Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.

Salt Lake City

Summary

Upon his retirement as a non-routine flight operations captain from a fractional operator in 2015, Dr. Veillette had accumulated more than 20,000 hours of flight experience in 240 types of aircraft—including balloons, rotorcraft, sea plans, glides, war birds, supersonic jets and large commercial transports. He is an adjunct professor at Utah Valley University. In June 2023, he won the prestigious Bill Gunston Technology Writer of the Year Award.

Articles

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
Police helicopter pilots face elevated risks compared to their civilian counterparts.
Maintenance & Training

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
High-profile accidents reinforce public uneasiness over helicopter operations in urban settings.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
Accidents strain emergency response resources and lead to security concerns.
Safety, Ops & Regulation