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VAI Webinar: What Would You Have Done? Sharpening Your ADM Skills

If it can happen to another pilot, it can happen to you.

That’s why studying helicopter incidents and accidents is an excellent way to sharpen your aviation decision-making (ADM) skills.

In this VAI Webinar from Feb. 10, 2026, utility and helicopter air ambulance pilot and instructor Jessica Meiris engages the audience in real-world ADM using submissions from the FAA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System. She leads webinar participants in exploring ways to mitigate risk and highlights the complexity of operational choices, reinforcing that sound ADM isn’t just an acronym, it’s a mindset.


What Would You Have Done? Sharpening Your ADM Skills

If it can happen to another pilot, it can happen to you.

That’s why studying helicopter incidents and accidents is an excellent way to sharpen your aviation decision-making (ADM) skills.

In this VAI Webinar from Feb. 10, 2026, utility and helicopter air ambulance pilot and instructor Jessica Meiris engages the audience in real-world ADM using submissions from the FAA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System. She leads webinar participants in exploring ways to mitigate risk and highlights the complexity of operational choices, reinforcing that sound ADM isn’t just an acronym, it’s a mindset.


February 10, 2026 – VAI Announces 2026 Salute to Excellence Honorees

Recognizing leaders in safety, service, and operational performance. Alexandria, Virginia, USA (Feb. 10, 2026) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) has selected the 2026 recipients of its Salute to Excellence Awards, an annual recognition of high performance in vertical aviation. The awards spotlight the people and teams whose daily work sets benchmarks for safe, professional operations […]


February 3, 2026 – VAI Congratulates Transportation Safety and Leadership Nominees Advanced by Senate Commerce Committee

VAI urges prompt votes on DeLeeuw and Edwards nominations. Alexandria, VA (Feb. 3, 2026) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) congratulates John DeLeeuw and Daniel Edwards following action by the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation to advance their nominations for key transportation leadership roles. DeLeeuw has been nominated to serve as a member […]



February 2, 2026 – 2026 POWER UP Photo Contest Winners Announced

VAI celebrates excellence in vertical aviation photography. Alexandria, VA (Feb. 2, 2026) — Vertical Aviation International (VAI) is excited to unveil the winners of the 2026 POWER UP Magazine Photo Contest. The winning photos, including the Grand Prize winner and six category winners, include entries from Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the United […]