. It brings alive the tension, anxiety, dedication, practice and juggling of responsibilities that lie behind the façade of a glamorous lifestyle. A breezy, engaging read, it will enhance your respect for pilots by several notches.