While flying a tour of duty in Vietnam, Randy Mains was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star Medal and 27 Air Medals. An early pioneer in helicopter air ambulanc...visualizza altroWhile flying a tour of duty in Vietnam, Randy Mains was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star Medal and 27 Air Medals. An early pioneer in helicopter air ambulance service, he-along with six other ex-Vietnam helicopter pilots-worked 72-hour shifts to prove the helicopter air ambulance concept could save lives in America as it did in the battlefields of Korea and Vietnam.Randy was the first recipient of the Golden Hour Award, recognizing an individual in the air medical industry for their contribution to further the helicopter air ambulance concept in America. He was also the recipient of the prestigious Jim Charlson Safety Award for his contribution to further air safety in helicopter air ambulance operations worldwide. Over the years, Randy has been a flight instructor, flight simulator instructor and flight examiner evaluating helicopter Airline Transport Pilots from over twenty countries worldwide. A graduate of San Diego State University, with degrees in Journalism and English Creative Writing, Randy has also been a columnist for Rotor Pro magazine, and written eight books related to the helicopter industry. Captain Barnaby's Helicopter School For Bears is his first children's book. You can get in touch with Randy at: www.RandyMains-Books.weebly.comvisualizza meno