Mario Pierobon is a safety management consultant and content producer. He writes extensively about aviation safety and has in-depth knowledge of the European aviation safety regulations on both fixed and rotary wing operations. His rotary wing expertise is concerned primarily with specialised operations and the operations requiring specific approval, such as HEMS, hoist operations and performance-based navigation.

Wire strikes, education, awareness and technology

A helicopter pilot encounters many dangers, with wire strikes one of the most prevalent. Mario Pierobon investigates the risks, training procedures and latest equipment developments

Hoist cable management – snags avoidance

Mario Pierobon examines the rescue process of hoist cable management – detailing the inherent dangers of this crucial procedure

HUMS AND MRO capabilities for airborne special missions operators

Health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS), engine management systems, and prognostic health management systems are developing critical mass in the air medical and rescue helicopter sectors

Night vision goggle training: standards and solutions

Mario Pierobon looks at how training on the use of night vision goggles plays a significant role in framing their proper use by crews

Dynamic hoisting – what, when, how?

What are the real differences between a dynamic and static hoist, and are there any particular benefits to the dynamic approach? Mario Pierobon and Mandy Langfield spoke to the experts…

Upgrading your avionics hardware to increase mission safety

Mario Pierobon looks at the latest aviation advancements that offer increased mission safety air medical, air ambulance, and air rescue operations

Scale the heights: first changes to EU mountain HEMS

Mario Pierobon details the first changes to EASA mountain HEMS regulations since European aviation safety standards were published in 2012

Eyes in the sky: how UAVs are increasingly used in police search and rescue and surveillance

Mario Pierobon discusses how police forces in North America and Europe are using UAV support to boost force efficiency and effectiveness, and the regulatory obstacles they bring