Ryan Mason

Photographer profile on myself by Heliweb.com editor Ryan Mason on the November 2015 issue.

We take a look at the largest HEMS operator in the USA that treats safety as it's first priority, being the first US based HEMS provider to commit to installing SAS autopilot systems in it's fleet of over 100 Bell 206 Longranger and Bell 407 aircraft.

In this months cover story we look at the Charlotte County Sheriffs Office aviation unit and how they have utilized the federal government 1033 program to run a successful aviation unit since 1996.

The West Covina Police Department has long been an innovator. They invented software that most police departments now use some form of. We take a look at their newest acquisition to improve their major incident mobile command capabilities.

A look at this years 2015 Heli Expo in Orlando, Florida.

The US Park Police has a storied history in Washington DC. We look at the aircraft they use, mission types and take a historical look at some of their major incident responses that have raised their profile in airborne law enforcement.

A look at the technology available to law enforcement to improve interdepartmental communications in critical incident management

A review of the new products and happenings at IACP 2014 in Orlando, Florida

Assisted East Coast helicopter photographer and correspondent with photos on a write up of Socal tour helicopter pilot Lorenzo Lamas at Elite Helicopters at Van Nuys Airport.

Lorenzo Lamas, well known actor in Movies such as Grease and television shows The Renegade, tells Heliweb how he decided to pursue aviation as not only a passion, but an occupation.

A look at the EMS world and what the HEMS market has achieved as well as the training offerings being given at this years AMTC conference in Nashville, TN

A look back at the offerings from the annual Air Medical Transport Conference in Nashville, TN

An overview article on Air life Georgia, an Air Methods HEMS operator servicing the state of Georgia in 7 bases around the state, utilizing Airbus Helicopters H-125 aircraft to service their patients.

On location in Jamestown, NY with the team of dedicated professionals of Starflight New York, we take a look at one of only 2 HEMS operators still utilizing the MD900 aircraft in a HEMS role. Supported by a forward thinking Sheriff, Joe Gerace has built and maintained an operation that is thriving, providing no cost HEMS coverage to the citizens of Chautauqua County, NY.

Featuring photography of Rotorcraft Pro editor Lyn Burks, we take an in depth look at the world of HMES in northern Florida with UF ShandsCair and their recently acquired H-155 aircraft from Airbus Helicopters and the service boost it offers their service area.

A profile article on the Tampa Police Department aviation unit that includes a detailed retelling of the heroic rescue of a pilot his downed aircraft that crashed just short of the runway at Tampa International Airport. Tampa Police aviation unit pilots were responsible for landing their patrol aircraft just outside the perimeter fence at the crash site and rescuing the pilot before his aircraft caught fire.

This article highlights the strengths of the aviation unit of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in Tampa, Florida. Detailing the unit's operational capabilities and showing the deep involvement and commitment of the county Sheriff who is also a licensed helicopter pilot.

Unit profile of the Tampa Police Department aviation unit. This article describes the mission capabilities, equipment, staffing and operations and how Tampa Police values the contribution of airborne law enforcement.

A look into the art of humor in delivery of training that learners will retain for the long run.

A deep dive article looking at the trends seen in the helicopter simulation market in 2013