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A few years ago, I experienced a near-miss while flying an AH-64D that taught me a lesson I will never forget: Adaptability and safety are more important than a rigid training schedule. When environmental hazards and fatigue combine to elevate risk, sometimes the best decision is to terminate training and land the aircraft.

Cleared for a Near Miss

After we landed and shut down, our crew chief was fired up about the event that had just occurred. He was also unhappy about the PC’s choice to continue the flight after half the crew requested to head to parking and shut down. News of the event got back to the standardization pilot, and wisdom was gained by everyone.

  • 29 March 2026
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Collective Resistance

I pulled in collective and noticed it took a bit more effort than normal to get us off the ground, but both flight controls and the center of gravity felt normal. With lead departing and us at a 5-foot hover, I waited for their downwash and dust to dissipate and then we were on our way — or so I expected.

  • 22 March 2026
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Windmill on Our Right

What I witnessed instead will forever be engrained as a haunting memory: a solid superstructure pole rising into the low ceiling and, like something out of a nightmare, the tip of the turbine blade spinning out below the clouds, one at a time.

  • 8 March 2026
  • Author: USACRC Editor
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ATEC Streamlining Safety Release Process to Accelerate Evaluation

Today, in support of Army transformation, ATEC is significantly streamlining the Safety Release process, combining speed with rigor to help put crucial systems in Soldiers’ hands faster than ever before.

 

  • 1 March 2026
  • Author: USACRC Editor
  • Number of views: 648
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Know Your Options

Know your geography. Helicopter pilots have a potential landing site in any open field, but fixed-wing aviators really like to have a runway available. Being aware of airports that are viable alternates, regardless of weather conditions requiring it, just adds to your list of options.

  • 1 March 2026
  • Author: USACRC Editor
  • Number of views: 296
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