deck' N O T H I N G S O U N D S Q U I T E like the whine of a Bell 206 starting up. The high-pitched squeal is followed by the whirling, building rhythm of the rotor blades, which accelerate and eventually settle into a cacophony of whipping wind and fast-moving parts. It's the sound of industry at work-and music to Lance Panepinto's ears. He is the owner and founder of Panther Helicopters in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. AOPA PILOT / February 2023 59