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Can aircraft survive a water crash landing without sinking or capsizing? With the help of modern technology and emergency flotation systems (EFS), certain aircraft like military and large commercial helicopters can stay afloat. Reserved for deployment during controlled ditching or upon a water impact, EFS are designed to minimize the chance of losing an aircraft to water damage so that the vehicle can be saved or salvaged.

Threaded fasteners such as bolts and screws are common to countless assemblies, allowing for two or more pieces to be secured together with ease. When exposed to various forces such as vibration and shock, such fasteners can often become loose over time. To prevent such incidents from occurring, specialized components known as locking fasteners may be used. Generally, these are components that are specifically designed to prevent loosening through various locking schemes. In this blog, we will discuss the most common forms of non-permanent locking schemes, allowing you to find the most optimal locking fasteners for your needs.

If you are looking to become a pilot as a full-time career, it is important to consider the salary that you may potentially earn to ensure that you can pursue the life that you desire. When discussing helicopter piloting specifically, one may be surprised to find that helicopter pilots have a fairly high salary, coupled with numerous benefits. When considering this alongside pursuing a dream of flight, living a life as a helicopter pilot can be feasible.

When considering taking part in a helicopter ride for a tour or another form of activity, one may wonder how the safety of such aircraft compares to standard fixed-wing aircraft. While various studies have been conducted and safety statistics have been published by organizations such as the National Transportation Safety Board, results can be complicated due to the versatility of roles that helicopters play in diverse flight operations. There is also the fact that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does not oversee tourist helicopter companies for safety, and as such, general experience among pilots can often vary. In this blog, we will discuss the safety of helicopters, allowing you to better understand how they stand up to airplanes.

While helicopter accidents are something that everyone wants to avoid, it is important to know how they can occur for the means of enacting safety and awareness. While not the most dangerous method of transportation, helicopters are statistically one of the most dangerous modes of air travel. In this blog, we will discuss the potential hazards of helicopters, as well as the main causes of crashes that may occur.

Fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters are robust vehicles, and enacting proper maintenance and cleaning procedures can ensure that they continue to provide their services for a long period of time. While the maintenance and repair of various aircraft parts, helicopter engine components, and more can extend service lives, it is also very important that regular cleaning is carried out. While cleaning may serve to improve aesthetic appearances, it also presents additional ways to protect aircraft and helicopter parts through the removal of damaging substances or materials. In this blog, we will provide a brief overview of common cleaning procedures so that you may properly care for your aircraft.

When entering a flight training program, individuals have the choice of learning how to pilot airplanes or helicopters. While fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft are both capable of achieving heavier-than-air flight, they are quite different in their application, control scheme, regulations, and more. Prospective pilots can achieve their licenses and certifications for both aircraft, but the time, cost, and effort needed for such affairs will demand that individuals choose one to start with before learning the other. To figure out which aircraft type is best for you to begin with, we will provide an overview of the various differences between both.

Helicopters are transportation mediums that have revolutionized our ability to traverse the sky, allowing for pilots to have 360 degrees of control over the rotorcraft, the capability of hovering, as well as other features that other various vehicles may not have. With recent fatal accidents that have shocked many communities, some individuals wonder how safe a standard rotorcraft is for either piloting, transportation, or simple leisure activities. While helicopters are often compared to aircraft in regard to safety, they can also be held against other options such as automobiles and public transportation mediums such as trains. To help you understand the safety or risk of helicopters battery, we will discuss how they compare against other common transportation types.

If you have ever flown in a helicopter or watched pilots conduct flight operations, you may have noticed that some pilots will wear a helmet while others will only have a Adapter headset. As pilots in fixed-wing aircraft do not use helmets as well, one may wonder if there are benefits to utilizing such protective equipment or mandatory rules that dictate their use. In this blog, we will discuss helicopter helmets and their functionality, answering the question of why some pilots wear them while others don’t.

A CAGE Code, or Commercial and Government Entity Code, is an important five-character identification number used to support mechanized systems throughout the government and provide a standardized method of identifying a given entity and their specific location. CAGE codes are assigned by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and are recognized by such organizations as the United States Department of Defense, NASA, and many NATO countries. Prior to doing business with the U.S. government or NATO, companies and corporations must first acquire a unique CAGE Code. In this blog, we will take a deeper look at CAGE Codes, their value, and where they fit in relation to other unique identifiers involved in government contracting.