The April/May issue of Vertical Plus is here! 🚁
On the cover: Air Greenland pushes to the edge of everything, showcasing its all-weather search and rescue capabilities in one of the world’s most extreme environments.
📸 @lloydhphoto
Inside: our Verticon 2026 coverage from Atlanta, the latest industry developments and new products, plus in-depth insights shaping the future of the rotorcraft sector.
Read the digital issue at the link in our bio.
#VerticalMag #Rotorcraft #Helicopter #Aviation #HelicopterIndustry #SAR #SearchAndRescue #Verticon2026
Here’s a little teaser from last week’s amazing visit to @flypureflight in Newberg, Oregon. They’re a flight school providing both fixed- and rotary-wing training, using the @helicopteresguimbal Cabri G2 for the rotary!
📹 @lloydhphoto
#VerticalMag #Aviation #FlightSchool #Helicopter #Flying
Vertical’s 2026 Helicopter and Engine Manufacturers Survey is now OPEN! 🚁
If you’ve operated, flown, or maintained a civil helicopter or engine in the past 2 years, this is your chance to help shape real industry change.
The survey, which is fully anonymous, is open until May 29th.
👉 Tap the link in bio to participate now.
The OEMs are listening!
#helicopter #aviationprofessionals #oem #rotorcraft #verticalmag
Have you subscribed to our YouTube channel? If not you are missing out on all of our recent uploads!
One of our most recent videos is a walk around of a National Nuclear Security Administration @leonardo_company AW139 helicopter. NNSA chief pilot Alex Brid and aerial measuring systems specialist Dr. Jacqueline Brandon give you all the insight into their incredibly unique helicopter!
#NNSA #Helicopter #Aviation #Flying
Your new free desktop calendar is here!
May’s feature showcases this stunning shot by Lloyd Horgan of Precision's Airbus AS332 L1 Super Pumas flying in formation.
Be sure to download your free desktop calendar at the 🔗 in our bio!
#AW169 #LeonardoHelicopters #SearchAndRescue #HelicopterOps #VerticalMagazine #AviationPhotography #DesktopCalendar #Rotorcraft
THE ONLY EVENT BUILT FOR HELICOPTER MRO 🚨
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Vertical MRO Conferences 🔧.
If you’re in rotorcraft maintenance, this is your room.
📍 Kelowna, BC
📆 Oct 5–7
KF Centre for Excellence
📍 Irving, TX
📆 Nov 16–18
Irving Convention Center
Limited capacity available, secure your spot now at the 🔗 in our bio!
#VMRO #VerticalMRO #HelicopterMaintenance #Rotorcraft #AviationMaintenance #MRO #Helicopters #AviationEvents
Ever wondered what a helicopter firefighting operation actually looks like up close?
A little BTS from last week in Oregon with @flyprecision , USFS rappel training, a formation flight back to McMinnville in two Airbus AS332 L1 Super Pumas, a tour of their MRO facility, and the Nomad and Cloudburst buckets put through their paces on an air-to-air close to base.
#Videographer #VerticalMag #Aviation #Flying #Oregon
Formation drop! Two Airbus AS332 L1 Super Pumas operated by @flyprecision demonstrating their fire fighting capabilities with the Nomad bucket and Cloudburst fire bucket systems.
#VerticalMag #AirbusHelicopters #Helicopter #Aviation
The McDermott 214 checks a lot of boxes.
This is one of those machines that fits into a lot of roles without compromise. Strong lift, dependable performance, and the range to back it up.
Full video is up on the Vertical Plus Facebook page.
#Bell214 #Rotorcraft #HelicopterLife #AviationIndustry #PilotLife #VerticalMagazine
Ready to launch within 30 minutes. How does Air Station Clearwater do it?
Read Brent Bundy’s feature story, “Guarding the Gulf: Inside the U.S. Coast Guard’s largest and busiest air station” at verticalmag.com to go inside the operations, aircraft, and people behind it all.
Also be sure to check out @verticalmag ’s YouTube video for all the action! 🎥
📸 @reyno.mike@phxflyboy
📍2026 Blades of Valor Road Tour
#bladesofvalortour #uscg #jayhawk #airstationclearwater #helicopter
