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Rotary Wing Show – Helicopter News, Safety, Training & Pilot Stories

Max Trescott | Aviation News Talk Network

Stay current on the world of helicopters with The Rotary Wing Show—your go-to podcast for helicopter news, pilot stories, and aircrew insights. Each episode brings you the latest helicopter industry news, real-world experiences from pilots and crew, and practical advice for those flying—or aspiring to fly—rotorcraft professionally or recreationally. From air medical and firefighting to military, utility, and offshore operations, we cover the full spectrum of helicopter missions and career

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1:12:51

RWS 103 – Robinson Governor Operation with Richard...

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2021/07/01

Before this episode if you told me that there was more than an hour conversation that you could get out of talking about the governor in Robinson type helicopters I would have been dubious. I was wrong! Today we have back on the show pilot and engineer Richard Mornington-Sanford. Richard Mornington-Sanford was an engineer in … Continue reading "RWS 103 – Robinson Governor Operation with Richard Mornington-Sanford" The post RWS 103 – Robinson Governor Operation with Richard Mornington-Sanford

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45:07

RWS 102 – Helicopter Lessons in 10 Minutes or Less...

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2021/06/21

If the images and text on the page of your aerodynamic textbook are starting to blur together then it might be time to take a break and try to ingest the information using another format. Jacob from the YouTube channel Helicopter Lessons in 10 Minutes or Less is an Apache instructor and standards officer who … Continue reading "RWS 102 – Helicopter Lessons in 10 Minutes or Less with Jacob" The post RWS 102 – Helicopter Lessons in 10 Minutes or Less with Jacob appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show

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37:50

RWS 101 – Air to Air Photography with Mark Watterson

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2021/06/12

Helicopters make fantastic photo subjects! There is still something special about flying that captures the human spirit and the intrinsic movement and energy in a helicopter especially so. Mark Watterson has been photographing helicopters professionally since 2014. He shares some tips for how best to work with aerial photographers for a great product. Mark has … Continue reading "RWS 101 – Air to Air Photography with Mark Watterson" The post RWS 101 – Air to Air Photography with Mark Watterson

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1:17:03

RWS 100 – Degraded Visibility Training with Tyson...

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2021/05/14

Two US National Guard pilots are developing a new training tool to reduce the risk of and improve the fidelity of reduced visual environment training. IIMC, dust landings and white outs have all been the causes of both training mishaps and real world accidents and deaths. We talk about what it missing in the current … Continue reading "RWS 100 – Degraded Visibility Training with Tyson Phillips and Andre Lavallee" The post RWS 100 – Degraded Visibility Training with Tyson Phillips and Andre Lavallee

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42:17

RWS 99 – Helicopter Flying in Iceland with Tryggvi...

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2021/04/28

It is not unusual for helicopter pilots to take a winding route to before they end up with a career in the cockpit. Tryggvi worked as a baggage handler, in flight operations and as a quality auditor before taking on a flying job. Now he is flying for the Icelandic Coast Guard on missions as … Continue reading "RWS 99 – Helicopter Flying in Iceland with Tryggvi Helgason" The post RWS 99 – Helicopter Flying in Iceland with Tryggvi Helgason appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.

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40:19

RWS 98 – Wrong Deck Landings and Approach Detection...

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2021/04/01

Before a helicopter approaches to an oil rig there are checks and safety procedures to be followed on the rig in preparation – the deck is cleared, cranes are moved out of the way and gas venting is stopped. When the landing rig is misidentified and an approach flown to the wrong landing deck the … Continue reading "RWS 98 – Wrong Deck Landings and Approach Detection with Jon Davis" The post RWS 98 – Wrong Deck Landings and Approach Detection with Jon Davis appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show

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1:24:18

RWS 97 – A Possible Helicopter Career Plan B with...

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2021/03/15

Jerry Grayson returns to the Rotary Wing Show with an update on his next adventure following a packed career in the cockpit as a SAR and film pilot. Now-a-days he keeps his feet on the ground but leverages his experience in the operation of drones – and he thinks it might be a good time … Continue reading "RWS 97 – A Possible Helicopter Career Plan B with Jerry Grayson" The post RWS 97 – A Possible Helicopter Career Plan B with Jerry Grayson appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.

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1:14:35

RWS 96 – What I’ve Been Doing for the Last 60 Years...

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2021/03/02

Richard (Rick) Howell started spinning spanners on aircraft in 1960 as a QANTAS apprentice. Since then he has flown all through Australia and PNG including a 29 year run as a pilot for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Rick and his twin brother John both started in aviation at the same time which presented a number … Continue reading "RWS 96 – What I’ve Been Doing for the Last 60 Years with Richard Howell" The post RWS 96 – What I’ve Been Doing for the Last 60 Years with Richard Howell

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58:24

RWS 95 – Adventures in Helicopter Media with Elan Head

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2021/02/03

Working in the helicopter media part of the industry Elan Head gets to talk to a wide range of people and over time has had the opportunity to take the controls of a wide range of helicopters. This gives her a unique vantage point to talk about the many roles that helicopters perform and some … Continue reading "RWS 95 – Adventures in Helicopter Media with Elan Head" The post RWS 95 – Adventures in Helicopter Media with Elan Head appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.

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1:05:28

RWS 94 – News Helicopter Ops Over Los Angeles with...

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2020/12/22

Electronic news gathering or ENG is the term that those in the helicopter news corner of the industry use to capture their operations. As a platform to provide real time on-scene video at short notice over a city nothing so far beats a helicopter. As consumers of news media we have become pretty accustomed … Continue reading "RWS 94 – News Helicopter Ops Over Los Angeles with Larry Welk" The post RWS 94 – News Helicopter Ops Over Los Angeles with Larry Welk appeared first on The Rotary Wing

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1:10:07

RWS 93 – Carburettor Icing in Helicopters with...

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2020/12/15

Most piston engine pilots will be at least passingly familiar with the theory behind the formation of carburettor icing. However most textbooks lean towards the operation of the carburettor in a fixed wing mounted engine. Helicopter engines, predominately the Robinson helicopter types but applicable to others as well, have their own unique challenges when it … Continue reading "RWS 93 – Carburettor Icing in Helicopters with Richard Mornington-Sanford" The post RWS 93 – Carburettor Icing in

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48:09

RWS 92 – Human External Cargo Helicopter Ops with...

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2020/12/11

As versatile as helicopters are there are still tight places where they just can’t land to get people in or out. For overwater flights, rescue teams and some utility operations that means using a hoist or under-slung line to reach someone. A hoist fitted helicopter is not always avaliable. Hence we have the considerations that … Continue reading "RWS 92 – Human External Cargo Helicopter Ops with Jeff Yarnold" The post RWS 92 – Human External Cargo Helicopter Ops with Jeff Yarnold appeared first on

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1:09:52

RWS 91 – Helicopter Powerline Operations with David...

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2020/08/05

The general line thrown out there is that most helicopter pilots try to spend their careers staying away from wires – the guys and girls flying in the powerline industry get right up close as part of their job. David McColl is a powerline pilot in the US and has built up experience in a … Continue reading "RWS 91 – Helicopter Powerline Operations with David McColl" The post RWS 91 – Helicopter Powerline Operations with David McColl appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.

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1:22:37

RWS 90 – Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) with Andrew...

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2020/07/15

The pace of consumer electronics development far outstrips that of aviation equipment and helicopter installed functionality. Electronic Flight Bags are becoming a fixture in cockpits throughout the industry. For about AUD$799 in 2020 you can bring a range of features with you into any legacy aircraft that would have previously either been impossible or would … Continue reading "RWS 90 – Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) with Andrew Boniface" The post RWS 90 – Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) with Andrew

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39:22

RWS 89 – Night Aerial Firefighting 2020 Update with...

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2020/06/09

We first looked at night aerial firefighting in episode 65 when the capability had just finished the first trials in Australia. Now with two more fire seasons of experience fighting fires at night, Richard Butterworth is back to give an update on the continuing road map and what as been achieved so far. Richard Butterworth … Continue reading "RWS 89 – Night Aerial Firefighting 2020 Update with Richard Butterworth" The post RWS 89 – Night Aerial Firefighting 2020 Update with Richard Butterworth

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1:22:23

RWS 88 – First Solo Flights with Peter Holstein

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2020/06/01

Today’s topic is First Solo flights. If you are a student getting ready for your first helicopter solo this is the episode that you want to hear.If you are an instructor sending students solo then you will also definitely want to listen to this one. For everyone else there are some good risk management considerations … Continue reading "RWS 88 – First Solo Flights with Peter Holstein" The post RWS 88 – First Solo Flights with Peter Holstein appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.

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49:41

RWS 87 – Search and Rescue at AMSA with Luke Brandley

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2020/05/24

We spend a lot of time training for emergencies in the air but how much do you know about what happens next or what kicks into gear if you go missing? Luke Brandley is an ex-Huey pilot now working as a Senior Search and Rescue Officer with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). He and … Continue reading "RWS 87 – Search and Rescue at AMSA with Luke Brandley" The post RWS 87 – Search and Rescue at AMSA with Luke Brandley appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.

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56:15

RWS 86 – Going for Height and Film Flying with Fred...

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2020/05/11

Even if you are not an avid movie goer it is still very likely that you have seen some of Fred North’s work. Fred has been involved in many of the largest Hollywood Blockbusters in recent times either flying helicopter stunts or providing the aerial filming platform. There is a lot that goes into setting … Continue reading "RWS 86 – Going for Height and Film Flying with Fred North" The post RWS 86 – Going for Height and Film Flying with Fred North appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.

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1:14:52

RWS 85 – Buying a Helicopter with Stephen Boyce

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2020/05/05

In the market for a helicopter or just want to know some of the ins and outs of the process? Stephen Boyce has been working in helicopter sales since 2011 and flying them since 1994. Helicopters are high cost purchases and almost always a case of buyer beware. Should you buy new or used? How … Continue reading "RWS 85 – Buying a Helicopter with Stephen Boyce" The post RWS 85 – Buying a Helicopter with Stephen Boyce appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.

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49:09

RWS 84 – Pilotage FLIR with Tony ‘Squid’ Norton

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2020/04/18

Forward Looking Infra-red (FLIR) systems have been around for a while and used in a search or surveillance function normally by an operator with a control panel. A small number of aircraft are now incorporating FLIR as a pilot vision tool, tracked to the pilots head, as another way of seeing at night or through … Continue reading "RWS 84 – Pilotage FLIR with Tony ‘Squid’ Norton" The post RWS 84 – Pilotage FLIR with Tony ‘Squid’ Norton appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.

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