Vertical Valor Plus‘s Spring 2026 issue is now available to read online!
Inside this issue:
• Above the Dolomites – From mountain rescues to night hoist operations, how Avincis AW169 crews respond across northern Italy.
• Against the Elements – Inside Palm Beach Sheriff’s MRO program, where corrosion control keeps aircraft ready.
• Answering the Call – From Army medevac pilot to sheriff’s office rescuer, Tim Brennan answers the call when lives are on the line.
• On Maritime Watch – At Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen, crews respond to rescue, maritime law enforcement, and national security missions across the Caribbean.
Plus:
• Dr. Tania Glenn discusses how operational stress impacts sleep for pilots and aviation professionals.
• Pilots Who Ask Why Jop Dingemans and Janine Lythe unpack why wire strikes still occur in helicopter operations — and the real limits of wire cutters.
• Our selection of some of the new and exciting products on display at this year’s VAI Verticon in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Insights from our regular columnists.
Above The Dolomites
From mountain rescues to night hoists, Avincis AW169 crews respond across northern Italy.
By Frederic Lert
Sleep Under Stress
How operational stress impacts sleep for pilots and aviation professionals.
By Dr. Tania Glenn
On Maritime Watch
From SAR to interdictions, USCG crews respond across the Caribbean.
By Martin Scharenborg & Ramon Wenink
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Return Of The Hot Rod
The MD 564 helicopter delivers long-light performance, short-light economics, and major payload gains.
By Brent Bundy
New To Market
Our selection of some of the new and exciting products on display at this year’s VAI VERTICON in Atlanta, Georgia.
By Vertical Staff
Answering The Call
From Army medevac to desert rescues, Tim Brennan continues a career of service.
By Jen Nevans
Hidden Wire Threat
Why wire strikes still occur and the limits of wire cutters.
By Jop Dingemans & Janine Lythe
