Tag: safety check
Safety Check: Vuichard Recovery becoming more popular
In this month’s edition of “Safety Check,” let’s review the recovery procedures for vortex ring state (VRS), formerly known as Settling with Power. Unfortunately, vortex ring state leads to a number of crashes each year, as it occurs close to the ground where there is little altitude remaining for recovery. Vortex ring state occurs when… Read more »
Safety Check – What is a true formation flight?
Recently we had a client request an aerial tour of a property in central Indiana. The flight request involved multiple helicopters. During the pilot safety briefing, it was discussed having one pilot who would make the radio calls on behalf of the other aircraft. Knowing this would be a revenue flight we could not be… Read more »
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Rotors ‘n Ribs
07/11/2026Location: Goshen Municipal Airport, Goshen, Indiana
Open to all helicopter owners, pilots, and enthusiasts, Rotors ’n Ribs is a helicopter fly in featuring educational seminars, flight demonstrations, and, of course, delicious ribs.
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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
07/20/2026 — Sun., 07/26/2026Location: Oshkosh/Nekimi, Wisconsin
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National Night Out
08/04/2026Location: Enstrom Helicopter, Menominee, MI
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation will join in celebrating National Night Out, an annual campaign aimed at better connecting first responders with the communities they serve.
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