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Author: Admin




Jul
27
2025

Why Aircraft Maintenance Needs a Safety Culture Shift

Posted by Admin

Not long ago, one of our aircraft mechanics had a close call. While working on a helicopter from an elevated platform ladder, he shifted his weight—and the ladder flipped. He fell inside the frame and struck his head on a side brace, requiring 17 stitches. [Read More...]



Tags: Maintenance Minute Mark Tyler
Categories: categoryMaintenance Minute



Jul
27
2025

MY Mil2CIV TRANSITION EXPERIENCE

Posted by Admin

To put me in perspective: I didn’t have a squadron command tour, no beltway time, and I wasn’t a ring knocker. I was just a fleet average major trying to do above average work. I was an XO, a schoolhouse advanced IP, a JTAC, a school-trained ASO, and I even flew Marine One for a bit. So, I thought I had the experience to succeed in the civilian HEMS landscape and that’s what I wanted to do. I had no interest in the airlines, agriculture or utility. With that background on me, here is my take on challenges and wins I realized  in my transition to  civilian flight and my final recommendations for those making the transition. [Read More...]



Tags: Mil2Civ



Jul
27
2025

GET AHEAD OF INNOVATION AT ‘THE DRONE AND AAM POLICY SYMPOSIUM’

Posted by Admin

Vertical lift technology is advancing rapidly, transforming everything from commercial logistics to emergency response. As the skies fill with drones and other advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, regulations and safety standards must keep pace. The Drone and AAM Policy Symposium, presented by AUVSI, is your opportunity to prepare for—and even design—the industry's future. [Read More...]



Tags: Uncrewed



Jul
27
2025

IS SAFETY OUR TOP PRIORITY?

Posted by Admin

Safety First! It's a common battle cry. Many operators proudly claim that safety is their "top priority," particularly in the wake of a high-profile accident. The not-so-little secret is: It's not. Come on, we know it's not.  [Read More...]



Tags: Safety First VAST
Categories: categorySafety First



Jul
07
2025

Why Aircraft Maintenance Needs a Safety Culture Shift

Posted by Admin

Not long ago, one of our aircraft mechanics had a close call. While working on a helicopter from an elevated platform ladder, he shifted his weight—and the ladder flipped. He fell inside the frame and struck his head on a side brace, requiring 17 stitches. [Read More...]



Tags: Maintenance Minute Mark Tyler
Categories: categoryMaintenance Minute



Jul
07
2025

Rotorcraft Checkride | Acronyms Galore!

Posted by Admin

In over a decade as a Designated Pilot Evaluator, I've realized three things are guaranteed to occur at every practical exam. One is the given: nervousness. The second is that the applicant will invariably forget their IACRA password (okay, I’m being a bit facetious). The third is the barrage of acronyms that will be used during the exam. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not an acronym hater; they have their place. I may find myself in four to five different aircraft models in a given week, and I routinely use acronyms to help me not do something stupid.  [Read More...]



Tags: Matt Johnson Rotorcraft Checkride
Categories: categoryRotorcraft Checkride



Jul
07
2025

Why Not Me? | A Life Forged by Fire and Faith.

Posted by Admin

A couple of months ago, I made a short post on LinkedIn. It was just a few honest words about where I came from and what still weighs heavy on my heart. I didn’t write it for attention; I wrote it because I needed to say it. Since then, I’ve been asked to release this narrative more broadly in Rotor Pro. I’ve agreed because I believe these words need to be heard. [Read More...]



Tags: My Two Cents Worth Randy Rowles
Categories: categoryMy Two Cents Worth



May
26
2025

My Mil2Civ Transition Experience

Posted by Admin

As a kid I was able to tag along with a helicopter lift company that operated in the Chicago area for many years. At times, I worked as the ground guy and helped the mechanic out as much as he could allow. So, my interest in aviation started early. In 1999 after high school I joined the National Guard as an MOS 67N ( UH1 repairer).  I was fortunate to attend AIT at Ft. Rucker. At this point, I was not an A&P and really wasn’t thinking about it. The Army/ National Guard did not offer any type of crossover training. After I completed my training, I returned home and started working for a helicopter lift company as the ground guy and mechanic assistant. At this point, I enjoyed starting to work towards my A&P through the OJT path. I tracked all my maintenance events under the supervision of an A&P. I was fortunate enough that the base I was working at had other types of operations like Charter and ENG (electronic news gathering). The base was downsized and I was let go.  [Read More...]



Tags: Mil2Civ



May
26
2025

FAA Data Confirms What the Drone Industry Knows: BVLOS Rulemaking Is Urgently Needed

Posted by Admin

Recent FAA data confirms what the drone industry has known for years: the lack of a permanent Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) rule is holding back progress across multiple sectors, from public safety and emergency response to infrastructure inspection and delivery. [Read More...]



Tags: AUVSI Uncrewed



May
26
2025

The Importance of Safety Reporting

Posted by Admin

Imagine you're at the final question of the gameshow “Who Wants to be a Flight Safety Millionaire” (or whatever it might be called in your country). You've used all your lifelines. You ask the audience a question about flight preparation, and your CEO helped you at the $250,000 point by actually giving a right answer on Just Culture.  Now, you have a shot at the big money. You used your 50/50 and you're left with two options for this question: "Why do you report safety occurrences and hazards in your organization? [Read More...]



Tags: Safety First Safety SITREP
Categories: categorySafety First


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