Rotor Torque – Details, episodes & analysis

Love them or loathe them, Trade Shows are a vital cog in the helicopter industry wheel. In our second episode, we discuss how they work, which ones stand out & why, and what role they play in the rotary-wing world. Welcome to Rotor Torque!

EPISODE 1 : Intro... The who, why and what of Rotor Torque!

This podcast goes under the skin of the helicopter industry and is brought to you by Alpine Air Support. Your hosts are Peter Lewis, CEO of Alpine & pro aviation photographer Rich Cooper... Let's talk rotors... Welcome to Rotor Torque!

We promised this podcast would be going under the skin of the helicopter industry, and E3 hits a vital cog in the wheel! Let's talk aftermarket, logistical jigsaws, and keeping the industry moving as Alpine Air Support's Peter Lewis & co-host Rich Cooper break down The Supply Chain!

Let’s talk money! Here at Rotor Torque we are NOT shy of the difficult topics and ‘going there’ when we need to. In E4, with 30 years of experience in the business, we give the low-down on list prices v value and cost structures, and and what drives the whole damn lot. A highly valuable episode!

As you know by now, we’re here to bring clarity where there’s confusion in all parts of the rotor industry (see what we did there…).

This episode hits the concept of Exchanges, where operators need spare parts and can either buy that part outright or swap a broken part and get an enhance unit from their favourite supplier (hint hint…).

What’s the point? How does it work? And what happens behind the scenes? Let’s roll…

You really have to know your stuff when you supply helicopter parts all over the planet.

You can be as quick and efficient as you like, but if you haven't got your paperwork in order then you are in a world of pain.

The minefield that is Export & Customs is tricky to navigate, especially when you are dealing with dangerous goods and the heat of scrutiny is turning up...

Let's shed some light on Export & Customs headaches (and how to avoid them).

Has there been a more challenging subject than making Parts Identification sound interesting? More importantly, do we succeed in doing so? Only one way to find out!

Over to you to hit play and enter the minefield of parts identification... Entertainment, education AND clarity?!

See if Peter can name part numbers off the top of your head? (Spoiler.. He can). And just how do manufacturers catalogue everything?

Making part numbers entertaining is challenge that we just love here on Rotor Torque!

Just don't ever... EVER lose that log card!

Becoming obsolete is a painful process for anyone(!), but what does it mean for helicopter parts and what can you do about it?

Episode 8 hits just that...

In the fast moving world of helicopter design & production the upgrades from "Model A" to "Model B" can result in design tweaks and that impacts everything... So how do you maintain the relevance of "A" whilst also supplying "B"?

Well, that's what we're here to explain... and more!

Anyone need a rescue...? No, not from the relentless publishing schedule of your favourite podcast...

This Episode hits the exciting world of MEDEVAC & SAR ops... A very different ball game in the type of flying and the support these vital services need to do their job & save lives.

Let's hoist you out of your busy schedule for a moment to explore those differences, procedures & equipment, in a short, sharp hit on your helicopter soul.

Every now and again we are going to be bringing in an industry expert into the Rotor Torque hub!

For Episode 10, we welcome none other than rotor industry expert & professional journalist, Tony Osborne!

Tony takes time out from his busy schedule to bring insight into the the very latest hot topics in the civil & military helicopter world. We hit the new types entering the market, the US military's upcoming rotary requirements and bring some insight into the use of helos in the Ukraine conflict .

Don't skip this one!