Read this one. In order for accident rates to decline we have to think about the things we do that might send the wrong message to the people around us. I’ll be the first to admit that I can learn from this. Click the image to read.
USHST Bulletin
In this picture you can see vehicle information on the VEMD. To learn more about the VEMD and the capablities it holds, download the app by Airbus Helicopters for iPad here. Don’t forget the neat feature to do performance calculations. A good pointer to see if you’ll be able to perform as required.
Christer Lundström, a Captain and Instructor with SAS, is running a very interesting blog you should check out. This weekend he launched a feature on me, so feel free to check that out along with his other articles at sascaptain.com. He is also on instagram: @sascaptain
This is a great piece by the WinningCulture Blog
Introduction included, for the whole article click here.
A lot of smart, highly experienced helicopter people are frustrated. Since its inception in 2006, a lot of work has been done for the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) with the goal of preventing accidents, but helicopters are still crashing from entirely preventable causes. Some IHST supporters have asked, “How do we fix stupid?” Others ask, “How can we reach the people who own and operate their own helicopters and don’t come to our safety conferences?” Psychology, neuroscience and a simple analogy about riding elephants may hold the key.
Here is why you need to know something about this potential key to preventing more accidents. Helicopters save lives and enable work that would be difficult or impossible by other means. Despite their vital role in society, the public perception of helicopters is not as positive as it might be if the industry could improve its safety record. Despite recent progress, there are still far too many accidents occurring for all-too-familiar reasons. These accidents can be prevented!
Continue reading here.
Here are two teaser clips of the X4 about a month off from being unveiled at HeliExpo. Being a big fan of the Dauphin family of helicopters I am very excited to see what is to come. What we know so far is that it will feature the exotic Blue Edge blades, a feature that will reduce noise generated by Blade-Vortex Interaction. Read more about the developement at Aviation Week
There is no getting away from the fact that being a pilot looks very appealing to many. And judging by the pictures I share it looks like a dream job on the surface. What isn’t as apparent though is the hard work most of us put in to get where we are. Even less apparent is the large number of fellow flight school students who fail to achieve their perceived dream. They are no different from the rest of us, just as bright (or even brighter perhaps) and just as good. So why do they leave the industry before reaching their goal? Continue reading
Found these posted at HeliPRESS, and the list is compiled by the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST)
That Others May Live
No Greater Burden: Surviving an Aircraft Accident
If you’ve ever wanted to know more about logging operations, this piece is worth a read. Follow HeliOps as they visit a Helifor Canada operation in British Columbia and learn more about their operation.
Read the article here: HeliOps: High Tension Logging
Picture by HeliOps
The Wonders of Vertical Flight 