2022 DecemberROTOR FeatureROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features SMS: It’s Easier than You Think (ROTOR) - There's an affordable SMS solution out there, no matter your size. You can start by answering…Paul KoscakJanuary 25, 2023
2023 MarchROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 Fly-In/Fly‑Out: A Dream Event for Aviation Lovers (ROTOR) - The Fly-In/Fly-Out is a dream event for aviation photographers and helicopter aficionados to watch as dozens…ROTOR StaffMarch 7, 2023
2023 MarchROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs Communications U Returns to HAI HELI-EXPO® (ROTOR) - At HAI HELI-EXPO 2023, Comms U courses on Mar. 9 will provide marketing and communications best…ROTOR StaffMarch 7, 2023
2023 MarchROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs HAI Rotor Safety Zone, HAI Connect Join Forces at Expo (ROTOR) - The HAI Rotor Safety Zone combines with HAI Connect to offer attendees space and opportunity to…ROTOR StaffMarch 7, 2023
2023 MarchROTOR MagazineFuture Faces Robert Baumgartner, Helicopter Maintenance Technician, PJ Helicopters (ROTOR) - Working as a landscaper for his current employer was the precursor to a career in aviation.Aaron KarpMarch 7, 2023
2023 MarchROTOR MagazineHAI on Social Dad Jokes (ROTOR) - Do you like dad jokes? HAI's social media followers certainly liked this playful video with USCG…Jaasmin FooteMarch 7, 2023
2023 MarchROTOR MagazineAbout This Issue View Our March 2023 Issue (ROTOR) - FAA certification for the world's first civil tiltrotor, the AW609 from Leonardo, is almost here!ROTOR StaffMarch 7, 2023
2023 March5 Dos and DontsROTOR Magazine How to Nail the Job Interview (ROTOR) - Industry recruiters reveal their tips on what to do—and not do—when seeking employment.Christine A. DeJoyMarch 7, 2023
2023 MarchIn the SpotlightROTOR Magazine Tammy Duckworth, Helicopter Pilot, US Army Veteran and US Senator (ROTOR) - Veteran Swiss mountain pilot Claude Vuichard is changing how aviation approaches emergency procedures.Jen BoyerMarch 7, 2023
2023 MarchROTOR MagazineFlight Path Flight Path: Cmdr. Brian Wetzler, US Coast Guard, Ret. (ROTOR) - ROTOR talks with Harley Bloecher, a helicopter tour pilot with Rainbow Helicopters in Honolulu, Hawaii, about…ROTOR StaffMarch 7, 2023
2023 MarchROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features HAI Salutes Excellence in Vertical Lift (ROTOR) - Meet the 8 recipients of HAI's 2023 Salute to Excellence Awards, honoring remarkable achievement in the…ROTOR StaffMarch 7, 2023
2023 MarchROTOR MagazineWork Safe Managing the Dirty Dozen (ROTOR) - We must do all we can to minimize human errors.Zac NobleMarch 7, 2023
2023 MarchROTOR MagazineFly Safe No More Excuses (ROTOR) - Always do your safety homework: risk management doesn't take a sabbatical.Christopher YoungMarch 7, 2023
2023 MarchROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features Defining the Future of Vertical Aviation (ROTOR) - HAI has developed a strategic plan aimed at positioning the vertical aviation industry for growth.Daniel A. VarroneyMarch 7, 2023
2023 MarchROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features The AW609: Expanding the Vertical Aviation Fleet (ROTOR) - Leonardo's new aircraft, the AW609 tiltrotor, promises advantages conventional helicopters can't match.James T. McKennaMarch 7, 2023
2023 MarchROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features Eleventh Annual ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest (ROTOR) - The Eleventh Annual ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest brings you great photos about and for helicopter folks.ROTOR StaffMarch 7, 2023
2023 MarchROTOR MagazineFlyOver FlyOver: Los Angeles National Forest (ROTOR) - Mark Bennett shares a unique view of California's Angeles National Forest from an upside-down Bo-105C, courtesy…Mark BennettMarch 7, 2023
2023 MarchROTOR MagazineFrom the Board What You Can Expect in Atlanta (ROTOR) - Take advantage of all Expo offers to connect and grow.Jeff SmithMarch 7, 2023
2023 MarchROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs HAI Member Benefit: SMS Coaching and Assessment (ROTOR) - HAI members have a wingman who will work with them every step of the way to…ROTOR StaffMarch 7, 2023
2023 MarchROTOR MagazineLast Look Able Aerospace Services Bell 412 Main Rotor Head Overhaul (ROTOR) - Able Aerospace Services provides component repair, overhaul, and parts solutions for civilian and military rotary-wing operators.Mark BennettMarch 7, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs HAI Member Benefit: Health Insurance (ROTOR) - HAI members have access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance coverage for individuals, families, and employees.ROTOR StaffJanuary 26, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineHAI on Social Helping Girls to See Themselves in Aviation (ROTOR) - What's more exciting than seeing a vintage MH-65D Dolphin? It's hard to believe, but HAI's social…Jaasmin FooteJanuary 26, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineFuture Faces Alex Atukwatse, Helicopter Mechanic, Uganda Police Air Wing (ROTOR) - HAI scholarship winner Alex Atukwatse's curiosity about "cars moving through the air" led him to a…Aaron KarpJanuary 26, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineWork Safe Steer Clear of PINC (ROTOR) - Give your pilots, techs, and managers the freedom to follow safety protocols and avoid PINC.Zac NobleJanuary 26, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineFlight Path Flight Path: Harley Bloecher (ROTOR) - ROTOR talks with Harley Bloecher, a helicopter tour pilot with Rainbow Helicopters in Honolulu, Hawaii, about…ROTOR StaffJanuary 26, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineFly Safe Spatial Disorientation: The Unforgiving Killer (ROTOR) - Learn how to recognize and avoid spatial disorientation, one of the top causes of fatal helicopter…Jill BrowningJanuary 26, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineHAI Briefs HAI Member Exclusive: Assistance with Bowtie Risk Management (ROTOR) - HAI members now have exclusive access to discounts and training on BowTieXP risk management software.ROTOR StaffJanuary 26, 2023
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 StaffJanuary 26, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineAccident Recovery Blowing in the Wind (ROTOR) - Questionable maneuvering, faulty weather assessment leave two pilots seriously injured in this 2021 accident in British…David Jack KennyJanuary 26, 2023
Best Practices2022 DecemberROTOR Magazine 10 Best Practices for Conducting Crew Briefings (ROTOR) - Most CRM failures involve preflight activities, so equip your team with critical safety information before every…Greg CalvertJanuary 26, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR FeatureROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features From Mission Driven … to Safety Driven (ROTOR) - Today, risk assessment and mitigation are part of every US Coast Guard mission.Dan SweetJanuary 25, 2023
2022 DecemberIn the SpotlightROTOR Magazine Claude Vuichard, President VRASF (ROTOR) - Veteran Swiss mountain pilot Claude Vuichard is changing how aviation approaches emergency procedures.Jen BoyerJanuary 25, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineKeeping UpCurrent Issue Features Digital Overload (ROTOR) - Training expert Terry Palmer tells readers how to avoid becoming too reliant on technology at expense…Terry PalmerJanuary 25, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineAdvocating for You New Year, New Opportunities (ROTOR) - A new year promises further gains for the vertical flight industry.Cade ClarkJanuary 25, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features Air Tour Management Plans: Planning for Failure? (ROTOR) - The flawed process for creating air tour management plans over US national parks raises deep concerns…Jen BoyerJanuary 25, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineAbout This Issue View Our December 2022 Issue (ROTOR) - The US Coast Guard has left behind a culture of high tolerance for risk in favor…ROTOR StaffJanuary 25, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineLast Look Evolution Helmets EVO 252 Flight Helmet (ROTOR) - Founded by Ron Abbott in 2004, Evolution Helmets manufactures fully customizable helmets for aircrew in all…Mark BennettJanuary 25, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineLast Hover Frank Robinson (ROTOR) - Frank Robinson, founder of Robinson Helicopter Company, flies west.ROTOR StaffJanuary 25, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineMessage from the President Giving Thanks (ROTOR) - Our industry has much to be thank for—and much for which we should be thanked, says…James ViolaJanuary 25, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineFlyOver FlyOver: Broomfield, Colorado (ROTOR) - Mark Bennett shares a view of Broomfield, Colorado, from a Schweizer S333 operated by Rotors of…Mark BennettJanuary 25, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features The Ship That Launched a Thousand Flights (ROTOR) - Igor Sikorsky’s “last-ditch” effort to save his company established the helicopter industry. What will be the…James T. McKennaJanuary 25, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineFrom the Board A Midyear Report (ROTOR) - Six months into his term as chair of the HAI Board of Directors, Jeff Smith provides…Jeff SmithJanuary 25, 2023
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 StaffOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineFlyOver FlyOver: Washington, D.C. (ROTOR) - Mark Bennett shares a view of Washington, D.C., from a Bell 412EP operated by the US…Mark BennettOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineLast Hover Thomas “Tom” Poberezny (ROTOR) - Tom Poberezny, former EAA president and chairman, flies west.ROTOR StaffOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineWork Safe Fuel for Thought (ROTOR) - A preflight fuel sample helps ensure the safety of the aircraft occupants. Pilots in command: don't…Zac NobleOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineLast Look Croman Corp. Croman SH-3H (ROTOR) - Croman Corp. is more than a helicopter operator; the company develops and certificates products and systems…Mark BennettOctober 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 capturesROTOR 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 StaffOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineAdvocating for You Some Wins for Our Industry (ROTOR) - HAI initiatives on sustainable fuel and workforce development move forward, while HAI and ERHC debut a…Emma TaylorOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR FeatureROTOR MagazineFly Safe Caution: Helicopter Wake Turbulence (ROTOR) - It's past time to educate the entire aviation community about the dangers of helicopter wake turbulence.Ned ParksOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features Piasecki and the Hydrogen-Powered Helicopter (ROTOR) - The Piasecki family, with a historic legacy of VTOL innovation, is developing the PA-890, a hydrogen-powered…David HughesOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features Makin’ the Blade (ROTOR) - What goes into making a rotor blade? A lot more than you might think.Mark BennettOctober 20, 2022
September 2022In the SpotlightROTOR Magazine Robert Feerst, President, Utilities / Aviation Specialists (ROTOR) - Robert Feerst, president of Utilities / Aviation Specialists, reflects on the helicopter industry's changing safety culture.Jen BoyerOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineHAI on Social Jim Viola Meets an Old Friend (ROTOR) - Viewers guessed correctly that HAI President and CEO was a former Chinook driver during his US…Jaasmin FooteOctober 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 StaffOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features Power to the People (ROTOR) - Helicopters are essential in the effort to provide electricity to remote communities.Dan SweetOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineAccident Recovery Hurried Departure (ROTOR) - Failure to prepare for a dark-night flight sends seven to their deaths in this 2019 accident…David Jack KennyOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features Tackling the High Cost of Aviation Insurance (ROTOR) - Why does your aviation insurance cost so much, and what can you do about it? HAI…Christine KnauerOctober 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 StaffOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineLast Hover Lorenz “Lorry” Land (ROTOR) - Longtime EAA AirVenture announcer Lorenz "Lorry" Land dies at age 69.ROTOR StaffOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineFuture Faces Blake Olson, Recipient, HAI Maintenance Technician Certificate Scholarship (ROTOR) - HAI scholarship winner Blake Olsen plans to combine passions for aviation and community service as a…Jaasmin FooteOctober 20, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineFrom the Board Bridging the Identity Gap (ROTOR) - Jeff Smith asks if advanced air mobility (AAM) will really look so different from today's helicopters…Jeff SmithOctober 19, 2022
September 2022ROTOR MagazineMessage from the President Filling Our Workforce Pipeline (ROTOR) - HAI President and CEO James Viola announces the formation of an HAI working group to address…James ViolaOctober 19, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR MagazineAdvocating for You Midterm Report: The Only Constant Is Change (ROTOR) - A busy Congress keeps aviation issues in focus, including 5G, workforce development, SAF, UAS integration, and…Emma TaylorJune 19, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR MagazineHAI on Social Bell 407 Departs HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 (ROTOR) - This Bell 407 departing HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 in Dallas was our top-rated recent social media post.Jaasmin FooteJune 19, 2022
2022 June5 Dos and DontsROTOR Magazine Mitigating High-Risk Operations (ROTOR) - Risk mitigation is crucial in any operation, so what can we learn from the best practices…Jen BoyerJune 19, 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 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 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 StaffJune 19, 2022
2022 JuneIn the SpotlightROTOR Magazine Allison McKay, CEO, Women in Aviation International (ROTOR) - Allison McKay, CEO of Women in Aviation International and member of the FAA Women in Aviation…Jen BoyerJune 19, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features Get Comfortable with SAF (ROTOR) - ROTOR looks at initiatives to upgrade the sustainability of fuel for both turbine- and piston-engine aircraft.Christine KnauerJune 19, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR MagazineWork Safe Do You Know Where Your Tools Are? (ROTOR) - When even one misplaced item can pose a serious hazard, perfect tool control is the goal.Zac NobleJune 19, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR MagazineLast Look Helimax Aviation Boeing CH-47D (ROTOR) - Helimax Aviation operates a small fleet of helicopters to serve a narrow range of missions. But…Mark BennettJune 19, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features Has the Future Already Arrived? (ROTOR) - Photographer/writer Mark Bennett looks at how advanced air mobility is already working today--at the Dallas CBD…Mark BennettJune 19, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features Finding the Future in Dallas (ROTOR) - The VTOL industry rebounds from the pandemic with new sales, product launches, and lessons learned at…Jen BoyerJune 19, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR MagazineFlyOver FlyOver: Albuquerque, New Mexico (ROTOR) - Mark Bennett shares a view of Albuquerque, New Mexico, from a Bell UH-1H operated by the…Mark BennettJune 19, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR FeatureROTOR MagazineFly Safe The ‘M’ Word (ROTOR) - Assuming a “mission” mentality in HAA operations doesn’t equate to recklessness. It promotes safety.Greg CalvertJune 19, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR FeatureROTOR MagazineFeaturesCurrent Issue Features Jeff Smith: Giving Back (ROTOR) - Learn how pilot, rotorcraft advocate, and incoming HAI chair Jeff Smith plans to expand the association's…Paul KoscakJune 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 StaffJune 19, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR MagazineAccident Recovery Past the Limits (ROTOR) - Pilot inexperience and the absence of a crash-resistant fuel system lead to heartbreaking outcome.David Jack KennyJune 16, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR MagazineRecent Accidents and Incidents Recent Accidents & Incidents (ROTOR) - Rotorcraft accidents and incidents occurring from Jul. 1 to Oct. 31, 2021.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 StaffJune 16, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR FeatureROTOR MagazineIMHO Another Avoidable Helicopter Crash … Again (ROTOR) - Bruce Landsberg, vice chair of the NTSB, calls for the industry and the FAA to ACT…Bruce LandsbergJune 16, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR MagazineFrom the Board A Chairman’s Reflection (ROTOR) - Randy Rowles reflects on the progress made during his year as chairman of the HAI Board…Randy RowlesJune 16, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR MagazineMessage from the President What Is HAI Doing for You? (ROTOR) - HAI President and CEO James Viola announces new benefits that add value to your HAI membership,…James ViolaJune 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 StaffMarch 8, 2022
2022 MarchROTOR MagazineFlyOver FlyOver: Fort Worth, Texas (ROTOR) - Mark Bennett shares a view of Fort Worth, Texas, from a Europcopter As350 B2 flown by…Mark BennettMarch 8, 2022
2022 MarchIn the SpotlightROTOR Magazine Graham Nickisson, Media and Emergency Service Liaison, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (ROTOR) - Graham Nickisson discusses his 40-year career in HAA operations and the importance of mental health support…Jen BoyerMarch 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 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 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 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 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 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 A. DeJoyJanuary 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 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 A. 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 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 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 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 [email protected]…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 A. 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…Jeff 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