About Peter Corley-Smith Peter Corley-Smith (1923-2002) is best known for his books on British Columbia's aviation history, including Barnstorming to Bush Flying: British Columbia's Aviation Pioneers 1910-1930 and Helicopters: The British Columbia Story (with Dave Parker). Books by Peter Corley-Smith Pilots to Presidents B.C. Aviation Pioneers and Leaders by (author) Peter Corley-Smith Helicopters: The BC Story by (author) Peter Corley-Smith Helicopters in the High Country Forty Years of Mountain Flying by (author) Peter Corley-Smith 10,000 Hours A Helicopter Pilot in the North by (author) Peter Corley-Smith White Bears and Other Curiosities The First 100 Years of the Royal British Columbia Museum by (author) Peter Corley-Smith