Vector Online - In category Rotary operations

Read our special 'online' Vector stories here. Some are unique to the website, and some have featured in print issues of Vector.

Note: This archive dates back to 2015. So, the advice in some of the earlier articles may have changed.

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Assumptions don't fly

It’s obvious that helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft operate differently. But pilots are sometimes unaware of what that actually means for safe flying in the unattended aerodrome circuit.

Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Rotary operations, Aerodromes, Aircraft owner and aircraft,

Posted 8 days ago

El Niño and firefighting

The fires have already begun, but they’re predicted to get a lot worse. This is what operators can be doing right now to prepare.

Posted in Weather, General safety, Rotary operations, Operators,

Posted 13 days ago

What the coming El Niño summer means for aviation

“Record-breaking” sea conditions are going to mean more turbulence, more wind shear, and increased thunderstorm and fire risk.

Posted in Weather, General safety, Rotary operations, Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism,

Posted 14 days ago

Getting good at the rules

Rick Graham was once, in his own words, “not very good with the rules and compliance”. This year, he won the Director’s Award for his approach to safety.

Posted in Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Rotary operations,

Posted 23 days ago