On the cover: Roberto José Garcia Hernandez earned himself an Honorable Mention in this year’s ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest with this January 2020 shot of a Colombian Air Force Huey II conducting a firefighting mission in a nature park in Colombia’s Antioquia Department. Garcia Hernandez’s split-second timing forces the viewer to wait—just like the two figures in the Huey—to see where the water will fall. Turn to p. 55 to see more great photos of helicopters. Photographer: Roberto Jose Garcia Hernandez Helicopter: Colombian Air Force Huey II Location: Colombia’s Antioquia Department Download PDF View Digital Issue Industry Forecast: Operators Plan to Grow (ROTOR) – HAI's global survey in early 2021 of members and nonmembers contained some promising news of operators' plans for growth. HAI Salutes Excellence in Vertical Lift (ROTOR) – HAI celebrates the best in vertical aviation through its 2021 Salute to Excellence Awards. HAI’s Mil2Civ Transition Workshop (ROTOR) – You've never heard a story until you've sat around a virtual campfire with former military pilots … Insite Commercial Robinson R44 (ROTOR) – This Robinson R44 enjoys a brief moment in the sun on an otherwise dreary, windy, chilly day in MIchigan. Ninth Annual ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest (ROTOR) – Did we get some great photos of helicopters in 2020? Why, yes, we did. Ushering in 2021 (ROTOR) – New year, new Congress, new leadership … same politics. CFIT Still Gives Us Fits (ROTOR) – Even experienced pilots can lose focus and fall prey to this common aviation threat. Insuring Your Aviation Business (ROTOR) – 5 Dos and Don'ts for obtaining the best insurance coverage. Maria Rodriguez (ROTOR) – Remembering HAI's 2018 Pilot of the Year, Maria Rodriguez, the co-owner of Caribbean Buzz Helicopters. Sgt. Javaughn Harrison, UAS Operator, US Army (ROTOR) – HAI President and CEO James Viola interviews US Army Sgt. Javaughn Harrison, UAS operator. Sarah Louise Snell Meet the men and women who fix or fly rotorcraft. Raising the Bar for sUAS (ROTOR) – Alan Frazier explains why we need a standardized process for evaluating sUAS pilots and equipment, as well as how we can get there. A Full-On Approach to Helicopter Safety (ROTOR) – HAI promotes a 360-degree approach to reducing accidents that addresses culture, processes, training, and the appropriate use of technology. Recent Accidents & Incidents (ROTOR) – Rotorcraft accidents and incidents occurring from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2020. Quick Thinking (ROTOR) – This pilot's quick reaction enabled him to survive a helicopter crash in which the aircraft lost its mast and rotors. HAI HELI-EXPO Events Moving Online (ROTOR) – HAI is moving HAI HELI-EXPO events online so that our industry can still take advantage of these educational opportunities. HAI AMT Scholarship Winner Alec Dockery (ROTOR) – Desire for a hands-on career led Colorado student to pursue A&P school. "It meant a lot to me that I was picked for the HAI AMT Scholarship," Dockery says. A 360-Degree Approach to IIMC (ROTOR) – Pilots must practice skills to avoid IIMC if possible, to recover when needed. Mount Rushmore National Memorial (ROTOR) – Mark Bennett shares the view from a Bell 407 flying near the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. What Can HAI Do for You? (ROTOR) – HAI Board member and Treasurer Jeff Smith details the many benefits and resources HAI offers to meet its members’ needs, including job…. HAI international partners team up to fight COVID (ROTOR) – The International Partnership Program, HAI's forum for global collaboration provides connection, best practices. HAI Launches Safety Reporting Program for Members (ROTOR) – Formed last year during the pandemic, HAI’s International Partnership Program has already begun delivering on its mission to increase…. Planning for the Future (ROTOR) – HAI President and CEO James Viola on HAI HELI-EXPO 2022, HAI’s five-year strategic plan, the just-launched members-only safety program….
