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 A. DeJoyOctober 4, 2020
Experiencing an accident or near miss can be a wake-up call—time to go back to basics, dust off…
Christine A. 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
Reach the beach! According to comments on social media, challenging landings at austere locations, like this one performed…
ROTOR StaffAugust 23, 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
Reach the beach! According to comments on social media, challenging landings at austere locations, like this one performed…
ROTOR StaffJune 11, 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
The HAI Board of Directors is initiating a series of adjustments intended to bring the association in line…
ROTOR StaffMarch 1, 2020
Cover Photo: Photo by HeliOffshore Photos Gretchen Haskins Photo by HeliOffshore Photos Competitors share data to target improved…
Dan ReedFebruary 1, 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
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
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
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
ROTOR Magazine was recently recognized for design excellence by the Association of Media and Publishing (AM&P). At the…
ROTOR StaffJuly 2, 2019
Next HAI HELI-EXPO to Be Held in January 2020 Hold on … HAI HELI-EXPO 2020 is WHEN? Attendees…
ROTOR StaffFebruary 13, 2019
In aviation, the consequences of distracted behavior range from annoying to tragic.
ROTOR StaffFebruary 10, 2019
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