CONTENTS FEATURES


BLACK HILLS AERIAL ADVENTURES - GOOD OPPORTUNITIES IN THE BADLANDS


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AIRBUS HELICOPTERS 2023 PROGRAM UPDATES


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20 MY 2 CENTS


RP columnist Randy Rowles voices his views


MEET A ROTOR PRO Scott Tinnesand


EXECUTIVE WATCH Todd Tetzlaff, President and CEO of Enstrom Helicopter Corp.


SAFETY FIRST Safety info from VAST MIL2CIV TRANSITION


Tips for the transitioning military helicopter pilot


VIDEOS 47 Black Hills Aerial Adventures


WATCH VIDEO NOW Beautiful Family @michaeldesaintleger ħ 6 Mar/Apr 2023


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SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ARE CATCHING ON WITH SMALLER OPERATORS


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MAINTENANCE MINUTE Tricks of the trade for helicopter mechanics


UNCREWED UPDATE


AUVSI reports on the world of uncrewed platforms


HELIPHOTOS PHOTOS FROM THE FIELD


HANGAR TALK Industry news relevant to your business


BY THE NUMBERS Fascinating and fun factoids


COVER


Pilots from the Las Vegas Metro PD Aviation Unit prepare to depart for a patrol mission.


Photo: Lyn Burks


RotorPro.com Mar/Apr 2023


ANNUAL U.S. PILOT SALARY & BENEFITS SURVEY


BLACK HILLS AERIAL ADVENTURES


AIRBUS HELICOPTERS PROGRAM UPDATES


SMALL OPERATOR SMS


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HANGAR TALK UAS, AAM & eVTOL News relating to these emerging sectors


PRODUCTS & SERVICES FOCUS NIGHTHAWK FLIGHT SYSTEMS AND SUPRACOR


ROTORCRAFT CHECKRIDE “HE IS A PERSON TOO!”


REPORT: 2022 - 2023 PILOT SALARY AND BENEFITS SURVEY


MAR/APR 2023


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