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Alameda County Receives First Public Safety Configured Bell 505
The Alameda County (CA) Sheriff’s Office Air Support Unit signed a purchase agreement for a new Bell 505 Jet Ranger X on Jan. 28. The helicopter is the first Bell has manufactured and completed for public safety operations. “Bell recognized the need to develop and manufacture a public safety configured Bell 505, with the latest technology equipment onboard to support these missions,” said LaShan Bonaparte, Bell 505 and 429 Program Manager.
Bell introduced its 505 Jet Ranger X public safety configuration in 2019. The configuration features an AEM 300-watt loudhailer system, Trakkabeam TLX searchlight mounted on an AA AFT hardpoint, Macro-Blue MB12W display, Wescam MX-10 camera mounted on an Aeronautical Accessories’ FWD hardpoint, PS Engineering PAC45 digital audio system with pilot and copilot individual audio controllers, Churchill ARS700 map system interfaced to the MX-10 and TLX searchlight, two dual USB charging ports, AeroDynamix NVG cockpit lighting, high skid gear, expanded instrument panel and avionics shelf, and mission equipment master switch.
SOURCE: Bell
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Customs and Border Protection Receives 16 New H125s
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) have added 16 new Airbus H125 helicopters to its fleet. The aircraft are expected to assist on patrol and surveillance missions, helping combat drug smuggling and performing lifesaving search and rescue missions. Over the past 30 years, Airbus has delivered more than 100 H125s and H120s to CBP.
CBP will begin receiving the new H125s later this year. The aircraft will be equipped with infrared detection systems, thermal imaging cameras, night-vision goggles, hoist capabilities and loudspeakers. Airbus builds the H125 at its industrial facility in Columbus, MS, where a workforce made up of 40 percent U.S. veterans also produces the UH-72A Lakota.
SOURCE: Airbus Helicopters
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HAI Welcomes James A. Viola as President and CEO
Helicopter Association International (HAI) named James A. Viola as the organization’s next president and CEO effective Jan. 16, 2020, shortly before the start of HAI’s HELI-EXPO 2020 in Anaheim, CA. Viola replaces Matthew S. Zuccaro, who announced his retirement last fall. Viola most recently served as director of the Office of General Aviation Safety Assurance for the FAA, where he oversaw flight standards district offices and 2,500 employees across the United States, and was responsible for maintaining consistency and standardization in the application of GA safety oversight. He also was responsible for starting the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team, serving as its initial government co-chair.
Safety is essential to the economic viability of the industry as well as to public trust, Viola said. Initially he will focus on member service, and he is asking HAI members what the organization can do better, what it should stop doing, and what it’s not doing that it should. Viola’s three- to five-year vision for HAI encompasses a strategic plan for member service initiatives. It also acknowledges the ongoing dynamic changes throughout vertical-lift aviation, including unmanned aircraft systems, and the contributions of industry manufacturers and suppliers.
“I am grateful to the board of directors for selecting me to take up Matt’s role in promoting the international vertical lift industry,” Viola said during HELI-EXPO 2020. “Matt’s unwavering advocacy for safe flight of all kinds made him a pleasure to work with while I was with the FAA. I look forward to continuing his legacy of HAI advocacy for safety.”
Source: HAI
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HAI Concludes Successful HELI-EXPO 2020; APSA Attracts Record Crowd to Rescue Summit
Helicopter Association International’s HELI-EXPO 2020 was packed with business deals, new technology, and safety and professional training. The four-day event that concluded on Jan. 30 brought together thousands of attendees from around the globe, focusing their attention on every aspect of the rotorcraft industry. Spread across the breadth of the Anaheim (CA) Convention Center, there were 62 helicopters on display, ranging from small to large and from older aircraft to mock-ups of models approaching certification. Other display aircraft included several remotely piloted vehicles. Training was indeed a very popular event at this year’s show, with attendees choosing from over 150 education courses, technical briefings, workshops, forums, meetings, and seminars. HAI HELI-EXPO 2021 will be held in New Orleans, LA, March 22–25.
In conjunction with HELI-EXPO, APSA conducted its annual Rescue Summit, which drew a record crowd, on Monday, January 27. Over 225 attendees enjoyed a full day of training focused specifically on vertical lift search and rescue.
Source: rotor.org and APSA
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Walla Walla Police Buys Three New UAS
The Walla Walla (WA) Police Department has added three new unmanned aircraft systems to its toolkit, and three officers have earned their Federal Aviation Administration licenses to fly the UAS. Sergeant Eric Knudson said Walla Walla officials have discussed purchasing UAS for about a year. Nearby Benton and Franklin counties already have UAS, according to Walla Walla Detective Chris Ruchert. The neighboring departments use the devices to survey crime scenes, among other things.
Officers Logan Morris and Eric Eastman, along with Ruchert, attended an FAA certification preparation course in March and earned their licenses in September. Ruchert said Walla Walla isn’t ready to use UAS routinely over crime scenes but would be capable of launching the aircraft in an emergency. “It’s a new program for us,” she said. “We’re still getting confident and proficient…it’ll be exciting when we’re fully functional. There’s always a learning curve during training.”
Walla Walla spent $8,502 to acquire and equip a DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual, a DJI Mavic Zoom and a DJI Spark for training. The department believes the devices would have been useful in a recent search for a missing woman. Walla Walla intends to use the UAS to protect “lives and property when other means and resources are not available or are less effective,” according to a social media post. Scenarios would include search and rescue, providing visuals, documenting crime scenes, managing disasters, and surveying officers in barricaded and/or hostage situations.
SOURCE: www.eastoregonian.com
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New Delaware State Police Helicopter Starts Service
The Delaware State Police Aviation Unit put its new Bell 429 into service in late December. The twin-engine helicopter can hold about 2,000 pounds more than the department’s previous aircraft, which served for about 15 years. Sergeant William White said the new helicopter cost around $10 million, but it will eventually save taxpayers money. “The [Delaware] Office of Management and Budget does a competitive bidding process, where we put out the specs for the aircraft, and then the companies bid competitively,” Sergeant William White said. “That's how we bring costs down.”
The Delaware State Police Aviation Unit performs about 3,700 missions per year, with about 50 percent being EMS. Law enforcement support missions represent 40 percent. The remaining 10 percent is search and rescue. White said the helicopter would allow the department to transport patients to hospitals faster and fly more missions. The aircraft’s twin engines make it safer than its predecessor, and the new helicopter features improved FLIR capabilities. The Bell 429 joins two other helicopters in the Delaware State Police fleet.
SOURCE: www.wrde.com
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APSA Online Meetings: Upcoming Schedule
APSA conducts regularly scheduled online meetings for safety officers and maintenance technicians as well as UAS and SAR operators via a conference call you can join using your computer, device or phone. Online meetings are open to any APSA member. Contract maintenance providers to APSA members are welcome to participate in the maintenance meeting as well. To receive meeting information and be added to the mailing list, send an email to bsmith@publicsafetyaviation.org.
This month, the SAR operators meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 12 from 1:00-2:00 PM EST (1800 UTC) and the UAS meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 19 from 1:00-2:00 EST (1800 UTC). Next month, the safety officers meeting will be held on Friday, March 6 from 1:00-2:00 pm EST (1800 UTC) and the maintenance meeting is Wednesday, March 18 from 1:00-2:00 pm EDT (1700 UTC).
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Florida Agency Acquires New Bell 505
The Leon County (FL) Sheriff’s Office has signed a purchase agreement for a public safety-configured Bell 505 Jet Ranger X. “Leon County has an advanced aviation unit that is responsible for a broad range of critical missions, including aerial searching for lost or missing persons, aircraft and boats, SWAT team deployment and storm damage assessment,” said Doug Schoen, Bell’s North American managing director.
With a speed of 125 knots and useful load of 1,500 pounds, the Bell 505 is designed to be safe and easy to fly while providing significant operator value. The aircraft’s customer-driven design places safety, performance and affordability at the forefront, blending proven systems with advanced technology and a modern design.
SOURCE: Bell
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Video: Texas Deputies Use UAS to Track Down Fleeing Suspects
Deputies from the Harris County (TX) Constable’s Office Precinct 5 used the agency's new unmanned aircraft system to track down multiple suspects in early January. Deputies then arrested the suspects, who had fled after an attempted traffic stop in the Houston area. See video of the pursuit and apprehension at https://tinyurl.com/unugd4q.
Officials said a Harris County Precinct 5 deputy attempted to pull over a stolen car when the driver refused to stop and a short vehicle pursuit ensued. The vehicle’s three occupants then fled on foot—one was arrested within minutes while the other two eluded deputies. The UAS was deployed to search a nearby residential area and located the men behind a backyard fence in about 40 minutes. They were arrested without incident. All three suspects, ages 15, 15 and 16, were arrested on evading charges. The driver of the stolen vehicle was also charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Harris County Precinct 5 put two UAS in service last year. In addition to apprehending fleeing suspects, they have been used to locate lost children and document crash scenes. The federally licensed aircraft are equipped with ultrasonic sensors, 30x optical zoom and 6x digital zoom cameras. They also have thermal imaging capabilities.
SOURCE: www.officer.com
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New Mexico Police Reveals New Aircraft, Honors Fallen Pilot
The New Mexico State Police introduced a new helicopter in mid-January, as well as a hangar intended to honor one of its fallen officers. “The important part of this building is the lettering that is right outside of those doors,” State Police Chief Tim Johnson said during the dedication of the Sergeant Andrew F. Tingwall Aviation Facility at Double Eagle Airport on Albuquerque’s West Side. “A great man’s name will always be displayed there.”
Tingwall was piloting a New Mexico State Police helicopter in 2009 when it crashed during the attempted rescue of a lost hiker in bad weather. Tingwall and the hiker were killed. After the hangar ceremony, officials showed off the agency’s new helicopter, Able 7, a $12 million Airbus H145.
SOURCE: www.abqjournal.com
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Miami-Dade Police Use UAS Film in Drug Deal Case
The Miami-Dade (FL) Police Department used an unmanned aircraft system to provide narcotics detectives’ surveillance as they investigated a suspected armed drug dealer in mid-January. From 3,100 feet, the UAS filmed a man selling cocaine to an undercover informant from the yard of his Northwest Miami-Dade home. The drone footage, approved beforehand by a judge, marked the first time Miami-Dade police has employed a UAS to obtain real-time evidence in a criminal investigation. The drone footage is now being used by Miami-Dade prosecutors to attempt to convict the 31-year-old dealer on multiple weapon-and-drug charges. He remains jailed, and his defense lawyer declined to comment.
The Miami-Dade Police Department operates eight UAS, mostly for documenting crime scenes. In the cocaine case, county detectives learned drugs were being sold from a home in a residential neighborhood just outside the city of North Miami. In August, detectives dispatched a confidential informant to buy cocaine from the dealer, according to a search warrant. Over several months, the informant made three marijuana buys and one purchase of crack cocaine from the man, which gave detectives enough for a search warrant.
SOURCE: www.miamiherald.com
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Collins Aerospace Honors Texas DPS with Hoist Rescue of the Year Award
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) was presented with Collins Aerospace Systems’ Rescue of the Year Award last month. Each year, Collins Aerospace honors one of its Goodrich hoist customers for a particularly daring helicopter rescue executed using the company’s hoist. This year, Texas DPS was recognized for rescues it carried out during a flood in Junction, Texas, in October 2018.
After the area received more than 18 inches of rain in less than 24 hours, the Llano River breached its banks and began flooding the surrounding area at a rate of 120 cubic feet per second. A nearby recreational vehicle campground was completely consumed by the rising water, which left trailers turned upside down and residents swept away or stranded in trees. DPS 107 aircrew members Cpt. Shawn Stephenson, Lt. Jeff Evans and Sgt. Steven Tippett were called in to assist with water rescues in the area. Working together, the crew saved the lives of four campground residents over the next few hours, including one woman who had spent nearly five hours in the Llano River and drifted 23 miles before being rescued by the aircrew after multiple attempts.
“In all my 21 years in law enforcement, including 11 years in the Aviation Operations Division, these rescues rank among the most technically difficult ones that I’ve ever seen our crews conduct,” said Texas DPS Maj. Jim Rohrman. “During the flood, the water reached speeds of nearly 30 mph and four residents lost their lives. If it were not for the quick response, timely decision-making and technical expertise of Stephenson, Evans and Tippett, it’s likely that number would’ve been even higher.”
Source: airmedandrescue.com
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U.S. Interior Department Grounds All of Its Chinese-Made Drones
On January 29, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt signed Order 3379 to ground over 800 drones, citing cyber security risks with drones manufactured in China or made from Chinese parts. The only drones to escape the nationwide grounding were a handful of emergency drones busy battling wildfires.
The grounding comes months after a DOI announcement in October stating that all drones in its fleet that were made in China, or made from Chinese parts, would soon be grounded. The DOI is now formalizing that initial cessation. The Department of Interior uses drones for much more than just fighting wildfires. Non-emergency drones inspect soil erosion, collect data for maps, and conduct surveys of endangered species. Bernhardt did add that he hopes domestic manufacturers will eventually replace any of the Chinese drones that have left a gap in the fleet.
DJI continued on to say that its equipment has been built with special security considerations just for U.S. government agencies and that the drones have been "independently tested and validated" by U.S. cyber security consultants and federal agencies, including the DOI and Department of Homeland Security. DJI does make government editions of two of its consumer drones, the Matrice 600 Pro and Mavic Pro, just for the Interior Department. DJI wants "clear standards" to give commercial and government drone manufacturers from any origin country equal opportunity to have performance, reliability, and security tested. But for now the no-fly order has no expiration date, so it will remain in place until revoked.
Source: www.popularmechanics.com/technology/security
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South Africa’s First Black Female Police Pilot Highlighted
South Africa’s first black female law enforcement aviator, now an instructor and contract pilot for various charter operators, has worked to bring women into aviation for the last 10 years through her Girl Fly Program in Africa Foundation. “I never thought aviation or becoming a pilot was a viable career choice for me, as I have never seen anyone that looks like me following that career,” she said.
Born and bred in a single-parent household with six siblings in a semi-rural township of the Limpopo province of South Africa, Ledwaba secured a position as a cabin attendant at a young age. She would later become the first black woman to pilot a helicopter in the South African Police Service. Qualified in both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, she credits her journey to the strong women in her community while growing up in an apartheid era. She founded the Girl Fly Program in Africa Foundation, a non-profit organization empowering young women to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics, in 2009.
SOURCE: www.face2faceafrica.com
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U.K. Law Enforcement Operators Report UAS Difficulty During Rain
Several U.K. police departments have reported their unmanned aircraft systems have been falling out of the sky during heavy rains. A report by the U.K. Air Accidents Investigation Branch found 16 DJI Matrice 200 series drones crashed due to “technical failures” in 2019. DJI, which did not respond to a request for comment, indicates on its website the eight-pound UAS can withstand strong winds and sub-zero temperatures. “Failures of the Matrice 200 series aircraft resulted in a loss of power and control, with the aircraft typically falling vertically to the ground,” the investigation branch reported. “This poses a risk of injury to people on the ground, which is not mitigated by the current U.K. regulations or published guidance material applicable to operating an unmanned aircraft system.”
In one incident, a DJI Matrice 210 UAS operated by police in Leicester, England, “started to spin rapidly and fell to the ground” after earlier ascending 295 feet in the rain. The report recommended the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority notify users of Matrice 200 series drones of “the possibility of moisture entering the aircraft when operating in rain and that this could result in a sudden loss of control of the aircraft.”
SOURCE: www.nbc-2.com
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Florida Aircrew Finds Hiker With Phone Flashlight in Dense Woods
A Hillsborough County (FL) Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit crew spotted a hiker lost in the Florida woods in late December because she was illuminating her iPhone flashlight. The victim was trekking through a new park and eventually wandered into the neighboring Flatwoods Wilderness Park. She called 911 when the sun began to set. HCSO’s helicopter used its infrared sensor to help spot the small flashlight.
The rescue team relayed the woman’s coordinates to a park ranger, who picked her up on an ATV minutes later. “Rescues like this are one of the many benefits of having an expansive, well-trained aviation unit,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. “Our team of deputies who fly our helicopters are constantly working from the air to assist in both rescues and arrests. I couldn't be more proud of the work they put in every day to keep the citizens of Hillsborough County safe.”
SOURCE: www.dailymail.co.uk
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Maintenance Safety Symposium Will Focus on Technology
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs is expanding its support of the maintenance sector of the helicopter industry by hosting a Maintenance Safety Symposium dedicated to providing the latest safety and training resources to mechanics. This first annual Maintenance Safety Symposium will focus on “Troubleshooting Technology”. The conference will be held in Dallas, TX, June 10-11, 2020. This unique conference will provide a series of interactive presentations on the new generation of aircraft that require an understanding of technology beyond the normal maintenance skills.
Co-hosting the event will be the Helicopter Safety Alliance (HSA) and Southern Utah University (SUU). HSA provides regional safety and training outreach seminars throughout North America in conjunction with the FAA Safety Team (FAAST). SUU features a unique FAA-approved helicopter A&P degree program. These organizations provide the knowledge and experience to make this event a valuable resource for all mechanics, avionics technicians and directors of maintenance.
“This symposium dedicated to mechanics is necessary to provide them with resources and techniques to help them get the job done effectively and efficiently” said Terry Palmer, the event director. “New technology has often been frustrating and time consuming to maintain when mechanics are faced with challenges they haven’t seen before. Safety events like this have been provided for pilots for many years. This one is just for the mechanics and will help to provide input to the industry on what training resources will be needed to keep up with the new aircraft. Networking and sharing solutions will make their jobs easier and safer for all. The response to this event has been incredible. We are expecting a full house.”
Airbus Helicopters and Bell will provide access to their maintenance training facilities on day 2 of the symposium. Also, an IA renewal will be available on June 9, the day before the symposium, for anyone that needs it.
Registration for the Maintenance Training Symposium can be found at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maintenance-safety-symposium-troubleshooting-technology-tickets-89590701199.
Source: S.A.F.E. Structure Designs
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NYPD Uses Infrared Sensor to Catch Burglars on Bronx Rooftop
The New York (NY) Police Department zeroed in on two burglary suspects in late January using the infrared sensor on one of its helicopters. Police said two suspects broke into a laundromat by cutting a hole in the roof and sliding through the ceiling. The business owner said one suspect used a crowbar to bust into his change machine while the other rifled through a cash register. “This has been something that’s been going on in this area for a couple of years, two, three years, and it’s a problem,” the owner said.
Police said the NYPD Aviation Unit saw the two suspects fleeing on the laundromat roof and alerted responding ground officers. A 30-year-old man and 16-year-old boy were arrested and face burglary charges. See video of the apprehension at www.newyork.cbslocal.com/2020/01/21/bronx-laundromat-burglary-suspects-caught.
SOURCE: newyork.cbslocal.com
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Michigan State Police Helicopter Tracks Dangerous Fugitive
A Michigan State Police helicopter helped the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office locate and arrest a fugitive in late January. The 39-year-old suspect first rammed police cars and fled a South Oakland County gas station. Police gave chase but pulled back due to poor road conditions. The aviation team was then called in to track the vehicle, which entered a mobile home community about 8.5 miles from the gas station. The suspect abandoned his vehicle and was arrested in his home without further incident. He was wanted on a three-count warrant for sexual assault and another for assault with intent to do great bodily harm. He is now also charged with felonious assault with a motor vehicle.
SOURCE: www.detroitnews.com
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Wisconsin Police Department Acquires UAS, Conducts Training
The Marshfield (WI) Police Department has taken delivery of a new unmanned aircraft system, and the department has begun training officers to operate the device. Purchased through fundraising efforts, the department plans to use the UAS for crash and crime scene reconstruction, missing person searches, and other scenarios. Eleven officers and administrators will be trained to use the drone. “We’d like to get several trained on every shift, so if the need comes up, every shift will have someone who knows how to fly it,” Assistant Police Chief Pat Zeps said. “It’s going to add to officer and community safety if we know where [suspects are], because foot pursuits can be a fairly dangerous part of our job.”
SOURCE: www.onfocus.news
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APSA Welcomes New Members
APSA would like to welcome the following individual members who joined during January 2020:
Corporate Members: 
Greenville Media
Howell Instruments, Inc.
INTRA Defense Technologies Co. Ltd
Latshaw Training Group, Inc.
Individual Members:
Kevin Aguerrebere, San Bernardino County (CA) Sheriff's Dept Aviation Unit
Bruce Alpern, Los Angeles County (CA) Fire Department Air Operations
Brandon Alpern, Los Angeles County (CA) Fire Department Air Operations
Bill Alton, San Diego (CA) Fire-Rescue Department
Donald Amrhein, Charlotte County (FL) Sheriff's Office
Daniel Anders, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
Jesse Aranda, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
Terry Ascherin, Los Angeles County (CA) Sheriff's Department Aero Bureau
Aaron Baker, Era Helicopters
Brian Ballentine, Los Angeles County (CA) Fire Department Air Operations
Jonathan Bautista, Charlotte County (FL) Sheriff's Office
Charles Scott Bonner, Sumter County (SC) Sheriff's Office
Luke Bowman, Utah Department of Public Safety Aero Bureau
Paul Brickman, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Headquarters - Lakeland
Martin Briseno, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
William Brittain, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
Steve Burridge, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Langley Air Section (CAN)
Matt Calcutt, California Highway Patrol | Truckee
Steven Cantrell, Leon County (FL) Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit
Patricia Cantu, Houston (TX) Police Department Air Support Division
Paul Chvosta, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Headquarters - Lakeland
Scott Clark, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
Mike Clement, Fresno (CA) Police Department Air Support Unit
Eric Connell, San Diego (CA) Fire-Rescue Department
Christopher Dasner, Los Angeles City (CA) Fire Department Air Operations
James DeCourcey, Maryland State Police Aviation Command (SYSCOM)
Tommy Dickey, San Bernardino County (CA) Sheriff's Department Aviation Unit
Keith Dobuler, Fairfax County (VA) Police Department
Andrea Dominguez, San Diego (CA) Fire-Rescue Department
Daniel Dufrene, Orange County (CA) Fire Authority
Jason Dykstra, REACH Air Medical (CA)
Shane Engelauf, Charlotte County (FL) Sheriff's Office
James Engelhardt, Houston (TX) Police Department Air Support Division
Joe Field, Los Angeles City (CA) Fire Department Air Operations
Mark Finney, Greenville Media
Cory Frank, Houston (TX) Police Department Air Support Division
Adam Garcia, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
Pete Garcia, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
Colin Giles, Ontario Provincial Police (CAN)
Earl Goodwyne, Charlotte County (FL) Sheriff's Office
Robert Graff, Marion County (FL) Fire Rescue
David Habib, Los Angeles City (CA) Fire Department Air Operations
Greg Hanrahan, San Bernardino County (CA) Sheriff's Department Aviation Unit
Glenn Hanson, Marble Falls (TX) Police Department
Chris Hartnell, San Diego (CA) Fire-Rescue Department
Bill Harvey, Washoe County (NV) Sheriff's Office Aviation Operations
Natalie Hernandez, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
Eric Hernandez, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
Derrick Hesselein, Alameda County (CA) Sheriff's Office
Randy Hill, Washoe County (NV) Sheriff's Office Aviation Operations
Craig Hilzendager, Travis County (TX) STAR Flight
Richard Holmes, Delaware County Emergency Services
Thomas Hopman, San Diego County (CA) Sheriff's Department Aerial Support Detail
Nathan Huck, Charlotte County (FL) Sheriff's Office
Eric Huckabee, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
Garret Hunter, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
Ian Hurst, US Coast Guard (AK)
Bret Hutchings, Utah Department of Public Safety Aero Bureau
Dan Ijpkemeule, Charlotte County (FL) Sheriff's Office
William Jansen, Maryland State Police Aviation Command (Frederick)
Daniel Jodoin, Marion County (FL) Fire Rescue
Todd Johnson, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
Chris Johnston, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Air Services (CAN)
Dan King, San Diego (CA) Fire-Rescue Department
Larry Kroesche, Houston (TX) Police Department Air Support Division
Joshua La Pointe, California Highway Patrol
Lyle Ledoux, San Diego (CA) Fire-Rescue Department
Jacob Lewis, Bristow Helicopters (LA)
Dustin Lindsey, Marion County (FL) Fire Rescue
Barry Links, San Diego (CA) Fire-Rescue Department
Brad Loven, CAL FIRE
Jarrett Lunn, Talon Helicopters
James Mahan, San Bernardino County (CA) Sheriff's Department Aviation Unit
Bradley Mark, Houston (TX) Police Department Air Support Division
Matthew Martin, Cincinnati (OH) Police Department
Randy Martin, Houston (TX) Police Department Air Support Division
Steven Martorano, Plus North America, Inc.
Emilio Mascorro, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
Aussie Mata, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
Michael McFarland, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
Kaitlyn McHugh, New Hanover County (NC) Sheriff's Office
Jessie Mendoza, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
Landon Middaugh, Utah Department of Public Safety Aero Bureau
K.C. Miller, Los Angeles County (CA) Fire Department Air Operations
Raymond Moeckel, Spokane Valley (WA) Fire Department
Fredrick Moore, Sumter County (SC) Sheriff's Office
Dana Morris, Flagler County (FL) Emergency Services Flight Operations
Joshua Murphy, US Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City (NJ)
Paul Nelepovitz, Miraval
Stephen Neumann, California Highway Patrol | Coastal Division Air Operations
Stacey Nichols, San Diego (CA) Fire-Rescue Department
Greg Norrgard, California Highway Patrol | Valley Division
Michael Novak, Houston (TX) Police Department Air Support Division
Andy Olesen, Element 3 Robtics
Tim Olson, San Diego (CA) Fire-Rescue Department
Tim O'Malley, San Diego (CA) Fire-Rescue Department
Steven Pena, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
Ryan Peppler, San Bernardino County (CA) Sheriff's Department Aviation Unit
Ryan Petersen, San Diego (CA) Fire-Rescue Department
Andrew Plimpton, Prince George's County (MD) Police
Edward Ramirez, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
Lars Ribe-Aakre, Norwegian Police Helicopter
Cody Robinson, Houston (TX) Police Department Air Support Division
Roy Rodriguez, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
Paul Rodriguez, San Bernardino County (CA) Sheriff's Department Aviation Unit
Brandon Ruedy, Los Angeles City (CA) Fire Department Air Operations
Gabriel Ruff, Two Bear Air Rescue
Paul Russo, Bristow Helicopters (LA)
Dave Sanchez, Spokane Valley (WA) Fire Department
Jeffrey Serpas, Houston (TX) Police Department Air Support Division
Stan Sgambelluri, San Diego (CA) Fire-Rescue Department
Cory Shuler, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
Paul Shuttleworth, San Diego (CA) Fire-Rescue Department
Pete Sifuentez, Houston (TX) Police Department Air Support Division
Scott Simmons, Houston (TX) Police Department Air Support Division
David Slade, Houston (TX) Police Department Air Support Division
Joel Smith, Los Angeles City (CA) Fire Department Air Operations
Kenneth Speaks, RMCI, Inc.
Ryan Springer, Mesa County (CO) Search and Rescue
Clinton Strong, FlightSafety International
Robert Szelewski, Jr., Tucson (AZ) Police Department
Olaf Tessarzyk, Orange County (IN) Sheriff's Department Air Support Unit
Clint Tiller, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
James Trolinger, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
Randall Upton, Houston (TX) Police Department Air Support Division
Christopher Upton, San Antonio (TX) Police Department Helicopter Detail
Adam Valdez, Kern County (CA) Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit
Steve Vandewalle, San Diego (CA) Fire-Rescue Department
Frank Veliz, Travis County (TX) STAR Flight
Lindsay Webb, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Todd Whaley, Flagler County (FL) Emergency Services Flight Operations
Lance Wood, Maryland State Police Aviation Command
Scott Zettelmeyer, REMSA
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