July 11, 2022 Heli-camping in the Utah desert: B.Y.O.H. – Episode One
The first-ever Vertical magazine, "Bring Your Own Heli" (B.Y.O.H.) event took place recently in the Utah desert.
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May 30, 2022 SAR Queen reigns supreme in Norway
One of the world’s most advanced search-and-rescue helicopters is now flourishing in the toughest flying conditions on Earth.
March 7, 2022 Flying into Heli-Expo
Join Vertical for a backstage pass as helicopters from around the world arrive at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas for Heli-Expo 2022.
February 2, 2022 The physics of air ambulance rescue
The Travis County, Texas, STAR Flight team worked with a training consultant from Air Rescue Systems to develop a better understanding of the physics involved in air ambulance rescue.
December 12, 2021 StableLight Helicopter Autopilot
Check out our video review of the Thales-StandardAero StableLight four-axis autopilot for the Airbus AS350/H125 AStar helicopter.
November 29, 2021 Trailer: Rotorcraft VFR Into IMC
Preview a new safety promotion video about recovery from VFR into IMC featuring renowned helicopter pilot and safety expert Claude Vuichard.
November 14, 2021 Uncertified Helipad Landing
A new video from EASA shows former world rally champion and helicopter pilot Ari Vatanen preparing for and executing a flight to an uncertified private helipad.
September 21, 2021 ‘HUET Saved My Life’
A video from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau highlights the importance of helicopter underwater escape training (HUET) and emergency breathing systems.
August 5, 2021 Loss of Control Prevention and Recovery
A new video from Leonardo discusses ways to prevent and recover from loss of control in-flight (LOC-I) using a simulated scenario in an AW189 helicopter.
July 17, 2021 Leonardo AW149 Walkaround
Get a closer look at the AW149 helicopter with Mark Burnand, chief test pilot for Leonardo Helicopters (UK).
June 8, 2021 Shooting a Helicopter Approach
Mischa Gelb, aka Pilot Yellow, discusses some of the dangerous conditions that can develop during a helicopter approach, and how to avoid them.
April 26, 2021 Claude Vuichard Reviews VRM’s R22 Sim
Ride along with Claude Vuichard as he conducts a comprehensive evaluation of VRM Switzerland’s virtual reality flight simulator for the Robinson R22.
April 14, 2021 Car Chases with Mesa PD
"Chopperguy" Bruce Haffner flies with the Mesa Police Air Support Unit to learn how they follow suspects fleeing from law enforcement.
March 16, 2021 Tim Tucker on Autorotations
Robinson Helicopter Company chief flight instructor Tim Tucker answers our followers' questions about autorotations.
February 21, 2021 MD 500 Autorotation Practice
"Chopperguy" Bruce Haffner joins MD Helicopters instructor pilot Dave Salem in the MD 500 to practice full-down autorotations
February 10, 2021 Cal Fire Hoist Training
A new video from Air Rescue Systems (ARS) demonstrates fluid dynamic hoisting during recent training with Cal Fire and its new Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk.
February 1, 2021 MH-53E: King of the Sky
Join Sam Eckholm as he spends a day with the U.S. Navy’s HM-15 and its Sikorsky MH-53 “Sea Dragon” helicopters out of Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.
January 19, 2021 Near Collision with Paraglider
A new video from the Vuichard Recovery Aviation Safety Foundation shows a close call between a helicopter and a paraglider, and tips for how helicopter pilots can avoid mid-air collisions.
January 17, 2021 Formation Flying for ‘I’m a Celebrity’
Learn how GB Helicopters pulled off the five-helicopter formation flight that opened the 2020 season of the TV show "I'm a Celebrity."
January 10, 2021 USAF Test Pilot School Huey Flight
Ride along with students of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Class 20A as they fly and experience the legendary Bell UH-1 Huey.
January 3, 2021 Chopperguy: Huey Flight
In the first episode of a new YouTube series, "Chopperguy" Bruce Haffner flies a restored 1967 Huey helicopter along with its original pilots.
December 22, 2020 Vuichard Safety Tip: Shade to Sun
Claude Vuichard demonstrates an approach to the 11,000-foot Glacier du Trient in Switzerland in a Mountain Flyers Bell 505.
December 14, 2020 North Shore Rescue NVG Approval
Talon Helicopters explains how an NVG pilot project recently approved by the B.C. government will aid its work with North Shore Rescue.
November 30, 2020 Next Generation Civil TiltRotor
Learn more about Leonardo's plans for the Next Generation Civil TiltRotor, a technology demonstrator that is part of Europe's Clean Sky 2 program.
