Meet Local Author Captain Bill Collier: Adventures of a Helicopter Pilot

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Meet Captain Bill Collier, who may be the most experienced helicopter pilot in the world. After experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) following 43 months of combat flying in Vietnam, he transitioned to civilian aviation. Bill has piloted 40 distinct types of helicopters in 13 countries and 27 states, working for 22 companies and government entities. Throughout his career, he has encountered at least a dozen perilous situations while flying helicopters. Captain Collier has authored three books detailing his adventures as a helicopter pilot.