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Sep
23
2024
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Posted by Admin
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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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Safety First
VAST
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Sep
23
2024
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Posted by Admin
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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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Posted by Admin
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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
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Aug
29
2024
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About a year ago, I was conducting pilot training for a Part 135 company, which was a relatively new customer. Prior to FAA approval to conduct this training, I conducted a review of their Part 135 training program to determine their differences from our training. Most often, a VFR Part 135 helicopter operators training program is going to be quite like another. Of course, some differences will always exist. The question is whether those differences require additional training and checking.
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My Two Cents Worth
Randy Rowles
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My Two Cents Worth
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Aug
29
2024
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When I was growing up it was common for people to work for the same company for an entire career. Today people seem to come and go from jobs as fast as a spinning tail rotor. The decision to invest in young inexperienced mechanics is sometimes met with opposition when history shows they will not hesitate to move on to the next shiny thing.
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Maintenance Minute
Mark Tyler
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Maintenance Minute
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Aug
26
2024
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Posted by Admin
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When I was commissioned as an officer in the Marines, I had no intention of staying in beyond the required time commitment that I had to fulfill, but life as a Cobra helicopter pilot grew on me. Supporting our Marines on the ground was an awesome responsibility and one that we all took quite seriously. The military provides great training, support and mission focus – an entire system that we take for granted at times. I had no plans to continue flying post-service, but time and space aligned. I was not only able to stay in the cockpit, but to do so in another model of Cobra that was retrofitted for firefighting operations. I got to do nearly the same job without being shot at! Was I fully prepared to make the transition? In my mind, I was more than ready to leave “Big Green” behind and take on this challenging new mission, but there was a lot more luck than planning. What I would like to offer are just a couple points that may require less luck and for you as you make your transition in a more thoughtful and intentional way.
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Mil2Civ
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Aug
26
2024
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Posted by Admin
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In July, AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins was invited as an expert witness to testify before the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee's Aviation Subcommittee at a hearing focused on the aviation workforce. At the hearing, Robbins highlighted to key members of Congress some of the workforce opportunities and challenges ahead for the drone and advanced air mobility (AAM) industries.
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AUVSI
Uncrewed
Unmanned
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Safety First
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Jul
22
2024
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Posted by Admin
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Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) have become indispensable assets for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), thanks to their unique capabilities that significantly enhance operational effectiveness. These systems occupy a critical operational niche, bridging the gap between fixed surveillance infrastructure and manned aircraft. The inherently low acoustic profile and smaller size of SUAS allows them to operate nearly undetected, providing real-time intelligence, which is critical for situational awareness and operational planning. The information collected through SUAS aids in the detection, tracking, identification, and resolution of illegal activities, such as smuggling or unauthorized border crossings. Moreover, SUAS enhance the safety of CBP personnel by allowing them to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance missions from a distance without exposing agents to direct threats or hazardous environments.
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Safety First
Safety SITREP
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Safety First
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Jul
22
2024
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Posted by Admin
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The U.S. Congress recently passed, and President Biden signed into law, the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act. The bipartisan legislation reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through Fiscal Year 2028 and requires the FAA to take actions on drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and powered lift aircraft, along with dozens of other provisions that will move the industry forward safely.
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AUVSI
Uncrewed
Unmanned
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Jul
22
2024
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Posted by Admin
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In preparing to transition out of the military to the civilian aviation industry, you have likely done a plethora of research and preparation. After reading articles, attending networking events, assessing job postings and salaries, you encounter a major roadblock: you do not have enough flight hours or relevant flight time to qualify for any of the jobs on the market. So, now what?
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Mil2Civ