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Vertical August/September 2016 Digital Edition Now Available!

By Vertical Mag | August 8, 2016

Estimated reading time 3 minutes, 1 seconds.

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COVER STORY: In the Valley of the Kings

In northern British Columbia, a diverse fleet of helicopters is creating a transmission line over some of the most challenging terrain imaginable. Story by Oliver Johnson | Photos by Bryan Dudas

 

 

 

 

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Pushing the Limits

Did modifications intended to enhance the AW609’s marketability play a role in last year’s fatal crash?

 

 

 

 

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Meeting the Mechanic Crunch

How the industry is trying to solve the shortage of qualified mechanics. by Jen Boyer

 

 

 

 

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Coming of Age

We explore the latest avionics updates to the R44 and R66.

 

 

 

 

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Innovation as Standard

Simplex Aerospace celebrates 70 years of creating aviation mission equipment.

 

 

 

 

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Hard Yakka

Australian operator Becker Helicopters taps into military flight training market.

 

 

 

 

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The Flying Lifeboat’s Second Life

A Sikorsky HH-52A finds life after retirement from the USCG with Aris Helicopters.

 

 

 

 

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The Wayward Wind

We take a look at what causes gusts of wind — and how we can better predict its behavior.

 

 

 

 

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