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 StaffMarch 8, 2022
2022 MarchROTOR MagazineFuture Faces Matt Goodrich, Helicopter Pilot, Instructor, and Operator (ROTOR) - Matt Goodrich, a former computer scientist, explains how he found his passion—and career success—in rotorcraft flight.Jaasmin FooteMarch 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 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 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 StaffMarch 8, 2022
2022 MarchROTOR MagazineFrom the Board Prepare for a Great Expo (ROTOR) - HAI Chairman Randy Rowles welcomes attendees and exhibitors to HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 in Dallas, Texas.Randy RowlesMarch 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 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 StaffMarch 8, 2022
2022 MarchROTOR MagazineHAI on Social Gearing Up for HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 (ROTOR) - HAI's "Fly-In Friday" posts, like this one featuring a Sikorsky S-92A, help our followers get ready…Jaasmin FooteMarch 8, 2022
2022 MarchROTOR MagazineAccident Recovery Black Night at Black Rock (ROTOR) - An unlikely confluence of circumstances causes a well-trained crew to perish during a rescue operation.David Jack KennyMarch 7, 2022
2022 MarchROTOR MagazineFly Safe Is Our Reluctance to Share Killing Us? (ROTOR) - Reporting safety events can uncover hazards, reveal mitigations, and save lives. So why aren't we doing…Chris HillMarch 7, 2022
2022 MarchROTOR MagazineAdvocating for You The Impact of 5G on Vertical Flight Operations (ROTOR) - The deployment of 5G wireless systems must be managed so that they can safely coexist with…Emma TaylorMarch 7, 2022
2022 MarchROTOR MagazineMessage from the President Over the Horizon (ROTOR) - Promising times are ahead for the VTOL industry, says HAI President and CEO James Viola as…James ViolaMarch 7, 2022
2022 MarchROTOR MagazineFly Safe How I Survived IIMC (ROTOR) - Helicopter pilot Julie Pearson shares a gripping account of her IIMC encounter—and how she beat the…Julie PearsonMarch 6, 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 StaffMarch 6, 2022
2022 MarchROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features Erickson and the Air Crane (ROTOR) - As Erickson Inc. celebrates its 50th anniversary, ROTOR takes a look at the company and its…Christine KnauerMarch 6, 2022
2022 MarchROTOR MagazineLast Look Anthelion Helicopters Guimbal Cabri G2 & Robinson R44 (ROTOR) - After starting in 2014 as a flight-training company, HAI member Anthelion Helicopters has expanded its services…Mark BennettMarch 6, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineFuture Faces Jessica Meiris, Recipient of the HAI Michelle North Scholarship for Safety (ROTOR) - Jessica Meiris, HAI scholarship winner, explains why a career change led her to the helicopter cockpit.Jaasmin FooteJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs HAI Out and About (ROTOR) - Enjoy photos of HAI president and CEO James Viola and other members of the HAI staff…Gina KvitkovichJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineLast Look Children’s Health, Dallas, Texas, Sikorsky S-76C++ (ROTOR) - Children's Health has been operating helicopters as part of its Neonatal and Pediatric Specialty Transport service…Mark BennettJanuary 18, 2022
2021 December5 Dos and DontsROTOR Magazine Transitioning from Mil2Civ (ROTOR) - 5 Dos and Don'ts for making your transition from military service to a career in the…Jen BoyerJanuary 18, 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 StaffJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features High Wire Work (ROTOR) - Modern life—brought to you, in part, by helicopters and the pilots and crews who maintain our…Mark BennettJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineAccident Recovery Training for the Emergency (ROTOR) - Inadequate training and technical ignorance about an emergency procedure lead to tragedy for a New Zealand…David Jack KennyJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineFlyOver FlyOver: Lynchburg, Tennessee (ROTOR) - Mark Bennett shares the view of Lynchburg, Tennessee, from a Sikorsky EH-60A Black Hawk flown by…Mark BennettJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineAdvocating for You The Future of 5G and Aviation Operations (ROTOR) - HAI will work with the wireless industry, FAA, and FCC on data-driven solutions to ensure aviation…Emma TaylorJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features A Cargo Drone Is Inbound (ROTOR) - A Canadian company, Drone Delivery Canada, provides BVLOS deliveries to remote communities with its autonomous Condor…David HughesJanuary 18, 2022
2021 December1 QuestionsROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs How Do You Conduct Briefings for Yourself and Others? (ROTOR) - Read the results of an survey conducted by HAI to learn how our readers conduct briefings…Christine DeJoyJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineLast Hover Harold Summers (ROTOR) - HAI director of flight operations was an industry icon.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 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 StaffJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineIMHO Meeting Tomorrow’s Challenges (ROTOR) - Peter Moeller of the European Helicopter Association on efforts to advance VTOL industry sustainability, safety, and…Peter MoellerJanuary 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 StaffJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineFrom the Board HAI’s International Leaders (ROTOR) - HAI Chairman Randy Rowles explains why being an HAI member is a winning proposition, providing him…Randy RowlesJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features Training the Modern Helicopter AMT (ROTOR) - Southern Utah University provides helicopter focus and updated options for electronics, management skills.Jen BoyerJanuary 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 StaffJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineHAI on Social Training the New Guy (ROTOR) - We tickled our followers' funny bones with this Halloween social media post.Jaasmin FooteJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberIn the SpotlightROTOR Magazine HAI Training Working Group Members Mike Becker and Scott Boughton (ROTOR) - HAI Training Working Group members Mike Becker and Scott Boughton discuss new training resources for IIMC…Jen BoyerJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineWork Safe Are Service Bulletins Mandatory? (ROTOR) - Focusing on semantics over content misses the point. Service bulletins provide information about potential safety hazards.Zac NobleJanuary 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 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 StaffJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR FeatureROTOR MagazineMessage from the President What Do You Do? (ROTOR) - HAI President and CEO James Viola discusses the role of the rotorcraft industry in future—and present—UAM…James ViolaJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineFly Safe Always Leave an Escape Route (ROTOR) - Helicopter pilots tend to plan for the worst—a mentality that goes hand in hand with having…Chris HillJanuary 18, 2022
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 StaffSeptember 28, 2021
2021 September1 QuestionsROTOR MagazineROTOR Wash How Do You Control FOD in Your Operation? (ROTOR) - Foreign object damage can endanger not only your aircraft but the safety of your employees and…Christine DeJoySeptember 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 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 StaffSeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR FeatureROTOR MagazineMessage from the President Seeing Aviation from All Sides (ROTOR) - HAI President and CEO James Viola was able to get out of the office and into…James ViolaSeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR MagazineIMHO 5G Interference: A Helicopter Air Ambulance Perspective (ROTOR) - Rick Kenin of Boston MedFlight explains how the December 2021 rollout of 5G cellular networks will…Rick KeninSeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features The Return of Schweizer (ROTOR) - New manufacturer offers iconic aircraft and commitment to customer service, as Schweizer RSG stands up S300C/S300CBi…Jen BoyerSeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR FeatureROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features Adding UAS to Your Helicopter Operation (ROTOR) - For the right mission, drones are a low-cost, safe, effective choice. Hear from operators and drone…David HughesSeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR MagazineLast Hover Shawn Coyle (ROTOR) - Canadian veteran flies west; was renowned test pilot, instructor, author.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 StaffSeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR MagazineAccident Recovery Out of Character (ROTOR) - Getting swept up in the moment during a flight lead to a very unpleasant surprise for…David Jack KennySeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR MagazineFlyOver FlyOver: St. Petersburg, Florida (ROTOR) - Mark Bennett shares the view from an AS350 B2 flying over St. Petersburg, FL, flown by…Mark BennettSeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR MagazineKeeping UpCurrent Issue Features How Do You Keep Your Training in Check? (ROTOR) - Following checklists regularly ensures that pilots will know the steps to follow when they need them…Matt PresnalSeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR MagazineFrom the Board The Value of Membership (ROTOR) - HAI Chairman Randy Rowles explains why being an HAI member is a winning proposition, providing him…Randy RowlesSeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR MagazineLast Look Vertical Aviation Technologies S-52L Hummingbird (ROTOR) - An S-52L Hummingbird is parked outside the Vertical Aviation Technology hangar at Orlando Sanford International Airport.Mark BennettSeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR FeatureROTOR MagazineAdvocating for You Why Representation Matters (ROTOR) - If you aren't at the table, you're on the menu, so let's examine how HAI is…Emma TaylorSeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR MagazineHAI on Social The Hottest Pic This Fire Season! (ROTOR) - This Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane has been outfitted for aerial firefighting by San Diego Gas & Electric.Jaasmin FooteSeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features Man vs. Mosquito (ROTOR) - Another case of helicopters saving lives (in this case, human, canine, and equine ones).Mark BennettSeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR MagazineLast Hover Bob Whitson (ROTOR) - Former HAI Excellence in Helicopter Maintenance Award recipient dies at 74.ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR MagazineFly Safe Seeing Clearly (ROTOR) - Don't take your vision for granted. There's no more valuable asset to an aviation professional.Zac NobleSeptember 28, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features Randy Rowles: Moving Forward (ROTOR) - Randy Rowles, a world-class flight instructor and aviation leader, steps up to guide HAI as its…Paul KoscakSeptember 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 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 StaffAugust 5, 2021
ROTOR MagazineFeatures2021 June Helicopter Simulation Training: Should It Pay to Play? (ROTOR) - Pilots benefit from flight simulation training, but limited availability of FAA flight credit inhibits its full…Jen BoyerAugust 4, 2021
ROTOR MagazineFlyOver2021 June FlyOver: Phoenix, Arizona (ROTOR) - Mark Bennett shares the view from an R44 flying over Phoenix piloted by Bruce Haffner, the…Mark BennettJuly 12, 2021
ROTOR MagazineLast Hover2021 June Jack Harter (ROTOR) - Hawaii helicopter tour pioneer dies at 89.ROTOR StaffJuly 12, 2021
ROTOR MagazineLast Look2021 June ROTAK Helicopter Services Kaman K-Max (ROTOR) - A K-Max rests after nearly a month of heli-logging in central Idaho, the type of operation…Mark BennettJuly 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 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 StaffJuly 12, 2021
ROTOR MagazineAccident Recovery2021 June Slipping Standards (ROTOR) - No one takes off expecting to crash, but thoughtful action to prevent that contingency is essential…David Jack KennyJuly 12, 2021
ROTOR MagazineFly Safe2021 June Protecting the Heart of Your Aircraft (ROTOR) - Routine inspections and familiarity with your helicopter can spot engine problems before they lead to big-ticket…Zac NobleJuly 12, 2021
ROTOR Magazine2021 JuneWork Safe Components of Workplace Safety (ROTOR) - Rotorcraft operations can take steps beyond regulatory compliance to mitigate maintenance safety risks.Terry PalmerJuly 12, 2021
ROTOR MagazineFuture Faces2021 June HAI Commercial Helicopter Pilot Rating Scholarship Winner Jordan Nieters (ROTOR) - “The most rewarding part about teaching is seeing your students achieve their goals and evolve from…Jaasmin FooteJuly 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 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 StaffJuly 12, 2021
ROTOR MagazineFeatures2021 June Mars Helicopter Forges New Frontiers (ROTOR) - Ingenuity more than lives up to its name, in accomplishments, design, and promise for the future…Paul KoscakJuly 12, 2021
ROTOR Magazine2021 JuneCurrent Issue Features Native Support (ROTOR) - In 2020, with communities around the world reeling from the economic and social disruptions resulting from…Mark BennettJuly 9, 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 StaffJuly 9, 2021
ROTOR MagazineFeatures2021 JuneCurrent Issue Features Refocused Industry Safety Program Includes All Vertical Aviation Aircraft (ROTOR) - VAST provides global forum for sharing safety data, information, initiatives.Gina KvitkovichJuly 9, 2021
ROTOR MagazineFrom the Board2021 June Telling Our Story (ROTOR) - HAI Chair Stacy Sheard details how HAI speaks on behalf of the global VTOL industry.Stacy SheardJuly 9, 2021
ROTOR MagazineMessage from the President2021 June Being in the Thick of It Creates Additional Risk (ROTOR) - HAI President and CEO James Viola on the flawed Ligado Networks proposal and how HAI is…James ViolaJuly 9, 2021
ROTOR MagazineAdvocating for You2021 June FCC Decisions Imperil Aviation Safety (ROTOR) - New year, new Congress, new leadership ... same politics.John SheaJuly 9, 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 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 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 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 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 StaffApril 21, 2021
ROTOR MagazineLast Look2021 March Insite Commercial Robinson R44 (ROTOR) - This Robinson R44 enjoys a brief moment in the sun on an otherwise dreary, windy, chilly…Mark BennettApril 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 StaffApril 21, 2021
ROTOR MagazineAdvocating for You2021 March Ushering in 2021 (ROTOR) - New year, new Congress, new leadership ... same politics.Cade ClarkApril 21, 2021
ROTOR MagazineFly Safe2021 March CFIT Still Gives Us Fits (ROTOR) - Even experienced pilots can lose focus and fall prey to this common aviation threat.Zac NobleApril 21, 2021
5 Dos and DontsROTOR Magazine2021 March Insuring Your Aviation Business (ROTOR) - 5 Dos and Don'ts for obtaining the best insurance coverage.Christine DeJoyApril 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 StaffApril 21, 2021
In the SpotlightROTOR Magazine2021 March Sgt. Javaughn Harrison, UAS Operator, US Army (ROTOR) - HAI President and CEO James Viola interviews US Army Sgt. Javaughn Harrison, UAS operator.James ViolaApril 21, 2021
ROTOR MagazineFlight Path2021 March Sarah Louise Snell Meet the men and women who fix or fly rotorcraft.ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
ROTOR MagazineIMHO2021 March Raising the Bar for sUAS (ROTOR) - Alan Frazier explains why we need a standardized process for evaluating sUAS pilots and equipment, as…Alan FrazierApril 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 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 StaffApril 21, 2021
ROTOR MagazineAccident Recovery2021 March Quick Thinking (ROTOR) - This pilot's quick reaction enabled him to survive a helicopter crash in which the aircraft lost…David Jack KennyApril 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 StaffApril 21, 2021
ROTOR MagazineFuture Faces2021 March HAI AMT Scholarship Winner Alec Dockery (ROTOR) - Desire for a hands-on career led Colorado student to pursue A&P school. "It meant a lot…Jaasmin FooteApril 20, 2021
ROTOR MagazineFeatures2021 March A 360-Degree Approach to IIMC (ROTOR) - Pilots must practice skills to avoid IIMC if possible, to recover when needed.Scott BoughtonApril 20, 2021
ROTOR MagazineFlyOver2021 March Mount Rushmore National Memorial (ROTOR) - Mark Bennett shares the view from a Bell 407 flying near the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.Mark BennettApril 20, 2021
ROTOR MagazineFrom the Board2021 March What Can HAI Do for You? (ROTOR) - HAI Board member and Treasurer Jeff Smith details the many benefits and resources HAI offers to…Jeffery SmithApril 20, 2021
ROTOR Magazine2020 WinterFeatures2021 MarchCurrent Issue Features First Person: The Salvador Allende Rescue (ROTOR) - Surrounded by debris, 850 miles from land, a merchant mariner floats and waits.Thomas McKenzieApril 20, 2021
ROTOR Magazine2021 March HAI international partners team up to fight COVID (ROTOR) - The International Partnership Program, HAI's forum for global collaboration provides connection, best practices.Jen BoyerApril 20, 2021
ROTOR Magazine2021 March HAI Launches Safety Reporting Program for Members (ROTOR) - Formed last year during the pandemic, HAI’s International Partnership Program has already begun delivering on its…Bryan BurnsApril 20, 2021
ROTOR MagazineMessage from the President2021 March Planning for the Future (ROTOR) - HAI President and CEO James Viola on HAI HELI-EXPO 2022, HAI’s five-year strategic plan, the just-launched…James ViolaApril 20, 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 StaffDecember 4, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q4Features Arizona In Flames Cover Photo: Flames sweep across the Mazatzal Mountains 40 miles northeast of Phoenix. This remnant of the Bush…Mark BennettDecember 3, 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 StaffNovember 27, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q4FlyOver FlyOver Army Aviation Heritage Foundation | Bell AH-1F Palm Springs, California | Sep. 28, 2019 Pilot: Eric PachecoMark BennettNovember 21, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q4Message from the President Pandemic-Generated Innovation Adapting to new conditions can lead to positive changes. This November, Americans had the privilege of participating in…James ViolaNovember 19, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q4Last Look Lazy T Ranch’s Airbus AS350 B3e The Lazy T Ranch is several thousand acres of pasture, hayfields, rolling hills, and dramatic canyons 10 miles…Mark BennettNovember 17, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q4Future Faces HAI Scholarship Recipient Nic Tillim Student aspires to use piloting skills to help wildlife conservation. Nic Tillim has known flying helicopters would be…Jaasmin FooteNovember 14, 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 StaffNovember 11, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q4Work Safe Ensure Fuel Purity with Soak Testing The performance and safety of your aircraft depend on this procedure. At my firm, Aviation Marketing Services, we’re…Walter ChartrandNovember 8, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q4Accident Recovery Bad Assumptions Unclear responsibilities between pilots can lead to a deadly outcome. A flight review conducted by a CFI without…David Jack KennyNovember 4, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q4Features Is AMT Education Ready for the 21st Century? Pandemic conditions may accelerate Part 147 reforms. Well before COVID became a household word, the aviation industry was…Jen BoyerOctober 23, 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 StaffOctober 10, 2020
In the SpotlightROTOR Magazine2020 Q4ROTOR Wash Mark Bathrick, Director, Office of Aviation Services, US Department of the Interior DOI UAS have conducted nearly 1,800 flights supporting wildland fire operations this year. As the incredibly intense and…Jen BoyerOctober 7, 2020
5 Dos and DontsROTOR Magazine2020 Q4ROTOR Wash Working in Longline Operations Longline work is a special niche of the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) industry, one that requires precision…Christine DeJoyOctober 4, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q4ROTOR Wash1 Questions 4 Answers What changes have you made since experiencing—or narrowly avoiding— an aviation accident? Experiencing an accident or near miss can be a wake-up call—time to go back to basics, dust off…Christine DeJoyOctober 1, 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 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 StaffSeptember 25, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q4From the Board The Vertical Flight Family We share a goal: to provide safe, efficient aviation services. In an industry that was once seeking a…Randy RowlesSeptember 16, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3Advocating for You Advocating for You Legislative Update As the HAI government affairs team, John Shea and I represent your interests to your elected…Cade ClarkSeptember 1, 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 StaffAugust 23, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3Last Look Van Horn Aviation’s Bell 206B Van Horn Aviation, founded in 2001, designs and manufactures tail and main rotor blades for a number of…Mark BennettAugust 20, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3FlyOver FlyOver: Bonneville Dam Bonneville Dam, Columbia River, Oregon and Washington Aug. 8, 2019 Wilson Construction MD 500E Pilot: Ron Stewart Photo by…Mark BennettAugust 17, 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 StaffAugust 14, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3Fly Safe Making Safety Simple (but Effective) Putting safety first isn't as hard as it looks. One of the worst parts about reading accident reports…Zac NobleAugust 11, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3Accident Recovery Practice Makes Perfect Three ditching survivors acknowledge owing their lives to underwater egress training. When there are only seconds in which…David Jack KennyAugust 8, 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 StaffAugust 5, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3Future Faces WAI Scholarship Winner Diana Stearns Award carries special meaning for first female aviator in her family. Growing up in Frenchtown, Montana, Diana Stearns…Jaasmin FooteAugust 2, 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 StaffJuly 28, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3Features Why the H145? PHI is the only offshore helicopter operator flying the Airbus H145 in the Gulf of Mexico. Why add…Mark BennettJuly 26, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3Features Life Flight Network: Connecting Community with Care This rural HAA service goes beyond mere transport. A picturesque rural town of 14,000 in northeastern Oregon, La…Jen BoyerJuly 23, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3Features HUMS: Not Just for Heavy Iron Anymore Improved technology brings HUMS to light, medium markets. What if an operator could tell—just by looking at a…Paul SeidenmanJuly 20, 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 StaffJuly 14, 2020
In the SpotlightROTOR Magazine2020 Q3ROTOR Wash In the Spotlight: Randall Rochon, Vice Chair, Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals When black students see people like them succeeding in aviation, then they know they can do it too.…Dan ReedJuly 11, 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 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 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 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 StaffJune 27, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3IMHO Safety Needs a Safety Culture SMS works when people are empowered to act on safety. I once asked one of our veteran aviation…Jennifer HomendyJune 22, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3Message from the President Seeking Translational Lift Use this moment to prepare for better times. COVID-19 has meant fewer flights and tight finances throughout our…James ViolaJune 19, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3From the Board Finding Your Next Opportunity Pandemic or no, these job-hunting tips will pay off. Low oil prices and the widespread disruption caused by…Stacy SheardJune 16, 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 StaffJune 11, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2Last Look Kaman K-1200 K-Max Cover Photo by Mark Bennett/HAIRotak Helicopter Services, founded in 2016 to serve the telecommunications sector in Alaska, specializes…Mark BennettJune 4, 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 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 StaffMay 29, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2Future Faces HAI Scholarship Recipient Sarah-Grace Blanton Funds give Marine Corps veteran a sense of security and hope. With her aeronautical engineer father as a…Jaasmin FooteMay 27, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2Accident Recovery Untangling the East River Crash A failure to “mitigate foreseeable risks” proves lethal. Aviation’s approach to risk management has evolved into a two-pronged…David Jack KennyMay 22, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2 IIMC Battle Plan Prepare for IIMC Get Rated. Take the first step to surviving IIMC: get a rotorcraft instrument rating and maintain…Chris HillMay 18, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2Fly Safe Unplanned VFR Flight into IMC: Stop the Insanity What’s your IIMC battle plan? It’s a quiet Sunday morning on Jan. 26, 2020. The HAI HELI-EXPO® flight…Chris HillMay 15, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2Work Safe PPE in These Unprecedented Times During a global pandemic, personal protective equipment is hard to find—and still critical. What a difference a month makes.…Zac NobleMay 12, 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 StaffMay 8, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2Features UAS Market Ready for a Breakout The market for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS, or drones) grows bigger every year, as more companies, industries, and…Dan ReedMay 5, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2Features Steve Dickson’s 30,000-Foot View FAA Administrator Stephen M. Dickson attended 12 different schools as his family moved to posts across the United…Gina KvitkovichMay 2, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2Features Cautious Optimism Marks HAI HELI-EXPO 2020 Safety and steady growth take the main stage at this year’s show. HAI HELI-EXPO 2020 kicked off in…Jen BoyerApril 29, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2Features Helinet Flies Ahead Like many of her colleagues in aviation, Kathryn Purwin has gotten The Call—the one that delivers dreaded news…Gina KvitkovichApril 26, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2Features Air Ambulances in a COVID-19 World Air medical operators reset best practices and protective measures in the fight against an insidious pandemic. In just…Jen BoyerApril 23, 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 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 StaffApril 20, 2020
In the SpotlightROTOR Magazine2020 Q2ROTOR Wash NFL Star Helps Kids Pursue Aviation Careers Jimmy Graham: Chicago Bears tight end and instrument-rated pilot. NFL tight end Jimmy Graham—newly signed to a lucrative…Dan ReedApril 16, 2020
5 Dos and DontsROTOR Magazine2020 Q2ROTOR Wash Unplanned VFR Flight into IMC 1 DO get trained and stay proficient. Training, certification, and proficiency are the best weapons against inadvertent entry into instrument…Chris HillApril 13, 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 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 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 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 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 StaffMarch 25, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2IMHO License to Learn Where will pilots get the education they need to fly safely? As an 18-year-old planning for my future…Stan RoseMarch 22, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2Message from the President Reaching Our Potential Preparing for a sustainable future. We’re nearly halfway through the year, and frankly, 2020 has been a bumpy…James ViolaMarch 19, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2From the Board HAI Keeps Moving No pandemic paralysis here The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many daily activities to a halt while simultaneously forcing…Jan BeckerMarch 16, 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 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 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 StaffMarch 1, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 WinterKeeping UpCurrent Issue Features Training for IIMC Is Crucial AT Systems’s helmet-mounted ATS Device lets students experience both simulated visibility and the sensations the body feels during…Terry PalmerFebruary 25, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2FlyOver FlyOver Army Aviation Heritage Foundation | Bell AH-1F Palm Springs, California | Sep. 28, 2019 Pilot: Eric PachecoROTOR StaffFebruary 24, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 WinterWork Safe If You See Something, Say Something Photo by iStock.com/RicardoImagen Modern safety management empowers every employee to speak up. We’ve come a long way managing…Zac NobleFebruary 22, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 WinterAccident Recovery Risky Business The main wreckage at Raton, New Mexico, Jan. 17, 2018. Photo by NTSB Photo Why do experienced pilots…David Jack KennyFebruary 19, 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 StaffFebruary 16, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 WinterFuture Faces Foundation Scholarship Winner Pursues Dream of Community Service Student pilot hopes to fly for Honolulu Fire Department one day. Melissa Cooper was inspired to join the…Victoria PenderFebruary 13, 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 StaffFebruary 10, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 WinterFlyOver FlyOver Army Aviation Heritage Foundation | Bell AH-1F Palm Springs, California | Sep. 28, 2019 Pilot: Eric PachecoMark BennettFebruary 7, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 WinterFrom the Board Finding Your Passion (Again) Some life hacks to reignite your fire. I should have been a dentist, but I love being a…Jack MatiasevichFebruary 4, 2020
In the SpotlightROTOR Magazine2020 WinterROTOR Wash HeliOffshore Brings Safety Innovation to Offshore Operators Cover Photo: Photo by HeliOffshore Photos Gretchen Haskins Photo by HeliOffshore Photos Competitors share data to target improved…Dan ReedFebruary 1, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 WinterFeatures Best Practices for Preflight Inspection and Cargo Security It’s a basic task for pilots—and a fundamental part of flight safety. The US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST)…Keith M. Cianfrani, MAS, CISM, CFIJanuary 28, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 WinterFeaturesCurrent Issue Features Living with ADS-B Your questions about the new FAA regulation answered. It’s 2020, and the Jan. 1 ADS-B implementation date we’ve…Chris MartinoJanuary 26, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 WinterFeatures Viola Assumes Leadership of HAI Sets course for international growth and increased member services. James A. Viola assumed the leadership of HAI on…Gina KvitkovichJanuary 24, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 WinterFeatures Zuccaro Retires as HAI President and CEO Tenure marked by financial growth and safety advocacy. It’s the end of an era at HAI, as the…Gina KvitkovichJanuary 23, 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 StaffJanuary 21, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 WinterFeatures The Return of Single-Engine IFR Helicopters Cover Photo: The IFR-capable Bell 407 GXi is available in models suitable for US military training as well…Jen BoyerJanuary 20, 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 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 StaffJanuary 14, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 WinterMessage from the President Tell Me What You Want My first priority: listening to you, the member. I’m absolutely ecstatic to have been selected by your board…James ViolaDecember 23, 2019