Eurosafety Article Archive
Below are just a few of the many safety articles that Eurosafety has published over the years. Enjoy and fly safe!
All Helicopters Autorotate the same, right?
FEBRUARY, 2009
One of the most important skills to possess as a pilot of a single engine helicopter is the ability to perform a successful autorotation after an engine failure.
the spin doctor
APRIL, 2009
GLEN WHITE discusses how detailed knowledge of the tail rotor system of the AS350 series can be the difference between mere inconvenience and disaster.
THE COST OF TRAINING (OR NOT TRAINING)
SEPTEMBER, 2009
One of the most daunting tasks of managing any flight department is the creation and implementation of a comprehensive training program.
THE HUMAN FACTOR
DECEMBER, 2009
One of the most daunting tasks of managing any flight department is the creation and implementation of a comprehensive training program.
through the looking glass part 1
MAY, 2010
The glass cockpits of today can display everything from aircraft operation parameters to navigation in a variety of configurations on multiple LCD screens.
from the editor
MAY, 2010
As I sit here to pen my first "Note from the Editor, I reflect on the fascinating industry that we all share.
through the looking glass part 2
JULY, 2010
The three most important things pilots can do before flight are: preparation, preparation and preparation.
from the editor
JULY, 2010
The pursuit of becoming a helicopter pilot is a unique endeavor. For the vast majority of the populace it is a foreign concept in what it feels like to fly in a helicopter or the duties associated with the job.
THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF HELICOPTER FLIGHT
AUGUST, 2010
An engine fuel control malfunction can be one of the most difficult in-flight emergencies to identify and respond to.
from the editor
AUGUST, 2010
Keeping up with the ever-changing mountain of information that a pilot needs to retain can be a daunting responsibility.
from the editor
OCTOBER, 2010
It is often said that being a pilot is less to do with manipulating the controls and more to do with the ability to address and prevent the probability of death.
KEEPING IT CLEAN
DECEMBER, 2010
Despite our turbine-powered machines being totally reliant on its purity, many of us fail to give the quality of our fuel the attention it warrants, and GLEN WHITE explains why that omission might just be the worst mistake we get a chance to make.
from the editor
DECEMBER, 2010
Recently while in Boise, ID I had the pleasure of having diner with two friends who are also pilots. As is usually the case with a group of helicopter pilot, type A personalities sitting down and talking, the stories of “there I was” were abound.
PILOT OR PASSENGER
FEBRUARY, 2011
The vocation of pilot involves obtaining and retaining a vast amount of knowledge and skill sets in order to safely operate an aircraft in a secure and controlled manner.
from the editor
FEBRUARY, 2011
Over the years the helicopter industry has proven to be an invaluable asset to the communities in which they serve. Whether it is picking up an injured motorist on the highway, fighting a wildfire that is encroaching on a neighborhood or acting in a law enforcement role the helicopter has become a key asset in the fiber of our modern society.
SIMPLE TRUTHS
SEPTEMBER, 2013
Even for the southwestern desert this day seemed to be warmer than most. A dry oppressive morning that was sure to culminate to a heat soaked and sweltering evening.
WHO IS FLYING THIS HELICOPTER?
FEBRUARY, 2019
The question should be, are you flying the helicopter or is your body flying the helicopter? You could say both, and you would be right, but far more of the minute minutiae that it takes to fly a helicopter is done by automatic learned muscle memory an analytical thought.
THE GREAT DILEMMA
OCTOBER, 2019
It is a beautiful and picturesque day for flying. Blues skies with light winds out of the south give us a few extra knots to help propel the helicopter along its route. As you look at your instruments you see an indicated airspeed of 120 knots, a ground speed of 127kts, and an altitude of 2600ft, with a radar altitude reading of 1110ft.
The Power of Recovery
FEBRUARY, 2023
It's a beautiful day to fly the coastline with mild outside air temperatures and magnificent clear skies. With the temperatures in the high 70’s Fahrenheit and mid 20’s Celsius, this January afternoon's conditions are a far cry from the frigid temperatures of much of the other parts of the United States.