In an exclusive interview, Robinson details the history of its new empennage design, intended to decrease the likelihood of mast bumping.
By Elan Head | news | September 21, 2023The Hangar Z Podcast: Touching the Dragon With Jimmy Hatch, Part 2
Host Jon Gray provides part two of his conversation with Jimmy Hatch, a former Navy SEAL, founder of Spikes K9 Fund, and author of Touching the Dragon.
By Vertical Mag | September 27, 2023eVTOL stakeholders discuss 2027 target launch of AAM in Australia
Australian advanced air mobility (AAM) stakeholders expect to see the first commercial services in the country in 2027 — but there’s still a lot that needs to be done to make this possible, delegates heard at this week’s AAM Summit.
By Emma Kelly | September 22, 2023The Hangar Z Podcast: Touching the Dragon With Jimmy Hatch and Jack Schonely in Episode 100!
Over its first 100 episodes, the podcast has provided interviews to challenge and motivate listeners, and strengthen the global public safety aviation community.
By Vertical Mag | September 20, 2023A paradigm shift in training and experience
Addressing the elephant in the room in airborne law enforcement: the cop- or pilot-first debate.
By Randy Rowles | September 19, 2023U.S. Air Force to install Beta’s electric aircraft charging station
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) plans to install its first electric aircraft charging station at the Eglin Air Force Base in Florida this fall, and is turning to Vermont-based eVTOL developer Beta Technologies for the infrastructure.
By Vertical Mag | September 14, 2023AAM in Canada: Not the first, but a fast follower
Vertical recently caught up with JR Hammond, executive director of the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Consortium, to learn about the state of the AAM sector in Canada.
By Treena Hein | September 7, 2023Augmented reality mapping: Game-changing mission enhancer
Through the latest iterations of augmented reality mapping systems, special mission operators have the tools they need to work smarter, not harder.
By Jen Nevans | September 7, 2023The Higgins Helicopter
Andrew Higgins secured a lasting legacy through the contribution his landing craft made to the Allies’ success in the Second World War — but he also attempted to join the fledgling helicopter industry in the 1940s.
By Bob Petite | September 1, 2023Memorial Hermann Life Flight: A legacy In southeast Texas
After almost 50 years in operation, Memorial Hermann Life Flight is continuing to honor the passion and drive of founder Dr. James Duke.
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