Home / POWER UP Magazine POWER UP Magazine About the magazine POWER UP magazine is an award-winning quarterly publication for VAI members that offers in-depth articles on the newest vertical aviation technology and industry best practices, with featured content that appeals to everyone. You’ll learn a lot about safety, what VAI is doing to help your business in the halls of government, and how some have made their mark on our industry. Each edition of the magazine features world-class photography showcasing vertical aircraft, how they’re used, and the people who build, fly, maintain and support them. Current Issue: March 2026 Read issue online Features US Army Helicopter Pilot Training: What’s Next By Mark HuberNew training model aims to cut costs while producing more proficient aviators. Making the Transition to Fly Civil By Mark HuberVAI’s Mil2Civ program helps former service members thrive in a hungry civilian helicopter industry. Closing the Experience Gap By Justin BachmanSmall operators play a big role in mentoring low-time pilots. Part 108, Round 2 By Amber HarrisonThe FAA’s reopened comment period asked pointed questions about electronic conspicuity. It’s OK to STAY By Gina KvitkovichYour biggest contribution to safe operations: your personal safety culture. VAI Salutes Excellence in Vertical FlightHonoring the best in vertical aviation. 2026 Photo Contest WinnersAnother stunning collection of photography from our worldwide vertical aviation community. Departments FROM THE BOARD: Charting the Future of Our Industry By Rick KeninThe VAI Board of Directors is seeking leaders. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Our Path to 2030 By François LassaleVAI’s goal: to be the safety-led voice uniting our global, diverse industry. ADVOCATING FOR YOU: Ongoing Policy Issues Shape Industry By Theresa Marr and Katia VerazaPart 108, helicopter route review reflect breadth of regulatory activity affecting vertical aviation. VAI BRIEFS VAI, Robinson, EAA to Launch Vertical Lift Center Aerial Work Safety Conference FOR MEMBERS ONLY: VAI SMS Program Vertical Aviation Calendar FLYOVER: Albuquerque Police Department Airbus H125 By Mark Bennett ACCIDENT RECOVERY: Taken by Surprise By David Jack KennyPilot’s relative inexperience leaves him unable to recover lost yaw control. FLY SAFE: Our Accident Changed Us By J.C. MurphyA fatal crash—and the ensuing investigation—forced us to completely reevaluate our company’s operation. WORK SAFE: Complacency Is Deadly By Zac NobleIn aviation, assuming things are as they should be can lead to tragedy. MEMBER FOCUS: Oerlikon Balzers USA By Mark Bennett Extra! Extra! POWER UP magazine is available to VAI members as a member benefit. Individual and company members receive a print copy in the mail. Employees of company members (or any VAI member) can read the current issue of POWER UP online, share articles, or download a PDF of the magazine. Looking for an older edition? Archived issues of POWER UP are maintained as PDFs. Issues from June 2025 and earlier are available for anyone to download. View POWER UP archives Not a VAI member? Join the world’s leading vertical aviation organization today to receive POWER UP magazine and take advantage of a host of other member benefits!
