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ROTOR Staff

2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs

SafetyScan for HAI Gives Members Free Access to Global Accident Reports

(ROTOR) - HAI members now receive free access to a global database of rotorcraft accidents.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJanuary 26, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineAbout This Issue

View Our December 2022 Issue

(ROTOR) - Mark Bennett takes a look at what goes into a rotor blade, Dan Sweet captures
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJanuary 25, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineLast Hover

Frank Robinson

(ROTOR) - Frank Robinson, founder of Robinson Helicopter Company, flies west.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJanuary 25, 2023
HAI at WorkROTOR Daily

Out and about with HAI staff and Board members

(ROTOR magazine) - We catch up with HAI staff and Board of Directors members as they travel across…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffNovember 14, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs

HAI Firefighting Event Now the Aerial Work Safety Conference

(ROTOR) - The HAI Aerial Work Safety Conference now includes content for aerial firefighters, utility operations, and those…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineLast Hover

Thomas “Tom” Poberezny

(ROTOR) - Tom Poberezny, former EAA president and chairman, flies west.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineAbout This Issue

View Our September 2022 Issue

(ROTOR) - Mark Bennett takes a look at what goes into a rotor blade, Dan Sweet captures
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs

HAI Creates Workforce Development Working Group

(ROTOR) - HAI creates working group to study workforce development issues in the VTOL industry.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineFlight Path

Flight Path: Loreto Moraga

(ROTOR) - ROTOR talks with Loreto Moraga, a lawyer specializing in aviation law and president of the Chilean…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs

EUROPEAN ROTORS Returns for 2022

(ROTOR) - The EUROPEAN ROTORS VTOL Show and Safety Conference is returning Nov. 8-10, 2022, in Cologne, Germany.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineLast Hover

Lorenz “Lorry” Land

(ROTOR) - Longtime EAA AirVenture announcer Lorenz "Lorry" Land dies at age 69.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR Magazine

HAI Out and About

ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffOctober 20, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs

HAI Introduces Two New Member Benefits

(ROTOR) - HAI introduces two new member benefits: comprehensive health insurance and loss-of-license insurance for pilots and AMTs.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJune 19, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs

HAI International Trip Builds Relationships

(ROTOR) - HAI continues to build closer relationships with other members of the international vertical aviation industry.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJune 19, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs

Meet HAI’s 2022-23 Board of Directors

(ROTOR) - HAI will welcome its 2022-23 board of directors on Jul. 1, 2022, including one new board…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJune 19, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR MagazineFlight Path

Flight Path: Michele Viviani

(ROTOR) - ROTOR talks with Michele Viviani, an aviation maintenance technician working on Leonardo's Kopter AW09 project.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJune 19, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR MagazineRecent Accidents and Incidents

Recent Accidents & Incidents

(ROTOR) - Rotorcraft accidents and incidents occurring from Jul. 1 to Oct. 31, 2021.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJune 16, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR MagazineAbout This Issue

View Our June 2022 Issue

(ROTOR) - ROTOR profiles Jeff Smith, who will serve as chair of the HAI Board of Directors for…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJune 16, 2022
2022 MarchROTOR MagazineRecent Accidents and Incidents

Recent Accidents & Incidents

(ROTOR) - Rotorcraft accidents and incidents occurring from Jul. 1 to Oct. 31, 2021.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMarch 8, 2022
2022 MarchROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs

El Aero Services Is First Customer in HAI SMS Program

(ROTOR) - Nevada-based helicopter operator El Aero Services has become the first member to join the HAI SMS…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMarch 8, 2022
2022 MarchROTOR MagazineAbout This Issue

About This Issue

(ROTOR) - ROTOR profiles Erickson, the manufacturer and operator of the iconic Air Crane helicopter, as it celebrates…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMarch 8, 2022
2022 MarchROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs

Boost Your Publicity Acumen with Communications U

(ROTOR) - HAI is holding four classes on communications techniques and best practices for attendees and members at…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMarch 8, 2022
2022 MarchROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs

FAA Approves HAI Petition for Exemption Allowing HAA Ops

(ROTOR) - The FAA has approved HAI's petition to exempt HAA operations from restrictions due to 5G interference…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMarch 8, 2022
2022 MarchROTOR MagazineFlight Path

Flight Path: Patrick Bory

(ROTOR) - ROTOR talks with Patrick Bory, a French pilot specializing in aerial work operations about his career…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMarch 8, 2022
2022 MarchROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features

HAI Salutes Excellence in Vertical Lift

(ROTOR) - Meet the 10 recipients of HAI's 2022 Salute to Excellence Awards, honoring remarkable achievement in the…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMarch 8, 2022
2022 MarchROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features

Tenth Annual Photo Contest Winners

(ROTOR) - The Tenth Annual ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest brings you great photos about and for helicopter folks.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMarch 6, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineFlight Path

Flight Path: Francisco Beltran

(ROTOR) - ROTOR talks with Francisco Beltran, pilot for a provincial government in Argentina, about his past and…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineLast Hover

Harold Summers

(ROTOR) - HAI director of flight operations was an industry icon.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs

’56 Seconds to Live’ Wins Top Honors

(ROTOR) - Aviation International News named the "56 Seconds to Live" video and companion course as its "top…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs

Katerina Bedoya Joins HAI as Director of Marketing

(ROTOR) - HAI welcomes accomplished storyteller and multimedia producer Katerina Bedoya as its new director of marketing.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs

HAI and EHA Form Collaborative Partnership

(ROTOR) - HAI and the European Helicopter Association have formed an official partnership to increase collaboration between the…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineRecent Accidents and Incidents

Recent Accidents & Incidents

(ROTOR) - Rotorcraft accidents and incidents occurring from Jul. 1 to Oct. 31, 2021.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineAbout This Issue

About This Issue

(ROTOR) - A helicopter holds a lineman in place as part of an article on our industry's role…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineLast Hover

Alvin S. Trenk

(ROTOR) - Entrepreneur Alvin S. Trenk formed several aviation businesses over a 50-year career.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJanuary 18, 2022
Top StoryROTOR Daily

September ROTOR Now Online

Highlights include a profile of HAI’s new chairman, the return of Schweizer, and much more.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffOctober 1, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs

HAI Seats 2021–22 Board of Directors

(ROTOR) - HAI's operator members elected two new directors to the association's board this past spring. Both directors…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs

HAI Aerial Firefighting Safety Conference Returns to In-Person Format

(ROTOR) - The HAI Aerial Firefighting Safety Conference will return to Boise, Idaho, this Nov. 16–17.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR MagazineAbout This Issue

About This Issue

(ROTOR) - For more than a year, MD Helicopters made weekly flights to bring equipment, PPE, and cleaning…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR MagazineLast Hover

Shawn Coyle

(ROTOR) - Canadian veteran flies west; was renowned test pilot, instructor, author.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR MagazineRecent Accidents and Incidents

Recent Accidents & Incidents

(ROTOR) - Rotorcraft accidents and incidents occurring from Jan. 1 to Mar. 31, 2021.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR MagazineLast Hover

Bob Whitson

(ROTOR) - Former HAI Excellence in Helicopter Maintenance Award recipient dies at 74.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR MagazineFlight Path

Flight Path: Faith Lorenz, helicopter mechanic

(ROTOR) - ROTOR talks with Helicopters Inc. mechanic Faith Lorenz about the many opportunities in helicopter aviation.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
ROTOR Magazine2021 JuneAbout This Issue

About This Issue

(ROTOR) - For more than a year, MD Helicopters made weekly flights to bring equipment, PPE, and cleaning…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffAugust 5, 2021
ROTOR MagazineLast Hover2021 June

Jack Harter

(ROTOR) - Hawaii helicopter tour pioneer dies at 89.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJuly 12, 2021
ROTOR Magazine2021 JuneRecent Accidents and Incidents

Recent Accidents & Incidents

(ROTOR) - Rotorcraft accidents and incidents occurring from Jan. 1 to Mar. 31, 2021.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJuly 12, 2021
ROTOR MagazineFlight Path2021 June

Flight Path: Amber Malin, quality assurance inspector

(ROTOR) - Meet the men and women who fix, fly, and inspect rotorcraft.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJuly 12, 2021
ROTOR Magazine2021 JuneHAI Briefs

HAI Introduces ROTOR Media Website

(ROTOR) - HAI is launching a redesigned website for its media, including ROTOR Magazine, ROTOR Daily, and HAI@Work…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJuly 12, 2021
ROTOR Magazine2021 JuneHAI on Social

HAI salutes a Helicopter Mom

(ROTOR) - Kathryn Purwin shows what a proud helicopter mom looks like.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJuly 12, 2021
In the SpotlightROTOR Magazine2021 June

Ryan Terry, Director of Regulatory Licensing and Policy, Lockheed Martin Corp

(ROTOR) - Ryan Terry, director of regulatory licensing and policy for Lockheed Martin Corp., explains how the FCC's…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJuly 9, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

Transport Canada Emergency AD: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. (Bell) Models 212, 204B, 205A-1, 205B

To address the risk of detachment of main rotor hub strap pins in flight, this airworthiness directive (AD)…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJuly 7, 2021
ROTOR Magazine2020 WinterAbout This Issue

About This Issue

On the Cover: Aviation photographer Dan Sweet (who also has a day job as HAI’s director of public…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
ROTOR Magazine2021 MarchAbout This Issue

About This Issue

On the Cover: Aviation photographer Dan Sweet (who also has a day job as HAI’s director of public…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
ROTOR Magazine2021 MarchHAI Briefs

Industry Forecast: Operators Plan to Grow

(ROTOR) - HAI's global survey in early 2021 of members and nonmembers contained some promising news of operators'…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
ROTOR MagazineFeatures2021 March

HAI Salutes Excellence in Vertical Lift

(ROTOR) - HAI celebrates the best in vertical aviation through its 2021 Salute to Excellence Awards.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
ROTOR Magazine2021 MarchHAI on Social

HAI’s Mil2Civ Transition Workshop

(ROTOR) - You've never heard a story until you've sat around a virtual campfire with former military pilots…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
ROTOR Magazine2021 March

Ninth Annual ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest

(ROTOR) - Did we get some great photos of helicopters in 2020? Why, yes, we did.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
ROTOR MagazineLast Hover2021 March

Maria Rodriguez

(ROTOR) - Remembering HAI's 2018 Pilot of the Year, Maria Rodriguez, the co-owner of Caribbean Buzz Helicopters.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
ROTOR MagazineFlight Path2021 March

Sarah Louise Snell

Meet the men and women who fix or fly rotorcraft.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
ROTOR Magazine2021 MarchHAI Briefs

A Full-On Approach to Helicopter Safety

(ROTOR) - HAI promotes a 360-degree approach to reducing accidents that addresses culture, processes, training, and the appropriate…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
ROTOR Magazine2021 MarchRecent Accidents and Incidents

Recent Accidents & Incidents

(ROTOR) - Rotorcraft accidents and incidents occurring from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2020.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
ROTOR Magazine2021 MarchHAI Briefs

HAI HELI-EXPO Events Moving Online

(ROTOR) - HAI is moving HAI HELI-EXPO events online so that our industry can still take advantage of…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

FAA Final AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Model AB412 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires a one-time visual inspection and a recurring fluorescent magnetic particle inspection of affected…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 13, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

FAA Proposed AD: Airbus Helicopters Model SA.330J helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require repetitive inspections of the MRH chip detectors, or for helicopters not…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 13, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

EASA Final AD: Airbus Helicopters Models SA 365, AS365, EC155 helicopters

This EASA airworthiness directive (AD) 2021-0101: Airbus Helicopters Models SA 365, AS365 and EC155 helicopters; ATA 52 –…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 13, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

EASA Final AD: Airbus Helicopters Models AS350, AS355 helicopters

This EASA airworthiness directive (AD) 2021-0099: Airbus Helicopters Models AS350 and AS355 helicopters; ATA 55 – Stabilizers –…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 12, 2021
ROTOR DailySafety

EASA issues guidelines for management of drone incidents at airports

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency published guidance to help aviation operators and national authorities manage drone incidents…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 12, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

FAA Proposed AD: Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 429 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require establishing life limits and CMR tasks for various parts.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 8, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

FAA Proposed AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Models MBB BK 117 C-2 and MBB BK 117 D-2 helicopters

This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would require repetitive visual inspections of the main rotor actuator (MRA), as specified…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 8, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

FAA Final AD: Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model EC135P1, EC135P2, EC135P2+, EC135P3, EC135T1, EC135T2, EC135T2+, and EC135T3 helicopters

This AD requires modification of the cyclic stick, as specified in a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 6, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

FAA Final AD: Pacific Scientific Company seat restraint system rotary buckle assemblies

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires inspecting each buckle including its buckle handle vane, and depending on the results,…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 6, 2021
ROTOR DailyAirworthiness Directives

FAA Final AD: Airbus Helicopters Models EC155 B, EC155 B1 helicopters

This airworthiness directive (AD) requires replacement of the protective cover of the “SHEAR” control pushbutton on the pilot…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 5, 2021
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q4About This Issue

About This Issue

On the Cover: Aviation photographer Dan Sweet (who also has a day job as HAI’s director of public…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffDecember 4, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q4HAI on SocialROTOR Wash

HAI on Social

Reach the beach! According to comments on social media, challenging landings at austere locations, like this one performed…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffNovember 27, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q4Flight Path

Meet Ann Protheroe

QUICK FACTS Ann Protheroe Air Evac Lifeteam Maryville, Illinois CURRENT JOB I’m a base mechanic for Air Evac…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffNovember 11, 2020
Helicopter EventsROTOR Magazine2020 Q4ROTOR Wash

Helicopter Events

2020 NOV. 17–18/VIRTUAL HAI Virtual Aerial Firefighting Conference Helicopter Association International Learn more at rotor.org. NOV. 26 Young Eagle…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffOctober 10, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q4HAI BriefsROTOR Wash

HAI Introduces Membership Services Department

Exciting changes are underway at HAI, and the result means significant changes for our members. HAI’s Operations and…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q4HAI Briefs

Vertical Readers Cite HAI for Pandemic Assistance to Industry

HAI’s efforts to support and inform the vertical flight industry throughout the COVID-19 pandemic received recognition in a…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffSeptember 25, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3HAI on SocialROTOR Wash

HAI on Social

Reach the beach! According to comments on social media, challenging landings at austere locations, like this one performed…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffAugust 23, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3Last Hover

Last Hover: James O. Wisecup

Retired Air Methods Pilot, 2018–19 HAI Board Chair Former HAI Board Chairman and retired Air Methods Corp. (AMC)…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffAugust 14, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3Recent Accidents and Incidents

Recent Accidents & Incidents

The rotorcraft accidents and incidents listed here occurred between Jul. 1 and Sep. 30, 2019. The accident details shown are preliminary…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffAugust 5, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3Flight Path

Meet Samantha Bean

Samantha Bean Ansbach, Germany Current job: Boeing AH-64 Apache Longbow armament/electrical/avionics system repairman First aviation job: Bell OH-58D(R)…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJuly 28, 2020
5 Dos and DontsROTOR Magazine2020 Q3

Implementing Flight-Data Monitoring

The US National Transportation Safety Board recommends that all Part 135 operators install flight-data monitoring (FDM) technology. But…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJuly 14, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3HAI BriefsROTOR Wash

HAI Board of Directors Elects Officers, Adds Directors and UAS Adviser

HAI is pleased to announce the election of three new members to its Board of Directors, selected by…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJuly 8, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3HAI BriefsROTOR Wash

COVID Clean Program Helps HAI Members Promote Safe Operations

Many aspects of our prepandemic lives, such as shaking hands or drinking from public water fountains, may never…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJuly 5, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3HAI BriefsROTOR Wash

AHIA Signs On as HAI International Partner

HAI is pleased to announce the launch of the International Partnership Program to enhance safety and cooperation across…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJuly 1, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3ROTOR Wash1 Questions 4 Answers

Are You Prepared for Flight after COVID?

Operations both small and large have experienced a lower volume of flights because of the COVID-19 pandemic, as…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJune 27, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2HAI on SocialROTOR Wash

HAI on Social

Reach the beach! According to comments on social media, challenging landings at austere locations, like this one performed…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJune 11, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2Features

Learning to Survive a Helicopter Ditching

Ditching a helicopter in water isn’t an ideal way to end a flight, but as with everything flight…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJune 2, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2Last Hover

Last Hover

Matthew Zuccaro Past HAI President and CEO Former HAI President and CEO Matthew Zuccaro died Feb. 25, 2020,…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMay 29, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2Flight Path

Meet Eugene Reynolds

Eugene Reynolds Coupeville, Washington, USA Current job: Assistant chief pilot for Life Flight Network, a medical transport company in the…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMay 8, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2Recent Accidents and Incidents

Recent Accidents & Incidents

The rotorcraft accidents and incidents listed here occurred between Jul. 1 and Sep. 30, 2019. The accident details shown are preliminary…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2020
Helicopter EventsROTOR Magazine2020 Q2ROTOR Wash

Helicopter Events

CANCELED The following events have been canceled for 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic: APSCON 2020…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 20, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2HAI BriefsROTOR Wash

ROTOR Launches New Digital Format

With this issue of ROTOR, we debut a robust digital platform for the magazine, making it easier for…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 7, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2ROTOR Wash

HAI Names Rob Volmer VP of Marketing Communications

Robert M. Volmer has joined HAI as the vice president of Marketing Communications. In this role, Rob will…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 4, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2ROTOR Wash1 Questions 4 Answers

How Do You Deal with IIMC?

Inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC) is one of the top three causes of fatal helicopter accidents.…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 1, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2HAI BriefsROTOR Wash

HAI Debuts Weekly Webinar Series

HAI is now offering a series of weekly webinars covering a wide range of topics to meet the rotorcraft community’s…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMarch 28, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2Advocating for You

Advocating for You

Legislative Update The US Congress has been busy this year attempting to provide a financial lifeline to the…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMarch 25, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 WinterFeaturesCurrent Issue Features

8th Annual Photo Contest Winners

Cover Photo: Photo by iStock.com/Pollyana VenturaA series of striking photographs that reflect the beauty, power, and whimsy of…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMarch 10, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Winter1 Questions 4 Answers

One Question, Many Answers

Cover Photo: Photo by Paul Smith/HAI What are the top reasons other than pay that helicopter industry pros…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMarch 5, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 WinterHAI BriefsROTOR Wash

HAI Committees Change Names, Gain Email Voting Option

The HAI Board of Directors is initiating a series of adjustments intended to bring the association in line…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMarch 1, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2FlyOver

FlyOver

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation | Bell AH-1F Palm Springs, California | Sep. 28, 2019 Pilot: Eric Pacheco
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffFebruary 24, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 WinterRecent Accidents and Incidents

Recent Accidents & Incidents

The rotorcraft accidents and incidents listed below occurred between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, 2019. The accident details…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffFebruary 16, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 WinterFlight Path

Meet Melissa Wnorowski

“I know I picked the right career when I’m as happy to start my seven days on as…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffFebruary 10, 2020
Helicopter EventsROTOR Magazine2020 Winter

Helicopter Events

Feb. 11–16, Singapore Airshow 2020, Singapore, singaporeairshow.com/trade, Visit HAI at Booth #E72; Mar. 5–7, 2020 International Women in…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJanuary 21, 2020
5 Dos and DontsROTOR Magazine2020 WinterROTOR Wash

5 Best Practices for Minimizing Your Helicopter’s Noise

 During level flight, accelerations are quieter than decelerations, and straight flight is quieter than turning flight. These proven…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJanuary 17, 2020
2020 WinterHAI BriefsROTOR Wash

Helicopter Foundation International Changes Name

Helicopter Foundation International (HFI), HAI’s charitable arm, is undergoing a name change that more closely identifies the nonprofit…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJanuary 14, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2019 FallHAI BriefsROTOR Wash

HAI Hires Crosby-Volmer International Communications

Because of an increase in the scope of communications work affecting HAI and its members, the association has…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffNovember 18, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 FallHAI on SocialROTOR Wash

Siller Helicopters CH54-A

Helicopter folks love to see photos of aircraft. And, judging from the number of likes generated, they REALLY love…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffNovember 15, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 FallHAI BriefsROTOR Wash

Annual Aerial Firefighting Safety Conference Concludes in Boise, Idaho

HAI recently completed the annual AeriaL Firefighting Safety Conference, putting a wrap on what has traditionally been the…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffNovember 12, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 FallHAI BriefsROTOR Wash

Mars Helicopter Coming to HAI HELI-EXPO

HAI HELI-EXPO® has long been a platform for the debut of new aircraft and new technology, but a…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffNovember 9, 2019
In the SpotlightROTOR Magazine2019 Fall

Helisim Opens Grand Prairie, Texas, Training Center

New center expands US-based simulation training offerings for Airbus customers. When veteran French helicopter pilot and training expert Jean-Charles de…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffNovember 6, 2019
5 Dos and DontsROTOR Magazine2019 FallROTOR Wash

Onboarding the New Guy/Gal

1. DON’T rush the settling-in process. Switching jobs is stressful, especially for young employees or recent graduates; others may…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffNovember 3, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 FallFlight Path

Meet Annie Paya

Annie Paya Bend, Oregon, USA   Quick Facts Current job: Bell 407 fire/utility pilot First aviation job: Flight instructor Favorite…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffOctober 7, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 FallRecent Accidents and Incidents

Recent Accidents & Incidents

The rotorcraft accidents and incidents listed here occurred between Jul. 1 and Sep. 30, 2019. The accident details shown are preliminary…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffOctober 1, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SummerHAI BriefsROTOR Wash

HAI Hires John Shea as Government Affairs Director

Strengthening its advocacy efforts and building on its track record of legislative wins for the helicopter industry, HAI…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffAugust 19, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SummerHAI BriefsROTOR Wash

Helicopter Air Medical Safety Conference Held May 8–9

HAI, the Association of Air Medical Services, and the Air Medical Operators Association recently hosted a Helicopter Air…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffAugust 16, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SummerHAI BriefsROTOR Wash

HAI Launches Aviation Job Page with Help from JSirm.com

HAI announced the launch of its newest Partner Service membership benefit with JSfirm.com: a searchable, interactive database of…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffAugust 13, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SummerSafety SnapshotROTOR Wash

Focus on Flight

Don’t let commitments at your destination overrule your commitment to fly safely. “In my 37 years of aviation,…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffAugust 10, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SummerROTOR Wash1 Questions 4 Answers

What is the most fun you’ve had in a helicopter?

Flying a Vietnam demo with pyrotechnics at air shows. – Michael Holland, Fairburn, GA, USA
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffAugust 7, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SummerFeatures

HAI 2019–20 Board of Directors

The HAI Board of Directors for 2019–20 was installed on July 1, 2019. A reception was held in…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJuly 22, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SummerFlight Path

Meet Matthew Bednar

Matthew Bednar La Habra, California, USA Quick Facts First aviation job: UH-60 Black Hawk mechanic for the US Army…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJuly 4, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SummerHAI BriefsROTOR Wash

ROTOR Wins Design Award

ROTOR Magazine was recently recognized for design excellence by the Association of Media and Publishing (AM&P). At the…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJuly 2, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SummerRecent Accidents and Incidents

Recent Accidents and Incidents

The rotorcraft accidents and incidents listed below occurred between January 1 and March 31, 2019. All details were…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJuly 1, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SummerField Notes

Hangar 21 Presents the Thrill of Aviation

Want to elevate a so-so event? Add a helicopter. Located only 8 miles northwest of Anaheim, California, the…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJune 18, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SpringHAI on Social

HAI on Social

The Bell AH-1 Cobra has been replaced by the Boeing AH-64 Apache in the US Army fleet, but…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMay 25, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 Spring1 Questions 4 Answers

What new technological breakthrough would benefit your operations?

A deicing system for light twin helicopters with a useful weight penalty and price. It would be a…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMay 22, 2019
5 Dos and DontsROTOR Magazine2019 Spring

Taking OTC Medication

A simple, everyday treatment on the ground could become fatal when combined with flight. DO get prompt medical care.…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMay 19, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SpringHAI Briefs

HAI Provides Reporting Tool for Rotorcraft Pilots

To address a growing need for reporting airborne safety hazards, helicopter pilots now have a new website, www.rotor.org/HARP,…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMay 16, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SpringHAI Briefs

HAI Announces New Directors, Officers

One element of the HAI HELI‑EXPO trade show is the HAI Annual Membership Meeting & Breakfast. In addition…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMay 13, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SpringFeatures

HAI Salutes Excellence in Vertical Lift

Celebrating the best in vertical aviation. Every day, on every continent, members of the vertical-lift community do amazing…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 20, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SpringFlight Path

Meet Lisa Rezende

Lisa Rezende Edinburg, Texas, USA Quick Facts First aviation job: Working for Air Florida Helicopter in Orlando, Florida Current…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 11, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SpringRecent Accidents and Incidents

Recent Accidents & Incidents

The rotorcraft accidents and incidents listed below occurred between October 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018. All details…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 8, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 WinterFlyOver

FlyOver

Southwest Heliservices | Bell 206L-3 Air Power Reservoir | Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Tucson, Arizona | July 21,…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffFebruary 25, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 WinterHAI BriefsROTOR Wash

ROTOR Wash: HAI Briefs

Next HAI HELI-EXPO to Be Held in January 2020 Hold on … HAI HELI-EXPO 2020 is WHEN? Attendees…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffFebruary 13, 2019
5 Dos and DontsROTOR Magazine2019 WinterROTOR Wash

5 Dos & Don’ts: Avoiding Distraction

In aviation, the consequences of distracted behavior range from annoying to tragic.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffFebruary 10, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 WinterFeatures

What’s New at HAI HELI-EXPO in Atlanta

HAI HELI-EXPO® has become a must-attend event in the helicopter industry. The show annually brings the helicopter industry…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJanuary 27, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 WinterFlight Path

Flight Path: Sarah Devika Green

Quick Facts Sarah Devika Green Oceanside, California, USA Current job CFI at California Aviation Services First aviation job I…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJanuary 15, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 WinterRecent Accidents and Incidents

Recent Accidents & Incidents

The rotorcraft accidents and incidents listed below occurred between July 1, 2018, and September 30, 2018. All details…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJanuary 6, 2019
2018 FallROTOR MagazineAbout This Issue

Fall Rotor Magazine

About the Cover: Writer/photographer Mark Bennett set out to find some helicopters fighting fires and found the Erickson…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffDecember 1, 2018
2018 FallROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs

HFI Expands Scholarship Program

Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) has expanded the number of scholarships offered as part of its 2019 Scholarship Program…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffNovember 23, 2018
2018 FallROTOR MagazineHAI on Social

Great Helicopter Rescue from Utah Dept. of Public Safety

If you follow HAI on Instagram, then you were one of the almost 5,400 folks who saw this…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffNovember 17, 2018
2018 FallROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs

HAI 2.0

Summer was a busy time at HAI, as the association conducted a wide-ranging software overhaul that touched every…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffNovember 15, 2018
2018 FallROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs

HeliFutures: Industry Partners Gather to Address Helicopter Pilot and Mechanic Shortage

Thirty representatives of companies and organizations in the helicopter industry met recently to discuss the workforce shortage of…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffNovember 13, 2018
2018 FallROTOR MagazineSafety Snapshot

FY17 vs. FY18 Accidents (No. of Accidents by Sector)

Source: FAA, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, September 2018. The FAA organizes industry safety statistics based on the agency’s fiscal…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffNovember 11, 2018
2018 FallHelicopter EventsROTOR Magazine

Helicopter Events

2018 November 13–14 HAI Firefighting Safety Conference Helicopter Association International Boise, Idaho, USA rotor.org/firefightingconf November 20–21 6th EASA…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffNovember 9, 2018
2018 FallROTOR MagazineFlight Path

Meet Jennifer Mulkern

Quick Facts: Located at: Concord, New Hampshire, USA Current job: Commercial pilot First aviation job: Flight instructor Favorite helicopter: Bell 407…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffOctober 11, 2018
2018 FallROTOR MagazineRecent Accidents and Incidents

Recent Accidents & Incidents

The rotorcraft accidents and incidents listed below occurred between Apr. 1 and Jun. 30, 2020. The accident details…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffOctober 7, 2018
2018 FallROTOR MagazineAbout This Issue

Fall 2018 ROTOR

About the Cover: Writer/photographer Mark Bennett set out to find some helicopters fighting fires and found the Erickson…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffOctober 5, 2018
2018 FallROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs

Happy 70th Anniversary!

On December 13, 1948, just under three years after the first helicopter was certificated for civilian use in…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffSeptember 24, 2018
2018 FallROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs

Chris Hill Named HAI Director of Safety

HAI is pleased to announce the hiring of Chris Hill as director of safety. In this position, Chris…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffSeptember 22, 2018
2018 FallROTOR Magazine1 Questions 4 Answers

What is the greatest threat to the helicopter industry?

Competition for qualified helicopter aviation professionals, combined with a decreasing pool of new entries into the professions, is…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffSeptember 20, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 SummerFeatures

Hot Topics in Finance and Leasing

Industry Experts Answer Your Questions Q. Why are hourly-cost maintenance programs (HCMPs) often required when financing or leasing…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffAugust 21, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 SummerLast Hover

Dr. Carrol Max Voss Flies West

Dr. Carrol Voss, the founder of AGROTORS, Inc., and a pioneer in the use of helicopters in aerial…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffAugust 17, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 SummerFlight Path

Flight Path

Q Your current role? In addition to being a pilot, I manage aircraft scheduling, plan routes, and ensure…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffAugust 5, 2018
Helicopter EventsROTOR Magazine2018 Summer

Calendar of Events

2018 August 13–15 31st National Training Aircraft Symposium Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, Florida, USA commons.erau.edu/ntas August 19…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffAugust 1, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 SummerFeatures

HAI Aids HEC Operators with FAA Exemptions

Following a months-long grounding of US-based human external cargo (HEC) helicopter operations because of certification issues, the first…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJuly 27, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 SummerFeatures

HAI Welcomes 2018–19 Board of Directors

More than 100 people helped HAI welcome its new Board of Directors on June 25 as the association…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJuly 13, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 Summer

Summer 2018

ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJune 16, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 Spring

Spring 2018

ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMay 26, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 SpringFeatures

Vietnam Helicopter Pilots and Crew Members Honored

HAI hosted a group of Vietnam veterans who traveled from around the country for the dedication. From left…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMay 1, 2018

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