Welcome to VerticalReference.com!

VerticalReference.com  (VR) is owned and operated by Lyn Burks. Lyn currently holds an ATP/CFII Helicopter and is a Corporate Pilot flying an Agusta A109E in the Southeast, U.S. In addition to Corporate flying, Lyn has flown in several sectors of the helicopter industry to include ENG, Charter, Utility, Instruction, and a 5 year stint in EMS flying the S76C+. He is also a former U.S. Marine as well as serving 10 years in the Fire & Rescue Services where he retired as a Captain to enter a full time aviation career.

VerticalReference.com was created in 2002 by helicopter pilot Rey Madrid. VR has seen many changes since that original home page. We hope to help all in the helicopter world through the professional exchange of information.

Verticalreference.com is an ongoing project. We are continually adding and updating content and depend in large part upon input from the helicopter community to keep the information current and pertinent. If you have question or comments regarding Verticalreference.com please contact us.