The US Coast Guard works in some of the worst weather and sometimes in the sunshine, too. HAI Director of Public Relations and Communications Dan Sweet photographed this Airbus MH-65E on patrol as it passed the Cape Arago lighthouse on Oregon’s southern coast, bathed in the glow of a late-summer evening. Download PDF View Digital Issue From Mission Driven … to Safety Driven (ROTOR) – Today, risk assessment and mitigation are part of every US Coast Guard mission. Digital Overload (ROTOR) – Training expert Terry Palmer tells readers how to avoid becoming too reliant on technology at expense of their manual skills. Air Tour Management Plans: Planning for Failure? (ROTOR) – The flawed process for creating air tour management plans over US national parks raises deep concerns for the aerial tour sector. SMS: It’s Easier than You Think (ROTOR) – There's an affordable SMS solution out there, no matter your size. You can start by answering three questions about your aviation operation. The Ship That Launched a Thousand Flights (ROTOR) – Igor Sikorsky’s “last-ditch” effort to save his company established the helicopter industry. What will be the lasting impact of today's eVTOL innovators? HAI Member Benefit: Health Insurance (ROTOR) – HAI members have access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance coverage for individuals, families, and employees. Helping Girls to See Themselves in Aviation (ROTOR) – What's more exciting than seeing a vintage MH-65D Dolphin? It's hard to believe, but HAI's social media followers had an answer for that question that may surprise you. Alex Atukwatse, Helicopter Mechanic, Uganda Police Air Wing (ROTOR) – HAI scholarship winner Alex Atukwatse's curiosity about "cars moving through the air" led him to a career in helicopter maintenance. Steer Clear of PINC (ROTOR) – Give your pilots, techs, and managers the freedom to follow safety protocols and avoid PINC. Flight Path: Harley Bloecher (ROTOR) – ROTOR talks with Harley Bloecher, a helicopter tour pilot with Rainbow Helicopters in Honolulu, Hawaii, about his career path. Spatial Disorientation: The Unforgiving Killer (ROTOR) – Learn how to recognize and avoid spatial disorientation, one of the top causes of fatal helicopter accidents. HAI Member Exclusive: Assistance with Bowtie Risk Management (ROTOR) – HAI members now have exclusive access to discounts and training on BowTieXP risk management software. SafetyScan for HAI Gives Members Free Access to Global Accident Reports (ROTOR) – HAI members now receive free access to a global database of rotorcraft accidents. Blowing in the Wind (ROTOR) – Questionable maneuvering, faulty weather assessment leave two pilots seriously injured in this 2021 accident in British Columbia. 10 Best Practices for Conducting Crew Briefings (ROTOR) – Most CRM failures involve preflight activities, so equip your team with critical safety information before every flight. Claude Vuichard, President VRASF (ROTOR) – Veteran Swiss mountain pilot Claude Vuichard is changing how aviation approaches emergency procedures. New Year, New Opportunities (ROTOR) – A new year promises further gains for the vertical flight industry. Evolution Helmets EVO 252 Flight Helmet (ROTOR) – Founded by Ron Abbott in 2004, Evolution Helmets manufactures fully customizable helmets for aircrew in all positions. Frank Robinson (ROTOR) – Frank Robinson, founder of Robinson Helicopter Company, flies west. Giving Thanks (ROTOR) – Our industry has much to be thank for—and much for which we should be thanked, says HAI President and CEO James Viola. FlyOver: Broomfield, Colorado (ROTOR) – Mark Bennett shares a view of Broomfield, Colorado, from a Schweizer S333 operated by Rotors of the Rockies. A Midyear Report (ROTOR) – Six months into his term as chair of the HAI Board of Directors, Jeff Smith provides readers with an update on HAI activities.
