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Aviation News, Breaking News

‘Back in Service’ with our ‘Top Gun’ crew, Episode 14!

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▶ Watch Episode 14 above and go behind the scenes with our Top Gun crew as they keep our helicopter in service.

“Back in Service’ with our ‘Top Gun’ crew, revolves around a SWAT standoff and routine maintenance. Our television news flight does everything they can to stay to stay in service.

With the clock ticking on a required 3,000-hour inspection for our Bell 505, the pressure was on to stay mission-ready. That’s where our “Top Gun” crew stepped in—working around the clock to keep us flying by bringing another helicopter online.

Reported, produced, and edited by journalist Tammy Rose, Episode 14 of Back in Service takes you behind the scenes of the teamwork it takes to keep a news helicopter in the air.

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‘Back in Service’ with a Supermoon, Episode 13!

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🎥 Watch the full episode and go behind the scenes with SkyEye 13 below.

Some weeks are quiet in aviation maintenance. Others remind you just how quickly everything can change.

Episode 13 of Back in Service takes you behind the scenes with the SkyEye 13 flight crew during a week that started under the glow of a supermoon and quickly turned into nonstop breaking news coverage across Houston.

From aerial views of the supermoon lighting up the night sky to responding to multiple crash scenes, this episode shows what it really takes to keep a television news helicopter mission-ready. When the call comes in, there’s no pause button — the aircraft, crew, and maintenance team all have to be ready.

As someone who lives this world, I wanted to share more than just the beautiful shots. This episode highlights the long hours, fast decisions, and behind-the-scenes work viewers never see — the inspections, coordination, and teamwork that keep SkyEye 13 safely in the air.

Whether we’re capturing a rare moonrise or flying above active scenes to bring critical information to viewers, every flight tells a story. Episode 13 is about those moments — calm, chaos, and everything in between — all from the cockpit.

Aviation News

Chasing the story

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As a helicopter reporter in Houston, no two days are ever the same. From covering dramatic police chases to breaking news unfolding high above the city, flying over Houston offers a front-row seat to stories that matter. Join me, Tammy Rose, along with pilot Samantha Fisher and mechanics Todd Pierpont and Sergio Martinez, as we navigate life in the air and on the ground in this behind-the-scenes look at chasing the story.

Life as a Helicopter Reporter in Houston

Working as a helicopter reporter in Houston means being ready for anything. From sudden breaking news to long days tracking developing stories, every flight brings new challenges and unforgettable views of the city.

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Helicopter mechanic Sergio Martinez preparing aircraft for flight in Houston
News helicopter pilot Samantha Fisher preparing for flight in Houston
Pilot Samantha Fisher
Helicopter reporter Tammy Rose preparing for aerial news coverage in Houston
Helicopter Reporter Tammy Rose

Flying Over Houston: Behind the Scenes of Aerial News Coverage

Flying over Houston allows us to see the city from a perspective few experience. Whether covering traffic incidents, police activity, or major events, aerial reporting plays a critical role in keeping the public informed in real time.

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Meet the Team Behind the Helicopter

Great aerial coverage depends on teamwork. Pilot Samantha Fisher and mechanics Todd Pierpont and Sergio Martinez ensure every flight is safe and successful, allowing me to focus on delivering accurate and timely reports from above Houston.

Aviation News, Breaking News

Taking care of your clients

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Helicopters Incorporated has always set the bar high leading the industry with safety and service. From pilots and photojournalists to mechanics, it takes a team effort to stay above the competition. This month we fly to Houston, Texas to meet part of the crew who helps make that happen.

Journalist Tammy Rose goes inside Helicopters Inc to show how aviation safety and client service set them apart in Houston’s helicopter industry.

Behind the Scenes: How Houston Helicopter Crews Prepare for Every Mission

Houston helicopter pilot prepares for flight inside aircraft cockpit during safety mission
Pilot seated inside aircraft during aerial operations flight