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Celebrating 8 Years Running the "C" School for USCG Flight Mechs
The Coast Guard estimated that implementing synthetic training saves roughly $200,000 and 10 flight hours per student. What eight years and 550+ Flight Mechanics show about the potential for synthetic training.
Oct 13, 2026
Insights
How Good is Your Hoist Program, Really?
The benefits of a structured, independent 3rd party audit of your hoist program.
Sep 29, 2026
Regulatory
P1AR Hosts ESPN-R Hoist Safety Workshop in Bordeaux
Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR) recently hosted members of the European Safety Promotion Network for Rotorcraft (ESPN-R) at its European training facility in Bordeaux, France, for a two-day workshop focused on the future of simulation in Human Hoist Operations (HHO).
Sep 29, 2026
After Action Reports
NC HART Rescue: Grandfather Mountain
NC HART's training & preparation pays off in rescuing a fallen hiker
Sep 25, 2026
Insights
Current ≠ Proficient
Current keeps you legal. Proficient keeps your crew ready to go when the mission calls. If you want to close that gap, P1AR can help
Sep 25, 2026
Insights
Designing Multi-Modal Training Programs
P1AR delivers training across a continuum of classroom, hoist procedural tower, advanced aircrew mission simulator, and live flight.
Sep 24, 2026
Insights
What Good Hoist Training Looks Like: A Buyer’s Guide
When selecting a training provider, agencies can follow this buyer’s due diligence guide here.
Sep 14, 2026
Gear
The Best Hoist Operator Glove on Earth
Over a decade ago, we struck gold with the world’s greatest hoist operator glove. The team at P1AR had tried everything until we found the glove we use and sell today - the P1AR Hoist Operator Glove.
Sep 14, 2026