Articles for category Training

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 23 2015

X-COPTER ‘TOUCH & GO’ SIMULATION Posted by Admin

At HAI HELI-EXPO 2014, we all experienced the buzz of helicopter flight simulation. It is apparent that simulators are being seriously ogled for their technological advancements and safety benefits by primary flight training organizations and commercial operators alike. Just a few decades ago, only the military was able to utilize what was extraordinarily expensive training equipment. Today, computer science advancements and exponential growth in markets like offshore oil and gas exploration have seeded the proliferation of high-quality, affordable simulation technologies. Recently, I had the opportunity to fly one of the simulators that created so much buzz at last year’s Heli-Expo: X-Copter. [Read More...]



Categories: Training Company Profiles

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Jan 26 2015

Meet A Rotorcraft Pro - Pete Gillies Posted by Admin

 RPMN: What is your current position?I am the chief pilot for Western Helicopters, Inc. in [Read More...]



Categories: Training Human Interest

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Dec 29 2014

READINESS vs. EXISTENCE U.S. Army National Guard Aviation Posted by Admin

The next decade will prove a challenging time for the United States and its military. The last [Read More...]

                     

Categories: Training Career Development Human Interest

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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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Nov 13 2014

Enhanced Vision Options for Helicopters Posted by Admin

 In a perfect world, helicopters would always fly in bright, clear skies, all obstacles would be [Read More...]

           

Categories: Training Safety

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Nov 06 2014

Risk Assessments: Back to the Drawing Board Posted by Admin

 How many flight hours do you have? That’s a three. When was the last time you flew? Oh, that’s a [Read More...]



Categories: Career Development Training Safety

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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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