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Training
Peak Partnership
In a signing ceremony at the training centre of Canadian Helicopters Limited (CHL) at the Penticton, B.C., airport (CYYF) on Oct. 22, senior managers from CHL and Eurocopter Canada finalized an agreement related to CHL’s Mountain Flying Course (MFC).
In a signing ceremony at the training centre of Canadian Helicopters Limited (CHL) at the Penticton, B.C., airport (CYYF) on Oct. 22, senior managers from CHL and Eurocopter Canada finalized an agreement related to CHL’s Mountain Flying Course (MFC).
Disaster Preparedness
The recent earthquake in Haiti and its impact on life in that country gives us an opportunity to review our own situation. It is easy for us to dismiss any comparisons between the reality of what is happening in the western hemisphere’s poorest country and what the impact of a similar disaster might be in our communities. It can’t happen here!!! That’s one example of deluded thinking that is a one-way ticket to disaster, whether it be a natural disaster affecting an entire region or something that occurs within the four walls of your own business.
The recent earthquake in Haiti and its impact on life in that country gives us an opportunity to review our own situation. It is easy for us to dismiss any comparisons between the reality of what is happening in the western hemisphere’s poorest country and what the impact of a similar disaster might be in our communities. It can’t happen here!!! That’s one example of deluded thinking that is a one-way ticket to disaster, whether it be a natural disaster affecting an entire region or something that occurs within the four walls of your own business.
Frasca Helicopter FTD Gets Level 7 Approval
Aug. 25, 2009 - Frasca International is proud to announce it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Level 7 qualification on its AS 350 B2 Flight Training Device
Aug. 25, 2009 - Frasca International is proud to announce it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Level 7 qualification on its AS 350 B2 Flight Training Device
Computer-based training for NVG
July 22, 2009, Port St. Lucie, FLA - Night Flight Concepts is announcing the addition of Computer Based Training (CBT) for all of their Night Vision Goggle (NVG) training programs as part of Turn Green…Turn Key ™.
July 22, 2009, Port St. Lucie, FLA - Night Flight Concepts is announcing the addition of Computer Based Training (CBT) for all of their Night Vision Goggle (NVG) training programs as part of Turn Green…Turn Key ™.
Accept the SMS Challenge
Mark Grégoire, Transport Canada’s Assistant Deputy Minister, Safety and Security, says that Canada’s aviation accident rates are almost flat and that a closer look at human and organizational factors are required to improve safety.
Mark Grégoire, Transport Canada’s Assistant Deputy Minister, Safety and Security, says that Canada’s aviation accident rates are almost flat and that a closer look at human and organizational factors are required to improve safety.
Back to Basics
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most important health issues among rotary–wing aircrews. The flight sitting posture and vibrations produced by the aircraft are identified as high risk factors for LBP.
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most important health issues among rotary–wing aircrews. The flight sitting posture and vibrations produced by the aircraft are identified as high risk factors for LBP.
The Right Stuff
There are two types of instructors – those who use the job as a way of building hours towards higher licences (logging PIC time) and those who remain as instructors and view it as a full-time, rewarding career.
There are two types of instructors – those who use the job as a way of building hours towards higher licences (logging PIC time) and those who remain as instructors and view it as a full-time, rewarding career.
Singles and Twins
At a recent helicopter function, some operators approached me for opinions on single- versus twin-engine helicopters. Apparently they were essentially being forced to acquire twin-engine helicopters by an oil and gas company that commonly contracted them.
At a recent helicopter function, some operators approached me for opinions on single- versus twin-engine helicopters. Apparently they were essentially being forced to acquire twin-engine helicopters by an oil and gas company that commonly contracted them.
Era Training Center Selects Frasca for S76 FSTD
June 26, 2009, Urbana, Ill - Frasca International and Era Training Center have entered into an agreement for Frasca to design and build a Sikorsky S76 C++ Level 6 helicopter FSTD.
June 26, 2009, Urbana, Ill - Frasca International and Era Training Center have entered into an agreement for Frasca to design and build a Sikorsky S76 C++ Level 6 helicopter FSTD.
Helicopter Support, Inc. receives FAA Diamond Award
June 10, 2009, Trumbull, Conn – Helicopter Support, Inc. today announced that its Services
Division has won the FAA Diamond Certificate of Excellence award for
the third year in a row.
June 10, 2009, Trumbull, Conn – Helicopter Support, Inc. today announced that its Services
Division has won the FAA Diamond Certificate of Excellence award for
the third year in a row.
HAL and CAE partner on helicopter training centre
June 1, 2009, Bangalore, India - CAE and HAL held a ceremony to lay the foundation stone for a new helicopter training centre in Bangalore on Monday.
June 1, 2009, Bangalore, India - CAE and HAL held a ceremony to lay the foundation stone for a new helicopter training centre in Bangalore on Monday.
FAA approves seven Heli WAAS LPV IFPs
June 2, 2009, Orange Beach, AL - The FAA AFS-400 has approved
the first Helicopter Wide Area Augmentation System Localizer
Performance with Vertical Guidance Instrument Flight Procedures, which were developed by Hickok & Associates.
June 2, 2009, Orange Beach, AL - The FAA AFS-400 has approved
the first Helicopter Wide Area Augmentation System Localizer
Performance with Vertical Guidance Instrument Flight Procedures, which were developed by Hickok & Associates.
Best Practices, Best Idea
For years my condemnation of Transport Canada’s senior leaders for their ineffective helicopter safety program has proven clairvoyant. Accident rates are abysmally high! Now, some helicopter folks are doing something that I believe will shrink the industry’s ugly statistics.
For years my condemnation of Transport Canada’s senior leaders for their ineffective helicopter safety program has proven clairvoyant. Accident rates are abysmally high! Now, some helicopter folks are doing something that I believe will shrink the industry’s ugly statistics.
Responding to the industry
Located in northeastern British Columbia and known as Mile “0” of the Alaska Highway is Dawson Creek, a community of approximately 12,000 near the Alberta border that is home to Northern Lights College.
Located in northeastern British Columbia and known as Mile “0” of the Alaska Highway is Dawson Creek, a community of approximately 12,000 near the Alberta border that is home to Northern Lights College.
Accident Investigation in an Age of SMS
Safety is no accident,” the saying goes, and even if it’s a play on words, it’s a true statement. Safety is hard work. Part of the hard work of aviation safety is accident investigation. This forensic activity is all about history – the who, what, when, where, why and how something happened. It’s a noble undertaking, and has led to dramatic advances in aviation safety. And, like all facets of aviation, it is continually changing.
Safety is no accident,” the saying goes, and even if it’s a play on words, it’s a true statement. Safety is hard work. Part of the hard work of aviation safety is accident investigation. This forensic activity is all about history – the who, what, when, where, why and how something happened. It’s a noble undertaking, and has led to dramatic advances in aviation safety. And, like all facets of aviation, it is continually changing.
The Future Then & Now
A helicopter in every driveway; back in the 1940s, some helicopter promoters believed that the U.S. civil market would one day reach a million machines.
A helicopter in every driveway; back in the 1940s, some helicopter promoters believed that the U.S. civil market would one day reach a million machines.
Get on Board
Life is full of opportunities and challenges. Some are daunting and at first may seem impossible or at least be very intimidating. Aviation Safety offers its own opportunities and challenges. Death or injury sustained in the crash of a helicopter is as tragic as it is in the crash of an airliner.
Life is full of opportunities and challenges. Some are daunting and at first may seem impossible or at least be very intimidating. Aviation Safety offers its own opportunities and challenges. Death or injury sustained in the crash of a helicopter is as tragic as it is in the crash of an airliner.
Safety’s Cornerstone
Incident reporting” – really a form of feedback – dates back to ancient humans reporting, for example, which arrow flew accurately and then assessing why the others did not. The more technology has affected our lives, the more important incident reporting has become. In aviation, some simple forms of incident reporting were in place from the beginning.
Incident reporting” – really a form of feedback – dates back to ancient humans reporting, for example, which arrow flew accurately and then assessing why the others did not. The more technology has affected our lives, the more important incident reporting has become. In aviation, some simple forms of incident reporting were in place from the beginning.
Back to Basics
Continuing from my last column with the theme of things you didn’t know you needed to know, have you ever wondered why some rotor blades have weird shapes at their tips? Or what possible significance the speed of sound might have for helicopter pilots? They generally only do around 100 knots, right? Well, yes, they do, but...
Continuing from my last column with the theme of things you didn’t know you needed to know, have you ever wondered why some rotor blades have weird shapes at their tips? Or what possible significance the speed of sound might have for helicopter pilots? They generally only do around 100 knots, right? Well, yes, they do, but...
Scandinavian Safety Training Centre introduces Multiway HUET, MWH-6
Scandinavian Safety Training Centre introduces Multiway HUET, MWH-6, a new type of training device, which has been design for the underwater escape training of helicopter and fixed wing aircraft crew and passengers.
Scandinavian Safety Training Centre introduces Multiway HUET, MWH-6, a new type of training device, which has been design for the underwater escape training of helicopter and fixed wing aircraft crew and passengers.
Canadian Night Vision Conference & Training Day
Sept. 26, 2008, Ottawa - Presented by CADSI and Gladstone Aerospace Consulting, the Canadian Night Vision in Transition conference will provide a forum for industry, government and academia to forge a common direction for Canadian operations.
Sept. 26, 2008, Ottawa - Presented by CADSI and Gladstone Aerospace Consulting, the Canadian Night Vision in Transition conference will provide a forum for industry, government and academia to forge a common direction for Canadian operations.
HFI's Professional Education on-the-road to Vegas
Aug. 12, 2008 - Helicopter Foundation International's Professional Education On-the-Road Series is going to Las Vegas. Beginning Monday, September 29th, three safety-related classes will be hosted at the Westin Casuarina in Las Vegas.
Aug. 12, 2008 - Helicopter Foundation International's Professional Education On-the-Road Series is going to Las Vegas. Beginning Monday, September 29th, three safety-related classes will be hosted at the Westin Casuarina in Las Vegas.
HEPAC Taking Shape: Membership Growing, Priorities Are Set
By now, just about everybody in the Canadian helicopter industry has at least heard of HEPAC. For those who haven’t, the acronym stands for the Helicopter Engineers and Pilots Association of Canada. Although HEPAC has been around since 2003, it has really just started to take shape over the past year or so.
By now, just about everybody in the Canadian helicopter industry has at least heard of HEPAC. For those who haven’t, the acronym stands for the Helicopter Engineers and Pilots Association of Canada. Although HEPAC has been around since 2003, it has really just started to take shape over the past year or so.
Book Review: Professional Helicopter Pilot Studies, Canadian Version – By Phil Croucher
WOW!!! When it comes to helicopter piloting, this book covers all the bases. If you are an ab initio student or fledgling flyer this book will provide virtually all the information you will need to ace the Canadian exams and accelerate your professional career.
WOW!!! When it comes to helicopter piloting, this book covers all the bases. If you are an ab initio student or fledgling flyer this book will provide virtually all the information you will need to ace the Canadian exams and accelerate your professional career.
Required Training?: Risk Profiling Can Lead the Way
The term ‘required training’ has become an ambiguous one. Where is the exhaustive list an aviation manager can reference to ensure that everything ‘required’ is being accomplished? While some training requirements are prescribed by regulation or standard, others are less clear, such as performance-based standards. Safety Management Systems (SMS) invoke performance-based training requirements that are no less required than those prescribed by regulation. The problem is that sometimes we may not recognize that training is needed until we are left trying to determine the cause of an accident or incident.
The term ‘required training’ has become an ambiguous one. Where is the exhaustive list an aviation manager can reference to ensure that everything ‘required’ is being accomplished? While some training requirements are prescribed by regulation or standard, others are less clear, such as performance-based standards. Safety Management Systems (SMS) invoke performance-based training requirements that are no less required than those prescribed by regulation. The problem is that sometimes we may not recognize that training is needed until we are left trying to determine the cause of an accident or incident.
Post-disaster Preparation: Are you ready?
It’s the middle of the night and you’re not sure what’s happening. Maybe it’s a dream. Am I in bed or on the floor? It seems like the entire world has turned upside down and might even still be moving. You realize you are indeed awake and this is for real, you’re in the middle of an earthquake. You’re alive and uninjured. If you are lucky, you’re able to account for the rest of your family. You quickly determine there is no electricity and no dial tone on the telephone. Your cell phone is silent, as is the Blackberry.
It’s the middle of the night and you’re not sure what’s happening. Maybe it’s a dream. Am I in bed or on the floor? It seems like the entire world has turned upside down and might even still be moving. You realize you are indeed awake and this is for real, you’re in the middle of an earthquake. You’re alive and uninjured. If you are lucky, you’re able to account for the rest of your family. You quickly determine there is no electricity and no dial tone on the telephone. Your cell phone is silent, as is the Blackberry.
John French Consultants Ltd. to Merge with Solocks.com Training Inc.
June 5, 2008 - John French has decided to officially merge John French Consultants
Ltd. with his online company, Solocks.com Training Inc. and has appointed Vern Busch as its new Managing Director.
June 5, 2008 - John French has decided to officially merge John French Consultants
Ltd. with his online company, Solocks.com Training Inc. and has appointed Vern Busch as its new Managing Director.
Industry Catch-22: Operators Search for Solutions
The global shortage of experienced helicopter pilots continues to bite into the industry, with Canadian operators suffering along with everybody else. In response, operators here are ramping up their efforts to find experienced help wherever they can. Unfortunately, they have yet to find a quick fix to this very serious problem – and one may not exist.
The global shortage of experienced helicopter pilots continues to bite into the industry, with Canadian operators suffering along with everybody else. In response, operators here are ramping up their efforts to find experienced help wherever they can. Unfortunately, they have yet to find a quick fix to this very serious problem – and one may not exist.
HAC 2008: SMS at the Forefront
The HAC convention held in Calgary this year proved to be another success despite the distraction of having the Juno Awards just next door. With over 750 registered attendees, one of the main attractractions was the Bell JetRanger displayed in the Vector Aerospace booth – the first helicopter ever to be inside the tradeshow. With a multitude of issues surrounding flight training and air taxi on the agenda, SMS remained at the forefront.
The HAC convention held in Calgary this year proved to be another success despite the distraction of having the Juno Awards just next door. With over 750 registered attendees, one of the main attractractions was the Bell JetRanger displayed in the Vector Aerospace booth – the first helicopter ever to be inside the tradeshow. With a multitude of issues surrounding flight training and air taxi on the agenda, SMS remained at the forefront.
2008 SeaKing Symposium website - www.seakingsymposium2008.com - goes “live”
May 26, 2008, Richmond, BC - Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector), host of the 2008 International SeaKing Maintenance Symposium, has recently launched www.seakingsymposium2008.com .
May 26, 2008, Richmond, BC - Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector), host of the 2008 International SeaKing Maintenance Symposium, has recently launched www.seakingsymposium2008.com .
SMS tool kit to assist operators address mandatory regulatory requirements
April 16, 2008, Montreal - Business aviation associations from around the world have announced a new program to assist operators implement Safety Management Systems (SMS).
April 16, 2008, Montreal - Business aviation associations from around the world have announced a new program to assist operators implement Safety Management Systems (SMS).
Baldwin Aviation Safety & Compliance offers helicopter safety management system
April 3, 2008, Hilton Head, SC - Baldwin Aviation Safety & Compliance has begun offering a specially-designed Safety Management System, RotorSMS, to helicopter operators.
April 3, 2008, Hilton Head, SC - Baldwin Aviation Safety & Compliance has begun offering a specially-designed Safety Management System, RotorSMS, to helicopter operators.
Hickok & Associates Inc. begins developing helicopter WAAS approaches
Feb. 20, 2008 - Hickok & Associates has become the first company in the world to develop and provide helicopter WAAS Localizer Performance (LP) and WAAS Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) instrument approaches.
Feb. 20, 2008 - Hickok & Associates has become the first company in the world to develop and provide helicopter WAAS Localizer Performance (LP) and WAAS Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) instrument approaches.
Why SMS? or "How hard can it be to sling a boat anyway?"
During the early days of my career as an aircraft maintenance engineer,
much of which was spent in northern Quebec, I repeatedly observed that
a lack of good procedures derived from an SMS system could have
catastrophic consequences.
During the early days of my career as an aircraft maintenance engineer,
much of which was spent in northern Quebec, I repeatedly observed that
a lack of good procedures derived from an SMS system could have
catastrophic consequences.
New this year at HELI-EXPO 2008
Feb. 1, 2008 - CFI Mentoring Program focusing on "Current Training Issues," "How To Teach Maneuvers," and " How To Be An Effective Leader (Mentor)."
Feb. 1, 2008 - CFI Mentoring Program focusing on "Current Training Issues," "How To Teach Maneuvers," and " How To Be An Effective Leader (Mentor)."
HFI offers courses in conjunction with Heli-Expo
Jan. 30, 2008 - In conjunction with HELI-EXPO 2008, Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) offers a number of educational courses designed specifically for helicopter professionals.
Jan. 30, 2008 - In conjunction with HELI-EXPO 2008, Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) offers a number of educational courses designed specifically for helicopter professionals.
Honeywell - HUMs Annual General Meeting will be held at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Jan. 28, 2008 - CHC Helicopters is pleased to announce that the Honeywell - HUMs Annual General Meeting will be held at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and will coincide with the CHC Safety & Quality Summit.
Jan. 28, 2008 - CHC Helicopters is pleased to announce that the Honeywell - HUMs Annual General Meeting will be held at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and will coincide with the CHC Safety & Quality Summit.
CHC Helicopters announces Sergei I. Sikorsky as keynote speaker
Jan. 18, 2008 - It is with great enthusiasm that CHC Helicopters announces Mr. Sergei I. Sikorsky as the keynote speaker on April 1, 2008 at the CHC Safety & Quality Summit in Vancouver.
Jan. 18, 2008 - It is with great enthusiasm that CHC Helicopters announces Mr. Sergei I. Sikorsky as the keynote speaker on April 1, 2008 at the CHC Safety & Quality Summit in Vancouver.
Sikorsky Aircraft offers free aviation and product safety training at HELI-EXPO
Jan. 17, 2008 - Return On Safety Investment Training Session For IHST Members . Sikorsky Aircraft will provide free training on utilization of ORC's Return on Health, Safety and Environmental Investments" (ROHSEI) software.
Jan. 17, 2008 - Return On Safety Investment Training Session For IHST Members . Sikorsky Aircraft will provide free training on utilization of ORC's Return on Health, Safety and Environmental Investments" (ROHSEI) software.
Rotary Wing Technology Introduction course to be held in Ottawa
Jan. 16, 2008 - Marinvent Inc., a flight test and evaluation company based in Quebec, and the Flight Test Centre of Excellence (FTCE) are pleased to announce a 'Rotary Wing Technology Introduction’ course.
Jan. 16, 2008 - Marinvent Inc., a flight test and evaluation company based in Quebec, and the Flight Test Centre of Excellence (FTCE) are pleased to announce a 'Rotary Wing Technology Introduction’ course.
CHC announces 4th annual Safety & Quality Summit
Dec. 20, 2007, Vancouver, B.C. - Mr Sylvain Allard, President and CEO of CHC Helicopter Corp., invites you to attend the 4th annual CHC Safety & Quality Summit from March 31 to April 2, 2008 Vancouver.
Dec. 20, 2007, Vancouver, B.C. - Mr Sylvain Allard, President and CEO of CHC Helicopter Corp., invites you to attend the 4th annual CHC Safety & Quality Summit from March 31 to April 2, 2008 Vancouver.
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New Appointments at Flight Safety International's Atlanta Learning Center
Dec. 19, 2007, Atlanta, GA - FlightSafety has named Brenda Seaman as Assistant Director, Market Research and Christopher Frye as Assistant Manager at the Atlanta Learning Center.
Dec. 19, 2007, Atlanta, GA - FlightSafety has named Brenda Seaman as Assistant Director, Market Research and Christopher Frye as Assistant Manager at the Atlanta Learning Center.
Conklin & De Decker Offers Extensive Course Line-up at 2008 HELI-EXPO
Dec. 10, 2007, Orleans, MA – Conklin & de Decker will offer five different courses in affiliation with the upcoming Heli-Expo to be held in Houston, Texas, on Feb. 24 - 26, 2008.
Dec. 10, 2007, Orleans, MA – Conklin & de Decker will offer five different courses in affiliation with the upcoming Heli-Expo to be held in Houston, Texas, on Feb. 24 - 26, 2008.
Schweizer Announces Release of new Jeppesen Training Materials
Dec. 6, 2007, Elmira, N.Y. - Schweizer Aircraft, in close collaboration with Jeppesen, yesterday announced the release of newly updated Schweizer helicopter training materials.
Dec. 6, 2007, Elmira, N.Y. - Schweizer Aircraft, in close collaboration with Jeppesen, yesterday announced the release of newly updated Schweizer helicopter training materials.
World-leading EMS team calls for life-saving aviation data sharing
Dec. 5, 2007, Aberdeen, Scotland - An award-winning medical team has called for the aviation industry to develop a uniform approach to collating information after medical emergencies occur in flight.
Dec. 5, 2007, Aberdeen, Scotland - An award-winning medical team has called for the aviation industry to develop a uniform approach to collating information after medical emergencies occur in flight.
Take it from this Marine aviator: The Osprey is worth every penny
Nov. 20, 2007, Escondido, Calif. - Unlike most of the V-22 critics, I have actually flown the MV-22 Osprey.
Nov. 20, 2007, Escondido, Calif. - Unlike most of the V-22 critics, I have actually flown the MV-22 Osprey.
Frasca'a TruVision Global will be on display at I/ITSEC in Orlando, FL.
Nov. 6, 2007 - Frasca's newest version of their visual system, TruVision Global, will be on display in the Frasca booth (#3940) at I/ITSEC, Nov. 26-29) Orlando, FL.
Nov. 6, 2007 - Frasca's newest version of their visual system, TruVision Global, will be on display in the Frasca booth (#3940) at I/ITSEC, Nov. 26-29) Orlando, FL.
SEI Industries celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Bambi Bucket
Oct. 24, 2007, Delta, BC – SEI Industries Ltd. is proud to announce the 25th anniversary of the Bambi Bucket – the proven world standard in aerial firefighting.
Oct. 24, 2007, Delta, BC – SEI Industries Ltd. is proud to announce the 25th anniversary of the Bambi Bucket – the proven world standard in aerial firefighting.
So Much Data, So Little Information
Bill de Decker discusses techniques to put your data to good use
Bill de Decker discusses techniques to put your data to good use
The Perfect Flight
For that matter, is the perfect flight achievable? Theoretically, not only is it possible, it may even be attainable for average pilots each and every time they work toward this goal.
For that matter, is the perfect flight achievable? Theoretically, not only is it possible, it may even be attainable for average pilots each and every time they work toward this goal.
Underwater Egress Training
Those of us who have taken our cockpits for a splash are shocked not only by impact forces but also traumatized by the cold water and often lack of vision and subsequent disorientation.
Those of us who have taken our cockpits for a splash are shocked not only by impact forces but also traumatized by the cold water and often lack of vision and subsequent disorientation.
Flight Safety: Where there is smoke, there should be fire
Although we have reached the end of 2002, it takes quite a while for the accident statistics to catch up with us.
Although we have reached the end of 2002, it takes quite a while for the accident statistics to catch up with us.
The Ugly Truth about Low-Visibility Operations
I'm on the phone talking to the operations manager of a helicopter
operator.
Flight Safety: The Military Has a Lot to Tell Us
I belong to an aviation family. My dad flies airplanes,my brother flies airplanes,my uncle flew airplanes, my sister was in an airplane once, and I represent that errant gene that went off to fly helicopters … the only true aircraft.
I belong to an aviation family. My dad flies airplanes,my brother flies airplanes,my uncle flew airplanes, my sister was in an airplane once, and I represent that errant gene that went off to fly helicopters … the only true aircraft.
Rough Road of a Rotor Rookie
At the end of my last article, I left you as I was driving westward along the north shore of Lake Superior on my cross-country journey looking for work as a helicopter pilot.
At the end of my last article, I left you as I was driving westward along the north shore of Lake Superior on my cross-country journey looking for work as a helicopter pilot.
AME Shortage Tightens
The Canadian helicopter industry is struggling with an aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) shortage that threatens to get worse before it gets better.
The Canadian helicopter industry is struggling with an aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) shortage that threatens to get worse before it gets better.
Flight Safety: Expect the Unexpected
Our profession is full of the unexpected, which is probably why most of us are attracted to it…..like moths to a flame.
Our profession is full of the unexpected, which is probably why most of us are attracted to it…..like moths to a flame.
Rough Road of a Rotor Rookie
I ended my last article as I was driving west into the Rocky Mountains
on my cross-country expedition in search of employment. As yet, I had
not learned the secret handshake to get into the helicopter industry.
Helicopter approach observations
A between-flights reverie over a hotdog recently gave me cause for laughter after considering approaches I have witnessed in 38 years of flingwing operations.
A between-flights reverie over a hotdog recently gave me cause for laughter after considering approaches I have witnessed in 38 years of flingwing operations.
Rough Road of a Rotor Rookie
I am hesitant in writing about this job. It didn’t go too well, but I gained some valuable experience and I won’t let history repeat itself.
I am hesitant in writing about this job. It didn’t go too well, but I gained some valuable experience and I won’t let history repeat itself.
Flight Safety: The Dangerous Goods Dilemma
Many years ago I worked with an emergency response team conducting ice blasting operations in central Newfoundland.
Many years ago I worked with an emergency response team conducting ice blasting operations in central Newfoundland.
Surrounding Explosions: One Pilot's Experience
Bogdan Dudewitz was well recognized as a competent contract chopper pilot but everyone knew he existed in his own nether world.
Bogdan Dudewitz was well recognized as a competent contract chopper pilot but everyone knew he existed in his own nether world.
Fanning the Flames
“Helicopter pilot skills are not only deficient but their knowledge of fire physiology is sadly lacking.”
“Helicopter pilot skills are not only deficient but their knowledge of fire physiology is sadly lacking.”
Longline Vs. Shortline
The longer line provides ground personnel more ‘leverage’ pushing on the load to line up the mounting pins.
The longer line provides ground personnel more ‘leverage’ pushing on the load to line up the mounting pins.
A Wrench in the Works
Every time this magazine or our sister publication Wings presents an article on a skills shortage in aviation, I am flooded with letters and e-mails from frustrated graduates and seasoned professionals who can’t find a job.
Every time this magazine or our sister publication Wings presents an article on a skills shortage in aviation, I am flooded with letters and e-mails from frustrated graduates and seasoned professionals who can’t find a job.
Temperatures Rising
Speed and dexterity in the fire suppression field can mean all the difference out in the woods
Speed and dexterity in the fire suppression field can mean all the difference out in the woods
Flight Training
“Flight training is probably following along on the coat tails of so many positive helicopter industry indicators."
“Flight training is probably following along on the coat tails of so many positive helicopter industry indicators."
Rotor Rookie
WOULD I HAVE A BETTER CHANCE AT GETTING A JOB AS A LOW-HOUR PILOT IF I GET MY INSTRUMENT RATING?
WOULD I HAVE A BETTER CHANCE AT GETTING A JOB AS A LOW-HOUR PILOT IF I GET MY INSTRUMENT RATING?
Buckets or Belly Tanks?
Although helicopter belly tankers were uncommon a few years ago, they are gaining an increasing share of the firefighter’s marketplace.
Although helicopter belly tankers were uncommon a few years ago, they are gaining an increasing share of the firefighter’s marketplace.
Getting That First Helicopter Pilot Job
Some of you will not have started your training yet and others will have already finished.
Some of you will not have started your training yet and others will have already finished.
Mountain Flying
For the pilot simply transiting high terrain, it may appear he is above any challenges.
For the pilot simply transiting high terrain, it may appear he is above any challenges.
Let's Ante Up on Safety
We need to pull ourselves up by the bootstraps and present ourselves as highly skilled experts
We need to pull ourselves up by the bootstraps and present ourselves as highly skilled experts
Skills, Skills & More Skills
Ever land at a job site to hear the virtues of ‘Joey E Smith’ – the best pilot ever? The fact that Joey was one of the worst, most accident prone pilots in the industry seemed to escape the customer.
Ever land at a job site to hear the virtues of ‘Joey E Smith’ – the best pilot ever? The fact that Joey was one of the worst, most accident prone pilots in the industry seemed to escape the customer.
Creating a Solid Employee Manual
If your organization were at risk of losing its most valuable asset, how fast would you remedy the situation?
If your organization were at risk of losing its most valuable asset, how fast would you remedy the situation?
To Pursue or Not to Pursue
READER’S QUESTION: I have just finished reading Mr. Armstrong’s article on training and am keenly interested in his advice to pursue this as a career.
READER’S QUESTION: I have just finished reading Mr. Armstrong’s article on training and am keenly interested in his advice to pursue this as a career.
Armstrong: The Old and the Bold
There’s a saying that there are old pilots and bold pilots, but there are no old, bold pilots
There’s a saying that there are old pilots and bold pilots, but there are no old, bold pilots
Chopper School
A white Hughes 300C drops out of the sky, the slap of its propeller blades carrying across the soy field on a warm breeze.
A white Hughes 300C drops out of the sky, the slap of its propeller blades carrying across the soy field on a warm breeze.
Editorial - Quiet Perseverance
In the Canadian helicopter industry, patience and perseverance are highly valued.
In the Canadian helicopter industry, patience and perseverance are highly valued.
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