Some may ask, and rightly so, what a book primarily about flying helicopters is doing on a Christian website? The truth of the matter is, while Rotor in the Green contains seventeen chapters essentially devoted to my experiences flying helicopters, only one chapter is dedicated to my Christian testimony. The best way to answer this question is by way of a story I heard quite some time back which has always stuck with me.
The story goes that during television coverage of a basketball game the cameras kept rolling during a time-out. As the cameraman lazily panned the audience, as they are often wont to do, a young man way off in one corner began waving frantically at the camera, while watching himself on the big screen.
The camera began to zoom in on the young man to reveal he was wearing a clown suit, and was resplendent with a big red nose and a mop of brightly coloured hair of many colours. As he could see the camera slowly zooming in on him, the young man began gesticulating wildly and pointing to his chest. Once the camera had zoomed in close enough, it was there for the world to see – Jn 3:16.
The point of the story being; it doesn’t matter if you make a fool of yourself in the process, as long as the message gets heard.
In other words, it doesn't matter what brought you to our Wings As Eagles website, the fact is that you are here now and we thank God for that. Maybe, just maybe, it was Him who brought you here to receive the message from the clown!
“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him, shall not perish but have eternal life.”
John 3:16
READER COMMENTS
This autobiography paints a clear and frank picture of Ray Dousset the man and the pilot, on a canvas that all who have any interest in flying will recognise and enjoy.
From the Foreword by
Brigadier W.J.A.Mellor, AM, DSC
I am not surprised that a person with such a commitment to aviation and who accepted so many challenges in his life, also decided to arrange for the local production of his autobiography.
Councillor Tony Mooney
Mayor of Townsville QLD
You had an interesting tale to tell and I believe that you did it well, and not without some courage.
Brigadier Brian Cooper (Retd)
Maleney QLD
"... written in a way that is quite gripping at times but also with much to ponder. It is easy to read and of abiding interest."
Colonel Ross Harding (Retd)
O'Connor ACT
One of the most interesting aviation books I have read. I enjoyed it immensely.
Squadron Leader John Laming, AFC (Retd)
23,000 hour B737 Captain
Tullamarine VIC
I reckon it rates up there with Chickenhawk as far as great helicopter books go.
John Allcock
Director
LANDINGEAR
Williamstown VIC
Rotor in the Green strikes the chord it does, like Chikenhawk, because of it's honesty and lack of self agrandisement. I was astonished at some of your tales, and they are a reminder how mundane and safe the rest of us play the game of life. And yet your descriptions sound like just another day at the office!
Graeme Molineux
Director
Grubby Fingers Aircraft Illustration
Bentleigh East VIC
Ray you’re an extremely brave and courageous person with the work you have done and I commend you on sharing your personal battle with depression. I’m looking forward to reading With Wings As Eagles and to hear about the rest of your journey. I have to say it has been the best read I’ve come across as a proofreader, very easy to read and enjoyable.
Karen Brieger
Principal
The Proofessionals
Mudgeeraba QLD