Michael Benton
@tri2hover.bsky.social
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
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!
👋🏻
📍Gateway Arch in St. Louis, MO
📷 @tri2hover.bsky.social
#MBPhoto #photography #gatewayarch #stlouis
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📍Gateway Arch in St. Louis, MO
📷 @tri2hover.bsky.social
#MBPhoto #photography #gatewayarch #stlouis
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WHAT A WIN FOR THE ALBION! 🤩
January 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM
WHAT A WIN FOR THE ALBION! 🤩
As we begin 2026, I wrote an open letter reflecting on how survivable accidents are interpreted within the air medical community.
Survivability alone is not a measure of safety, and the language we use after these events matters. This is about accountability and learning.
#HEMS #HAA #Helicopter
Survivability alone is not a measure of safety, and the language we use after these events matters. This is about accountability and learning.
#HEMS #HAA #Helicopter
vyclimb.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:22 PM
As we begin 2026, I wrote an open letter reflecting on how survivable accidents are interpreted within the air medical community.
Survivability alone is not a measure of safety, and the language we use after these events matters. This is about accountability and learning.
#HEMS #HAA #Helicopter
Survivability alone is not a measure of safety, and the language we use after these events matters. This is about accountability and learning.
#HEMS #HAA #Helicopter
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Anti-collision lights of a OH-58D Kiowa Warrior from 1st AAHB of the Hellenic Army, visilble against the dark mountainside
#Καϊόβα #1ΤΕΑΣ #ΑΣ #αεροποριαστρατου #ελικόπτερο #πτήση #Αναχαίτιση #πλαγιά #OH58D #kiowawarrior #oh58dkiowawarrior #1stAAHB #armyaviation #HAA #hellenicarmy
#Καϊόβα #1ΤΕΑΣ #ΑΣ #αεροποριαστρατου #ελικόπτερο #πτήση #Αναχαίτιση #πλαγιά #OH58D #kiowawarrior #oh58dkiowawarrior #1stAAHB #armyaviation #HAA #hellenicarmy
December 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Anti-collision lights of a OH-58D Kiowa Warrior from 1st AAHB of the Hellenic Army, visilble against the dark mountainside
#Καϊόβα #1ΤΕΑΣ #ΑΣ #αεροποριαστρατου #ελικόπτερο #πτήση #Αναχαίτιση #πλαγιά #OH58D #kiowawarrior #oh58dkiowawarrior #1stAAHB #armyaviation #HAA #hellenicarmy
#Καϊόβα #1ΤΕΑΣ #ΑΣ #αεροποριαστρατου #ελικόπτερο #πτήση #Αναχαίτιση #πλαγιά #OH58D #kiowawarrior #oh58dkiowawarrior #1stAAHB #armyaviation #HAA #hellenicarmy
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We are excited to be in Boise for the VAI Aerial Work Safety Conference this week. Happy to see a nearly full room listening to VAI staff speak about the importance of safety in aviation.
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#helicopter #UPAC #firefighting #AerialWork #aviation #safety #VAI
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#helicopter #UPAC #firefighting #AerialWork #aviation #safety #VAI
December 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
We are excited to be in Boise for the VAI Aerial Work Safety Conference this week. Happy to see a nearly full room listening to VAI staff speak about the importance of safety in aviation.
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#helicopter #UPAC #firefighting #AerialWork #aviation #safety #VAI
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#helicopter #UPAC #firefighting #AerialWork #aviation #safety #VAI
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So, who should be part of your own "Go-Team" and who should request party status?
Another from our "After the Accident" series of accident investigation best practices.
🚁 ✈️ 🦺
Read more on our blog archives:
#HEMS #safety #VyClimb #NTSB #ProduceProtectPromote #blog #AirMedical #HAA #AMT #aviation
Another from our "After the Accident" series of accident investigation best practices.
🚁 ✈️ 🦺
Read more on our blog archives:
#HEMS #safety #VyClimb #NTSB #ProduceProtectPromote #blog #AirMedical #HAA #AMT #aviation
After the Accident: Operator Go-Teams — VyClimb Consulting
Who should be a part of your go-team and who should request party status? First and foremost, anyone that participates in the investigation process must have organizational experience and be able to c...
www.vyclimb.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
So, who should be part of your own "Go-Team" and who should request party status?
Another from our "After the Accident" series of accident investigation best practices.
🚁 ✈️ 🦺
Read more on our blog archives:
#HEMS #safety #VyClimb #NTSB #ProduceProtectPromote #blog #AirMedical #HAA #AMT #aviation
Another from our "After the Accident" series of accident investigation best practices.
🚁 ✈️ 🦺
Read more on our blog archives:
#HEMS #safety #VyClimb #NTSB #ProduceProtectPromote #blog #AirMedical #HAA #AMT #aviation
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The final ascent 🏔️
🆚 Inter Miami CF
⏰ 11:30 AM PT
🖥️ AppleTV & TSN
📻 730 CKNW | CKNW.com
#VWFC | #OwnTheSummit
🆚 Inter Miami CF
⏰ 11:30 AM PT
🖥️ AppleTV & TSN
📻 730 CKNW | CKNW.com
#VWFC | #OwnTheSummit
December 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The final ascent 🏔️
🆚 Inter Miami CF
⏰ 11:30 AM PT
🖥️ AppleTV & TSN
📻 730 CKNW | CKNW.com
#VWFC | #OwnTheSummit
🆚 Inter Miami CF
⏰ 11:30 AM PT
🖥️ AppleTV & TSN
📻 730 CKNW | CKNW.com
#VWFC | #OwnTheSummit
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TEAM NEWS! 🚨 Our starting XI to face Villa... 👊
December 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
TEAM NEWS! 🚨 Our starting XI to face Villa... 👊
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THREE MORE MASSIVE POINTS! 😍
November 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
THREE MORE MASSIVE POINTS! 😍
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Today and every day, give thanks for the lifesaving role of vertical flight. Millions of people around the world are here today because of the incredible capabilities of #helicopters, #rotorcraft and #VTOL #drones.
2025 was a busy year for helicopter rescues. Check out my latest article on Forbes.
2025 was a busy year for helicopter rescues. Check out my latest article on Forbes.
Helicopters Save Lives During Natural Disasters And Every Day
Every day, helicopters provide vital services to communities, including saving and protecting lives. Recent massive natural disasters showcased helicopters saving lives.
www.forbes.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Today and every day, give thanks for the lifesaving role of vertical flight. Millions of people around the world are here today because of the incredible capabilities of #helicopters, #rotorcraft and #VTOL #drones.
2025 was a busy year for helicopter rescues. Check out my latest article on Forbes.
2025 was a busy year for helicopter rescues. Check out my latest article on Forbes.
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WHAT A WIN FOR THE ALBION! 🔥
November 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
WHAT A WIN FOR THE ALBION! 🔥
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November 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Rowdy Audi time😤
🆚 Portland Thorns
⏰ 12pm ET
🏟️ Audi Field
📺 CBS
🆚 Portland Thorns
⏰ 12pm ET
🏟️ Audi Field
📺 CBS
November 15, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Rowdy Audi time😤
🆚 Portland Thorns
⏰ 12pm ET
🏟️ Audi Field
📺 CBS
🆚 Portland Thorns
⏰ 12pm ET
🏟️ Audi Field
📺 CBS
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We will remember them. 💛💙
November 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We will remember them. 💛💙
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New altitude. New attitude.
The journey begins at Empower Field, Welcome to the league, Denver. 🏔️
The journey begins at Empower Field, Welcome to the league, Denver. 🏔️
November 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
New altitude. New attitude.
The journey begins at Empower Field, Welcome to the league, Denver. 🏔️
The journey begins at Empower Field, Welcome to the league, Denver. 🏔️
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THREE BIG POINTS AT THE AMEX! 🙌
November 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
THREE BIG POINTS AT THE AMEX! 🙌
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The sun is shining in Sussex! 😍☀️
November 1, 2025 at 11:13 AM
The sun is shining in Sussex! 😍☀️
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
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
October 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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
Some quick takeaways about working with the NTSB in the accident investigation process. 🚁
#safety #accidentinvestigation #aviation #VAI @vyclimb.com
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Darren Yapi takes home tonight's HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's Man of the Match honors 👏
October 19, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Darren Yapi takes home tonight's HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's Man of the Match honors 👏
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WHAT A WIN FOR THE ALBION! 💙🤍
October 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
WHAT A WIN FOR THE ALBION! 💙🤍
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TEAM NEWS! 🚨 Our starting XI to take on Newcastle this afternoon. 👀
October 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
TEAM NEWS! 🚨 Our starting XI to take on Newcastle this afternoon. 👀
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WHAT A WIN FOR THE ALBION! 💛💙
September 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
WHAT A WIN FOR THE ALBION! 💛💙
Awesome game.... congrats @officialbha.bsky.social for the 3 to 1 victory! #CHEBHA 🎉⚽
September 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Awesome game.... congrats @officialbha.bsky.social for the 3 to 1 victory! #CHEBHA 🎉⚽