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Rotor Magazine: Features

Paul Koscak
By Paul Koscak In 2022 June

Jeff Smith: Giving Back

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Jen Boyer
By Jen Boyer In ROTOR Magazine

Helicopter Simulation Training: Should It Pay to Play?

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Paul Koscak
By Paul Koscak In ROTOR Magazine

Mars Helicopter Forges New Frontiers

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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 Kvitkovich
Gina KvitkovichJuly 9, 2021
ROTOR MagazineFeatures2021 March

HAI Salutes Excellence in Vertical Lift

(ROTOR) - HAI celebrates the best in vertical aviation through its 2021 Salute to Excellence Awards.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
ROTOR MagazineFeatures2021 March

A 360-Degree Approach to IIMC

(ROTOR) - Pilots must practice skills to avoid IIMC if possible, to recover when needed.
Scott Boughton
Scott BoughtonApril 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 McKenzie
Thomas McKenzieApril 20, 2021
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 Bennett
Mark BennettDecember 3, 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 Boyer
Jen BoyerOctober 23, 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 Bennett
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 Boyer
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 Seidenman
Paul SeidenmanJuly 20, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2Features

Learning to Survive a Helicopter Ditching

Ditching a helicopter in water isn’t an ideal way to end a flight, but as with everything flight…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffJune 2, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 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 Reed
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 Kvitkovich
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 Boyer
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 Kvitkovich
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 Boyer
Jen BoyerApril 23, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 WinterFeaturesCurrent Issue Features

8th Annual Photo Contest Winners

Cover Photo: Photo by iStock.com/Pollyana VenturaA series of striking photographs that reflect the beauty, power, and whimsy of…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMarch 10, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 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, CFI
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 Martino
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 Kvitkovich
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 Kvitkovich
Gina KvitkovichJanuary 23, 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 Boyer
Jen BoyerJanuary 20, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2019 FallFeatures

Community Engagement: The LA Helicopter Success Story

Southern California rotorcraft operators, pilots address community concerns over noise. This is a good-news, everybody-wins success story in…
Morrie Zager
Morrie ZagerOctober 25, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 FallFeatures

Helicopter OEMs Bring Aviation Experience to UAM Arena

Flying taxis in 2023? Aircraft manufacturers say, "Not so fast." Not since the 1940s and 1950s have so…
Dan Reed
Dan ReedOctober 22, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 FallFeatures

One Flight at a Time

It’s early June in Orem, Utah, 6,000 feet above sea level, 45 miles south of Salt Lake City,…
Mark Bennett
Mark BennettOctober 19, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 FallFeatures

Understanding Your Aircraft Systems

Knowing how your ship works gives you more options when mechanical issues arise. During my time as a…
Bill Hopper
Bill HopperOctober 16, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SummerFeatures

Jan Becker: Leading the Way

First female, international chair in decades sees new opportunity for HAI. Jan Becker is a dizzying mix of…
Gina Kvitkovich
Gina KvitkovichJuly 25, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SummerFeatures

HAI 2019–20 Board of Directors

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

Unmanned Systems Can Save Lives in High-Risk Manned Operations

Cover Photo by Phyllis Utter/HAI Use machines, not people, in dull, dangerous missions. Ten years ago, we could only…
Scott Burgess
Scott BurgessJuly 19, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SummerFeatures

The Helicopter Caucus

Who understands our industry on Capitol Hill? They do. According to our research, of the 435 representatives and…
Gina Kvitkovich
Gina KvitkovichJuly 16, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SummerFeatures

Neck/Back Pain and Hearing Loss: What’s a Pilot to Do?

Helicopter pilots can mitigate these long-term effects of the career. When you ask a group of helicopter pilots…
Dudley Crosson
Dudley CrossonJuly 13, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SummerFeatures

Lives on the Line

It's called human external cargo, and it attracts a special kind of human.
Mark Bennett
Mark BennettJuly 10, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SpringFeatures

Middle Georgia State University: A Successful Model for Aviation Education

Georgia's best-kept secret in aviation training. The choice of where to receive your initial flight or maintenance training…
Gina Kvitkovich
Gina KvitkovichMay 4, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SpringFeatures

HAI HELI-EXPO 2019: The View from the Exhibit Floor

Innovations keep the helicopter industry looking toward the future. An optimistic mood prevailed at HAI HELI‑EXPO 2019 in…
Jen Boyer
Jen BoyerMay 1, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SpringFeatures

HAI Does ATL

It takes a city to make a village, and it happens every year. First come the crates. Cubes…
Mark Bennett
Mark BennettApril 29, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SpringFeatures

eVTOL 101

What you need to know about the "future of vertical flight." The newest player in transportation technology is…
Jenna Scafuri
Jenna ScafuriApril 26, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SpringFeatures

New Products from HAI HELI-EXPO 2019

Small businesses bring innovative products to the industry. While news from large companies dominated the daily headlines at…
Jen Boyer
Jen BoyerApril 23, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SpringFeatures

HAI Salutes Excellence in Vertical Lift

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

Robinson Rocks Customer Service

It’s official: The Robinson Helicopter Company knows a thing or two about customer service. A company that produces…
Dan Sweet
Dan SweetFebruary 4, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 WinterFeatures

The Raider Rises

Is a bird in hand really worth two in the bush? Sikorsky Helicopters and its parent, Lockheed Martin,…
Dan Reed
Dan ReedFebruary 1, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 WinterFeatures

What’s New at HAI HELI-EXPO in Atlanta

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

Simulator Training Hits Its Stride

For many years, the helicopter industry has seen simulator training as something the big operations do. Yes, the…
Terry Palmer
Terry PalmerJanuary 24, 2019
2018 FallROTOR MagazineFeatures

Pilot Pathway Programs Gain Traction

One way to expand your pilot recruiting pool? Partner with a flight school. As recently as 2011, Mark Schlaefli…
Jen Boyer
Jen BoyerNovember 8, 2018
2018 FallROTOR MagazineFeatures

Testing the Unmanned K-MAX’s (and Our Own) Limits

Sometimes trust is all we have. But whom (or what) should we believe in? Bingo Fuel. It was…
Steven Athanas
Steven AthanasNovember 6, 2018
2018 FallROTOR MagazineFeatures

On the Trail of the Dragon Slayers

My plan was to visit commercial helicopter operators fighting wildland fires in the western United States. It seemed…
Mark Bennett
Mark BennettNovember 4, 2018
2018 FallROTOR MagazineFeatures

ADS-B: It’s Crunch Time

Here’s what you need to know to create your ADS-B Out compliance plan With barely 14 months left…
Ric Peri
Ric PeriNovember 2, 2018
2018 FallROTOR MagazineFeatures

The Pilot’s Perspective: Why I Equipped with ADS-B In

Equip with ADS-B Out because the FAA says so. Equip with ADS-B In to gain game-changing situational awareness.…
Zac Noble
Zac NobleOctober 28, 2018
2018 FallROTOR MagazineFeatures

After the Violation of an FAR

A kinder, gentler FAA? The US aviation regulator is changing its enforcement tactics. This article is for informational…
Robert Lakind, Esq.
Robert Lakind, Esq.October 26, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 SummerFeatures

Accident Recovery: Direct-to Disaster

After an accident, it’s usually clear that someone made a mistake ... often more than one “someone.” The…
David Jack Kenny
David Jack KennySeptember 5, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 SummerFeatures

Visit the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center

A visit to the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) is a voyage back to a time…
Marty Pociask
Marty PociaskSeptember 1, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 SummerFeatures

Smart Glasses: Helicopter MRO with “Vision”

Among the technological fantasies offered by science fiction, Star Trek’s holodeck is one of the most intriguing. The…
John Persinos
John PersinosAugust 27, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 SummerFeatures

Hot Topics in Finance and Leasing

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

HAI Aids HEC Operators with FAA Exemptions

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

Learning to Fly Drones

Stories and photos by Mark Bennett and PJ Barbour It’s an exciting time in drone aviation. This is…
PJ Barbour
PJ BarbourJuly 21, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 SummerFeatures

Where Is the SH09? Kopter Gears Up to Deliver

A Swiss company founded in 2007 with the goal of launching a brand-new helicopter design has yet to…
Dan Reed
Dan ReedJuly 17, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 SummerFeatures

HAI Welcomes 2018–19 Board of Directors

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

Jim Wisecup: HAI’s New Chairman

“One of the good guys.” “A real gem.” “What happens when our industry gets it right.” These are…
Gina Kvitkovich
Gina KvitkovichJuly 9, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 SpringFeatures

Flying in the Grand Canyon: A Dream Job with Unique Challenges

The helitack team at Grand Canyon National Park has to be prepared for anything. With weather conditions ranging…
Jenna Scafuri
Jenna ScafuriMay 21, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 SpringFeatures

Bell Sets a New Course

For a company focused on multimillion-dollar aircraft sales to government, military, and commercial clients around the world, Bell…
Dan Reed
Dan ReedMay 16, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 SpringFeatures

Business Bounces Back at HAI HELI-EXPO 2018

The mood at HAI HELI‑EXPO 2018 in Las Vegas was one of optimism, with several small signs —…
Jen Boyer
Jen BoyerMay 11, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 SpringFeatures

HAI HELI-EXPO 2018: What’s New

“What’s new?” Trying to answer that question is one reason why thousands attend HAI HELI‑EXPO® each year. New…
Tim Kern
Tim KernMay 6, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 SpringFeatures

Vietnam Helicopter Pilots and Crew Members Honored

HAI hosted a group of Vietnam veterans who traveled from around the country for the dedication. From left…
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffMay 1, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 SpringFeatures

Pilot and Mechanic Shortage Looms

During the next 18 years, the US helicopter industry will experience a shortage of more than 7,600 pilots,…
Jen Boyer
Jen BoyerApril 6, 2018

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