Articles for category Helicopter Sectors

Mar 09 2015

VIRTUAL APACHE The Longbow Crew Trainer Posted by Admin

As an AH-64 Apache orbits overhead, the radio crackles to life as someone shouts, "Incoming!" A half second later, a rocket-propelled grenade impacts within yards of a military convoy. Fortunately, personnel on the ground have just enough time to dive for cover. The majority of shrapnel hits sand, with the rest spraying into rocks scattered along the far side of the road. [Read More...]

         

Categories: Training Safety Helicopter Sectors

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Feb 16 2015

US Naval Helicopter Training: Going Vertical! Posted by Admin

 Naval aviation has a long and rich history. But it was not until nearly 40 years after its birth [Read More...]

             

Categories: Helicopter Sectors Company Profiles

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Jan 05 2015

Boomer (Not So) Sooner - Pros and Cons of Baby Boomers Deferring Retirement Posted by Admin

 Around the world, the baby boomers are headed to retirement. Many are on the verge of retiring, or [Read More...]



Categories: Helicopter Sectors

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Dec 12 2014

Dean Atchison and Spectrum Aeromed: A Humble Leader’s Company Boldly Impacts an Industry Posted by Admin

  It was not what I was expecting. When I showed up at Spectrum Aeromed’s 17,000 sq. ft. [Read More...]

               

Categories: Company Profiles Helicopter Sectors

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Dec 04 2014

When Every Second Counts - ShandsCair is There Posted by Admin

 Blue and orange whizzing by is a familiar site in Gainesville, Florida. On a fall Saturday, it can [Read More...]

               

Categories: Training Company Profiles Helicopter Sectors

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Nov 21 2014

Meet A Rotorcraft Pro - Guenter Geretschnig Posted by Admin

 RPMN: What is your current position?I am an assistant chief flight instructor for HeliStream, Inc. [Read More...]



Categories: Training Career Development Helicopter Sectors Human Interest

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Oct 31 2014

Into the Bright Night: NVGs Help Fight California Fires Posted by Admin

 For years it was said that night helicopter firefighting had great potential, if there was proper [Read More...]

             

Categories: Training Safety Helicopter Sectors Career Development Regulatory

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Oct 16 2014

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department Aviation Section Posted by Admin

Upon arrival at the Hillsborough County (Florida) Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit, you immediately [Read More...]

               

Categories: Company Profiles Training Helicopter Sectors

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Sep 18 2014

Erickson Lifts: Oracle Boat Sails into Retirement Posted by Admin

Just days prior to its rendezvous with destiny, on a “clear-blue-22” day, the Erickson Aircrane made its 350-mile journey from Central Point, Oregon, and lumbered into the San Francisco Bay area, flying past such national icons as Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. Its destination: San Carlos Airport in the heart of Silicon Valley. Its mission: to preserve — and make — history. [Read More...]

                 

Categories: Helicopter Event Coverage Company Profiles Helicopter Sectors

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Sep 07 2014

SMS: IS IT ONLY FOR BIG OPERATORS? Posted by Admin

 SMS: IS IT ONLY FOR BIG OPERATORS?By James CarelessWith four pilots and two helicopters (a Bell 407 [Read More...]

     

Categories: Safety Training Helicopter Sectors

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