Helicon
More than ‘Quarterback Duties’: Improving Helicopters for Mission Effectiveness
October 20 by IDGA EditorHelicopters in the current combat operational environment continue to increase in capability. This interview highlights various C2 challenges for helicopters in battle based on lessons learned in th...
Rotorcraft Survivability in Afghanistan
January 19 by IDGA EditorCOL John Leaphart, Project Manager for Aircraft Survivability Equipment, discusses rotorcraft survivability in Afghanistan at IDGA's Helicon. He details the fact that threats continue to become inc...
Army Armed Scout Helicopter Update
January 05 by IDGA EditorLTC Scott Rauer, Project Manager for the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior at PEO Aviation, discusses the latest with Army armed scout helicopters at IDGA's Helicon 2010. He details new developments with the Ki...
Role of Manned/Unmanned Teaming in the Full Combat Aviation Brigade
December 23 by IDGA EditorCOL Gregory Gonzalez, Project Manager for Unmanned Aircraft Systems at PEO Aviation, discusses the role of manned/unmanned teaming in the full combat aviation brigade at IDGA's Helicon 2010. He det...
Rotorcraft Adaptability: The Changing Role of the Helicopter
December 17 by IDGA EditorCOL Anthony Potts, Project Manager for Aviation Systems at PEO Aviation, discusses how the changing war environment has created multiple roles for helicopters and provided a need for upgrades at IDG...
Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems with COL Gregory Gonzalez from PEO Aviation
September 27 by IDGA EditorNew York, NY – September 27, 2010 – Current operations, especially in southern Afghanistan, would not be possible without the use of rotorcraft. The mountainous Afghan landscape has pres...
Latest on CH-47 Training and Mission with Craig Maurice
September 27 by IDGA EditorCraig Maurice, Deputy Product Manager for the CH-47F Improved Cargo Helicopter, discusses the latest with the CH-47F model. He also details working with units on programs for deployment to ease the...