Those of us of a certain age grew up with the Sky King television show. Those old black and white TV shows inspired many aviation careers. That includes many airline pilots, flight instructors and even astronauts.

I was introduced to Kirby Grant and his wife, Carolyn, after they retired to Central Florida in 1971. In 1978 when I visited Kirby as he was recovering from heart surgery, he told me he was writing a book. The title would be taken from the iconic words of the announcer at the opening of the Sky King television shows, “Out of the Blue”. Kirby even mentioned the not-yet-started book in an interview on Good Morning America. That interview can be found on YouTube.

After Kirby’s passing in 1986, Carolyn Grant told me that “book” had existed only in Kirby’s mind and good intentions. Writing this book was the fulfillment of a promise I made to Carolyn Grant in the days after Kirby’s passing.

SAMPLE REVIEW: When I heard this book was available I purchased right away and can say I am not disappointed. It brought back memories of those Saturday mornings watching Sky King on the old black and white TV. This book has many fascinating facts about my childhood (and nothing has changed 60+ years later) hero. Tim Trott did an excellent job and I am sure Kirby Grant is extremely pleased with this book. Anyone who grew up with Sky King this book is an absolute must! Wonderful book.