In this 'Skids Up' blog, Chris reflects on a recent aircraft malfunction that almost resulted in fatalities.
Skids Up No. 16: A Time to Act
Skids Up No. 15: Taming the Beast Within
In this 'Skids Up', Chris discusses his recent tropical storm rescue operation and how emotions are driven by training.
Skids Up No. 14: Good Vibrations
In this blog, Razor discusses the negative effects of helicopter vibration on our bodies and how to mitigate it.
I Call ‘Shotgun’
In this 'Skids Up', Razor discusses the history and responsibility of the crew member sitting in the left seat.
Skids Up No. 12: No ‘I’ in Crew
In this blog, Chris discusses the delineation between cargo and crew member, and how you can be the latter with a few simple ideas.
Skids Up No. 11: Human Factors
In this blog, Chris focuses on the last two elements of the "IM SAFE" mnemonic: fatigue and eating.
Skids Up No. 10: Food
This "Skids Up" blog focuses on food, its place in prioritization, and how to acquire it in a survival situation.
Skids Up No. 8: Location (Part 2)
In Location (Part 2) of the Skids Up blog series, Chris concentrates on the equipment required for the hostile environment of water survival.
Skids Up No. 7: Location (Part 1)
In this next Skids Up, Chris discusses how to be found in the event of an unplanned landing. He focuses on signaling devices that may benefit you depending on your particular location.