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Nov
18
2024
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It never ceases to amaze me how humanity will step up and do what’s right when urgent need arises. Once again, this was the case in late September 2024 when Hurricane Helene rolled in to the mountains of western North Carolina via Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Helene brought torrential rainfall which caused massive flooding and landslides that decimated highways, bridges, homes, and entire towns leaving death and destruction in her path. In short order, civilian helicopter owners and pilots had their machines on site delivering supplies and rescuing people. At one time during the first couple of weeks of rescue I was following over thirty helicopters on Flight Radar online. The unpaid team of civilians and veterans assembled, organized, and began a targeted action for rescue including flight plans and communication that would ensure everyone’s safety.
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Maintenance Minute
Mark Tyler
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Maintenance Minute
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Nov
18
2024
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Questions: How to incentivize installation of systems and equipment having safety benefits in the current fleet? How to create a positive dynamic to enhance safety? Are there successful initiatives in other industries that could inspire the rotorcraft community?
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Safety SITREP
VAST
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Safety First
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Nov
18
2024
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The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) recently announced that it granted Green UAS certification to Hoverfly Technologies’ Spectre Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS).
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AUVSI
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Nov
18
2024
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Army aviation maintenance technician (AMT) veteran, Cole Hokanson, says he is “Quite literally living the dream, working with my hands fixing helicopters, with an office view consisting of a wide open hangar door overlooking forest covered mountains, while living on a 50-acre rural property and spending quality time with my family.” Cole is currently an A&P mechanic for HAA company Air Evac Lifeteam, and he makes over $80,000 a year with a 401K and excellent vacation and health benefits. He landed this dream job after using the military’s JSAMTCC program to obtain his FAA airframe and powerplant (A&P) certificate.
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Mil2Civ
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Oct
25
2024
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It's not exactly the ideal order, and it may sound a bit comical, considering we know the correct order if we want any level of success in hitting our "target." But sadly, all of us have fallen prey to getting ahead of ourselves, leaving out essential details and failing to "aim" on the critical information when we need it to count the most, like taking aim and accomplishing something crucial like successfully passing a practical exam.
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Checkride
Matt Johnson
Rotorcraft Checkride
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Rotorcraft Checkride
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Oct
25
2024
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As I sat at my desk on 27 August contemplating what to write for this month’s article, I received news that two Delta Airline mechanics had died, and one mechanic was severely injured in the shop when a tire exploded. What a tragic accident and my heart goes out to their families and to the Delta family. This accident hit close to home and it got me thinking about how dangerous the career field we have chosen can be at times.
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Maintenance Minute
Mark Tyler
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Maintenance Minute
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Oct
25
2024
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The aviation industry has consistently been a beacon of technological innovation that leads to greater safety, efficiency, and capabilities in air travel. Helicopter aviation, a crucial branch of this industry, is now experiencing a profound transformation thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). From predictive maintenance to autonomous navigation, AI is revolutionizing operations in ways that would have been considered science fiction only a decade ago.
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My 2 Cents Worth
Randy Rowles
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My Two Cents Worth
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Sep
23
2024
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In the helicopter pilot training world, simulators can arguably be described as priceless assets, but for many, they remain a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. These systems offer a safe, controlled environment for pilots to hone their skills, practice emergency procedures, and enhance aeronautical decision-making without exposure to the risks of in-aircraft flight training.
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Sep
23
2024
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The responsibility for staying safe in the workplace rests with each individual…especially those who work in a dangerous environment. Yes, the company has rules and regulations, policies and procedures but if we don’t adhere to them what good are they? If we choose not to wear hearing protection, should we complain when our hearing suffers? Should someone be required to tell us to wear PPE when it’s provided, and the expectation is for us to wear it? Why do we put off required safety training until the last minute? Why is safety training treated like just something we must comply with year after year?
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Maintenance Minute
Mark Tyler
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Maintenance Minute
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Aug
29
2024
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Yes, I’m dropping a little French on you. For the first time since I took over this column nearly two years ago, I am writing a “Part Two” to follow up on my last issue’s column. I feel this topic is that important.
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Matt Johnson
Rotorcraft Checkride
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Rotorcraft Checkride