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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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 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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Jan 19 2015

Dallas Avionics - 41 Years Young and Full of Character Posted by Admin

 As I drive down a long straight road through an industrial park looking for Dallas Avionics, I [Read More...]

         

Categories: Company Profiles

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Jan 12 2015

Meet a Rotorcraft Pro – Mark C. W. Robinson Posted by Admin

 What is your current position?In addition to being the owner, and everything else that goes along [Read More...]



Categories: Career Development Human Interest

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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 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 18 2014

Meet a Rotorcraft Pro – Hayden Goldman Posted by Admin

 What is your current position? I am currently employed by REACH Air Medical Services at the [Read More...]



Categories: Human Interest

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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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