A recent US Government Accountability Office (GAO) study examined 298 helicopter accidents involving US National Guard noncombat flight operations from 2012 to 2021. Turns out, most of the recommendations from the study can be applied to commercial operators, too. At our Sep. 14, 2023, HAI@Work webinar, the study’s authors revealed what commercial operators of any helicopter model can learn from this comprehensive 10-year safety review. Watch the recording of the webinar here to learn more. Subscribe to the HAI YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/HAIRotor And follow us on Social Media! http://www.linkedin.com/company/helicopter-association-international https://www.instagram.com/helicopterassoc/ https://www.facebook.com/HelicopterAssoc

What’s going on inside one of our industry’s largest aircraft manufacturers? How is the certification process going for their AW609 and AW09 aircaft? What are their plans for AAM, workforce development, and addressing their supply chain? Clyde Woltman and James Viola addressed these questions and more in an exclusive one-on-one interview at our Aug. 24, 2023, HAI@Work webinar, part of our ongoing CEO-to-CEO webinar series. Subscribe to the HAI YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/HAIRotor And follow us on Social Media! http://www.linkedin.com/company/helicopter-association-international https://www.instagram.com/helicopterassoc/ https://www.facebook.com/HelicopterAssoc

Live from the EAA AirVenture 2023 show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Jul. 27, HAI’s Dan Sweet talks with HAI President and CEO James Viola about why the event is important to the vertical aviation community. James also interviews Boeing’s Travis Sullivan, who shares how the OEM is supporting the helicopter industry, while Dan catches up with Greg Brown, HAI’s director of education and training services, to discuss educational and workforce development opportunities for members. John Shea, HAI’s senior director of government affairs, then tells viewers about the legislative and regulatory work his team is doing on behalf of the rotorcraft industry. Subscribe to the HAI YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/HAIRotor And follow us on Social Media! http://www.linkedin.com/company/helicopter-association-international https://www.instagram.com/helicopterassoc/ https://www.facebook.com/HelicopterAssoc

HAI@Work: HAI Member Health Insurance Coverage Overview At HAI, we know that obtaining affordable, quality health insurance can be difficult, especially for our small-business and independent-contractor members. That’s why HAI has partnered with LIG Solutions, a leading health-insurance broker offering concierge service for our members, their families, and their employees. At the Jul. 13, 2023, HAI@Work webinar, two representatives from LIG provided an overview of the company’s health insurance solutions and explained how the broker can help HAI members obtain the right insurance for them. Subscribe to the HAI Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/HAIRotor And follow us on Social Media! http://www.linkedin.com/company/helicopter-association-international https://www.instagram.com/helicopterassoc/ https://www.facebook.com/HelicopterAssoc

How safe is your maintenance shop? The answer lies in the strength of your safety culture. At the Jun. 22, 2023, HAI@Work webinar, FAA Engineering Research Psychologist Kylie Key and HAI Director of Flight Operations and Maintenance Zac Noble addressed this important subject with the introduction of a new tool from the FAA. Called the Maintenance Safety Culture Assessment and Improvement Toolkit (M-SCAIT), the free product is designed to help aviation maintenance pros easily and affordably assess the safety culture in their shops and make improvements as needed. Subscribe to the HAI Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/HAIRotor And follow us on Social Media! http://www.linkedin.com/company/helicopter-association-international https://www.instagram.com/helicopterassoc/ https://www.facebook.com/HelicopterAssoc

Is your company prepared to handle the aftermath of an accident? At our Jun. 8, 2023, webinar, HAI Director of PR and Communications Dan Sweet shared best practices for public communications after an incident or event, including how to develop a written crisis communications plan. With news spreading at the speed of social media today, preparing before an emergency hits lets you maintain control of the message while being seen as the media’s go-to information source. As a bonus, HAI has developed a crisis communications plan template that HAI members can download for free by scanning the QR code at the end of the recording. Subscribe to the HAI Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/HAIRotor And follow us on Social Media! http://www.linkedin.com/company/helicopter-association-international https://www.instagram.com/helicopterassoc/ https://www.facebook.com/HelicopterAssoc

Like anyone, designated pilot examiners (DPEs) have pet peeves. But pilot applicants can avoid triggering them with proper preparation and focus. At our webinar on May 25, 2023, FAA DPE Randy Sharkey, chief pilot at Sweet Helicopters, shared his top 10 pet peeves with humor and insight and revealed how pilots and flight instructors can best prepare for a checkride. Subscribe to the HAI Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/HAIRotor And follow us on Social Media! http://www.linkedin.com/company/helicopter-association-international https://www.instagram.com/helicopterassoc/ https://www.facebook.com/HelicopterAssoc

Is the looming FAA safety management system (SMS) mandate keeping you up at night? Want to improve your SMS, or implement one, but not sure how? HAI’s new SMS Coaching and Assessment Program, developed in partnership with WYVERN, can help with these concerns and others. At the May 11, 2023, HAI@Work webinar, we introduced the program with assistance from representatives of HAI and WYVERN, as well as two helicopter operators. The panelists also discussed SMS best practices, what to expect from the proposed new FAA rules, and more. Speakers: Sonnie Bates, CEO, WYVERN Chris Batt, Director of Safety, Air Center Helicopters Mike Renz, President, Analar Corp. Chris Hill, Senior Director of Safety, HAI. Subscribe to the HAI Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/HAIRotor And follow us on Social Media! http://www.linkedin.com/company/helicopter-association-international https://www.instagram.com/helicopterassoc/ https://www.facebook.com/HelicopterAssoc

Where’s the fire? Where’s it headed? How big is it? The answers to these questions are vital to wildland firefighters’ initial response to fire. In today’s world of hotter, dryer, and higher-wind environments, they need those answers faster than ever. Fortunately, modern technology and innovations are making that possible. Subscribe to the HAI Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/HAIRotor And follow us on Social Media! http://www.linkedin.com/company/helicopter-association-international https://www.instagram.com/helicopterassoc/ https://www.facebook.com/HelicopterAssoc

When we investigate aviation accidents, we immediately look for what went wrong. But what about what went right to keep the accident from being much worse? The Apr. 13, 2023, HAI@Work webinar presented a popular session recorded at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 that addresses this topic, led by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Scott Shappell. Shappell shows us how we can transform the accident investigative process to gain a better understanding of how effective our safety systems truly are. Subscribe to the HAI Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/HAIRotor And follow us on Social Media! http://www.linkedin.com/company/helicopter-association-international https://www.instagram.com/helicopterassoc/ https://www.facebook.com/HelicopterAssoc

At HAI HELI-EXPO 2023, HAI President and CEO James Viola presented an industry outlook and review and shared the association’s strategic initiatives for 2023 and beyond. The Mar. 23, 2023, HAI@Work webinar included a recording of Viola’s presentation and the Q&A with the press that followed.

When the FAA files an action or you’re named in a lawsuit, you need an attorney with a strong aviation-law background, one who can help you follow the rules and minimize your risk exposure. At our Feb. 23, 2023, webinar, attorneys Sarah MacLeod and Brett Levanto, along with HAI’s Zac Noble and Teresa Farmer, previewed a new legal resource benefit exclusively for HAI members. It includes a legal directory of lawyers and law firms referred by other aviation professionals and vetted by HAI.

New urban air mobility (UAM) aircraft and operations are like no other in existence today, and current IFR and VFR flight rules may not fully apply to their needs and capabilities. Terry McVenes, president and CEO of RTCA, discusses whether a new set of rules—digital flight rules, or DFR — is needed to accommodate this rapidly evolving technology. He also talks about needing collaboration between manufacturers and operators to avoid issues between legacy aircraft and new UAM aircraft, and the need for the same kind of collaboration between international civil aviation authorities.

Drone and helicopter pilots both share responsibility for avoiding accidents. Each pilot likely holds a preconceived understanding of the other’s location and operations, but without verifying that understanding, collisions will continue to climb. During our Jan. 26, 2023, webinar, John Meehan, a member of FAAST, analyzed several collisions between drones and helicopters and offered insight into how to prevent future accidents.

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