On the cover: Bernhard Stachelberger shot this Air Zermatt Bell 429 during a winching operation near the Saas-Fee resort in the Swiss Alps. Stachelberger is a helicopter pilot as well as a talented photographer—he was a category winner in the 2017 ROTOR Photo Contest. This cover-worthy image earned him an Honorable Mention in this year’s contest. Photographer: Bernhard Stachelberger Helicopter: Air Zermatt Bell 429 Location: Saas-Fee resort in the Swiss Alps Download PDF View Digital Issue First Person: The Salvador Allende Rescue (ROTOR) – Surrounded by debris, 850 miles from land, a merchant mariner floats and waits. 8th Annual Photo Contest Winners Thank you to the hundreds of photographers from around the world who entered the contest. One Question, Many Answers What are the top reasons other than pay that helicopter industry pros stay with an employer? HAI Committees Change Names, Gain Email Voting Option The HAI Board of Directors is initiating a series of adjustments intended to bring the association in line with the best practices of similar organizations. One such change is meant to conform to general trade association standards: altering the name of HAI’s “committees” to “working groups.” Training for IIMC Is Crucial Practicing your instrument skills could save your life. If You See Something, Say Something Modern safety management empowers every employee to speak up. Risky Business Why do experienced pilots ignore obvious hazards? Recent Accidents & Incidents Foundation Scholarship Winner Pursues Dream of Community Service Student pilot hopes to fly for Honolulu Fire Department one day. Meet Melissa Wnorowski Melissa Wnorowski – Air ambulance pilot for Air Methods FlyOver Army Aviation Heritage Foundation | Bell AH-1F Palm Springs, California | Sep. 28, 2019 Pilot: Eric Pacheco Finding Your Passion (Again) Some life hacks to reignite your fire. HeliOffshore Brings Safety Innovation to Offshore Operators Competitors share data to target improved safety. Best Practices for Preflight Inspection and Cargo Security It’s a basic task for pilots—and a fundamental part of flight safety. Living with ADS-B Your questions about the new FAA regulation answered. Viola Assumes Leadership of HAI Sets course for international growth and increased member services. Zuccaro Retires as HAI President and CEO Tenure marked by financial growth and safety advocacy. Helicopter Events The Return of Single-Engine IFR Helicopters This past summer, our industry welcomed back an old friend, one that hadn’t been seen in the US market since 1999: the single-engine helicopter certificated for flight under IFR conditions (SE-IFR). 5 Best Practices for Minimizing Your Helicopter’s Noise These proven techniques for operating your aircraft enable pilots to fly more quietly and reduce annoyance from noise. The continued growth of helicopter aviation requires the acceptance and support of people who live and work in your communities and who are affected by helicopter noise. Helicopter Foundation International Changes Name Helicopter Foundation International (HFI), HAI’s charitable arm, is undergoing a name change that more closely identifies the nonprofit organization’s role in supporting HAI missions. Effective Jan. 13, 2020, the name officially changed to the HAI Foundation.
