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NRTI as we knew it is no more, and I don't know what will happen in the future. Technically, I'm still employed by the College, though am enjoying a paid hiatus, and working on everything I couldn't work on when I was spending 70 hours a week running the Program, like cleaning up from the tornado that hit, what, 7 years ago now? I'm also commissioned with a nearby county agency, actually answering to one of the more popular instructors, so I'm still trying to keep my hand in.

I'll continue to post information and news from grads and friends, and also want to keep current with LE news and references.

My College phone and e-mail are pretty much out of service, so I'll be setting up yet another account , so we can stay in touch.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Air Florida Flight 90 and USPP Eagle One

30th Anniversary of the Air Florida Flight 90 Crash

Don Usher, the helicopter pilot, is currently the Superintendent of NPSLETC.  At least once the helo's skid went in the water, which means he got low, real low.  Really, really low. The USPP was one of the early adopters of rotorcraft, and I believe are still the primary responders in the DC metro area for air support.

After 9/11, all non-mil aircraft where grounded by the FAA, so LE and EMS aircraft couldn't fly.  My understanding is that the USPP Eagle helicopters were the first civilian aircraft cleared to fly after the attacks, being sorely needed around the DC area.
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