Helicopter

The importance of wireless intercom systems

Barry D. Smith discusses the latest developments in wireless intercom systems that are enhancing crew communication and coordination

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29 Apr 2022

Barry Smith

Helicopter

Three Little Pigs – or, how hard work and dedication pay off

In the third of four features, aeromedical pilot Mike Biasatti stresses the importance of being the master of the airframe you’re piloting, while demanding of yourself an expert grasp…

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29 Apr 2022

Mike Biasatti

Helicopter

What are the latest innovations in wildland firefighting?

Erickson outlines why communication is key to finding solutions to wildland firefighting
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29 Oct 2021

Erickson Incorporated

Flightbag

Industry Voice: Electronic flight bags

Andrew Boniface gives his take on how pilots can safely and effectively introduce electronic flight bags to their cockpits to enhance operational safety without becoming over reliant on automation
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2 Nov 2020

Andrew Boniface

firefighting helicopter

ATSB safety analysis of aerial firefighting in Australia

The Australian Transportation Safety Bureau (ATSB) has issued its safety analysis of aerial firefighting occurrences in Australia, considering the risks inherent to the operators and finding that half of all…
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1 Jul 2020

Mandy Langfield

helicopter flying through clouds

HEMS pilot view of the latest in IFR regulations

Mike Biasatti details some of the latest changes to regulations regarding helicopter IFR operations, and why they are so important.
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26 Nov 2019

Mike Biasatti