The March/April 2026 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on the realm of rotorcraft operations. Articles in this issue focus on the real-world risks helicopters face, along with insights on the FAA's strategy to improve safety in this dynamic operating environment.
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Feature Articles
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The U-S-H-S-T: Find Out What It Means for Helicopter Safety (on FlightPush)
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Safety By Segment: Navigating the Diverse Risks in the Rotorcraft Community (on FlightPush)
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3
From Fixed-wing to Whirlybird: Lift Your Flying Career with a Helicopter Rating (on FlightPush)
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4
High Stakes at Low Altitudes: FAA Oversight in the Demanding World of Medical Helicopter Operations (on FlightPush)
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A Virtual Approach to the Real Future: Researching Virtual Reality to Make Helicopter Training Better (on FlightPush)
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Departments
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Jumpseat: Venturing Into Vertical Aviation (on FlightPush)
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2
Aeromedical Advisory: Watch Out for Bad Vibes (on FlightPush)
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3
Checklist: Vertical Value (on FlightPush)
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4
Nuts, Bolts, and Electrons: Procedural Pitfalls (on FlightPush)
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5
Vertically Speaking: There’s More to VLOS Than Meets the Eye (on FlightPush)
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On Final: A Beginner's Guide to Rotorcraft Terminology (on FlightPush)
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Faces: Brian Seibel, FAA's General Aviation and Commercial Division (on FlightPush)
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Contents as listed in the FAA's archive of FAA Safety Briefing issues. Issue Archive