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: September 2025 Read issue online Features Aviation Specialties Unlimited: Lighting Up the Night for 30 Years by Jen BoyerPioneering OEM of civil night-vision goggles continues to drive innovation. Unpacking Part 108 by Mark HuberThe FAA’s long-awaited draft BVLOS UAS rule is unveiled. But what’s in it? François Lassale Joins VAI by Gina KvitkovichNew president and CEO brings diverse, global experience Giving the Earth an MRI by Mark HuberAs the critical-minerals market expands, so do helicopter-borne electromagnetic surveys. Departments FROM THE BOARD: Maintaining VAI’s Focus on You by Rick KeninAmid many changes, VAI serves its members. ADVOCATING FOR YOU: FAA Helicopter Route Changes Paused by Cade Clark, Theresa Marr, and Katia VerazaIndustry response prompts agency to reconsider. VAI BRIEFS 2026 VAI Scholarship Applications Due Nov. 14 POWER UP Magazine Photo Contest Open for Entries Don’t Miss These VAI Events VAI Rotor Pathway Program Expands VAI Salute to Excellence Awards Program Accepting Nominations FOR MEMBERS ONLY: Ask a Staff Expert 5 DOS AND DON’TS: Be Ready if Disaster Strikes IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Aaron Fitzgerald, Helicopter Aerobatic Pilot for Red Bull by Mark Huber Vertical Aviation Calendar FLYOVER: Sweet Helicopters, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA by Mark Bennett ACCIDENT RECOVERY: Too Much Too Fast by David Jack KennyExcessive airspeed, pilot response induce a fatal mast bumping. FLY SAFE: The Illusion of Safety in Aviation by Kodey BogartWhen systems become merely symbols, they cease to perform as intended. KEEPING UP: In Instruments We Trust by Zac NobleDoubt them at your peril. LAST HOVER: Gian Franco BlowerFormer HAI chairman played pivotal role in industry’s global growth. MEMBER FOCUS: Turbo Pure Water 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 <here>. [link to Leaf edition requiring member login] 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!
