CONTENTS


FEATURES 48


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HELICOPTER SERVICE, ITALY AERIAL


ELIKOS FIREFIGHTING OPS


THREE ORGANIZATIONS: ONE GOAL


AVIATOR HEALTH & FITNESS


VIDEOS


NASA Starts Using FLARM for Drone UTM


Elikos Helicopter Service, Italy


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DEPARTMENTS 8


MY 2 CENTS WORTH columnist Randy Mains voices his industry views


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MEET A ROTORCRAFT PRO Brad Shubargo, Rotorcraft Pro Magazine


EXECUTIVE WATCH John Talmadge,


Director of worldwide Sales, Avidyne MIL2CIV TRANSITION


Tips for the transitioning military helicopter pilot


WATCH VIDEO NOW! Video Description


Tuna boat helicopter MD 500 landing: @vicopter via YouTube


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MAINTENANCE MINUTE Tricks of the trade for helicopter mechanics


HANGAR TALK Industry news relevant to your business


HANGAR TALK – UAS News relating to unmanned aerial systems


PRODUCTS & SERVICES FOCUS ACR and Lightspeed


ROTORCRAFT CHECKRIDE Alone and Afraid: When Solo Flights Fail! COVER


A Summit Helicopter MD 500 prepares to lift equipment to personnel working on a power line project. Summit provides helicopter services to public and private power companies, construction companies, and private construction projects.


RotorcraftPro.com Jan/Feb 2020


SUMMIT


HELICOPTER AERIAL


FIREFIGHTING OPS AVIATOR


HEALTH & FITNESS ELIKOS


HELICOPTER SERVICE


THREE ORGANIZATIONS: ONE GOAL


HELI-EXPO ISSUE VISIT US @ BOOTH 5947


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IN THE FIELD WITH SUMMIT HELICOPTER


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