Randy Mains is a real helicopter pilot. While flying a tour of duty in Vietnam, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star Medal and 27 Air Medals.As 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. Since then, he has received many awards for his contribution to further air safety in helicopter air ambulance operations around the world.Over the years, Randy has been a flight instructor, flight simulator instructor, and flight examiner evaluating helicopter Airline Transport Pilots from over twenty countries. He is a graduate of San Diego State University, has 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 him over at: RandyMains-Books.weebly.com
