About the Author

With twenty-five years in the aviation industry, Erika Armstrong has worked in every aspect of aviation, and is the first modern woman airline captain of a commercial Boeing 727 to write a book about her experiences.
She is an award winning staff writer for Colorado Serenity magazine and is also a contributing writer for Mountain Connection, General Aviation magazine and former editor/writer for Air Line Pilot Association. Most uniquely, Erika was an international corporate, airline, Red Cross and 24-hour air ambulance pilot/captain. Even though she isn't currently flying the heavy iron, she is entrenched in aviation. Erika owns Leading Edge Aviation Consulting and is currently a flight coordinator for International Jet Aviation Services.

With twenty-five years in the aviation industry, Erika Armstrong has worked in every aspect of aviation, and is the first modern woman airline captain of a commercial Boeing 727 to write a book about her experiences. She is an award winning staff writer for Colorado Serenity magazine and is also a contributing writer for Mountain Connection, General Aviation magazine and former editor/writer for Air Line Pilot Association. Most uniquely, Erika was an international corporate, airline, Red Cross and 24-hour air ambulance pilot/captain. Even though she isn't currently flying the heavy iron, she is entrenched in aviation. Erika owns Leading Edge Aviation Consulting and is currently a flight coordinator for International Jet Aviation Services.

Reviews

"In the rarified atmosphere of flying, Armstrong's memoir of life as a female pilot gives us a fascinating glimpse into a world where men still rule. But it's her write-from-the-gut style of story-telling and the unexpected turbulence she meets, not just in her career but in her personal life, is what will captivate you. Riveting, informative, and break-your-heart funny."
Lee Woodruff - NY Times bestselling author of In an Instant; Perfectly Imperfect - A Life in Progress; Those We Love Most; contributing reporter for CBS This Morning "Captain Armstrong brings to her work originality and humor which is rare in aviation literature. Her success flying the 'heavy iron' for the airlines is a must read for any woman considering a career in aviation or facing the challenges of balancing work and home."
Darcy Vernier, 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses, ATP, CFI, CFII, BA "Captain Armstrong's powerful message of keeping sight of ourselves and our own hopes and dreams is a winner."
Dorothy C. Westby, Captain, Boeing 727, retired, Artist, BFA, MFA Refreshingly smart and funny. Capt. Armstrong isn't afraid to show her humanity and her humiliating moments, and demonstrates deep courage and conviction. Figuring out how to 'have it all' is an ongoing question in most women's lives."
Kristen Moeller, MS, Author of Waiting for Jack Reading her work reminds you, just in case you forget, that life is about fun, even though we have to live through some despair. Through tragedy we sometimes find meaning."
David Lazaroff, Author of Live It Up!

"In the rarified atmosphere of flying, Armstrong's memoir of life as a female pilot gives us a fascinating glimpse into a world where men still rule. But it's her write-from-the-gut style of story-telling and the unexpected turbulence she meets, not just in her career but in her personal life, is what will captivate you. Riveting, informative, and break-your-heart funny." Lee Woodruff - NY Times bestselling author of In an Instant; Perfectly Imperfect - A Life in Progress; Those We Love Most; contributing reporter for CBS This Morning "Captain Armstrong brings to her work originality and humor which is rare in aviation literature. Her success flying the 'heavy iron' for the airlines is a must read for any woman considering a career in aviation or facing the challenges of balancing work and home." Darcy Vernier, 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses, ATP, CFI, CFII, BA "Captain Armstrong's powerful message of keeping sight of ourselves and our own hopes and dreams is a winner." Dorothy C. Westby, Captain, Boeing 727, retired, Artist, BFA, MFA Refreshingly smart and funny. Capt. Armstrong isn't afraid to show her humanity and her humiliating moments, and demonstrates deep courage and conviction. Figuring out how to 'have it all' is an ongoing question in most women's lives." Kristen Moeller, MS, Author of Waiting for Jack Reading her work reminds you, just in case you forget, that life is about fun, even though we have to live through some despair. Through tragedy we sometimes find meaning." David Lazaroff, Author of Live It Up! In the rarified atmosphere of flying, Armstrong s memoir of life as a female pilot gives us a fascinating glimpse into a world where men still rule. But it s her write-from-the-gut style of story-telling and the unexpected turbulence she meets, not just in her career but in her personal life, is what will captivate you. Riveting, informative, and break-your-heart funny. Lee Woodruff "NY Times" bestselling author of "In an Instant"; "Perfectly Imperfect A Life in Progress"; "Those We Love Most"; contributing reporter for "CBS This Morning" Captain Armstrong brings to her work originality and humor which is rare in aviation literature. Her success flying the heavy iron for the airlines is a must read for any woman considering a career in aviation or facing the challenges of balancing work and home. Darcy Vernier, 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses, ATP, CFI, CFII, BA Captain Armstrong s powerful message of keeping sight of ourselves and our own hopes and dreams is a winner." Dorothy C. Westby, Captain, Boeing 727, retired, Artist, BFA, MFA Refreshingly smart and funny. Capt. Armstrong isn't afraid to show her humanity and her humiliating moments, and demonstrates deep courage and conviction. Figuring out how to 'have it all' is an ongoing question in most women's lives." Kristen Moeller, MS, Author of "Waiting for Jack" Reading her work reminds you, just in case you forget, that life is about fun, even though we have to live through some despair. Through tragedy we sometimes find meaning. David Lazaroff, Author of Live It Up! "