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A private pilot, Reya Kempley sought a way to learn about in-flight emergencies that better simulated the realities of decision making that all pilots face. She learned to fly with her brother after earning a bachelor's degree in Chemistry with a minor in Art from the University of Nevada, Reno, and discovered a new passion in aviation. She enjoyed flying with her brother in the beautiful and challenging landscape of the American West. She currently resides in Arkansas.

In her spare time, in addition to flying and enjoying the outdoors, Reya pursues target shooting, a sport in which she has competed since the age of nine. Representing the USA in four World Shooting Championships, she was a member of a medal-winning team in three. ...more

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Since I first published my book in 2011, I have sold both the paperback and Kindle versions on Amazon. Each sells through a different venue: the Kindle version via Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), and the paperback book via Amazon Advantage. I never did feel that Amazon Advantage was a great deal for me as a small vendor–I must pay shipping fees, a higher than usual wholesale discount of 55%, and a

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Flight Emergency: Take the Left Seat in Eight Role-Playing Emergency Scenarios
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