Michael Benton

New altitude. New attitude.

The journey begins at Empower Field, Welcome to the league, Denver. 🏔️

THREE BIG POINTS AT THE AMEX! 🙌

The sun is shining in Sussex! 😍☀️

After the accident – Working with the NTSB - Vertical Aviation International How you prepare before an accident, and how you show up afterward, will define not only a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation but your company’s credibility, culture, and future. ...

If you missed my brief article in the VAI Daily email a couple of days ago you can catch it here.

Some quick takeaways about working with the NTSB in the accident investigation process. 🚁

#safety #accidentinvestigation #aviation #VAI @vyclimb.com

Darren Yapi takes home tonight's HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's Man of the Match honors 👏

WHAT A WIN FOR THE ALBION! 💙🤍

TEAM NEWS! 🚨 Our starting XI to take on Newcastle this afternoon. 👀

WHAT A WIN FOR THE ALBION! 💛💙

Awesome game.... congrats @officialbha.bsky.social for the 3 to 1 victory! #CHEBHA 🎉⚽

Honored to be published in @ameracadpeds.bsky.social Transport Dispatch (Vol 1, Issue 3):

"Complacency and the Toxic Trinity: Hidden Risks in Transport."

How ego, denial & "we know best" fuel drift-and how fresh eyes, assessments & training keep teams sharp.

Learn More About Transport Dispatch

After the Accident: Why Bother and the Importance of Cooperation — VyClimb Consulting Transparency and cooperation are critical. As an operator, you do not want to lose party status and sit on the sidelines watching the investigation take place without your input.

"Why do we spend all the resources to investigate these accidents in the first place?"

Next from my "After the Accident" series of investigation best practices...

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#safety #aviation #VyClimb #NTSB #ProduceProtectPromote #blog #HEMS #HAA #AirMedical #helicopter

Raising the Bar 🙌

Denver Summit announces their new state-of-the-art performance center ahead of their 2026 debut into the league.

Have some good memories in these.

🚁 #aircav #OH58D #KiowaWarrior

Scotland's new air ambulance is 'most advanced' in UK It will replace Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance current helicopter at its base in Aberdeen.

BBC News - Scotland's new air ambulance is 'most advanced' in UK
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Font size and contrast affect readability more than stacking order. #graphicdesign #typography

I’m proud of this VyClimb Consulting milestone, but even more proud of the accomplishments of the teams we’ve had the privilege of working alongside!

@vyclimb.com 🚁⚕️🚑✈️📈

#VyClimb #consulting #HEMS #HAA #HMT #SAR #AirMedical #Safety #ProduceProtectPromote #helicopter

After the Accident: The Story Behind the Story — VyClimb Consulting Through the course of the on-scene investigation and following months of interactions with the NTSB and FAA I shaped my approach to future accident investigations…

This was the first in my series about what to expect in an accident investigation while working with the NTSB...an important and often misunderstood topic.

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#safety #aviation #VyClimb #NTSB #ProduceProtectPromote #blog #HEMS #HAA #AMT #SAR #AirMedical #helicopter

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A diverse group of students sitting in a large classroom.

SMTA 2025 is off and running.... great to see so much participation and connections being made already. Never stop learning.

Thank you @aamsairmed.bsky.social for continuing to provide this opportunity to keep us safer.

#AirMedical #HEMS #safety #SMS #ProduceProtectPromote #AMT

A collage of photos from the Association of Air Medical Services Safety Management Training Academy prior courses.

I just arrived in the DFW area to support the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) teaching at this year's SMTA.

It is always exciting to meet the people that do some of the hard work to make sure our teams come home each day.

See you there!

#SMS #Safety #training #AirMedical #HEMS

HEMS Pilot here @sethina.bsky.social ....can you add me to your HEMS starter pack? (admin of @vyclimb.com)

Thoughts from a Helicopter Accident Board Meeting — VyClimb Consulting Watching today’s NTSB meeting about the helicopter crash that killed nine including Kobe Bryant sparked some thoughts on operations and safety…

This is still relevant five years after Kobe's crash...

"Operators must have predetermined alternatives outlined in written policies that are clearly understood by all..."

Read more on our blog archives...

#aviation #safety #VyClimb #ProduceProtectPromote #MedSky #blog #HEMS #AMT #HAA #NTSB 🚁

Posing in front of the lens ...
one of my favourite photos from 2023, as it reminds me of a wonderful day at an army air base
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My contribution for day 20 #2023favouritephoto of #KAPhotoChallenge
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#Καϊόβα #1ΤΕΑΣ #ΑΣ #αεροποριαστρατου #ελικόπτερο #πτήση #Αναχαίτιση #ανφας #OH58D

Love the atmospheric look.

Sky Pond Rocky Mountain National Park

Good Morning from Colorado

A bright red bird with an upright crest, a black face mask, and an orange beak sits on a thin, ice-covered twig in profile facing left and the rest of the branch with its many small offshoots that are also covered in ice. The background is filled with more ice-covered branches and snow and is a mix of grays and whites. The bird is slightly puffed up against the cold and is the only color in the photo.

Feeling festive. Happy Holidays to you and yours. I hope your time is filled with lots of love and laughter.

Northern Cardinal

#birds #nature #wildlife #photography

I was lucky enough to get a spot in the Cornell Feeder Watch Calendar this year with this Spotted Towhee. Kinda cool to see your photo published. #birds 🪶

Went for the charcoal-sketch look on a Canon R5 on the west face of Sir Donald, British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦 ᨒ

#photography #nature #photo #landscapephotography #bnw #naturephotography #mono #canada #mountains

A pathway leads between green bushes and a river to a bridge. Two persons are walking in the middle of the photo.

Happy sunny Saturday, friends.

A foggy last weekend here. A good way to end this year. May 2025 be brighter. In every sense.

📷 #Fujifilm X-E3

#photosky @bskyphotos.bsky.social
#photo #photography #pixelpicnic
#WeAreRoamers
#streetphotography
#landscapephotography