Mar
23
2012
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Posted by Admin
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When I left the military in pursuit of my first civilian flying job, I assumed Part 135 was a common component on several different Bell 206 models. My first helicopter job was with a small company that had difficulty making payroll and cut corners on maintenance and training. My priority after this experience was to seek out a large and stable company that adhered to the regulations and preferably had direct deposit.
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Career Development
Mar
16
2012
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Posted by Admin
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On May 20 1969 I flew a routine mission that turned into a living nightmare. That's how combat flying is. It shifts from the mundane to the horrendous most often when you least expect it. This particular memory has become part of me. I have relived the mission hundreds of times in my mind. It is as clear to me now as if it had happened yesterday.
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Helicopter Sectors
Human Interest
Mar
09
2012
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Posted by Admin
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Whether they belong to the Army, Air Force, Navy or Marines, military helicopters are aging fast. Many models are expected to reach the end of their operational lives in the 2030 to 2040 timeframe. As it stands, none of the services have concrete plans for what to do when their various fleets become obsolete.
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Helicopter Sectors
Mar
02
2012
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Posted by Admin
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When Rotorcraft Professional asked me to write a piece on how regulation influenced the simulator marketplace, I truly believed that it would be a relatively straightforward task. However, as I began to review the history, I found there was virtually nothing written until the 1960’s.
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Regulatory
Feb
24
2012
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Posted by Admin
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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.
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Categories:
Training
Regulatory
Feb
10
2012
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Posted by Admin
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Are helicopters and pilots all there is to this industry? Of course I know the answer, but that was
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Categories:
Helicopter Event Coverage
Feb
05
2012
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Posted by Admin
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PHI Air Medical Group is seeking to fill BH 412 PIC positions, SIC positions and A&P Mechanic
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Special Announcements
Feb
02
2012
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Posted by Admin
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By Lyn Burks, Jessica Parker, and Nick MayhewRemember the days when only those “high-fallutin”
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Categories:
Company Profiles
Training
Jan
26
2012
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Posted by Admin
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It’s my third day in Vegas, and Heli-Success is over now, but I don’t want to leave the meeting room. I’m hanging out as people are packing up the banners and booths and I’m saying goodbye to friends I probably won’t see again until Heli-Expo. When a suggestion is made to go grab a beer, my suitcase and I are the first ones there!
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Categories:
Career Development
Helicopter Event Coverage
Jan
19
2012
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Posted by Admin
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By Matt Johnson - It was another morning of “ground school” with the “perfect” student. Not to
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Categories:
Training