Another Heli-Expo has come and gone, but the memories remain. As I reflect on all that took place these past several days, I’m reminded there are some great lessons in there. Be grateful Walking around among these absolutely gorgeous and amazing machines, it’s hard not to get some perspective. I work in the helicopter industry. […]
Helicopters
It’s that time of year again, when all good helicopter professionals gather to gossip, share stories, network and do a little business. I’m talking Heli Expo, the industry’s annual convention filled with several thousand booths of helicopter goodness, and more bright, clean and shiny helicopters than most of us ever see in one room (be […]
I’ve not been highly responsive in the blogging department and I apologize. I’ve been a little preoccupied with my self pity, lust and future planning. Maybe I should explain myself. My visit to Phoenix was a little more productive than a simple rest and relax. It gave me some time to step back and think […]
Each year for five years I’ve worked with a dedicated group of Whirly-Girls, the Museum of Flight, and a slew of great volunteers to put on a free helicopter and public service event in June. This year’s show was last Saturday. It’s a ton of work, a lot of cat herding and quite a bit […]
I couldn’t resist the alliteration of the title for this post. But in all seriousness, I speak of Heli Expo, the annual gathering of the helicopter industry to share, drink, talk, eat, drink, buy, sell, drink, educate, research, hire, drink and network. And I have noticed that sometimes there is drinking. This year we head […]
Sitting at work reviewing my emergency media response plan, the irony of ironies dawns upon me. I’m responsible for emergency response. Lord have mercy. Now, don’t get me wrong. This doesn’t mean that I’m not the right person for the job. I’ve got this sick and twisted fascination with aviation accidents. I should have been […]
