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Feb
24
2025
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Posted by Admin
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The helicopter industry is experiencing one of the most transformative periods in its history. The rapid advancement of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft is reshaping the way we view rotorcraft operations. Once seen as a niche market, these emerging technologies are now disrupting traditional helicopter roles, forcing the industry to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape.
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Editor Lyn Burks
Editors Letter
Rotor Pro
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Feb
17
2025
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Posted by Admin
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Any regulatory change takes time, and this certainly applies to the Federal Aviation Regulations we live by. While frustration looms as the regulatory change process unfolds because of the time it takes, we must remember that it is an unfolding process and at least be thankful that the process allows and considers input. It’s also worth remembering that at the end of the day, everyone isn’t going to be made happy with the changes. Such is life!
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FAA Final Rule
Flight Instructor Certificate
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Feb
10
2025
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Posted by Admin
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A few weeks ago, a longtime friend and fellow flight instructor reached out to me regarding a regulatory issue surrounding logging night vision goggles (NVG) and night flight time consecutively. Many in the NVG industry, including FAA staff, believe they are to be logged independently. However, this is not correct. It is indeed permissible to log NVG and night flight time consecutively, but don’t take my word for it. Please follow this link and scroll down the pages to Section #29. You’ll find the answer around the third paragraph of that section: [https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/08/21/E9-19353/pilot-flight-instructor-and-pilot-school-certification]
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FAR Preambles
Flight Instruction
NIght Flight Goggles
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Opinion-Editorial
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Feb
03
2025
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For units of the New York Army National Guard, the year could not have started busier. In early May, Bravo Company of the 3-142nd Assault Helicopter Brigade (B. Co 3-142 AHB) deployed four Sikorsky UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters to Gulfport, Mississippi, to participate in the MARSOC 24-4 exercise. Meanwhile, Alpha Company of the 3-142 Assault Helicopter Brigade (A. Co 3-142 AHB) was deployed with four UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters and 45 personnel to Barbados to take part in the multinational exercise named “Tradewinds 24.” This annual exercise, organized by the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), took place from May 4 to May 16 with the participation of 25 countries. The focus during this 39th iteration of the exercise was mainly on improving interoperability and effectively executing both maritime and land operations, but it also dealt with humanitarian assistance and disaster response.
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Helicopter Bridage
MARSOC 24-4
New York Army National Guard Aviation Unit
Tradewinds 24
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Human Interest
Company Profiles
Opinion-Editorial
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Jan
27
2025
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Posted by Admin
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A few weeks ago, a longtime friend and fellow flight instructor reached out to me regarding a regulatory issue surrounding logging night vision goggles (NVG) and night flight time consecutively. Many in the NVG industry, including FAA staff, believe they are to be logged independently. However, this is not correct. It is indeed permissible to log NVG and night flight time consecutively, but don’t take my word for it. Please follow this link and scroll down the pages to Section #29. You’ll find the answer around the third paragraph of that section: [https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/08/21/E9-19353/pilot-flight-instructor-and-pilot-school-certification]
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My T wo Cents Worth
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Opinion-Editorial
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Jan
20
2025
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Posted by Admin
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This past year was a banner year for innovation in the rotor industry, with all kinds of exciting and new ideas moving from thought to physical reality. Here are some of the most stunning projects that crossed our desks this year!
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Aurora Flight Services
Bell FLRAA Program
Loft Dynamics
Rotor Pro Best of 2024
Skyryse
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Jan
13
2025
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Posted by Admin
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RPMN: What is your current position?
Director of maintenance for Helicopter Institute and Longhorn Helicopters. We are a Part 141 flight school, a Part 135 operator, a Part 145 repair station, and maintain just over 20 rotorcraft representing, at one time, five different manufacturers in-house. Helicopter Institute functions as a one-stop shop for pretty much any training need folks can have in rotorcraft aviation. If it’s done in a helicopter, we do it or train it.
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Austin Rowles
Director Of Maintenance
Helicopter Institute
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Human Interest
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Jan
07
2025
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Posted by Admin
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Helicopters play a pivotal role in the energy sector, offering unique advantages for construction, inspection, and maintenance tasks. Their versatility, speed, and ability to access hard-to-reach locations make them indispensable in supporting energy infrastructure projects, particularly in remote or challenging environments.
Winco Powerline Services (owned by parent company Quanta Services) bills itself as a power-line construction specialist. But before we dive into the details of this 33-year-old, highly specialized helicopter operator, let’s take a high-level look at how helicopters are used in the broader energy sector.
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Opinion-Editorial
Company Profiles
Helicopter Sectors
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Dec
27
2024
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Posted by Admin
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“Every day has hopefully my biggest failure in store… I look at failure differently from many people.” says Taylor Wylie, COO of Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing (AEM) a communication avionics manufacturer whose business is over 90% for and from helicopters. He is the first executive I recall profiling who actually likes failure. Yes, he sees failure, he says, “differently.” In fact, we will see Wylie relishes in unconventional thinking and he says that different thinking has been a key to his successful career. But what about his hopes for big failures? Notice those three little ellipses in his quote (…); they are employed so frequently, especially in political ads and movie promotions, they often go unnoticed. The words those three little dots hold the key: “with the opportunity to learn big things from that failure.” So, he embraces failure as a beneficial teacher.
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COO of Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing (AEM)
Executive Watch
Taylor Wylie
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Dec
23
2024
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Posted by Admin
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As we close another remarkable year, it’s clear that 2024 has been pivotal for the helicopter industry. From technological breakthroughs to shifts in market demands, this year has showcased the resilience and innovation that define our industry. In this Editor’s Letter, I’d like to highlight some of the key developments shaping the rotorcraft world today.
First and foremost, sustainability has taken center stage. With global aviation under increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, the helicopter industry is accelerating its push toward greener technologies. Hybrid-electric propulsion systems and hydrogen fuel cells have moved beyond prototypes, with several manufacturers conducting successful test flights this year. These advancements promise to reduce carbon emissions significantly and align with international goals for sustainable aviation.
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Helicopter Industry 2025
Rotorcraft Industry 2025
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Opinion-Editorial