The Making of a Pilot and a Man of Faith: A Vietnam War Journey of Col. David O. Scheiding

Canoga Park, CA —Some stories are written in the clouds; others are forged in the fire of combat. Every now and then, a narrative emerges that beautifully blends both. In his deeply moving memoir, Wings of Faith: A Vietnam Veteran's Journey Through War, Survival, and God's Calling, Col. David O. Scheiding, USAF (Ret.) delivers a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the steadying hand of divine providence.

This isn't just another military history book. It is an intimate, soul-stirring look at what happens when ordinary courage meets an extraordinary calling.

The book masterfully details the stepping stones of his early life, guiding readers through his rigorous aerospace engineering studies and ROTC training. What could have been a standard chronological retelling is instead infused with a profound sense of purpose. With heartfelt honesty, Scheiding reflects on these formative years not as a series of random events, but as a deliberate preparation for a larger destiny, quietly supported by the enduring love of his wife, Jan. 

At the absolute heart of Wings of Faith are Col. Scheiding’s gripping experiences as a Forward Air Controller (FAC) during the Vietnam War. Flying the O-2A Skymaster, an aircraft known for its vulnerability just as much as its critical reconnaissance role, Scheiding operated where the missions were intense and the margins for error were razor-thin.

The aerial descriptions are vivid and visceral, capturing the raw tension of cockpit decision-making under fire. Yet, the true gravity of the book lies in its emotional and spiritual weight. Scheiding beautifully captures the unbreakable brotherhood forged among servicemen in the theater of war, and details how a deeply rooted faith becomes the ultimate armor when survival is anything but guaranteed.

Wings of Faith transcends the boundaries of a traditional military memoir. It is a powerfully relatable compass for anyone navigating their own personal battles. Col. Scheiding writes not to glorify the horrors of war, but to highlight the grace that carries us through them, reminding readers that even the most difficult seasons of life hold a greater purpose. 

Uplifting, unforgettable, and profoundly moving, Wings of Faith is a soaring reminder that we are never flying solo.

To know more of his book, David Scheiding has recently concluded his Spotlight TV Interview, you can further check the interview in this YOUTUBE LINK.

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Wings of Faith: A Vietnam Veteran’s Journey Through War, Survival, and God’s Calling

Written by Col. David O. Scheiding 

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