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Michael Benton

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Highlands Ranch | Colorado 🏔️ Sunriver | Oregon 🌲 HEMS/HAA Helicopter Pilot 🚁 Army Veteran 🇺🇸 📷 Fuji X / Pixel 🔗 www.linkedIn.com/in/MichaelDBenton President & CEO, VyClimb Consulting LLC 🦋 @VyClimb.com 🌎 www.VyClimb.com

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Michael Benton @tri2hover.bsky.social · Nov 30

Hello Bluesky... Happy to be here!

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📍Gateway Arch in St. Louis, MO

📷 @tri2hover.bsky.social

#MBPhoto #photography #gatewayarch #stlouis

A towering silver metal arch from below against a clear blue sky.

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NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 10h

New altitude. New attitude.

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

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Brighton & Hove Albion @officialbha.bsky.social · 2d

THREE BIG POINTS AT THE AMEX! 🙌

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Brighton & Hove Albion @officialbha.bsky.social · 2d

The sun is shining in Sussex! 😍☀️

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Michael Benton @tri2hover.bsky.social · 11d

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

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. ...

verticalavi.org

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Colorado Rapids @coloradorapidssc.bsky.social · 16d

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

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Brighton & Hove Albion @officialbha.bsky.social · 16d

WHAT A WIN FOR THE ALBION! 💙🤍

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Brighton & Hove Albion @officialbha.bsky.social · 16d

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

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Brighton & Hove Albion @officialbha.bsky.social · Sep 27

WHAT A WIN FOR THE ALBION! 💛💙

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Michael Benton @tri2hover.bsky.social · Sep 27

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

Brighton & Hove Albion @officialbha.bsky.social · Sep 27

TEAM NEWS! 🚨 Today’s starting XI… 👀

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Michael Benton @tri2hover.bsky.social · Sep 25

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

Transport Dispatch

Transport Dispatch's mission is to support the safe transport of patients by serving as the premier source of peer-reviewed publications on transport medicine.

www.aap.org

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VyClimb Consulting @vyclimb.com · Sep 11

"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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Read more on our blog archives:

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

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.

www.vyclimb.com

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NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · Sep 10

Raising the Bar 🙌

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

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Michael Benton @tri2hover.bsky.social · Sep 9

Have some good memories in these.

🚁 #aircav #OH58D #KiowaWarrior

Myron Giannakakis @myrongian.bsky.social · Sep 8

Μέχρι να βρω χρόνο να δω τις φωτογραφίες μου από το φετινό AthensFlyingWeek, μία παλαιότερη φωτογραφία ενός OH-58D Kiowa Warrior του 1ου ΤΕΑΣ
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Until I find the time to review my photos from this year's AthensFlyingWeek, a OH-58D Kiowa Warrior from 1st AAHB of the Hellenic Army

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Paul Sandars🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @paulsandars.bsky.social · Sep 5

BBC News - Scotland's new air ambulance is 'most advanced' in UK
www.bbc.com/news/article...

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.

www.bbc.com

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David Marshall @illdave.bsky.social · Sep 5

Font size and contrast affect readability more than stacking order. #graphicdesign #typography

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Michael Benton @tri2hover.bsky.social · Aug 26

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

VyClimb Consulting @vyclimb.com · Aug 26

🎉 VyClimb Consulting is celebrating 10 years! 🎉

Since 2015, we’ve been honored to partner with aviation & healthcare leaders to strengthen safety, culture & leadership.

Grateful for the past, energized for the future.

🔗 Blog: www.vyclimb.com/blog/20250826

🚁 #VyClimb #ProduceProtectPromote #HEMS

VyClimb at 10: A Decade of Producing, Protecting, and Promoting — VyClimb Consulting

Today marks ten years since VyClimb Consulting first launched. Safety in aviation deserves more than compliance checklists, and that organizations need partners who could walk with them.

www.vyclimb.com

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VyClimb Consulting @vyclimb.com · Aug 25

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.

Read more on our blog archives!

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

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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…

www.vyclimb.com

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VyClimb Consulting @vyclimb.com · Aug 4

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 diverse group of students sitting in a large classroom.

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VyClimb Consulting @vyclimb.com · Aug 3

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

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

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Michael Benton @tri2hover.bsky.social · Mar 15

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

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VyClimb Consulting @vyclimb.com · Mar 4

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 🚁

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…

www.vyclimb.com

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Myron Giannakakis @myrongian.bsky.social · Jan 20

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

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Michael Benton @tri2hover.bsky.social · Jan 11

Love the atmospheric look.

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Steve in Colorado @co-stever.bsky.social · Dec 29

Good Morning from Colorado

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