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Apr
15
2015

Helicopter Cross-Country: Getting There is Only Half the Fun

Posted by Randy Rowles

The FAA requires all initial pilot certificate applicants (except ATP) to demonstrate cross-country proficiency during a practical test. The Practical Test Standard (PTS) Area of Operation identifying the proficiency to be demonstrated is titled “Navigation.” Tasks included within this section of the PTS are pilotage and dead reckoning, radio navigation and radar services, diversion, and lost procedures. This portion of the exam is intended to verify that the student has sufficient knowledge to fly a helicopter safely outside of his or her local flying area. [Read More...]



Categories: categoryTraining categorySafety



Apr
06
2015

ZEROING IN ON SAFETY

Posted by Admin

In today's safety culture, zeroing in on the “who and what” of unsafe acts has become the new priority—again. Companies have been working overtime to arrive at a common safety destination, or to target specific safety practices in an effort to reduce the number of incidents. Yet, injuries still occur and aircraft are still damaged. [Read More...]

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Categories: categorySafety categoryTraining



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...]

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Categories: categoryTraining categorySafety categoryHelicopter Sectors



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...]

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Categories: categoryTraining categorySafety



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: categoryCareer Development categoryTraining categorySafety



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...]

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Categories: categoryTraining categorySafety categoryHelicopter Sectors categoryCareer Development categoryRegulatory



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...]

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Categories: categorySafety categoryTraining categoryHelicopter Sectors



Aug
14
2014

Hard and Fast Helicopter Firefighting

Posted by Admin

 Hard and Fast Helicopter Firefighting By James Careless  There’s no time to waste. As a [Read More...]

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Categories: categoryTraining categorySafety categoryHelicopter Sectors



Aug
07
2014

FATIGUE: THE SILENT, STEALTHY KILLER Should We Fly Under the Influence?

Posted by Admin

 FATIGUE: THE SILENT, STEALTHY KILLERShould We Fly Under the Influence?By Ian Robinson, HEMS Pilot, [Read More...]



Categories: categorySafety



Jul
31
2014

My Two Cents Worth - May 2014-Issue - Randy Mains

Posted by Admin

After reviewing the new FAA rules unveiled this past February, I can’t help thinking the agency [Read More...]



Categories: categoryTraining categorySafety categoryRegulatory


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