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
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