Chad is the editor of AINalerts, AIN's daily business aviation newsletter, and is also the news editor at AIN Media Group.&nbsp;He has been writing about aviation, with an emphasis on business aviation, since 1994. Chad started his writing career at The Avion,&nbsp;the&nbsp;student newspaper at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving as editor-in-chief before graduating with a bachelor's in aeronautical science. After a stint as managing editor at Professional Pilot&nbsp;magazine, he joined&nbsp;AIN in late 1998. Chad holds a commercial pilot certificated with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and he also is a CFI/CFII. He lives and works from his home in Venice, Florida.

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Chad Trautvetter

Norwood Memorial Airport (Mass.) manager Russ Maguire has proposed rules for helicopter operations that he says will improve safety, access and efficiency. But ­several based helicopter companies and owners claim the rules would severely and unfairly limit their operations. At least one operator, Blue Hill Helicopter, says the rules could drive its pilot training business off the airport. One of the proposals would disallow use of the FBO ­helicopter ramp by transient operators without written permission from the FBO and the airport manager. Another proposal would prohibit helicopter operations on certain taxiways. An attorney for two airport tenants alleges that the rules are “discriminatory” and violate not only lease agreements but FAA grant assurances as well. An informal session will be scheduled among the stakeholders to explore other options for achieving the airport’s intended goals. &nbsp;

Norwood Operators Challenge Proposed Rules

Norwood Memorial Airport (Mass.) manager Russ Maguire has proposed rules  for helicopter operations that he says will improve safety, access and  efficienc

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