Ever wondered what it takes to execute a rescue in extreme environments?
The Spring 2026 issue of Vertical Valor has arrived! From high-altitude rescues to maritime missions, this issue highlights the skill, resilience, and precision behind rotorcraft operations in demanding conditions.
What’s inside:
👉🏼 Above the Dolomites: Inside Avincis AW169 mountain rescue operations across northern Italy
👉🏼 Against the Elements: How Palm Beach Sheriff’s MRO program keeps aircraft mission-ready through corrosion control
👉🏼 On Maritime Watch: From SAR to interdictions, a look at U.S. Coast Guard operations across the Caribbean
On the cover: Avincis AW169 in action over the Italian Dolomites
📸: Anthony Pecchi (anthony_pecchi)
📖 Read the digital issue for free at the 🔗 in our bio!
#RotorcraftIndustry #SearchAndRescue #AviationSafety #HelicopterOperations #SAR #VerticalValor
National Police Week in Washington, D.C. is a time to honor the fallen officers, support the families and survivors who carry their legacy forward, and recognize the dedication of law enforcement professionals serving communities every day, both in the air and on the ground.
From all of us at Vertical Valor Plus and The Hangar Z Podcast, thank you for your courage, commitment, and service. We remember the fallen. We stand with those who continue the mission.
Never forget.
📸 Missing Man Formation with LAPD. Greg Doyle Photos
🎥 Brent Bundy
*In slide 6, Jack Schonely and Jon Gray of The Hangar Z Podcast are seen visiting the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in D.C. during the 2024 Blades of Valor Road Tour.
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
Vertical Valor Plus Spring 2026 photo preview! 🚁
From night hoist operations over the Dolomites with Avincis AW169 crews, to Coast Guard rescues across the Caribbean — plus an Army medevac pilot turned sheriff’s rescuer, and why wire strikes are still happening. Link in bio to read now.
#Helicopter #Aviation #Pilot #HEMS #VerticalMag
Download your free desktop calendar!
May's desktop calendar features this striking shot by Anthony Pecchi of an Avincis Leonardo AW169 in the Italian Dolomites.
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
Just dropped: Full YouTube video on @avincisglobal ’s HEMS operations.
In northern Italy’s Veneto region, helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) missions require speed, precision, and adaptability. Operating aircraft like the Leonardo AW169, Avincis crews respond across mountains reaching 3,200 meters/10,500 feet in height, often reaching patients in under 30 minutes.
Head to our Linktree in our bio to check out the YouTube video! And watch for the feature story in our upcoming Spring issue of Vertical Valor Plus.
🎥 @anthony_pecchi
#helicopter #hems #aw169 #verticalmag
BTS of the 2026 Blades of Valor Road Tour, ft. @uscg_airsta_clearwater ’s MH-60T Jayhawk.
📍U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, Florida
🎥 @reyno.mike
Find more Blades of Valor coverage at verticalmag.com/bladesofvalor. 🔗 in bio.
A special thanks to our Blades of Valor sponsor, @switliksurvival , for helping make this road tour possible.
#uscg #jayhawk #mh60 #helicopter #bladesofvalor
Operating across the Dolomites, Avincis HEMS crews handle everything from mountain rescues to night operations, getting patients the care they need, fast.
Stay tuned for the feature story in our upcoming Spring issue, plus the YouTube video dropping on the Vertical channel next Monday!
🎥 @anthony_pecchi
🚁 Ft.: Leonardo AW169
#HEMS #avincis #helicopter #dolomites #verticalvalor
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
