(ROTOR) - HAI's operator members elected two new directors to the association's board this past spring. Both directors…
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - Foreign object damage can endanger not only your aircraft but the safety of your employees and…
Christine DeJoySeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - The HAI Aerial Firefighting Safety Conference will return to Boise, Idaho, this Nov. 16–17.
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - For more than a year, MD Helicopters made weekly flights to bring equipment, PPE, and cleaning…
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI President and CEO James Viola was able to get out of the office and into…
James ViolaSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - Rick Kenin of Boston MedFlight explains how the December 2021 rollout of 5G cellular networks will…
Rick KeninSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - New manufacturer offers iconic aircraft and commitment to customer service, as Schweizer RSG stands up S300C/S300CBi…
Jen BoyerSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - For the right mission, drones are a low-cost, safe, effective choice. Hear from operators and drone…
David HughesSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - Canadian veteran flies west; was renowned test pilot, instructor, author.
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - Rotorcraft accidents and incidents occurring from Jan. 1 to Mar. 31, 2021.
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - Getting swept up in the moment during a flight lead to a very unpleasant surprise for…
David Jack KennySeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - Mark Bennett shares the view from an AS350 B2 flying over St. Petersburg, FL, flown by…
Mark BennettSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI Chairman Randy Rowles explains why being an HAI member is a winning proposition, providing him…
Randy RowlesSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - An S-52L Hummingbird is parked outside the Vertical Aviation Technology hangar at Orlando Sanford International Airport.
Mark BennettSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - If you aren't at the table, you're on the menu, so let's examine how HAI is…
Emma TaylorSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - Another case of helicopters saving lives (in this case, human, canine, and equine ones).
Mark BennettSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - This Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane has been outfitted for aerial firefighting by San Diego Gas & Electric.
Jaasmin FooteSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - Former HAI Excellence in Helicopter Maintenance Award recipient dies at 74.
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - Don't take your vision for granted. There's no more valuable asset to an aviation professional.
Zac NobleSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - Randy Rowles, a world-class flight instructor and aviation leader, steps up to guide HAI as its…
Paul KoscakSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - ROTOR talks with Helicopters Inc. mechanic Faith Lorenz about the many opportunities in helicopter aviation.
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - For more than a year, MD Helicopters made weekly flights to bring equipment, PPE, and cleaning…
ROTOR StaffAugust 5, 2021
(ROTOR) - Pilots benefit from flight simulation training, but limited availability of FAA flight credit inhibits its full…
Jen BoyerAugust 4, 2021
(ROTOR) - Mark Bennett shares the view from an R44 flying over Phoenix piloted by Bruce Haffner, the…
Mark BennettJuly 12, 2021
(ROTOR) - APSCON 2021, AUVSI Xponential, HAI Connect, and more are coming up soon.
ROTOR StaffJuly 12, 2021
(ROTOR) - A K-Max rests after nearly a month of heli-logging in central Idaho, the type of operation…
Mark BennettJuly 12, 2021
(ROTOR) - Rotorcraft accidents and incidents occurring from Jan. 1 to Mar. 31, 2021.
ROTOR StaffJuly 12, 2021
(ROTOR) - No one takes off expecting to crash, but thoughtful action to prevent that contingency is essential…
David Jack KennyJuly 12, 2021
(ROTOR) - Routine inspections and familiarity with your helicopter can spot engine problems before they lead to big-ticket…
Zac NobleJuly 12, 2021
(ROTOR) - Rotorcraft operations can take steps beyond regulatory compliance to mitigate maintenance safety risks.
Terry PalmerJuly 12, 2021
(ROTOR) - “The most rewarding part about teaching is seeing your students achieve their goals and evolve from…
Jaasmin FooteJuly 12, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI is launching a redesigned website for its media, including ROTOR Magazine, ROTOR Daily, and HAI@Work…
ROTOR StaffJuly 12, 2021
(ROTOR) - Ingenuity more than lives up to its name, in accomplishments, design, and promise for the future…
Paul KoscakJuly 12, 2021
(ROTOR) - In 2020, with communities around the world reeling from the economic and social disruptions resulting from…
Mark BennettJuly 9, 2021
(ROTOR) - Ryan Terry, director of regulatory licensing and policy for Lockheed Martin Corp., explains how the FCC's…
ROTOR StaffJuly 9, 2021
(ROTOR) - VAST provides global forum for sharing safety data, information, initiatives.
Gina KvitkovichJuly 9, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI Chair Stacy Sheard details how HAI speaks on behalf of the global VTOL industry.
Stacy SheardJuly 9, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI President and CEO James Viola on the flawed Ligado Networks proposal and how HAI is…
James ViolaJuly 9, 2021
On the Cover: Aviation photographer Dan Sweet (who also has a day job as HAI’s director of public…
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
On the Cover: Aviation photographer Dan Sweet (who also has a day job as HAI’s director of public…
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI's global survey in early 2021 of members and nonmembers contained some promising news of operators'…
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI celebrates the best in vertical aviation through its 2021 Salute to Excellence Awards.
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - You've never heard a story until you've sat around a virtual campfire with former military pilots…
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - This Robinson R44 enjoys a brief moment in the sun on an otherwise dreary, windy, chilly…
Mark BennettApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - Did we get some great photos of helicopters in 2020? Why, yes, we did.
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - New year, new Congress, new leadership ... same politics.
Cade ClarkApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - Even experienced pilots can lose focus and fall prey to this common aviation threat.
Zac NobleApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - Remembering HAI's 2018 Pilot of the Year, Maria Rodriguez, the co-owner of Caribbean Buzz Helicopters.
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI President and CEO James Viola interviews US Army Sgt. Javaughn Harrison, UAS operator.
James ViolaApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - Alan Frazier explains why we need a standardized process for evaluating sUAS pilots and equipment, as…
Alan FrazierApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI promotes a 360-degree approach to reducing accidents that addresses culture, processes, training, and the appropriate…
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - Rotorcraft accidents and incidents occurring from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2020.
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - This pilot's quick reaction enabled him to survive a helicopter crash in which the aircraft lost…
David Jack KennyApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI is moving HAI HELI-EXPO events online so that our industry can still take advantage of…
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - Desire for a hands-on career led Colorado student to pursue A&P school. "It meant a lot…
Jaasmin FooteApril 20, 2021
(ROTOR) - Pilots must practice skills to avoid IIMC if possible, to recover when needed.
Scott BoughtonApril 20, 2021
(ROTOR) - Mark Bennett shares the view from a Bell 407 flying near the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Mark BennettApril 20, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI Board member and Treasurer Jeff Smith details the many benefits and resources HAI offers to…
Jeffery SmithApril 20, 2021
(ROTOR) - Surrounded by debris, 850 miles from land, a merchant mariner floats and waits.
Thomas McKenzieApril 20, 2021
(ROTOR) - The International Partnership Program, HAI's forum for global collaboration provides connection, best practices.
Jen BoyerApril 20, 2021
(ROTOR) - Formed last year during the pandemic, HAI’s International Partnership Program has already begun delivering on its…
Bryan BurnsApril 20, 2021
(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
On the Cover: Aviation photographer Dan Sweet (who also has a day job as HAI’s director of public…
ROTOR StaffDecember 4, 2020
Cover Photo: Flames sweep across the Mazatzal Mountains 40 miles northeast of Phoenix. This remnant of the Bush…
Mark BennettDecember 3, 2020
Reach the beach! According to comments on social media, challenging landings at austere locations, like this one performed…
ROTOR StaffNovember 27, 2020
HAI sets its legislative agenda for the new Congress. Now that the US general election has concluded, Congress…
Cade ClarkNovember 25, 2020
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation | Bell AH-1F Palm Springs, California | Sep. 28, 2019 Pilot: Eric Pacheco
Mark BennettNovember 21, 2020
Adapting to new conditions can lead to positive changes. This November, Americans had the privilege of participating in…
James ViolaNovember 19, 2020
The Lazy T Ranch is several thousand acres of pasture, hayfields, rolling hills, and dramatic canyons 10 miles…
Mark BennettNovember 17, 2020
Student aspires to use piloting skills to help wildlife conservation. Nic Tillim has known flying helicopters would be…
Jaasmin FooteNovember 14, 2020
QUICK FACTS Ann Protheroe Air Evac Lifeteam Maryville, Illinois CURRENT JOB I’m a base mechanic for Air Evac…
ROTOR StaffNovember 11, 2020
The performance and safety of your aircraft depend on this procedure. At my firm, Aviation Marketing Services, we’re…
Walter ChartrandNovember 8, 2020
Unclear responsibilities between pilots can lead to a deadly outcome. A flight review conducted by a CFI without…
David Jack KennyNovember 4, 2020
Pandemic conditions may accelerate Part 147 reforms. Well before COVID became a household word, the aviation industry was…
Jen BoyerOctober 23, 2020
First came the floodwaters. Next came the helicopters. US Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Survival Technician Petty Officer 2nd…
Thomas McKenzieOctober 13, 2020
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
DOI UAS have conducted nearly 1,800 flights supporting wildland fire operations this year. As the incredibly intense and…
Jen BoyerOctober 7, 2020
Longline work is a special niche of the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) industry, one that requires precision…
Christine DeJoyOctober 4, 2020
Experiencing an accident or near miss can be a wake-up call—time to go back to basics, dust off…
Christine DeJoyOctober 1, 2020
Exciting changes are underway at HAI, and the result means significant changes for our members. HAI’s Operations and…
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2020
HAI’s efforts to support and inform the vertical flight industry throughout the COVID-19 pandemic received recognition in a…
ROTOR StaffSeptember 25, 2020
We share a goal: to provide safe, efficient aviation services. In an industry that was once seeking a…
Randy RowlesSeptember 16, 2020
On the Cover: Aviation photographer Dan Sweet (who also has a day job as HAI’s director of public…
ROTOR StaffSeptember 2, 2020
Legislative Update As the HAI government affairs team, John Shea and I represent your interests to your elected…
Cade ClarkSeptember 1, 2020
Reach the beach! According to comments on social media, challenging landings at austere locations, like this one performed…
ROTOR StaffAugust 23, 2020
Van Horn Aviation, founded in 2001, designs and manufactures tail and main rotor blades for a number of…
Mark BennettAugust 20, 2020
Bonneville Dam, Columbia River, Oregon and Washington Aug. 8, 2019 Wilson Construction MD 500E Pilot: Ron Stewart Photo by…
Mark BennettAugust 17, 2020
Retired Air Methods Pilot, 2018–19 HAI Board Chair Former HAI Board Chairman and retired Air Methods Corp. (AMC)…
ROTOR StaffAugust 14, 2020
Putting safety first isn't as hard as it looks. One of the worst parts about reading accident reports…
Zac NobleAugust 11, 2020
Three ditching survivors acknowledge owing their lives to underwater egress training. When there are only seconds in which…
David Jack KennyAugust 8, 2020
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
Award carries special meaning for first female aviator in her family. Growing up in Frenchtown, Montana, Diana Stearns…
Jaasmin FooteAugust 2, 2020
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
PHI is the only offshore helicopter operator flying the Airbus H145 in the Gulf of Mexico. Why add…
Mark BennettJuly 26, 2020
This rural HAA service goes beyond mere transport. A picturesque rural town of 14,000 in northeastern Oregon, La…
Jen BoyerJuly 23, 2020
Improved technology brings HUMS to light, medium markets. What if an operator could tell—just by looking at a…
Paul SeidenmanJuly 20, 2020
Incoming HAI chair focuses on coming together to overcome challenges. Corporate helicopter captain Stacy Sheard began her one-year term…
Jen BoyerJuly 17, 2020
The US National Transportation Safety Board recommends that all Part 135 operators install flight-data monitoring (FDM) technology. But…
ROTOR StaffJuly 14, 2020
When black students see people like them succeeding in aviation, then they know they can do it too.…
Dan ReedJuly 11, 2020
HAI is pleased to announce the election of three new members to its Board of Directors, selected by…
ROTOR StaffJuly 8, 2020
Many aspects of our prepandemic lives, such as shaking hands or drinking from public water fountains, may never…
ROTOR StaffJuly 5, 2020
HAI is pleased to announce the launch of the International Partnership Program to enhance safety and cooperation across…
ROTOR StaffJuly 1, 2020
Operations both small and large have experienced a lower volume of flights because of the COVID-19 pandemic, as…
ROTOR StaffJune 27, 2020
SMS works when people are empowered to act on safety. I once asked one of our veteran aviation…
Jennifer HomendyJune 22, 2020
Use this moment to prepare for better times. COVID-19 has meant fewer flights and tight finances throughout our…
James ViolaJune 19, 2020
Pandemic or no, these job-hunting tips will pay off. Low oil prices and the widespread disruption caused by…
Stacy SheardJune 16, 2020
On the Cover: Aviation photographer Dan Sweet (who also has a day job as HAI’s director of public…
ROTOR StaffJune 12, 2020
Reach the beach! According to comments on social media, challenging landings at austere locations, like this one performed…
ROTOR StaffJune 11, 2020
Cover Photo by Mark Bennett/HAIRotak Helicopter Services, founded in 2016 to serve the telecommunications sector in Alaska, specializes…
Mark BennettJune 4, 2020
Ditching a helicopter in water isn’t an ideal way to end a flight, but as with everything flight…
ROTOR StaffJune 2, 2020
Matthew Zuccaro Past HAI President and CEO Former HAI President and CEO Matthew Zuccaro died Feb. 25, 2020,…
ROTOR StaffMay 29, 2020
Funds give Marine Corps veteran a sense of security and hope. With her aeronautical engineer father as a…
Jaasmin FooteMay 27, 2020
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
Prepare for IIMC Get Rated. Take the first step to surviving IIMC: get a rotorcraft instrument rating and maintain…
Chris HillMay 18, 2020
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
During a global pandemic, personal protective equipment is hard to find—and still critical. What a difference a month makes.…
Zac NobleMay 12, 2020
Eugene Reynolds Coupeville, Washington, USA Current job: Assistant chief pilot for Life Flight Network, a medical transport company in the…
ROTOR StaffMay 8, 2020
The market for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS, or drones) grows bigger every year, as more companies, industries, and…
Dan ReedMay 5, 2020
FAA Administrator Stephen M. Dickson attended 12 different schools as his family moved to posts across the United…
Gina KvitkovichMay 2, 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
Like many of her colleagues in aviation, Kathryn Purwin has gotten The Call—the one that delivers dreaded news…
Gina KvitkovichApril 26, 2020
Air medical operators reset best practices and protective measures in the fight against an insidious pandemic. In just…
Jen BoyerApril 23, 2020
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
CANCELED The following events have been canceled for 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic: APSCON 2020…
ROTOR StaffApril 20, 2020
Jimmy Graham: Chicago Bears tight end and instrument-rated pilot. NFL tight end Jimmy Graham—newly signed to a lucrative…
Dan ReedApril 16, 2020
1 DO get trained and stay proficient. Training, certification, and proficiency are the best weapons against inadvertent entry into instrument…
Chris HillApril 13, 2020
With this issue of ROTOR, we debut a robust digital platform for the magazine, making it easier for…
ROTOR StaffApril 7, 2020
Robert M. Volmer has joined HAI as the vice president of Marketing Communications. In this role, Rob will…
ROTOR StaffApril 4, 2020
Inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC) is one of the top three causes of fatal helicopter accidents.…
ROTOR StaffApril 1, 2020
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
Legislative Update The US Congress has been busy this year attempting to provide a financial lifeline to the…
ROTOR StaffMarch 25, 2020
Where will pilots get the education they need to fly safely? As an 18-year-old planning for my future…
Stan RoseMarch 22, 2020
Preparing for a sustainable future. We’re nearly halfway through the year, and frankly, 2020 has been a bumpy…
James ViolaMarch 19, 2020
No pandemic paralysis here The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many daily activities to a halt while simultaneously forcing…
Jan BeckerMarch 16, 2020
Cover Photo: Photo by iStock.com/Pollyana VenturaA series of striking photographs that reflect the beauty, power, and whimsy of…
ROTOR StaffMarch 10, 2020
Cover Photo: Photo by Paul Smith/HAI What are the top reasons other than pay that helicopter industry pros…
ROTOR StaffMarch 5, 2020
The HAI Board of Directors is initiating a series of adjustments intended to bring the association in line…
ROTOR StaffMarch 1, 2020
AT Systems’s helmet-mounted ATS Device lets students experience both simulated visibility and the sensations the body feels during…
Terry PalmerFebruary 25, 2020
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation | Bell AH-1F Palm Springs, California | Sep. 28, 2019 Pilot: Eric Pacheco
ROTOR StaffFebruary 24, 2020
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
The main wreckage at Raton, New Mexico, Jan. 17, 2018. Photo by NTSB Photo Why do experienced pilots…
David Jack KennyFebruary 19, 2020
The rotorcraft accidents and incidents listed below occurred between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, 2019. The accident details…
ROTOR StaffFebruary 16, 2020
Student pilot hopes to fly for Honolulu Fire Department one day. Melissa Cooper was inspired to join the…
Victoria PenderFebruary 13, 2020
“I know I picked the right career when I’m as happy to start my seven days on as…
ROTOR StaffFebruary 10, 2020
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation | Bell AH-1F Palm Springs, California | Sep. 28, 2019 Pilot: Eric Pacheco
Mark BennettFebruary 7, 2020
Some life hacks to reignite your fire. I should have been a dentist, but I love being a…
Jack MatiasevichFebruary 4, 2020
Cover Photo: Photo by HeliOffshore Photos Gretchen Haskins Photo by HeliOffshore Photos Competitors share data to target improved…
Dan ReedFebruary 1, 2020
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
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
Reach the beach! According to comments on social media, challenging landings at austere locations, like this one performed…
ROTOR StaffJanuary 25, 2020
Sets course for international growth and increased member services. James A. Viola assumed the leadership of HAI on…
Gina KvitkovichJanuary 24, 2020
Tenure marked by financial growth and safety advocacy. It’s the end of an era at HAI, as the…
Gina KvitkovichJanuary 23, 2020
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
Cover Photo: The IFR-capable Bell 407 GXi is available in models suitable for US military training as well…
Jen BoyerJanuary 20, 2020
During level flight, accelerations are quieter than decelerations, and straight flight is quieter than turning flight. These proven…
ROTOR StaffJanuary 17, 2020
Helicopter Foundation International (HFI), HAI’s charitable arm, is undergoing a name change that more closely identifies the nonprofit…
ROTOR StaffJanuary 14, 2020
Cover Photo: At the US Drug Enforcement Administration’s Phoenix hangar, Cade visited with (left) Steven Blatus, assistant special…
ROTOR StaffDecember 27, 2019
My first priority: listening to you, the member. I’m absolutely ecstatic to have been selected by your board…
James ViolaDecember 23, 2019
Ron Wolf founded T&M Aviation in Abbeville, Louisiana, two decades ago, focusing on agricultural aerial applications. The company…
Mark BennettDecember 18, 2019
On the Cover: Aviation photographer Dan Sweet (who also has a day job as HAI’s director of public…
ROTOR StaffDecember 4, 2019
Mil2Civ workshop at Expo a must for military aviators. In an effort to assist military pilots and maintenance…
Stacy SheardDecember 1, 2019
I think we all realize that our industry’s public image is slanted more toward the negative than the…
Matt ZuccaroNovember 24, 2019
Engaging with candidates builds relationships that matter. Ah, campaign season in America—isn’t it grand? With the amount of…
Cade ClarkNovember 21, 2019
Because of an increase in the scope of communications work affecting HAI and its members, the association has…
ROTOR StaffNovember 18, 2019
Helicopter folks love to see photos of aircraft. And, judging from the number of likes generated, they REALLY love…
ROTOR StaffNovember 15, 2019
HAI recently completed the annual AeriaL Firefighting Safety Conference, putting a wrap on what has traditionally been the…
ROTOR StaffNovember 12, 2019
HAI HELI-EXPO® has long been a platform for the debut of new aircraft and new technology, but a…
ROTOR StaffNovember 9, 2019
New center expands US-based simulation training offerings for Airbus customers. When veteran French helicopter pilot and training expert Jean-Charles de…
ROTOR StaffNovember 6, 2019
1. DON’T rush the settling-in process. Switching jobs is stressful, especially for young employees or recent graduates; others may…
ROTOR StaffNovember 3, 2019
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation | Bell AH-1F Palm Springs, California | Sep. 28, 2019 Pilot: Eric Pacheco
Mark BennettOctober 28, 2019
Southern California rotorcraft operators, pilots address community concerns over noise. This is a good-news, everybody-wins success story in…
Morrie ZagerOctober 25, 2019
Flying taxis in 2023? Aircraft manufacturers say, "Not so fast." Not since the 1940s and 1950s have so…
Dan ReedOctober 22, 2019
It’s early June in Orem, Utah, 6,000 feet above sea level, 45 miles south of Salt Lake City,…
Mark BennettOctober 19, 2019
Knowing how your ship works gives you more options when mechanical issues arise. During my time as a…
Bill HopperOctober 16, 2019
Planning is key for operations in austere, distant environments. Finding an untapped niche within an industry is generally…
Dan SweetOctober 13, 2019
Are we ready to lose this generation of maintenance technicians? I recently had the opportunity to attend an…
Zac NobleOctober 10, 2019
Annie Paya Bend, Oregon, USA Quick Facts Current job: Bell 407 fire/utility pilot First aviation job: Flight instructor Favorite…
ROTOR StaffOctober 7, 2019
HFI scholarships provide additional learning opportunities for aviation students. Ethan Mutschler was always interested in aviation, but he…
Allison McKayOctober 4, 2019
The rotorcraft accidents and incidents listed here occurred between Jul. 1 and Sep. 30, 2019. The accident details shown are preliminary…
ROTOR StaffOctober 1, 2019
Distracted flying turns a mundane mission into tragedy. It’s hard to think of many aspects of modern life…
David Jack KennySeptember 28, 2019
IFR helicopter-only routes are available now in some areas. The rate of fatal helicopter accidents usually rises in…
Matt CallanSeptember 25, 2019
What could possibly go wrong? Most safety professionals will tell you that “selling” human factors to maintenance technicians…
Harold SummersSeptember 22, 2019
Tips for a successful checkride. As a designated pilot examiner (DPE), I’m often asked, “What can I do…
Steve NixonSeptember 19, 2019
After a stint in the US Army, Michael Tragarz made a 44-year career of aviation, eventually retiring from…
Mark BennettSeptember 16, 2019
Photographer Sarah Jane Smith shot Jan Becker in front of a Bell 206B-3 in Marcoola, Queensland, Australia. The…
ROTOR StaffSeptember 4, 2019
In 1938, German medical student Hanna Reitsch became the first woman in the world to fly a helicopter,…
Jan BeckerSeptember 1, 2019
Its Rotor Pathways Program could show other states the way. Washington, D.C., is a town full of ideas…
Cade ClarkAugust 27, 2019
Strengthening its advocacy efforts and building on its track record of legislative wins for the helicopter industry, HAI…
ROTOR StaffAugust 19, 2019
HAI, the Association of Air Medical Services, and the Air Medical Operators Association recently hosted a Helicopter Air…
ROTOR StaffAugust 16, 2019
HAI announced the launch of its newest Partner Service membership benefit with JSfirm.com: a searchable, interactive database of…
ROTOR StaffAugust 13, 2019
Don’t let commitments at your destination overrule your commitment to fly safely. “In my 37 years of aviation,…
ROTOR StaffAugust 10, 2019
Flying a Vietnam demo with pyrotechnics at air shows. – Michael Holland, Fairburn, GA, USA
ROTOR StaffAugust 7, 2019
In July of next year, NASA will launch Mars 2020, a new mission to explore the red planet.…
Dan ReedAugust 4, 2019
According to the FAA, birds striking helicopters in flight caused more than $3.5 million in damage—and three fatalities—in…
Harold SummersAugust 1, 2019
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