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

🎥 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.

Chasing the story

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

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.

An all female flight News crew is taking aviation to new heights.

As a helicopter reporter, I’ve covered breaking news from the sky for years — but this story was different because it was personal. I had the rare opportunity to be part of an all-female flight news crew, something almost unheard of in television aviation at the time.

From pre-flight planning to live coverage in the air, this experience showed what’s possible when women take the controls in a field long dominated by men.

Behind the Scenes of an All-Female Flight Crew

Watch the full behind-the-scenes video below — filmed, written, edited, and produced by me — for an inside look at what it really takes to report the news from the sky.

From mechanical checks and routine maintenance to live breaking-news coverage, viewers rarely see what happens behind the scenes of a television flight crew. As Helicopter Reporter Tammy Rose, flying alongside Pilot Samantha Fisher, I experienced firsthand what it takes to safely gather news from the sky. Together, we became the only all-female flight news crew in our company nationwide — proving that women belong in every level of aviation.

Taking care of your clients

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