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Gearing Up for a New Helicopter
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Avionics and Electrostatic Discharge
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On The Cover: Boston Med Flight’s Todd Kroll (left) and Edward Jerin (right) working on their new EC-145. Photo by Nathan Coe.
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Editorial Director Joe Escobar | 920.747.0195
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Editor R. Fred Polak | 623.696.5088
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Managing Editor | Dionne Shearer
Contributing Writers | Larry Jackson, Edward Jerin
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Editorial Advisory Board
Michael Broderick, vice president of Business Development, Helicopter Engine Repair Overhaul Services Inc. (H.E.R.O.S. Inc.)
Randy Davis-Yates, director of maintenance, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Offi ce Aviation Division
Edward Jerin, aviation maintenance manager, Era Med LLC Boston Med Flight critical care transport service contract
Dana Kerrick, vice president, International Aviation Composites
Terry Peed, chief inspector, Helicopter Specialties, Inc.
Del Richardson, director of maintenance, Fairfax County Police Department, helicopter division.
Jon Robbins, supervisor, helicopter maintenance program, CAL FIRE (California Fire Aviation Management Unit)
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FEATURES Airframe Vinyl Graphics — More than Paint Avionics Avionics & Electrostatic Discharge
Engines Troubleshooting Common Helicopter Gas Turbine Engine Problems 2013 Helicopter Mechanic of the Year
Derek Weeden is our 2013 Helicopter Mechanic of the Year Award Winner Helicopter Acquisition Gearing Up for a New Helicopter
Vendor Audits Vendor Audits — Is There a Better Answer? Careers in Helicopter Maintenance
The Global Helicopter Mechanic Career Survey Book Review The Smithsonian Book of Air & Space Trivia
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