CONTENTS Features 24 28 Departments
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MY 2 CENTS’ WORTH RPMN columnist Randy Mains shares his industry views
MEET A ROTORCRAFT PRO Jerry Daniels
HANGAR TALK Industry news relevant to your business
THIS MONTH’S FOCUS Technology / Software / Communications / Simulation
ROTORCRAFT CHECKRIDE Training Musings by Randy Rowles
COVER: Brim Aviation’s AW109SP makes an approach to a large ship to hoist a ship captain onto the deck. This is done in support of the Columbia River Bar Pilots Association in Astoria, Oregon. See full story and video on page 28. Photo by Lyn Burks
RotorcraftPro.com September 2015
Rotorcraft Pro joins Aviation Specialties Unlimited at their 20th-year celebration and grand opening of their new facilities. The ASU team spoke to us about longevity and growth in the night vision industry.
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2015 TOP 10 INNOVATORS The Winner Is ...
PASSING THE BAR Columbia River Pilots
MILITARY TRAINING: Going Third-Party
Videos
German Offshore Wind Ops with Airbus H135
ALEA 2015 Highlight Reel Columbia River Bar Pilots in Action
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MILITARY
TRAININ G: GOING 3RD-PARTY
COLUMBIA RIVER PILOTS
PASSING THE BAR
TOP 10 September 2015
ROTORCRAFT PRO INNOVATORS
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