Author of 'Becoming a Fighter Pilot' lambasted by critics on Amazon as it's revealed he isn't actually a fighter pilot

One impatient Naval Ensign has become the target of of online mockery as it's been revealed the author of 'Becoming a Fighter Pilot in 2011 and Beyond' isn't actually a fighter pilot.

Though Ensign Shannon Ray Anderson promises the reveal the secrets to becoming a top gun, he's actually still only a student training at Training Wing 2 at the Naval Air Station Kingsville in Texas.



'He doesn't have wings of gold, he hasn’t made it through a Fleet Replacement Squadron, or hit any of the milestones that make a fighter pilot a fighter pilot,' reported Military Times.

Fraud: Ensign Shannon Ray Anderson thought he could give readers advice on becoming a fighter pilot, even though he hasn't become one yet himself

The book promises to offer 'firsthand experience in the selection process with the final selection of the author into flight school.

'If you are serious about becoming a pilot in the United States military, this book will help,' promises the product description. 'This book takes the reader on a journey from decision to selection as a military aviator.'

Even without being a real fighter pilot, Anderson's book is going for $70.48 on Amazon.

The revelation has sparked a wave of angry, oft hilarious reviews on the website.



Trust the experts: Anderson's book promises 'firsthand experience in the selection process with the final selection of the author into flight school'

'Before you read a book about how to 'Become a Fighter Pilot in 2011 and Beyond,' you should probably make sure the author is ACTUALLY a fighter pilot, because in this particular instance, he is not,' wrote reviewer calling themselves Actual Fighter Pilot.

'In fact, by the time this book went to print, this kid had never even stepped foot in a jet, let alone a fighter jet. This book is the equivalent of a virgin writing a book about how to become a pornstar. I was so inspired by his writing, that I think I'm going to write a book about how to become President of the United States.'

Yet another angry reviewer said they looked forward to Anderson's future writings.

Bullseye: Anderson's book has become the target of irate and sarcastic reviews mocking him for not being a fighter pilot as well as asking him to write more books on how he cured cancer

'I look forward to seeing future titles on how to cure cancer, how to levitate, how to speak fluently with extraterrestrials, and how to engage vampires and werewolves in the fight against zombies,' wrote a reviewer using the name Prof. Evans.

Still others were threatening.

'This guy is so dead when he gets to the birdfarm (IF he gets there at all). Way to annoy an entire community, and a close-knit one at that. Enjoy your new job as wardroom coffee b*tch,' wrote a Jeffrey T. Sockwell.

