Author: Admin
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May
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2025
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I love a good catchphrase. Much like the marketing ads that tell us to “Just Do It” or “Have It Your Way,” in the helicopter world, Bell Helicopter brought us some classics in the 1990s, including “Ask Any Pilot” and my personal favorite, “It Better Be Bell.”
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Maintenance Minute
Mark Tyler
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Maintenance Minute
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May
05
2025
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Posted by Admin
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The vertical-lift industry has experienced a profound transformation over the past several decades, particularly in the areas of pilot and mechanic training and hiring. From a system once dominated by military influence, to one now driven by civilian training pipelines, the evolution has been shaped by shifts in global defense structures, advancements in aircraft technology, and changes in economic incentives within industry.
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My Two Cents Worth
Randy Rowles
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My Two Cents Worth
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May
05
2025
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Posted by Admin
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Let’s PAVE a road, if you will. One that will bring about success on the big day. If you haven’t heard of the FAA's infamous “PAVE” checklist, then maybe you aren’t ready for checkride day, so make sure you read up and have a clear understanding. It can be found in numerous locations, primarily in the FAA's Pilots' Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge and Risk Management handbook. The PAVE checklist provides a means to identify hazards using four convenient hazard “buckets.” Using all four checklist categories, or “buckets,” before a flight captures most hazards usually encountered.
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Matt Johsnson
Rotorcraft Checkride
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Rotorcraft Checkride
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Mar
28
2025
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Posted by Admin
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As autonomous technology expands into every sector, it becomes more important to understand what’s changed—and what’s on the horizon.
In the vertical lift industry, regulations, technology, and standards are becoming more complex by the day. As the technology event for autonomy, XPONENTIAL delivers all the intel you need to understand and navigate the future.
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Uncrewed
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Mar
28
2025
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Posted by Admin
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In the mid-1980s, during my first tour as a young and inexperienced U.S. Army AH-1F Cobra pilot in Germany, I went through a near-catastrophic event that forever changed my approach to cockpit safety. It happened during a routine but fun training mission where I was performing low-level flight maneuvers in a loose trail formation with several other Cobras. I was at the controls in the back seat, flying in the trail position, focused on terrain using the peaks and valleys to try to remain clear of a notional surface-to-air missile threat. It didn’t get much better than this for an easy day of flying.
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Safety First
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VAST
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Safety First
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Mar
28
2025
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Posted by Admin
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In the Jan/Feb 2024 issue, I wrote about networking and the power of military camaraderie and how our service bonds extend beyond active duty. I spoke about how veterans have an unmatched ability to support one another, both professionally and personally. At the time I understood this in theory as I had seen it in action and believed in its value. But recently, I found myself on the other side of that equation.
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Mil2Civ
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Mar
28
2025
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Posted by Admin
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It would be interesting to know how many of you have heard of or know someone who has been awarded The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award…or maybe have earned one yourself. The Federal Aviation Administration presents this award to honor a very elite group of aviation mechanics. To qualify for consideration requires at least 50 years of documented work experience in aviation maintenance, to hold an Airframe and Powerplant Certificate or Repairman Certificate in good standing and to demonstrate professionalism and dedication to aviation safety. The award is named for Charles Taylor who was the first aviation mechanic. He collaborated with the Wright brothers and played a pivotal role in developing the engine for their first powered flight.
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Maintenance Minute
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Maintenance Minute
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Feb
28
2025
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During a recent visit to Wing, a leading drone operator in Dallas, Texas, I was captivated by the precision, efficiency, and innovation behind their eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) operations. Wing’s mission to revolutionize urban delivery aligns surprisingly well with the goals of my companies: Helicopter Institute and Longhorn Helicopters. What became clear during my visit was the shared challenges and opportunities between our industries, emphasizing the potential for collaboration rather than competition.
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eVTOL
M2C
My 2 Cents Worth
Randy Rowles
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My Two Cents Worth
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Feb
28
2025
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Posted by Admin
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Over the past several years, I have noticed applicants of all levels struggle with weather. And no, I am not talking about weather theory, which most enjoy as much as a root canal. I am referring to more of the application and correlation of weather products and how to interpret what you are observing, often in terms of color codes presented.
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Matt Johnson
Rotorcraft Checkride
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Rotorcraft Checkride
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Feb
28
2025
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Posted by Admin
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It would be interesting to know how many of you have heard of or know someone who has been awarded The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award…or maybe have earned one yourself. The Federal Aviation Administration presents this award to honor a very elite group of aviation mechanics. To qualify for consideration requires at least 50 years of documented work experience in aviation maintenance, to hold an Airframe and Powerplant Certificate or Repairman Certificate in good standing and to demonstrate professionalism and dedication to aviation safety. The award is named for Charles Taylor who was the first aviation mechanic. He collaborated with the Wright brothers and played a pivotal role in developing the engine for their first powered flight.
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Maintenance Minute
Mark Tyler
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Maintenance Minute