Ben Forrest, Author at Vertical Mag

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Helicopter in flight with Aero Design bike racks on either side.

features October 2, 2017 Innovation through Collaboration

We go behind the scenes at cargo basket and bike rack manufacturer Aero Design.

Bob, left, and Steven Dengler stand with the Bell 429 helicopter they used to circumnavigate the globe.

features September 21, 2017 Around the world in 48 days

Helicopter pilots Bob and Steven Dengler circled the globe to mark Canada’s 150th birthday. They brought a lifetime’s worth of memories home with them.

With the help of helicopter operators, Africa’s rhino population may rebound from the poaching crisis. Rhino 911 Photo

features August 21, 2017 Help From Above: Rhino Protection

The global helicopter community is rallying in response to Africa’s rhinoceros poaching problem, sending pilots and aircraft to the front lines.

Some of Start Pac’s key players. From left: Jim Wurth, chief engineer design and development/pilot; Judith Wurth, chief executive officer; and Eve Storm, company president.

features May 4, 2017 Off & Running: Start Pac

The story behind Start Pac — the company and products that have become a saving grace for pilots caught in remote locations with drained aircraft batteries.