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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
Work on this project began as early as 24 October 2018, when a [https://web.archive.org/web/20181024025820/http://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1TA5Q2GCCSVS3 list of the same name] was created on Amazon. This page is based in large part on the aerospace section of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_autobiographies list of autobiographies Wikipedia page]. Said section was entirely self-created, so its inclusion on this website is appropriate.
Work on this project began as early as 24 October 2018, when a [https://web.archive.org/web/20181024025820/http://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1TA5Q2GCCSVS3 list of the same name] was created on Amazon. This page is based in large part on the aerospace section of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_autobiographies list of autobiographies Wikipedia page]. Said section was entirely self-created, so its inclusion on this website is appropriate. A large number of the bush flying entries were taken from a [http://www.backcountrypilot.org/forum/a-few-good-books-913 thread] on the Backcountry Pilot forum.


However, the content of this page may differ from the aforementioned article, as inclusion criteria (i.e. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Notability notability] requirements) are not in place here. Furthermore, the decision was made to focus solely on individuals involved in atmospheric flight, and not spaceflight.
However, the content of this page may differ from the aforementioned article, as inclusion criteria (i.e. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Notability notability] requirements) are not in place here. Furthermore, the decision was made to focus solely on individuals involved in atmospheric flight, and not spaceflight.
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In the event a book was written with a coauthor or published posthumously, it is noted in a footnote.
In the event a book was written with a coauthor or published posthumously, it is noted in a footnote.
A large number of the bush flying entries were taken from a [http://www.backcountrypilot.org/forum/a-few-good-books-913 thread] on the Backcountry Pilot forum.


== Autobiographies ==
== Autobiographies ==