In the SpotlightROTOR Magazine2020 Q4ROTOR Wash Mark Bathrick, Director, Office of Aviation Services, US Department of the Interior DOI UAS have conducted nearly 1,800 flights supporting wildland fire operations this year. As the incredibly intense and…Jen BoyerOctober 7, 2020
5 Dos and DontsROTOR Magazine2020 Q4ROTOR Wash Working in Longline Operations Longline work is a special niche of the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) industry, one that requires precision…Christine A. DeJoyOctober 4, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q4ROTOR Wash1 Questions 4 Answers What changes have you made since experiencing—or narrowly avoiding— an aviation accident? 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
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q4HAI BriefsROTOR Wash HAI Introduces Membership Services Department Exciting changes are underway at HAI, and the result means significant changes for our members. HAI’s Operations and…ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3HAI on SocialROTOR Wash HAI on Social Reach the beach! According to comments on social media, challenging landings at austere locations, like this one performed…ROTOR StaffAugust 23, 2020
In the SpotlightROTOR Magazine2020 Q3ROTOR Wash In the Spotlight: Randall Rochon, Vice Chair, Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals When black students see people like them succeeding in aviation, then they know they can do it too.…Dan ReedJuly 11, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3HAI BriefsROTOR Wash HAI Board of Directors Elects Officers, Adds Directors and UAS Adviser HAI is pleased to announce the election of three new members to its Board of Directors, selected by…ROTOR StaffJuly 8, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3HAI BriefsROTOR Wash COVID Clean Program Helps HAI Members Promote Safe Operations Many aspects of our prepandemic lives, such as shaking hands or drinking from public water fountains, may never…ROTOR StaffJuly 5, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3HAI BriefsROTOR Wash AHIA Signs On as HAI International Partner HAI is pleased to announce the launch of the International Partnership Program to enhance safety and cooperation across…ROTOR StaffJuly 1, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3ROTOR Wash1 Questions 4 Answers Are You Prepared for Flight after COVID? Operations both small and large have experienced a lower volume of flights because of the COVID-19 pandemic, as…ROTOR StaffJune 27, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2HAI on SocialROTOR Wash HAI on Social Reach the beach! According to comments on social media, challenging landings at austere locations, like this one performed…ROTOR StaffJune 11, 2020
Helicopter EventsROTOR Magazine2020 Q2ROTOR Wash Helicopter Events CANCELED The following events have been canceled for 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic: APSCON 2020…ROTOR StaffApril 20, 2020
In the SpotlightROTOR Magazine2020 Q2ROTOR Wash NFL Star Helps Kids Pursue Aviation Careers Jimmy Graham: Chicago Bears tight end and instrument-rated pilot. NFL tight end Jimmy Graham—newly signed to a lucrative…Dan ReedApril 16, 2020
5 Dos and DontsROTOR Magazine2020 Q2ROTOR Wash Unplanned VFR Flight into IMC 1 DO get trained and stay proficient. Training, certification, and proficiency are the best weapons against inadvertent entry into instrument…Chris HillApril 13, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2HAI BriefsROTOR Wash ROTOR Launches New Digital Format With this issue of ROTOR, we debut a robust digital platform for the magazine, making it easier for…ROTOR StaffApril 7, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2ROTOR Wash HAI Names Rob Volmer VP of Marketing Communications Robert M. Volmer has joined HAI as the vice president of Marketing Communications. In this role, Rob will…ROTOR StaffApril 4, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2ROTOR Wash1 Questions 4 Answers How Do You Deal with IIMC? Inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC) is one of the top three causes of fatal helicopter accidents.…ROTOR StaffApril 1, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2HAI BriefsROTOR Wash HAI Debuts Weekly Webinar Series 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
ROTOR Magazine2020 WinterHAI BriefsROTOR Wash HAI Committees Change Names, Gain Email Voting Option The HAI Board of Directors is initiating a series of adjustments intended to bring the association in line…ROTOR StaffMarch 1, 2020
In the SpotlightROTOR Magazine2020 WinterROTOR Wash HeliOffshore Brings Safety Innovation to Offshore Operators Cover Photo: Photo by HeliOffshore Photos Gretchen Haskins Photo by HeliOffshore Photos Competitors share data to target improved…Dan ReedFebruary 1, 2020
5 Dos and DontsROTOR Magazine2020 WinterROTOR Wash 5 Best Practices for Minimizing Your Helicopter’s Noise During level flight, accelerations are quieter than decelerations, and straight flight is quieter than turning flight. These proven…ROTOR StaffJanuary 17, 2020
2020 WinterHAI BriefsROTOR Wash Helicopter Foundation International Changes Name Helicopter Foundation International (HFI), HAI’s charitable arm, is undergoing a name change that more closely identifies the nonprofit…ROTOR StaffJanuary 14, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2019 FallHAI BriefsROTOR Wash HAI Hires Crosby-Volmer International Communications Because of an increase in the scope of communications work affecting HAI and its members, the association has…ROTOR StaffNovember 18, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 FallHAI on SocialROTOR Wash Siller Helicopters CH54-A Helicopter folks love to see photos of aircraft. And, judging from the number of likes generated, they REALLY love…ROTOR StaffNovember 15, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 FallHAI BriefsROTOR Wash Annual Aerial Firefighting Safety Conference Concludes in Boise, Idaho HAI recently completed the annual AeriaL Firefighting Safety Conference, putting a wrap on what has traditionally been the…ROTOR StaffNovember 12, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 FallHAI BriefsROTOR Wash Mars Helicopter Coming to HAI HELI-EXPO HAI HELI-EXPO® has long been a platform for the debut of new aircraft and new technology, but a…ROTOR StaffNovember 9, 2019
5 Dos and DontsROTOR Magazine2019 FallROTOR Wash Onboarding the New Guy/Gal 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
ROTOR Magazine2019 SummerHAI BriefsROTOR Wash HAI Hires John Shea as Government Affairs Director Strengthening its advocacy efforts and building on its track record of legislative wins for the helicopter industry, HAI…ROTOR StaffAugust 19, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SummerHAI BriefsROTOR Wash Helicopter Air Medical Safety Conference Held May 8–9 HAI, the Association of Air Medical Services, and the Air Medical Operators Association recently hosted a Helicopter Air…ROTOR StaffAugust 16, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SummerHAI BriefsROTOR Wash HAI Launches Aviation Job Page with Help from JSirm.com HAI announced the launch of its newest Partner Service membership benefit with JSfirm.com: a searchable, interactive database of…ROTOR StaffAugust 13, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SummerSafety SnapshotROTOR Wash Focus on Flight Don’t let commitments at your destination overrule your commitment to fly safely. “In my 37 years of aviation,…ROTOR StaffAugust 10, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SummerROTOR Wash1 Questions 4 Answers What is the most fun you’ve had in a helicopter? Flying a Vietnam demo with pyrotechnics at air shows. – Michael Holland, Fairburn, GA, USAROTOR StaffAugust 7, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SummerHAI BriefsROTOR Wash ROTOR Wins Design Award ROTOR Magazine was recently recognized for design excellence by the Association of Media and Publishing (AM&P). At the…ROTOR StaffJuly 2, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 WinterHAI BriefsROTOR Wash ROTOR Wash: HAI Briefs Next HAI HELI-EXPO to Be Held in January 2020 Hold on … HAI HELI-EXPO 2020 is WHEN? Attendees…ROTOR StaffFebruary 13, 2019
5 Dos and DontsROTOR Magazine2019 WinterROTOR Wash 5 Dos & Don’ts: Avoiding Distraction In aviation, the consequences of distracted behavior range from annoying to tragic.ROTOR StaffFebruary 10, 2019