On the cover: An MD Helicopters MD 500D operated by Rotor Power holds a lineman in place to coil vibration dampeners onto a newly installed optical ground wire in central New Mexico. The dual-purpose wire combines the functions of grounding and communications. Read more about how helicopters help maintain the power and communication services essential to modern life in photographer Mark Bennett’s photo essay on p. 42. Photographer: Mark Bennett Helicopter: MD Helicopters MD 500D Location: New Mexico Download PDF View Digital Issue High Wire Work (ROTOR) – Modern life—brought to you, in part, by helicopters and the pilots and crews who maintain our electrical and communications grid. A Cargo Drone Is Inbound (ROTOR) – A Canadian company, Drone Delivery Canada, provides BVLOS deliveries to remote communities with its autonomous Condor cargo drone. Training the Modern Helicopter AMT (ROTOR) – Southern Utah University provides helicopter focus and updated options for electronics, management skills. Jessica Meiris, Recipient of the HAI Michelle North Scholarship for Safety (ROTOR) – Jessica Meiris, HAI scholarship winner, explains why a career change led her to the helicopter cockpit. HAI Out and About (ROTOR) – Enjoy photos of HAI president and CEO James Viola and other members of the HAI staff as they work to keep the rotors turning! Children’s Health, Dallas, Texas, Sikorsky S-76C++ (ROTOR) – Children's Health has been operating helicopters as part of its Neonatal and Pediatric Specialty Transport service since 2005. Transitioning from Mil2Civ (ROTOR) – 5 Dos and Don'ts for making your transition from military service to a career in the civil helicopter industry. Flight Path: Francisco Beltran (ROTOR) – ROTOR talks with Francisco Beltran, pilot for a provincial government in Argentina, about his past and future in the industry. Training for the Emergency (ROTOR) – Inadequate training and technical ignorance about an emergency procedure lead to tragedy for a New Zealand pilot and his passengers. FlyOver: Lynchburg, Tennessee (ROTOR) – Mark Bennett shares the view of Lynchburg, Tennessee, from a Sikorsky EH-60A Black Hawk flown by XP Services. The Future of 5G and Aviation Operations (ROTOR) – HAI will work with the wireless industry, FAA, and FCC on data-driven solutions to ensure aviation safety while reaping the benefits of 5G technology. How Do You Conduct Briefings for Yourself and Others? (ROTOR) – Read the results of an survey conducted by HAI to learn how our readers conduct briefings for pilots, crews, and passengers. Harold Summers (ROTOR) – HAI director of flight operations was an industry icon. ’56 Seconds to Live’ Wins Top Honors (ROTOR) – Aviation International News named the "56 Seconds to Live" video and companion course as its "top flight" 2021 Contribution to Safety. Katerina Bedoya Joins HAI as Director of Marketing (ROTOR) – HAI welcomes accomplished storyteller and multimedia producer Katerina Bedoya as its new director of marketing. Meeting Tomorrow’s Challenges (ROTOR) – Peter Moeller of the European Helicopter Association on efforts to advance VTOL industry sustainability, safety, and efficiency. HAI and EHA Form Collaborative Partnership (ROTOR) – HAI and the European Helicopter Association have formed an official partnership to increase collaboration between the two organizations. HAI’s International Leaders (ROTOR) – HAI Chairman Randy Rowles explains why being an HAI member is a winning proposition, providing him with a robust support system. Recent Accidents & Incidents (ROTOR) – Rotorcraft accidents and incidents occurring from Jul. 1 to Oct. 31, 2021. Training the New Guy (ROTOR) – We tickled our followers' funny bones with this Halloween social media post. HAI Training Working Group Members Mike Becker and Scott Boughton (ROTOR) – HAI Training Working Group members Mike Becker and Scott Boughton discuss new training resources for IIMC avoidance and recovery. Are Service Bulletins Mandatory? (ROTOR) – Focusing on semantics over content misses the point. Service bulletins provide information about potential safety hazards. Alvin S. Trenk (ROTOR) – Entrepreneur Alvin S. Trenk formed several aviation businesses over a 50-year career. Always Leave an Escape Route (ROTOR) – Helicopter pilots tend to plan for the worst—a mentality that goes hand in hand with having a (flight) plan B. What Do You Do? (ROTOR) – HAI President and CEO James Viola discusses the role of the rotorcraft industry in future—and present—UAM and AAM operations.
