The International Connection
President’s Cockpit / By BG E.J. Sinclair, Ret.: Our mission, as you know, is “AAAA Supporting the U.S. Army Aviation Soldier and Family.” That said, supporting the U.S. Soldier sometimes takes us to interesting places indeed. AAAA President BG E.J. Sinclair presents an AAAA plaque of appreciation to General Milan Maxim, Chief of Defense – Slovak Republic, at the September 2016 Standardization Conference, “Road Map to Interoperability”, in Bratislava, Slovakia. / Photo courtesy of Slovokia Ministry of Defense These last few weeks have seen myself and our Executive Director Bill Harris in Bratislava, Slovakia to participate in the “NATO Standardization...
Learn MoreThe Degraded Visual Environment (DVE)
Aviation Support /By LTC David Weese: Degraded visual environment technology will provide Army Aviation the ability to maintain tactical advantage over adversaries by enabling rotary wing platforms to operate in all environmental conditions, even those compromised by natural or manmade obscurants. The Army is following a proven military acquisition model by capitalizing on new and maturing technologies. This approach mirrors the Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) model, which produced equipment that has provided the military with a significant advantage for decades. The required capability is identifying and displaying flight hazards, natural or manmade, so that crews can facilitate safe handling and...
Learn MoreProject Manager Aircraft Survivability Equipment Update
Aviation Survivability / By COL Jong H. Lee: At PM ASE, we are honored and passionate to support and protect Army aircraft. Partnering with our allies, the Science and Technology, joint service, and intelligence communities, industry and user representatives, and acquisition organizations, our focus remains on maximizing the survivability of Army aircraft against continually evolving threats. An AH-64 Apache helicopter from 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Knighthawk, fires flares while conducting a security and reconnaissance mission. / U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY CW2 MICHAEL BERTHA CH47F and flares. As we seek near-term improvements in the current...
Learn MoreED – Treatment & Flight Status
Ask the Flight Surgeon / By CPT Steven Brown, D.O.: Q: Doc, can I still fly if I’m on medication? www.army.mil photo FS: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a very common sexual issue that affects up to one-third of all adult men and is typically defined as the inability to maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity. ED can be a symptom of a wide array of underlying physical or psychological problems including poorly functioning blood vessels or nerves, hormonal imbalances, medication side effects, depression or anxiety. Evaluation by a physician will include some intimate questions regarding the severity and timing...
Learn More3D Printed Aircraft Parts – Where Are We Now?
Tech Talk / By Mr. David B. Cripps: The December 2015 edition of Army Aviation magazine featured a Tech Talk article on additive manufacturing (AM) that provided a brief description of various AM processes and gave a prediction that it would be several years before you saw 3D printed parts on an Army helicopter. Like any new technology coming of age, there has been a lot of advancement in the last year, so an update is probably in order. Direct Metal Laser Sintering Process (DMLS) left, and 3D Printed Airbus Part For years there have been 3D printed parts flying...
Learn MoreNo Boredom Here…
Reserve Components Aviation / By COL J. Ray Davis: Greetings again from your Army National Guard (ARNG). This month I’d like to review where we stand on the major initiatives that Guard Aviation is tackling, as part of the larger Army Aviation Enterprise. New Jersey Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks with the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion participate in a joint training airborne operation at Coyle Drop Zone, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 12, 2016. / U.S. AIR NATIONAL GUARD PHOTO BY MASTER SGT. MARK C. OLSEN Aviation Restructure Initiative (ARI) ARI has been underway for quite some time, and...
Learn MoreCredentialing
Branch Command Sergeant Major / By CSM Gregory M. Chambers: Capitalizing on individual aviation experience and getting civilian recognition and certification for that gained experience has always been a challenge for enlisted personnel within the Aviation branch. Soldiers from B Company, 601st Aviation Support Battalion, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, push an AH-64 Apache Helicopter to the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III April 17, 2016. / U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY SGT JARRETT E. ALLEN, 1ID PAO In accordance with Army Directive 2015-12 (Implementation Guidance for Credentialing Program and Career Skills Program), all branches of the Army are required...
Learn MoreFinding Opportunities in Transformation
Chief Warrant Officer of the Branch / By CW5 Joseph B. Roland: Over the past three years, Army Aviation has undergone a transformation unlike any of its kind since our establishment as a branch in 1983. Missouri Army National Guard SSG Brandon Isabell, a crew chief, left, CW4 Marcus Moore, a standardization instructor pilot, middle, and CW5 Robert Moore, a standardization instructor pilot, all assigned to the 1st Bn., 135th Avn. Regt., Army Aviation Support Facility #1, perform pre-takeoff inspections on a UH-60 Black Hawk at Whiteman Air Force Base, MO, April 1, 2016./ MISSOURI NATIONAL GUARD PHOTO BY AIRMAN...
Learn MoreThe Aviation Team
Aviation Branch Chief / By MG William K. Gayler: On April 12, 1983, the Army created the Aviation branch, effectively manifesting a profound change in how we thought about the structure, organization, and employment of aviation assets within the Army. Soldiers assigned to the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade stand in formation and salute during the Apache Welcome Ceremony June 9, 2016, at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii. The Brigade received 24 AH-64 Apache helicopters to add to their arsenal, replacing their retired OH-58 Kiowa Warriors. / U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY SSGT. CHRISTOPHER HUBENTHAL The factors that drove this fundamental change...
Learn MoreRecognizing Achievement
President’s Cockpit / By BG E.J. Sinclair, Ret.: Welcome to the annual Blue Book edition of ARMY AVIATION magazine. It really reminds me of the breadth and depth of the entire Army Aviation Enterprise as we see the names and faces of our great Army Aviation Soldiers and civilians around the world. AAAA Aviation Soldier of the Year, SPC Emanuel L. Moore, Company F, 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) poses with his family during the 2016 AAAA Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit, April 29, at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia. / AAPI PHOTO BY RENÉ...
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