Author Shares New Book to Pave the Way for the Future of Aviation

IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Flight is a gift that comes not without challenges. Author Byron Edgington uses his 52 years of flight experience to help guide the next generation through the trials of the aviation industry in his newest book, "'Postflight: An Old Pilot's Logbook."

A retired commercial helicopter pilot and Iowa City resident, Edgington uses his years of experience, captivating stories, insight, and best practices to write about what he loves to do—fly. He trained to fly helicopters in the U.S. Army, spent a year in Vietnam, then launched a commercial aviation career that lasted almost 40 years. Now, he shares his years of aviation experience through his writing.

Edgington hopes his writing can help other young pilots not make the same mistakes he witnessed all too often. Edgington notes that this is where he found his inspiration for the book: "I loved to fly. But too often in my 50-year career, I grieved the loss of colleagues due to accidents and incompetence. Some pilots dismiss the privilege of flying. Now retired, I want to address that."

Edgington eagerly awaits the launch of "Postflight: An Old Pilot's Logbook" in late June and remarks, "I am looking forward to helping as many young, aspiring pilots as I can to find their way into the cockpit. Dream it, believe it, do it!"

There will be a virtual book launch for "Postflight: An Old Pilot's Logbook" at noon EDT on June 27 via Fig Factor Media's FB Page here. This book launch is a full-circle opportunity for Edgington as June 27 marks 52 years since he first soloed in flight school.

"Postflight: An Old Pilot's Logbook" will be available for purchase on Amazon.

About Byron Edgington:
Byron Edgington is a retired commercial helicopter pilot, author of several books, and a Crew Resource Management Instructor. Trained to fly helicopters in the Army, he spent a year in Vietnam, then launched a commercial aviation career that lasted almost 40 years. After retirement, he returned to college and received his Bachelor's Degree in English & Creative writing from The Ohio State University in 2012 at age 63. Also, in 2012, Edgington won the prestigious Bailey Prize awarded by the Swedenborg Foundation Press for his essay titled "Liftoff." He has been published in numerous trade and monthly magazines, and was a writer for The Iowa City Press Citizen. Edgington is married to Mariah, his best editor. He has three daughters and five grandkids. He lives and writes in Iowa City, Iowa. For information, visit https://www.byronedgington.com/

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