The 5-minute weekly brief for working pilots.
Pay and hiring moves, FAA rule changes in plain English, one NTSB accident lesson, and a tip for life on rotation. Helicopter-first, written for every professional pilot. Every fact is source-linked.
Free. Every Tuesday. Unsubscribe anytime.
What's inside every issue
💵 Pay & Hiring Pulse
Real postings with published pay ranges, plus the trend behind them.
📜 Reg Watch
New FAA rules and airworthiness directives that affect your aircraft, translated.
⚠️ NTSB Lesson
One final report, its probable cause, and what to brief before your next flight.
🏠 Life on Rotation
Money, family and fatigue on a shift schedule, from a working pilot and dad.
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FAQ
Who is ProFlight Brief for?
Working professional pilots: HEMS, tour, utility, offshore, law enforcement, charter, corporate and airline. It's helicopter-first, but useful to any commercial pilot.
How often is it sent and what does it cost?
Once a week, on Tuesday morning (Central Time). It is free and funded by sponsors relevant to pilots.
What is in each issue?
Four sections: Pay & Hiring Pulse, Reg Watch (FAA rules and airworthiness directives in plain English), the NTSB Lesson of the week, and a Life on Rotation tip. Plus one clearly labeled sponsor.
Where do the facts come from?
Primary sources such as NTSB final reports, the Federal Register, FAA publications and public job postings. Every number links to its source.
Who writes it?
A working helicopter pilot edits and approves every issue. Research and drafting are assisted by AI tools, and nothing is published without a human pilot's review.