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AgustaWestland unveils new AW109 Trekker AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce a new addition to its range of class leading light twin-engine helicopters, the AW109 Trekker, the first AgustaWestland light twin to offer skid landing gear. The aircraft was unveiled during a ceremony at Heli Expo-2014 in Anaheim, California. With a maximum take-off weight of 3,175 kg (7,000 lb) and 3,200 kg (7,055 lb) with external loads and over 1,500 kg (3,306 lb) of useful load together with a class leading cruise speed (Vne of 160 kts - 296 km/h), the AW109 Trekker can claim to have the highest productivity in the light twin turbine helicopter market. The AW109 Trekker, based on the best selling AW109 Grand range of helicopters, is equipped with skid landing gear and a state-of-the-art Garmin G1000HTM glass cockpit. Power is provided by two FADEC equipped Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207C engines, each rated at 608 kW (815 shp), as max contingency power. With the modular five-cell fuel system the AW109 Trekker has an endurance of up to 4 hours 20 minutes or a range of 445 nm (824 km). Developed to provide the perfect solution for utility and aerial work operations, the AW109 Trekker maintains the same characteristics of high productivity, excellent flying qualities,
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high controllability and manoeuvrability, robustness and high inherent safety of AgustaWestland’s other light twin helicopters. The spacious cabin, the same size as the Grand/GrandNew, can accommodate up to six passengers or one stretcher with three/four medical attendants or two stretchers and two medical attendants. Capable of single pilot operation, an additional passenger can be carried in the cockpit if required. The AW109 Trekker can be easily configured for a wide range of roles and is the ideal solution for utility, EMS, SAR, law enforcement, surveillance and passenger transport applications. The state-of-the-art Garmin G1000HTM glass cockpit, featuring two 10.4” display units, one Primary Flight Display (PFD) and one Multi-Function Display (MFD), provides pilots with only the necessary information to help reduce their workload while flying in an ergonomic, high visibility cockpit. To enhance situational awareness and safety, the advanced avionics package includes, as standard, the Integrated Helicopter Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) functionality, with the Highway In The Sky (HITS) depiction, and the Integrated Helicopter Terrain Avoidance Warning System (HTAWS) with a worldwide terrain and obstacle database.
Other standard avionics include moving map, FMS, dual VHF/AM radios, dual VOR, dual GPS, Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESIS) and Mode S transponder. A third 10.4” display is available, as an option, to become the co-pilot Primary Flight Display. The AW109 Trekker incorporates many safety features including a cocoontype airframe, crash resistant fuel system, crew and passengers seats, full Cat. A / Class 1 performance even in hot environments (up to ISA+20°C), avionics providing enhanced situational awareness and a 3-axis autopilot, plus Flight Director, coupled to the GPS. A wide range of role equipment including: 1,400 kg (3,086 lb) cargo hook, 272 kg (600 lb) external rescue hoist, searchlight, external loudspeakers, FLIR, video downlink, snow skis and emergency floats are available, as well as a wide range of interior layouts to meet various customer operational requirements.
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events March 19-20, 2014 Aerial Fire Fighting Conference & Exhibition Sacramento, CA tangentlink.com
April 22-24, 2014 Maintenance Management Conference Tampa, FL nbaa.org/events/mmc/2014/
May 12-15, 2014 2014 NHA Symposium Norfolk Waterside Marriott navalhelicopterassn.org
May 13-15, 2014 EBACE Geneva, Switzerland www.ebace.aero
July 16-19, 2014 ALEA Expo 2014 Phoenix, AZ alea.org
July 21-25, 2014 AIA Conference Napier, New Zealand aia.org.nz
July 28-Aug 3, 2014 EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2014 Oshkosh, WI 920-426-4800 airventure.org
October 14-16, 2014 Helitech International Conference Amsterdam, RAI www.helitechevents.com/en/
May 20-22, 2014 AHS 70th Annual Meeting
October 21-23, 2014 67th Annual NBAA Convention
Palais de Congres de Montreal Montreal Quebec, Canada Holly Cafferelli - 703-684-6777
Orlando, FL nbaa.org
May 22-24, 2014 HeliRussia 2014 IEC “Crocus Expo� Krasnogorsk, Russia helirussia.ru
July 14-20, 2014 Farnborough International,
November 4-6, 2014 Dubai Helishow 2014 Dubai UAE www.dubaihelicoptershow.com
May 19-21, 2015 EBACE Geneva, Switzerland, www.ebace.aero
UK, www.farnborough.com May 21-23, 2015 HeliRussia 2015 helirussia.ru
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July 15-18, 2015 ALEA Expo 2015 Houston, TX alea.org
July 20-26, 2015 EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2015 Oshkosh, WI 920-426-4800 airventure.org
May 19-21, 2016 HeliRussia 2016 helirussia.ru
July 18-24, 2016 Farnborough International UK, www.farnborough.com July 25-31, 2016 EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2016 Oshkosh, WI 920-426-4800 airventure.org
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Bell Helicopter unveils the game changing Bell 505 Jet Ranger X during Heli-Expo 2014 Bell Helicopter revealed at Heli-Expo 2014 the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X™ – designed to redefine the short light single(SLS) class. Hundreds of attendees gathered at booth 4536 to witness the unveiling of the newest generation of Bell helicopters. “Bell Helicopter changed the face of the industry nearly 50 years ago with the introduction of the legendary JetRanger,” said John Garrison, CEO of Bell Helicopter. “Today we reveal the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, the high-performance, high-value aircraft our customers have been asking for in this category. Not only is the Bell 505 competitively priced, it offers a combination of features, capabilities and support customers have come to expect from Bell Helicopter.” The customer-driven design of the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X places safety, performance and affordability at its forefront, blending proven systems with advanced technology and a sleek, modern design. The Garmin G1000H Integrated Avionics Suite provides pilots critical flight information at a glance to maximize situational awareness. Pilot workload is further reduced by the Turbomeca Arrius 2R engine with dual channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC). The Bell 505 features a high inertia rotor system delivering superior auto rotation capabilities. With the ideal combination of speed, range and useful load, the Jet Ranger X is designed to deliver best-in-class performance.
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“It’s an exciting time to be at Bell Helicopter, working side-by-side with our customers to create the next generation of vertical lift,” Garrison said. “Throughout our entire planning and development process, we are engaging our customers. They are providing us with actionable insights about how we can improve our products and what they will need for their missions in the coming years. This input has been invaluable in ensuring we deliver the products our customers need to be successful.” Customers have responded favorably to the new Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, scheduled for first flight late this year. Bell Helicopter has also begun signing letters of intent for the new aircraft at Heli-Expo. Customers can visit www. bell505.com to select specific models and see pricing options before ordering their aircraft directly online.
The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is a fiveseat, single-engine, turbine helicopter leveraging Bell Helicopter’s proven technology and nearly half a century of experience defining the SLS market with the original Bell JetRanger. With a cruise speed of 125 knots, range of 360 nautical miles and useful load of 1,500 pounds, the Bell 505 is designed to be the safest and easiest aircraft to fly in its category while still remaining affordably priced. The Jet Ranger X is a multi-mission helicopter, designed to meet a wide variety of missions with its fully flat floor, increased cabin volume and clam shell doors that will provide customers the configuration flexibility needed in today’s market. It can support a wide variety of operations categories, including the utility segment, corporate and private owners, and training schools.
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Guidance Aviation upgrading its fleet with Garmin G500H As Robinson Helicopters announced the introduction of glass instrument panels and advanced avionics for the R22, R44, and R66s, Guidance Aviation of Prescott, Arizona and Baton Rouge, Louisiana is upgrading its fleet with Garmin G500H glass panels. “We decided a while back to invest in fleet upgrades that would better represent industry standards and provide much better situational awareness. Starting our students’ helicopter flight training with advanced avionics and glass panels will better prepare our graduates for the real world,” states Dave Roy, Director of Flight Operations.
equipment for our students’ initial instrument training is a great advantage to our graduates when they get to real IFR. The Garmin G500H is also very complementary to our tablet-based software and the Computer Based Training we already have in place. An added bonus is that all this added together equals less in-flight time needed for our students to get ready for the instrument checkride.” states John “JJ” Johnson, Director of Academics. Guidance Aviation is a Part 144 helicopter flight training organization with flight operations in Prescott, Arizona and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. www.guidance.aero
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Answer: This is an outstanding question. If at any time an airman is unsure about a situation like this, I would advise consulting with either an Aviation Medical Examiner or someone in the Regional Flight Surgeon’s office. For the specific question mentioned, there is a significant chance there was actually a concussion. Remember, concussion may occur without loss of consciousness. Therefore, in this case, I would advise to submit all of the medical records concerning the event. More testing may or may not be required
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Enstrom introduces new trainer model, TH180 Menominee, Michigan—Enstrom Helicopter Corporation introduced the newest member of its family, the TH180. Designed as a training helicopter, the TH180 is based on Enstrom’s solid reputation for safety and customer support with additional focus on low operating costs and ease of learning. “The TH180 is designed with the student in mind. Its rugged frame with robust, energy-absorbing landing gear delivers wide margins of safety during the learning process,” said Bill Taylor, Director of Engineering. “In addition, the high inertia main rotor provides excellent autorotation characteristics and, coupled with the airframe design, contributes to the helicopter’s unparalleled stability. The high inertia main rotor blades and articulated hub combine with the unblocked tail rotor to produce amazing controllability and very forgiving handling qualities.” “The TH180 is also designed for the flight instructor. Mechanical controls provide direct feedback to the pilot, and basic systems prepare the student for a variety of future flying opportunities. With plenty of head and leg room, memory foam seating, and quiet
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cabin environment, an instructor will experience many hours of quality training and comfort with the student pilot,” said Orlando Alaniz, Director of Sales and Marketing. Finally, the TH180 will be an economical addition to the training fleet. With few life-limited parts and superb customer and technical support, the TH180 boasts ease of maintenance and low operating costs. Rotor gearboxes are exchanged on an overhaul basis, and over ninety percent of parts are shipped within 24 hours, meaning less time spent on the
ground. And its sleek, stylish design is a reflection of good taste. Founded in 1959, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation designs, fabricates, assembles, and tests a full line of light single helicopters for sale and delivery to customers in the global market. They are used for training, executive transport, and commercial operations. Enstrom is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chongqing Helicopter Investment Group (CQHIC) and is located in Menominee, Michigan. For more information on Enstrom, visit www.enstromhelicopter.com.
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Jerry Trimble Helicopters opens fourth location in Oak Island, NC Oak Island, NC—Jerry Trimble Helicopters (JTH) is partnering with Jessica Ward, owner of High Tide Helicopters, to open its fourth flight training base in Oak Island, NC. Jessica completed all of her training with Jerry Trimble Helicopters and decided to open her own flight school at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport in Oak Island, NC near Wilmington. Known as “The Little Airport with the Big Heart”, the airport, located between Wilmington and Myrtle Beach, is conveniently situated a half mile from the beach near championship golf courses and fantastic fishing. This is the ideal location for flight training due to the mild climate, scenic vistas, and non-towered field. Jerry Trimble, owner, stated “We felt it would be a good opportunity to provide a training location for customers on the East Coast. Jessica will be a great addition, and we are looking forward to sending customers her way.” All private and commercial training at the North Carolina base is conducted
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in the R22 Beta II with a dual rate of $275/hour and a solo rate of $235/hour. CFI training, done by Jerry Trimble, is also offered with prior arrangement. To contact Jessica directly call 910-477-1926, email Jessica@hightidehelicopters.com, or for more information visit www.hightidehelicopters.com. The JTH main office, established in 2007, is located in McMinnville, Oregon (MMV) directly across the street from the Evergreen Aviation Museum. JTH prides itself on offering high-quality, accelerated primary and advanced flight training in the Robinson R22 and R44. The prices at the McMinnville location are $230/hour dual and $200/hour solo for the R22 HP. Instrument instruction is offered in the R22 Beta II. Jerry specializes in CFI instruction and also offers a touchdown auto course. Jerry Trimble Helicopters is also looking forward to the fourth annual touchdown autorotation competition being held on June 22, 2014. There will be some new events added this year. Standby for more information! Give us a call or send us an email to schedule your flight today 503-577-6371 jerry@jerrytrimblehelicopters.com. Visit our website for more details: jerrytrimblehelicopters.com.
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company spotlight Van Horn Aviation is using proven tail rotor technologies to enhance main rotor performance By Kim Rosenlof, VHA Marketing Coordinator Five years ago, VHA was an unknown company of four people from Arizona that had just certified its composite tail rotor blade for Bell 206B/L and OH-58A+/C models. The company had certified a composite tail rotor blade for the UH-1 Huey in 2007, but the market for Huey rotor blades was scarce and sales were sluggish. VHA founder and president James Van Horn, an engineer and former U.S. Army helicopter pilot, sought to improve his composite rotor blade design to help a larger legacy fleet gain more performance. He found what he was looking for in the Bell 206 fleet. Featuring an efficient laminar flow airfoil design, swept tip, and stronger yet corrosion-resistant composite materials, VHA’s 206 tail rotor blades increase tail rotor authority with less pedal force while reducing vibration and overall aircraft noise. A service life of double the OEM’s metal blades and more durable stainless steel pitch bearings result in decreased direct operating costs. VHA also published new 206L series Flight Manual Supplements with increased lift capability charts in 2012.
The result has been overwhelming acceptance by the light and medium helicopter community of VHA blades; from LongRanger operators who use the new charts to win contracts, to JetRanger and UH-1 operators who enjoy the increased tail rotor authority in high and hot conditions. “Van Horn is a company that typically underpromises and overdelivers,” said one 206 operator at Heli-Expo 2014. “Everything you’ve said about the [206 tail rotor] blades, you’ve met or exceeded.” With a lean staff of only 16 people, VHA performs the majority of its engineering, design, testing, certification, and manufacturing in-house at its 23,000-sq. ft. facility located in Tempe, Arizona. Purchased in April 2011, the facility received a complete overhaul before VHA personnel could relocate from the company’s previously leased 6,500-sq. ft. facility. The additional space allowed VHA to expand its prototyping and manufacturing capability with new computercontrolled machining centers, modern paint and prep booths, dedicated kitting and lay-up clean rooms, and an expanded inspection center.
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(clockwise) 206 test instrumentation, VHA MD530F tool rolling into autoclave, VHA painter Gilbert Chavez prepares 206 tail rotor blades for striping, MD530F hover April 2011, VHA employees prepping blades for paint, VHA machinist Kelly Lessley shows a 206 tail rotor blade root fitting next to one of four CNC machining centers in the VHA facility, VHA Quality Manager Marie Dwyer balances 206 blades. The company has nearly tripled its staff since April 2011, and continues to slowly increase its workforce to meet production and prototyping demands. The facility expansion was a critical component of the company’s leap from producing 4-foot tail rotor blades to 12-foot main rotor blades for the MD500 series. In flight test from August through December 2013, VHA’s newly designed composite MD530F main rotor blades performed well in forward flight to 130 kts and executed a series of high-g maneuvers. Although VHA was on track to certify these blades for Heli-Expo 2014, other priorities by the aircraft owner shut the program down temporarily. Armed with the technology from its successful 206 tail rotor blades and lessons learned from the MD530F flight test program, VHA has already begun building a set a conformed 206B3 main rotor blades and intends to start flight testing by June 2014. The company plans to obtain FAA STC/PMA certification on the 206B3 JetRanger blades by the end of the year, with flight test and certification of 206L4 LongRanger main rotor blades in 2015. VHA will also restart the MD500 series main rotor blade development program in 2015 using a MD500D or MD500E. In addition to prototyping and production, VHA also recently opened a repair station at its Tempe facility. Named Van Horn Repair, FAA authorized repair station specializes in repair, repaint and rebalancing of VHA composite rotor blades only.
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the anatomy of aviation insurance
The dreaded broker of record letter The broker of record letter is a simple document that establishes the written intent of an aircraft owner or commercial operator for the insurance underwriters to deal with a specific broker. Unfortunately, this simple document is misunderstood by many clients and misused by some brokers. Because the aviation insurance industry is so small, all aviation insurance companies and underwriters except one use the broker system rather than captive agents. In the auto insurance industry, it is common for an agent to represent only one company, like State Farm or Allstate. Other companies, like Geico, market directly to the consumer. When you call an agent of one of these companies, you know what market you are talking to. It is easy to understand that when you call another agent from the same company, you are not likely to get a different quote and/or be referred back to the original agent. Quality aviation specialty brokers have access to all markets except the single “direct writing” company that specializes only in light piston owner flown aircraft.
There is seldom a week that goes by when a prospect calls for a quote without realizing that he can shop the entire aviation insurance market with one or two phone calls or emails. All too often a broker will shop the marketplace for a new prospect only to find there are several other brokers who have been requested to shop the market as well, making his efforts fruitless. This new or uninitiated aviation insurance shopper usually doesn’t have an established relationship with a broker and doesn’t understand the nature of the aviation insurance market. He wants what everyone wants, the best coverage at the best price. Nothing wrong with that! Who is your broker of record? A broker of record is the agent who services your current aviation account with your current insurance company. On a new purchase or a renewal any broker can have free access to all the other markets except this one. When you call a broker for a quote and give him all the required information to get that quote, he will automatically shop all markets available to him. Your current insurance company
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cast your web will advise him they are “involved” and cannot offer a competing quote. If this broker is the first to contact the underwriter with a valid quote request for this new or renewal period, he then becomes the established broker of record for that market. All other brokers with subsequent quote requests will be informed of this “involvement” and be denied a quote. The only time there is not an established broker of record in at least one market is if this is a new purchase by a new owner and/or named insured without any previous contact to the underwriters. When is a broker of record letter required? Remember, the underwriters don’t care which broker you use. But, they will deal only with your current broker, the first broker with a valid quote request, or any broker you specify in writing. Because of efficiency and time
constraints, they only want to provide one quote for one risk. That is not unreasonable. Nor is it anti-competitive. A key point to remember: the underwriters of the several companies establish the pricing and terms of each quote, not the broker. A broker of record letter is needed to give a specific broker access to one market, several markets or all markets. The successful broker will not take on a new client without first establishing what markets the client wishes him to have if not all markets. Two ways to view a broker of record letter--Look at a broker of record letter two ways: hiring a new broker, or firing an old one. In firing an old broker, you are usually preventing him from obtaining new or renewal quotes including your current insurance carrier. I encourage my new
clients to inform the old broker of their decision prior to initiating a broker of record letter. In hiring a new broker or brokers, you can assign him all markets or just one. When assigning all markets, you may want to address the broker of record letter “To All Aviation Insurance Underwriters”. When assigning a single market, address the broker of record letter only to that specific underwriter/ company. Broker of record letter abuse. It is a normal and acceptable practice for a broker to ask for a broker of record letter. Usually, the successful broker will fully explain what the broker of record letter means and why he needs it. He will also give the new prospect the options available to him in the marketplace.
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Lights, Camera, Action!
Tips for safely recording your flights by Paul Cianciolo Pilots have long used “lights, camera, action” as a catchy way to remember items in the final pre-takeoff checklist. These days, that phrase has acquired a more literal meaning due to the proliferation of flight photography. You don’t have to look very far on social media to find that pilots are enthusiastic producers of aviationrelated “selfies” in both still-life and video formats. These self-taken photos and films serve to entertain, inform, instruct, and record an astonishing diversity of pilots, planes, and places. Today’s technology makes it very easy to take a photo or video of your flight, or of yourself as PIC in the left seat. Before you roll tape for your in-flight me-movie memoir, though, there are a few safety considerations to keep in mind.
continued from 19 It is unfortunate and terribly short sighted, but there are a few brokers who take advantage of a prospect’s lack of understanding of the broker system in the aviation insurance industry. They will press the prospect for a blanket letter to all markets, winning the business by default even when it is clear that the prospect is only initiating a search for a broker he likes. In the end, the successful broker builds his client base the old fashioned way-he earns their trust and business through superior service and putting the client’s interests first. In turn, he is usually rewarded by the loyalty of his client base. In the end, the client gets the right coverage for best price through a broker he enjoys doing business with. Don’t be afraid of the broker of record letter. Learn to use it to your advantage.
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Managing the movie cameras As with every other piece of equipment used in connection with flying, it is important to preflight your devices. A foundational question is whether the device you plan to use is, or is required to be, FAA-approved in terms of installation. Generally speaking, regulations prohibit the attachment of non-approved devices to a type-certificated aircraft. However, Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) section 21.93 permits a minor change to type design, defined as “one that has no appreciable effect of weight, balance, structural strength, reliability, operating characteristics, or other characteristics affecting airworthiness.” A minor alteration can be approved through a simple logbook entry or the issuance of a supplemental type certificate (STC). The method of installation matters in terms of whether FAA approval is required. If the camera is a secondary portable unit hand carried onboard (inside the aircraft), the FAA typically will not get involved. Most cameras used by GA pilots are self-contained, portable, and sufficiently lightweight to have no appreciable impact. The method of mounting the camera, however, still has to be evaluated and installed or attached using a method acceptable to the FAA. For example, a yoke-mounted iPad holder has no appreciable effect on handling the aircraft, and these devices do not affect airworthiness. If, on the other hand, the installation is attached to the aircraft by hard-point methods such as bolts and screws, or if it interfaces with aircraft navigation or electrical systems, it becomes a major alteration because it may appreciably affect airworthiness. This kind of installation requires use of other FAA-approved data or a field approval evaluation. Methods such as glue, suction cups, or duct tape are typically not acceptable, in part because their failure could cause harm to the aircraft or persons on the ground or in the aircraft. The bottom line is that all installations require some sort of approval. Each must be evaluated for its application and complexity
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to ensure safety. If you have a question, start by calling your local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). Once you’ve ensured the proper installation, the next step is to ensure that all devices used for in-flight photography are safely secured. Never place a camera, GPS, or any other mobile device in a location where it could literally be a flying hazard (e.g., freely flying around the cockpit in the event of turbulence). Even if an unsecured device doesn’t hit anything, it inevitably creates a distraction from flying duties.
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Speaking of distraction: always remember that when you are flying an aircraft, your priorities are to aviate, navigate, and communicate — not the Hollywood-style of lights, camera, action. No matter how much you want a good shot or a sleek video recording, safety demands that you never subordinate your PIC responsibility for safely directing the flight to a movie mogul desire for directing the in-flight film production process. To avoid this kind of distraction, one of your preflight duties should be to ensure that the camera is aimed in the desired direction and that it is properly focused. Fiddling with camera settings while trying to juggle the many responsibilities you have as pilot in command puts you at risk of departing controlled flight, missing ATC radio calls, blundering into the wrong airspace, or colliding with traffic you failed to spot. Keep your priorities in order so you can live to film — and fly — another day.
Paul Cianciolo is an assistant editor and the social media lead for FAA Safety Briefing. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran, and a rated aircrew member and search and rescue team leader with the Civil Air Patrol.
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Michael Conner
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Customer service Last month, I discussed the importance of the company brand; the promise to the customer that the product or service is as advertised. Customer service is the area that a business operator/manager counts on to reinforce that promise. No matter how much work has been put forth to build and strengthen the brand, a bad experience in customer service can tear it apart. The opportunity to practice good customer service continually presents itself in a wide variety of situations, usually either in person or over the phone. In a pre-sale setting, the customer generally is attempting to gain knowledge about a product or service. Therefore, assistants should know the product or service very well; how it works, problems that can be solved, why the customer needs it, etc. The other side of customer service, just as or maybe more crucial, is contact made after the sale. Generally, these calls or personal appearances are made because the product
or service has failed. Not many people call with compliments, although it does happen. They are usually content that whatever they have spent their hard-earned money on is working correctly. When a product or service fails, customers tend to become irritated, maybe hostile, and are looking for a quick solution. Therefore, the ability to assess and resolve problems in a timely fashion and within financial reason, is critical. In either situation, customer service assistants should fully understand and, more importantly, believe in the brand and mission of a company. Routine product and phone etiquette training are important and, in some cases, essential. Also, find ways to incentivize employees and let them know that they are appreciated. Remember, customers often view a company based on the way they are treated, no matter how great the product or service may be. They will be more likely to return not only for the great offerings but also for the great service received during the process.
Michael Conner is the Director of Business Development for heliweb and can be reached at michael@heliweb.com or 855-heliweb. 20
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HELYOS Urban Helicopter Concept Technicon Design is an international design agency with extensive experience in the fields of aviation, automotive, and mass transit. From a blank sheet of paper Technicon designed and developed this concept, took it through a 3D modelling phase and then created a short film and an online configurator to demonstrate the finished product. This was all done in-house in their French design studio near Paris. HELYOS was created as a showcase for their design capabilities and for real world situations. The market for this product exists. In Sao Paulo today there are already some 600 licensed helicopters in service. Strong growth in emerging economies leads to vastly increased automobile sales. Road construction and traffic management ,however, do not keep pace. This in turn can lead to increased car crime, making sitting in traffic a hazardous occupation. Technicon’s proposal is a five seat passenger helicopter concept for use in such congested or hostile urban environments. In this environment, helicopters offer a very viable alternative for all types of journey, be it commuting to the office, emergency deliveries or even just getting out of the city for the weekend. The chassis is a carbon fiber monocoque structure offering exceptional strength and very low weight. Resin transfer moulded body parts are fitted to this structure in any number of colour combinations according to the customer’s requirements. The potential customers range from private individuals fortunate enough to have the means to own a helicopter, helicopter taxis, couriers or even corporate hospitality companies. “A helicopter is a complex piece of machinery with many engineering constraints. We wanted to show the potential for creating an aesthetically pleasing product which still fulfils all the functions required of it.” Gareth Davies, Design Director at Technicon Design’s Paris studio.
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The invisible factor of helicopter performance Have you ever run out of power up a mountain and weren’t sure why? Do you always consult your performance graphs whenever you move to a new geographical operating area? Of the 3 factors that govern helicopter performance, density altitude is the most difficult to perceive. Wind (speed & direction) and gross weight are very recognizable in flight operations. Density altitude on the other hand takes some head work and situational awareness. In flight operations, being aware of the effects and understanding the elements of density altitude will give pilots the ability to make performance decisions. By definition, density altitude (DA) is pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature. It is actually defined by the equation: DA = PA x 120 T Where PA is the Pressure Altitude (with 29.92 set) and T is the temperature difference between the standard temperature at that PA and the actual temperature. But let’s not worry too much about the math….simply put, increasing temperature
at a particular atmospheric pressure causes the density of the air at that pressure to appear as though it resides at a higher altitude. The problem of density altitude for pilots begins with the fact that helicopters fly through an atmosphere of air that is composed of invisible gases. Only when there is an excess of particulate matter or water vapor in the air can anything actually be seen in the flight environment. It is not possible to see that air becomes thinner due to increased spacing between air molecules when an air mass is raised in elevation (high), when it is warmed (hot), or when water vapor is added to it (humid). Any mix of high, hot or humid atmospheric conditions creates what is called “high density altitude” situations. Density altitude can be quite dangerous, especially if the helicopter is operating at, or close to, its maximum gross weight. With elements of pressure, elevation, humidity and temperature considered, density altitude is computed. During flight operations pilots can have a DA chart available to refer to or they can
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affect DA in the current operational area. Create a habit of noting/calling temperatures prior to take off and prior to initiating an approach to consider DA & performance or lack thereof. High, Hot & Humid equates to high density altitude and greatly reduced performance of the helicopter. High, Hot & Humid is a poor condition and High, Hot & Heavy is worse. Pre-flight planning and evaluating performance charts with consideration for DA and gross weight operations will make the effects of DA visible to pilots. Most flight manuals or Pilot Operating Handbooks have DA charts in the performance section. Respect the factors governing helicopter performance during all flight operations and fly as light as possible in high DA conditions.
Elevation or altitude will thin the air density and should be considered an important factor for decreases in helicopter performance.
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More information about the IHST, its reports, its safety tools, and presentations can be obtained at its web site: (www.IHST.org).
A good operational technique to instill is noting the highest seasonal Density Altitude values for your training or operational flight area. Remember that temperature has the greatest effect on DA so note seasonal high temperatures. When operating in a new area, seasonal DA extremes should be computed prior to flights and considered during flights for judging helicopter performance. Preflight planning will make DA a performance consideration by pilots as they check helicopter performance charts and get a mental picture of DA and gross weight limitations. As density altitude increases helicopter performance decreases. Consider carrying less weight as it is the only performance factor that the pilot can control. Noting changes in DA will allow pilots to determine reserve power and permit the Go/Nogo decision process to be valid. An understanding of the three factors governing helicopter performance will give pilots the information to use head working skills for constant performance decisions.
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Density altitude is invisible but is a factor that always governs helicopter performance. Temperature is the element that has the greatest effect on density altitude. Know your seasonal high temperatures and how they
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ntsb reports NTSB Identification: *CEN14CA082* Date: December 05, 2013 Location: Port Fourchon, LA Aircraft: SIKORSKY S 76B Injuries: 10 Uninjured. The pilot reported that he was departing from a helipad and all cockpit instrument indications were“in green”status. Wind was very calm to none and the pilot verified it by looking at two flags on an offshore vessel. Another aircraft took off from the helipad and departed to the east. The pilot hover taxied to the west of the flight area with a right petal turn. He rechecked the instruments, which were “all normal.” He added power and the flight was normal as the helicopter was climbing. The helicopter was about 40 to 50 feet over a roadway and it started to settle. He added more power and it looked as if it was going to recover. Then the helicopter started to sink again. There were occupied trailers under the helicopter and obstacles blocking a nearby field. The pilot elected to head left of course for less impact with anything on the ground or with property. The helicopter impacted terrain where it sustained substantial tailboom and fuselage damage. The pilot reported that the helicopter was within weight and balance requirements and that there were no mechanical malfunctions. Following the impact, he noticed that the previously observed flags were now showing the wind was blowing and gusting from the southwest direction. The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot’s loss of control of the helicopter when it entered a settling with power condition during sudden gusty wind conditions on takeoff resulting in the helicopter subsequently impacting terrain. NTSB Identification: *ERA14FA066* Date: December 06, 2013 Location: Sebring, FL Aircraft: TEXAS HELICOPTER CORP M74L Injuries: 1 Fatal. A Bell-47 was destroyed after impacting the ground during a positioning flight near Sebring, Florida. The sole occupant, a commercial pilot, was fatally injured. During the course of the day, the helicopter was conducting aerial application flight in the local area in accordance with CFR Part 137. According to the ground crew manager for the operator, about 400 acres was treated with insecticide on the day of the accident. The accident flight was intended to
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reposition the helicopter from a farm field to Sebring Regional Airport (SEF), Sebring, Florida, where the pilot stated to the ground crew, and his business partner, that he was going to wash the helicopter and change the engine oil. According to an eyewitness, the helicopter approached from the northwest, traveling to the southeast. The helicopter appeared to be about 200 feet above ground level. He also stated that from the time that the helicopter cleared the trees bordering the west side of the open field, the helicopter made a constant, uninterrupted descent onto the field. The witness further described seeing a large dust plume following the impact, which was followed immediately by an explosion. Due to being on a farm tractor, the witness was not able to confirm if the helicopter engine was running. Initial examination of the helicopter by an NTSB investigator, and a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the helicopter impacted the open field 1.3 nautical miles to the west of SEF. The wreckage was located in a sod field and the debris path was about 40 yards in circumference, and located in close proximity to an irrigation canal. All major components of the airframe and engine were located and transferred to a secure location for further examination. An agricultural GPS system, cell phone, navigation display, and various universal serial bus memory keys were retained and sent to the NTSB Vehicle Recorder Laboratory in Washington, D. C. for download. NTSB Identification: *WPR14LA084* Date: January 01, 2014 Location: Boulder City, NV Aircraft: EUROCOPTER EC 130 B4 Injuries: 1 Uninjured. A Eurocopter EC-130 landed hard during an autorotation, while on short final at the Boulder City Municipal Airport (BVU), Boulder City, Nevada. The commercial pilot was the sole person on board and was not injured. The helicopter came to rest on its right side and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and tail boom. In a written statement, the pilot reported that she completed the post-maintenance operational check flight and was on short final to BVU, about 200 feet above the ground with an airspeed of 40 to 50 knots. Shortly thereafter, the fuel pressure indicator light illuminated and the engine “flamed out”. The pilot stated that she lowered the collective
to initiate an autorotation, but did not have the airspeed to successfully complete it. The helicopter’s tailboom impacted the ground first during the accident sequence, followed by the hard landing. The helicopter’s skids separated and the fuselage sustained substantial damage. The helicopter was relocated to a secured area for further examination. NTSB Identification: *CEN14LA103* Date: January 05, 2014 Location: West Delta 109, GM Aircraft: BELL 430 Injuries: 2 Uninjured. A Bell 430 helicopter sustained substantial damage during landing when the tail rotor struck a handrail on the crane davit on the West Delta 109 oil platform located in the Gulf of Mexico. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The helicopter departed the MP313 oil platform about 0930, and was on a company visual flight rules flight plan. NTSB Identification: *ERA14WA092* Date: January 09, 2014 Location: Antioquia, Colombia Aircraft: BELL 206 - L3 Injuries: 5 Fatal. A Bell 206L3 was destroyed following a collision with terrain near Colombia, Anorí, Antioquia. The local flight originated in Puerto Berrío, Antioquia. The commercial pilot and four passengers were fatally injured. NTSB Identification: *CEN14CA108* Date: January 09, 2014 Location: Beaumont, TX Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA Injuries: 2 Uninjured. For about 30 minutes, the flight instructor and his student pilot were practicing hovering and landings on a level concrete area. During the accident touchdown, a wind gust or wind shift occurred and the helicopter shifted sideways. The pilots felt the skids“catch”and the left side of the helicopter began to lift. The instructor called for and took control of the helicopter. The student had not released his controls. The helicopter rolled onto its side. The helicopter sustained substantial tailboom damage. The pilot’s accident report indicated that there were no helicopter mechanical malfunctions. The NTSB determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The student pilot not controlling the helicopter following
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cast your web a wind gust and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action resulting in the helicopter rolling over on its side during a landing. NTSB Identification: *CEN14GA109* Date: January 10, 2014 Location: Falfurrias, TX Aircraft: AMERICAN EUROCOPTER CORP AS350B3 Injuries: 1 Serious,2 Minor. An American Eurocopter AS350B3 helicopter impacted trees and terrain after an emergency descent near Falfurrias, TX. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the two crew members sustained minor injuries. The helicopter sustained damage. A witness reported observing the helicopter 50-100 feet above the ground and about 25 feet above the tree tops. The helicopter made an abrupt maneuver and descended into the trees. The helicopter has been retained. NTSB Identification: *ERA14LA099* Date: January 21, 2014 Location: Pell City, AL Aircraft: BELL 47D1 Injuries: 2 Minor. A Bell 47D-1 was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Pell City, Alabama. The commercial pilot and one passenger received minor injuries. According to the pilot, after meeting his passenger at BHM at 1300 they flew to an area just outside of Pell City, Alabama to look at a newly installed alarm system and to take some aerial photographs of the property. After flying around the property and discussing how they could take the photographs, they landed and retrieved a camera from the “chin area” of the helicopter. The pilot then discussed with the passenger how he could fly along the borders of the property so the passenger could take the photographs he desired. They then departed and flew “the plan” they had discussed and then returned to the spot where they had landed before. While descending into the confined area for landing, at 25 to 35 feet above ground level, the pilot heard a “snap/pop” and the engine suddenly began “over-revving.”The helicopter began descending, and due to the undulating terrain that was below them the pilot could only extend the flight slightly forward and within approximately 3 seconds, he had used up all of the available rotor speed. The helicopter then touched down hard. The engine was still running but with no rotor motion. The pilot
then shutoff the magnetos and the battery switches and then he and passenger exited the helicopter. Examination of the wreckage by a FAA inspector revealed that the helicopter was substantially damaged. Approximately 4 feet of the tail section including the tail rotor had separated from the helicopter during the ground impact. The airframe and skid mounting tubes were bent; the acrylic cockpit bubble was cracked and broken. One blade of the two blade main rotor system displayed impact damage, and was bent downward and was broken about midspan. According to FAA and maintenance records, the helicopter’s most recent annual inspection was completed on June 9, 2013. At the time of accident, the helicopter had accrued approximately 3,980 total hours of operation. The helicopter was retained for further examination. NTSB Identification: *ERA14LA101* Date: January 21, 2014 Location: Titusville, FL Aircraft: SCHWEIZER 269C 1 Injuries: 2 Uninjured. A Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (formerly Schweizer Aircraft Corporation) 269C-1 rolled over during a running landing on an open field approximately six nautical miles westnorthwest of Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX), Titusville, Florida. The flight instructor and student were not injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The flight originated from TIX about 1545, and was a local flight. The operator reported that after departure from TIX the flight proceeded to “Training Area Alpha” where basic maneuvers were performed before commencing the introduction to a running landing. The flight instructor (CFI) who had performed the same maneuver earlier that day with another student knew the ground was suitable. The CFI performed a running landing then departed to execute another. During the second running landing being demonstrated by the CFI, a few seconds after ground contact the weight of the helicopter began to shift forward (typical), so the CFI raised collective slightly. With the weight of the aircraft forward and about ½ of the forward speed dissipated, the helicopter suddenly pitched down causing a rolling moment. The CFI increased collective slightly more in an attempt to reduce friction and it felt for a brief moment as if the skid tubes had released from ground contact; however, the helicopter continued a left roll and the main rotor contacted the ground.
The student stated that a running landing with 20 inches manifold pressure was performed and the landing was smooth. The slide was a bit faster than the previous landing. Suddenly while sliding, the helicopter pitched down and to the left. The CFI tried to lift off but could not. The main rotor blades hit the ground and we rolled over. The helicopter came to rest on its left side. NTSB Identification: *CEN14FA122* Date: January 27, 2014 Location: Silt, CO Aircraft: BELL 206L 3 Injuries: 3 Fatal. A Bell model 206L-3 helicopter was destroyed when it impacted a wire and terrain near Silt, Colorado. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The helicopter was performing aerial surveillance of power transmission lines when the accident occurred. The local flight originated from the Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL), Rifle, Colorado about 1045. The operator was contracted by a local power utility, to perform aerial surveillance of power transmission wires using an infrared camera to detect potential problem areas on the wires. The occupants of the helicopter consisted of the pilot, and two employees. It was reported that the helicopter had completed one surveillance flight earlier in the day and landed at RIL where it was refueled before departing on the accident flight. The accident occurred about 3 miles east of RIL. The power lines that were being surveilled by the helicopter at the time of the accident ran in a predominately north-south direction. Another set of power lines ran in a predominately east-west direction and crossed above the power lines. Two parallel static wires ran from the top of each tower to the next tower. The helicopter struck the south static wire and subsequently impacted the ground. A witness reported seeing the helicopter heading south just prior to the accident. According to a representative the contract required video recording of the entire flight. During examination of the wreckage, two recording devices were found and retained for further examination. One of the recording devices had a secure digital (SD) memory card installed. The SD card slot of the other recording device was empty. A second SD card was not located during the wreckage examination.
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AgustaWestland Grand
• Total production (all variants): >180 • Comments: Certified single-pilot IFR Category “A”
single engine performance. Engine: (2) Pratt & Whitney PW207C HP (takeoff) 735 shp ea. Dimensions: main rotor 35.5 ft/10.83 m Tail rotor 6.3 ft/1.94 m Height: 11.4 ft/3.4 m Length 38.3 ft/11.7 m Width 5.4 ft/1.6 m Empty weight: 3,660 lbs/1,660 kg Gross weight 7,000 lbs/3,175 kg Useful load: 3,351 lbs/1,520 kg External: 3,406 lbs/1.545 kg Vne: 168 kts/311 kmh Max cruise: 155 kts/287 kmh
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high performance and competitive operating costs. • Engines: Rolls Royce 250-C30P HP (Takeoff) 726 SHP/541 kw • Dimensions: Main Rotor 37 ft/11.3 m, Tail Rotor 5.4 ft/1.7 m • Height: 10.3 ft/3.1 m • Length: 42.4 ft/12.9 m • Width: 7.7 ft/2.3 m • Empty Weight: 2,327 lb/1,056 kg • Max Gross Weight Std: 4,450 lb/2,018 kg • Max Gross Weight Alt: n/a • Useful Load Std: 2,123 lb/962 kg
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Max rate of climb: 1,830 fpm/9.30 ms HIGE: 15,600 ft/4,750 m HOGE: 10,600 /3,050 m Service ceiling: 16,200 ft/4,940 m Std fuel: 152 gal/575 lit Max fuel: 213 gal/805 lit Max range: std fuel (no reserve) 295 nm/546 km Range with opt fuel: 432nm/800 km IFR Crew: 1 Passengers 7
Bell Helicopter 206L4
• Total Production (all variants): 1,750+ • Comments: Features a high inertia two bladed main rotor providing excellent autorotation characteristics, a smooth ride with outstanding hot/
Useful Load Alt: n/a External: 2,000 lb/907 kg, Vne: 130 kn 241 km/h Max Cruise: 112 kn 207 km/h Max Rate of Climb: 1,320 fpm 6.7 mps HIGE: 10,000 ft/3,048 m HOGE: 6,500 ft/1,981 m Service Ceiling: 10,000 ft/3,048 m S/E Service Ceiling n/a • Std Fuel: 110.7 gal/419 L Max Fuel n/a • IFR Crew: n/a • VFR Crew: 1 Passengers 6
Enstrom F28F-P Sentinel (police)
• Total production (all variants) 13 First flight 1987 • Comments: Includes 24 volt electrical system, annunciator warning panel, night, map, position,
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anti-collision & landing lights and numerous police options furnished upon request. Engine(s) Lycoming H10-360-F1AD w/turbo HP (takeoff) 225 shp Dimensions main rotor 32 ft/9.75 m Tail rotor 4.7 ft/1.43 m Height 9 ft/2.74 m Length 29.3 ft/8.9 m Width 7.3 ft/2.23 m Empty weight 1,640 lbs/744 kg Gross weight 2,600 lbs/1,180 kg Useful load 960 lbs/435 kg External 1,000 lbs/454 kg
• Vne 97 kts/180 kmh (SL to 915 m) Max cruise 100 kts/185 kg • Max rate of climb 1,450 fpm/442 mpm • HIGE 13,200 ft/4,023 m 7,700 ft/2,347 m @ 2,600 lbs • HOGE 8,700 ft/2,652 m @ 2,350 lbs • Service ceiling 12,000 ft/3,658 (max. op. alt.) S/E service ceiling N/A • Std fuel 40 gal/159 lit Max fuel 53 gal/201 lit • Max range std fuel (no reserve) 229 nm/424 km • VFR Crew 1 Passengers 2
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3199P—206L1 -- Fresh Annual— $550,000. Photos and time sheet attached. Call Gary Blain @ 406671-2789 or 406-252-6937 for more information. (03-14)
eurocopter 2001 Eurocopter AS350 B3 - Fresh 12 Year Inspection! S/N 3508 - 3796 T T, Dual Controls, Rotor Brake, High Skids, Inlet Barrier Filter, Wire Strike Protection System. For more information and pricing visit www. austinjet.com (03-14) 1979 Eurocopter SA-315B LAMA, TI-BAU, S/N 2558. Exterior: 2011 Red & white. Interior: 2011 Executive/2 seats/ black & red leather. Extra’s: Ground handling wheels, c a r g o m i r r o r, h e a t e r, L O M E blades, cargo hook, spray equipment. For more information email sales@f lightsource.com (03-15) 2003 EC130B4 1775 TT, Air Cruiser Floats, IFS Air Conditioner, Garmin 530, Skywatch. Please contact joel@ flinnzachary.com or call 512-6153334. (03-14)
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Hummingbird Helicopter-Order positions available in our next production run. Contact Vertical Aviation Technologies, Inc., 407-3229488, sales@vertical-aviation.com, www.vertical-aviation.com 03-14
MD helicopters 1988 McDonnell Douglas MD 500E, S/N 0253E - 7615 TT, Dual Controls, High Skids with Steps, Heater, Particle Separator, Engine Auto Relight, Nightscanner Search Light, KAflex Driveshaft, Facet Oil Filter, Lead Acid Battery, For more information and pricing visit www.austinjet. com (03-14)
2008 MD530F, 440HrTT. Like New, Fresh Annual. Ready to go work or play. Asking $1.99M Make Offer. Save $400K over new order. Personal use flying only. One Owner. Awesome Blue with Chromalusion Stripe. Email mpcampolong@gmail. com (03-14)
robinson 20 07 R4 4 Raven II S/N 11959, 680 TT, red and black astro paint scheme. A/C, instrument trainer capable. Call 800-391-2397 (03-14) ROBINSON R22 BETA II with Garmin G400 GPS AVAILABLE FOR LEASE TO FLIGHT SCHOOL. Please Call: 323-376-1969 or info@touchstonehelicopters.com. Please visit our website for more details!w w w. touchstonehelicopters.com (03-14)
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2013 R44 Raven I, Red/Pearl metallic, sand trim, tan interior, bubble windows, 406 ELT. 800-391-2397 (03-14)
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HeliBlade, Inc. • Composite • Metal • Main & Tail Rotor Blades • Bell • McDonald Douglas • Sikorsky • Distributor & Service Center for Van Horn Aviation, LLC for STC 204 UH-1, 206 Series Tail Rotors • Service Center for HTC Helicopter Technology Corporation
Pablo Martinez Ejarque 19797 Riverside Ave. • Anderson, CA 96007 Tel: 530-365-1278 • Fax: 530-365-3056 info@helicopterbladerepair.com helicopterbladerepair.com
2004 Robinson R44 Raven II. SN 10142, 2,079 TT, 9 SMOH by Sevier County Choppers in January 2014 (new paint, new interior plus standard Robinson overhaul). 2191 hours and 12 years left on helicopter. Engine has 9 hours since factory reman. 9 hole panel, JPI engine monitor, Garmin 430. NDH, all ADs complied with. snoano@gmail.com, 318-439-0170 tfn
schweizer
COME TO US FOR GOOD, PERSONALIZED SERVICE! REPAIR STATION CERT. # QJZR045Y Schweizer S333 Fuselage with life limited components. TT5088.8 New Imron Paint; High Skids; Worldwide shipping with Export C of A available. Please call Ken Thrasher 850763-9000 or email: ken@helitechinc. com for more info. tfn cast your web with free listings info@heliweb.com
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Everything for the Ag Operator. Satloc Level III Sales & Service, Spray Systems, CP Nozzles, Dry Breaks, AgTex, Avtex Airforce/Navy Flight Suits Helmets. Light Weight, Noise Attenuated. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 573-359-0500, email to: sales@midcont.com 03-14
engines Lycoming VO/TVO-435 & 540, many new parts, 50% off! Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com tfn UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS Stocking Supplier of Pratt & Whitney PT6A & PT6T Engines & Accessories. We Buy Turbine Aircraft, Engines, & Inventory. All Conditions. Call or Fax for a Quote Call USA +1 334-361-7853, FAX USA +1 334-361-0290 E-MAIL:sales@ UTPparts.com tfn Allison/RR250-C20J, This engine has a fresh mini with new number o n e an d t wo tur b in e w h e e ls . Specs and photos are available at tradewindinternational.com or contact us at info@tradewindinternational.com tfn PT-6, Allison and Turbomeca parts. We have a small inventory of new parts, including consumables. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n 250C20B/C28/ C30 Engines Modules and Accessories for Sale, Exchange or Lease. Extensive stock of New, Overhauled and Serviceable parts. Contact John Peacocke, Sunrise Helicopter Tel: 281 251 4005 Fax: 281 251 8848 email peacockej@aol.com (10 -14)
2009 Sikorsk y S-92 SN: 920094 for more information visit our website avprojets.com or call 410.573.1515 (03-14)
helicopters wanted Need an IRS Tax Deduction? Donate Your Helicopter to Charity, email us: amberalert@juno.com (tfn)
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Action Aircraft is a full-service overhaul/repair facility for Rolls -Royce 250 series engines located in Dallas, Texas. We offer superior service and pricing in addition to free technical assistance. Engines, modules and parts available on outright and exchange basis. When you need RR250 engine overhaul and repair - “Take Action”. Please call phone 214-351-1284 or 1-800-909-7616, fax: 214-351-1286, email: mary@actionaircraft.com., website: www.actionaircraft.com t fn
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cast your web equipment Hydra Super Mile with very little use. This item has a very competive price and is ready to ship. It may be viewed at tradewindinternationl. com, click on the specials or contact us at info@tradewindinternational. com tfn Helicopter Dolly, manufactured by Mohawk Northwest Inc. This dolly is set up to fit Multiple aircraft and can be viewed at tradewindinternational.com, just click on specials or contact us at info@tradewindinternational.com tfn
insurance Falcon Insurance is spreading the wings of insurance protection to helicopter owners and operators with the largest independently owned insurance specialists in the country. We are dedicated to serving you. www.falconinsurance.com t fn Mid-Continent Aircraft Insurance Brokers - Over 61 years Risk Management Experience for Professional Operators. 800-325-0885, e-mail: acinsurance@midcont.com Sharon/ Laura 03-14 Get Your Free Classified Listing by casting your web heliweb.com
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Auto Flagger that came off of a Hiller $300. For More information Email mdusters1@frontier.com or call 530-682-9770 (03-14)
Bracket Helicopter wheels fits several models. Part #’s WU-140-1 & –2 $600 and buyer pays for the freight from Calif. 95932 For More information Email mdusters1@frontier.com or call 530-682-9770 (03-14)
LOT FOR SALE: One-acre-square house lot, Plane Living Sky Park, 2,000 s.f., all-brick, covenants, 5 miles west of I-75, Exit 142, Public water, septic sewer. paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway, Google It! (Google photo before development). South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030, . 478.987.2250 T F N
RR-250 overhaul and repair Parts • Sales FAA CRS #A9UR626J EASA Certificate #EASA.145.5481 Specializing in Rolls Royce 250 Series Engines
operations Mid West Ag Operation for sale, well established with 36 years in the business. Parts 137 & 133. 2 aircraft’s and ground support equipment. For more information email blindads@ heliweb.com subject Part 137 operation fax 478-987-1836 subject Part 137 operation or send to Part 137 operation C/O Heliweb PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 03-14
AOG Technical Services Available 24/7
Hablamos Español Dallas Shop: 10570 Olympic Dr. • Dallas, TX 75220 Toll Free: 800-909-7616 • Ph: 214-351-1284 Fax: 214-351-1286 • www.actionaircraft.com email: mary@actionaircraft.com
parts Bell parts. We have a nice stock of new parts for Bell 47, 206 and others. It’s worth the effort to check with us, or search our web site for your part numbers. Preferred Airparts, 800 - 433- 0814 US/Canada; 330 698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com tfn
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Fuel cell repair or replacement for all makes & models–FAA approved commercial crash resistant construction, flexible bladder nitrile rubber construction, all construction TSOC80 certified, 2-year warranty. Contact Floats & Fuel Cells at 901-8427110, www.ffcfuelcells.com tfn ENSTROM PARTS, SALES & SERVICE Huge parts inventory, 20 yrs exp., loaner tools. AOG same day shipping a specialty, full time factory trained A&P parts man on staff. Get service advice with your parts. A.O.G. and Exports Sales New Garden Aviation, Ask for Tom 610-268-2048 Fax 610268-0342 (03-14) NEW Tail Rotor Blades for UH-1H– FAA STC/PMA SR02051LA, Carbon Fiber construction, 2400 hr service life, competitive pricing. Van Horn Aviation LLC, 480-483-4202, www. vanhornaviation.com tfn Hughes parts. We have some new Hughes parts at big discounts. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com tfn
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SN 10142 2,079 TT 9 SMOH 9 hole panel JPI engine monitor • Garmin 430 • NDH
2004 Robinson R44 Raven II
Fresh from overhaul! This 2004 Robinson R44 Raven II is back to likenew condition! New paint, new leather interior, gorgeous inside and out!
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classifieds Enstrom parts. We have a small stock of new Enstrom parts. Check with us often. Preferred Airparts, 800 - 433- 0814 US/Canada; 330 698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com tfn New STC Tail Rotor Blades, Part No. 204-2200-101 for 204 UH-1 helicopters from Van Horn Aviation LLC. Contact HeliBlade Inc. Distributor & Service Center for these new and improved composite tail rotors 530365-1278 T FN Get your Free Classified Listing by casting your web heliweb.com The only FAA-PMA certified TT Straps for all JetRanger; LongRanger, & OH-58. $ave thousands over factory prices. In stock. Call today for overnight shipping. www.AirwolfAerospace.com 440-632-1687 (03-14) Hiller parts. We have a small stock of new Hiller parts. Check with us often. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n UH-1 Overhauled Components available exchange or outright; 204-012-101-141 M/R hub, 204-040016-5 Transmission, 204-011-400-11 Swashplate & Support assy., 204011-401-11 Scissors & Sleeve assy, 205-040-263-111 Input Quill, 205040-200-1 gen. Offset Quill, (4) 204040-600-11 Hanger assy., 204-040003-37 gear box 42, 204-040-012-13 gear box 90. Pac West Helicopters CRS PW6R1161J Tel/530-241-2402, pwheli@awwwsome.com 03-14
MD Helicopter parts. We have a few new MD Helicopter parts. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com tfn UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS Stocking Supplier of Pratt & Whitney PT6A & PT6T Parts, Engines & Accessories. Overhauled & Serviceable. We Buy Turbine Aircraft, Engines, & Inventory. All Conditions. Call or Fax for a Quote Call USA +1 334-361-7853, FAX USA +1 334-361-0290 E-MAIL: sales@UTPparts.com tfn Eurocopter parts. We have purchased several inventories of new parts and are ready to serve you. Contact us, or search our web site for the parts you need. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com tfn
Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, accessory parts for just about everything. Big discounts! 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330 - 698 - 028 0. Che ck stock at www.preferredairparts. com tfn
services Rotor blade repairs by HeliBlade, Inc. a FAA Repair Station. Contact Pablo Martinez at 530-365-1278 TFN Floats & Fuel Cells–your N. American Eurocopter authorized repair facility with comprehensive repair capabilities for all makes & models, available for 24/7 shipping. FAA repair staion no. TH4R544M. 901842-7110, www.ffcfuelcells.com tfn
Parting out a 1995 Schweizer 300CB, drive train/power train & many more parts. Pls. contact Ken 850763-9000 Fax 850-763-8712 or email sales@helitechinc.com tfn
Support the helicopter industry... Become a member of HAI! Call 800435-4976 or 703-683-4646, Email mbr@rotor.com, or visit www.rotor. com tfn
UH-1H Composite main rotor blades for sale P/N 205-015-150-101 and Tail rotor blades Van Horn Aviation P/N 2042200-101 for the H and B models. Call Pablo at HeliBlade, Inc. 530-365-1278 TFN
UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS Stocking Supplier of Pratt & Whitney PT6A & PT6T Parts, Accessories. Overhauled & Ser viceable. We Buy Turbine Aircraft, Engines, & Inventory. All Conditions. Call or Fax for a Quote Call USA +1 334-361-7853, FAX USA +1 334-361-0290 E-MAIL: sales@ UTPparts.com tfn
Sikorsky parts. We have a growing stock of new Sikorsky parts. We can often save you time and money. Contact us or check stock on our web site. Preferred Airparts, 800 -433- 0814 US/Canada; 330 698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com tfn
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school / training BLUE HILL HELICOPTERS, Norwood MA. Part 141 approved Flight Training, Photo Flights, Helicopter Sales/ Services, Helicopter Tours. For more details, please visit our website: www.bluehillhelicopters.com, Contact us at info@bluehillhelicopters. com, (800)-670-4162 Come Fly With Us! TFN Helicopter Training in Hawaii. Excellence in Flight Training at Mauna Loa Helicopters on Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island. Come fly with us in the best weather in the US. MLH offers: PVT, COM, IFR, CFI, CFII, ATP, FAA certified FLY-IT simulator, mountain course, external load training, and now offering fixed wing training. MLH is 141 certified, and VA approved. Student financing / student housing / college degree programs / International flight training / accelerated programs available. Call 808-334-0234 or email info@ maunaloahelicopters.com T F N
help wanted OH-58 Pilot Needed. Turbine and herbicide experience preferred. Would consider ag training for experienced turbine pilot. Primarily pasture and row crop 5-6 month season. Please email responses to blindads@ heliweb.com subject OH-58 or fax to 478-987-1836 subject OH-58 or mail to OH-58 C/O heliweb inc. PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 (03-14)
heliweb training directory “Excellence in Flight Training” MLH is 141 certified, Accredited by the ACCSCT, and VA approved.
73-310 U’u st Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740 Tel: 808-334-0234 www.maunaloahelicopters.com info@maunaloahelicopters.com
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www.bluehillhelicopters.com info@bluehillhelicopters.com • 781-688-0263 Experience the Best!
cast your web wanted to buy Wanted to buy, spray system to fit MD500 helicopter for the 2014 Spray system. Call 307-347-6138 03-14
Spreading The Wings of Insurance Protection to Helicopter Owners and Operators.
UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS We buy Turbine Aircraft Engines & Inventory. All conditions. Call or Fax for a Quote 334-361-7853; fax 334-361-0290 E-MAIL:sales@UTPparts.com tfn PARTS WANTED Bell 206 B&L, 204, 205, 212, 214 , MD, Eurocopter, & Allison. Looking for R/B, W/S, Duals etc. kits and parts. WE BUY INVENTORIES or By The Piece. Call Tradewind Int’l. 800-585-7004, 608-756-3632. www.helicopterparts.net info@ tradewindinternational.com TFN
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