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Feb
07
2013

Trends in Helicopter Simulation and Pilot Training

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35 years ago, the only helicopter simulator training done was in the military and it was used primarily for instrument qualification. At that time, visual systems were in their infancy and the cost and complexity ruled out simulator use for most commercial customers. Today the use of flight simulators in helicopter training is booming. [Read More...]

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Categories: categoryCompany Profiles categoryTraining



Dec
06
2012

How GI Bill Benefits Help Veterans Take the Next Step in Their Careers

Posted by Admin

Transitioning from the military to college can be challenging, at least it was for me. After completing my military service, I struggled with getting started on the next step toward fulfilling my education goals. I first enrolled in an online program, but the courses did not really interest me. I soon discovered that without excitement about the subject matter there was no motivation to continue. The only thing I was certain about is that I didn’t want to become one of those statistics about military veterans who don’t use their GI Bill benefits. [Read More...]

Categories: categoryCareer Development categoryTraining



Nov
08
2012

Troubleshooting Your Pilot

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Nothing brings a productive day to a screeching halt quicker than a broken aircraft. At the very core of getting the anomaly identified and corrected is that initial interaction between the mechanic and pilot. By following a few simple suggestions you can fine tune these early communications, improve troubleshooting efficiency, and get the aircraft back online sooner. [Read More...]

Categories: categoryTraining categorySafety



Apr
05
2012

Fire Academy Brings Together Regional Helicopter Community with Unique Training Program

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Fire Academy Brings Together Regional Helicopter Community with Unique Training Program By Lyn Burks It’s no secret that certain parts of the Midwest U.S. are a hotbed of helicopter activity, and Ohio is no exception. This is especially true when it comes to sectors like EMS, Law Enforcement, and Electronic News Gathering (ENG), where a variety of helicopters, from a variety of operators are literally operating in the back yards of the communities they serve. [Read More...]

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Categories: categoryCareer Development categoryCompany Profiles categoryTraining categoryHelicopter Event Coverage



Feb
24
2012

How Technology Has Changed the World of Simulators

Posted by Admin

Advancements in technology and material make modern simulators more realistic and effective than ever. Regulating this new generation of synthetic training devices has also taken the first steps in keeping up with the changes. This article details some of the technology advancements in simulation and looks at the future of simulators as well. [Read More...]

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Categories: categoryTraining categoryRegulatory



Feb
02
2012

A Tale of Two Schools

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By Lyn Burks, Jessica Parker, and Nick MayhewRemember the days when only those “high-fallutin” [Read More...]

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Categories: categoryCompany Profiles categoryTraining



Jan
19
2012

Nightmares of a Helicopter Pilot

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By Matt Johnson - It was another morning of “ground school” with the “perfect” student. Not to [Read More...]

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Jan
12
2012

Helicopter Safety, Less Vibration Is Better

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By Eli Navon - The Helicopter is really a bunch of parts flying in relatively close formation. [Read More...]

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Dec
09
2011

Better Transport, Tools, Training Equals More Lives Saved

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Since the first successful civilian helicopter rescue November 29, 1945 few fundamental changes have occurred in the way basic search and rescue is conducted. There’s still a helicopter pilot, still someone maneuvering the hoist with the rescue “basket,” and either one or two rear crewmen aiding the victim and supporting the operation. [Read More...]

Categories: categoryCompany Profiles categoryTraining categoryHelicopter Sectors



Mar
23
2011

TWO CREW OR NOT TWO CREW: an NVG Dilemma

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Night flight usage and technology have grown exponentially in the past few years and the dilemma from FAA mandate to have a minimum of 2 crewmembers for NVG flight operations below 300’ AGL has evolved as well. There are two general sides taken in this discussion. The first is the belief that NVG operations can be conducted safely with only the pilot using NVGs, while others believe that NVG flight operations below 300’ AGL is a multi-crew task. Each side of the discussion believes the alternative to be undesirable. In this article, we will take an objective look at this issue. [Read More...]

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