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S/N: 49081 ASKING PRICE: Call for pricing CONTACT: Paul Schreuder or Dan Berndt, Edwards and Associates 423-538-5111 or 800-251-7094 More about this helicopter on page 20 INSIDE THIS EDITION: Hiller Aviation Museum presents Stanley Hiller Jr. Intrepid Pioneer Award to aviation legend; Help wantedâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Helicopter safety opportunity; Safe Flight to provide powerline detection system; THN Tid-Bits; plus much more! November 2009

Eurocopter announces the new SHAPE program In order to face the financial and economic crisis, which has created a period of strong uncertainty, Eurocopter, the world leading helicopter manufacturer, has launched a new corporation program called SHAPE. This initiative is aimed at adapting the company to the new economic context, while maintaining sustainable growth and leadership in the market. SHAPE succeeds VITAL, which was launched in 2005 and enabled the company to handle the huge ramp up over the past three years. With recurring costs savings secured during this period of time and a significant customer support improvement, VITAL has been a major success and a key component for managing the growth. Today, in response to the current downturn in the market and a fierce competition, Eurocopter adjusts its organisation through SHAPE.

The SHAPE Program SHAPE is based on three main pillars: Save, Improve, Invest. 1) Save Eurocopter has to save money in the short term in order to get through the crisis period. Different actions have been launched to reach this objective. - A cost reduction plan to save about 200 M€. It is a key lever to increase profitability and includes contribution to “Future EADS” - A cash improvement project, through the reduction of inventories - A resource optimisation programme, whose aim is to reorient and redeploy employees, while fostering their competencies and motivation 2) Improve This module is designed to both deliver productivity improvement in Eurocopter processes and generate more sustainable revenues on a mid to long term

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basis. A major focus is on speed and simplification of processes. 3) Invest Eurocopter’s growth during the next decade depends on its ability to maintain a competitive product and services portfolio. “New” competition will lead to increased confrontation on international and emerging national markets. The capacity to maintain innovation and product policy efforts in the coming years is imperative for the preservation of Eurocopter’s leadership position in the industry. Already in 2008, the company increased its self-funding investment in R&D by 40%, and in 2009 by another 25%. Even in times of crisis, Eurocopter will continue to increase budgets for the development of new products and services. Lutz Bertling, CEO of Eurocopter, concludes: “The SHAPE program is much more than just a simple cost reduction program. With SHAPE, Eurocopter will have the opportunity to make the essential profits and necessary cash available to continue to invest in its future. In our industry, Innovation and Research & Development are fundamental. While the crisis we are faced with is demanding, far-reaching and serious, I strongly believe that, with the involvement of each employee, Eurocopter will continue to grow its business successfully.”

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Hiller Aviation Museum presents Stanley Hiller Jr. Intrepid Pioneer Award to aviation legend One of California’s premiere aviation museums honors a great innovator in aviation technology. San Carlos, CA—The Hiller Aviation Museum inaugurates a new tradition with the presentation of the first annual Stanley Hiller, Jr. Intrepid Pioneer Award to aviation legend Burt Rutan who will receive the award at the Museum’s Annual Benefit Gala on October 17, 2009. Innovation, risk-taking and inspiration are qualities Burt Rutan shares with Stanley Hiller, Jr. who built and flew a helicopter and started a helicopter manufacturing company in 1942, at the age of eighteen. As a bold visionary of aviation possibilities, combined with a gritty ability to make things happen, Burt Rutan embodies the same pioneering spirit. In the aviation world, the name “Rutan” is synonymous with originality and out-of-the-box thinking. His early aircraft designs, including the Long EZ and the Defiant (both of which are displayed in the Hiller Aviation Museum), startled the general aviation world into taking seriously the use of lightweight composite materials and reminded engineers that airplane control surfaces such as wings and stabilizers could be arranged in efficient and innovative configurations beyond what had become conventional since the early 20th century. The evolution of Rutan’s engineering concepts has moved the aerospace industry in new directions and helped introduce a new era of private space travel. The company Burt founded, Scaled Composites, LLC, produced the first privately built and funded vehicle to reach space, an achievement rapidly commercialized with the creation of Virgin Galactic, a part of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, where the latest Rutan design is scheduled to deliver its first passenger flights into suborbital space in just a few years. ”The individual accomplishments of Burt Rutan are impressive

enough, “ said Jeffery Bass, President & CEO, “but the sheer joy and excitement he brings to the aviation universe, an enthusiasm which inspires new generations of young pioneers, is an important reason we honor Mr. Rutan at our Benefit Gala.” The Hiller Aviation Museum, founded and opened to the public

in 1998 by helicopter designer and inventor Stanley Hiller, Jr., features over 50 aircraft from over 100 years of aviation history. The museum celebrates the spirit of discovery and innovation in the aviation pioneers whose creativity made the dream of flight a reality. The museum is a unique cultural asset and lifelong learning resource for

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calendar of events November 2009 November 4-5 Heli-Power 2009, Prague, Czech Republic, www.shephard.co.uk November 5-6 Aerial Fire Fighting Conference & Exhibition, Rome, Italy, www.tangentlink.com November 5-7 AOPA Expo, Tampa, FL, www.apoa.org November 30-Dec 2 Int’l Aviation Trade Show & Congress, Cancun, Mexico, www.expo-ciam.com

December 2009 December 8-10 MRO Asia, Hong Kong, www.aviationweek.com

January 2010 January 20-22 AHS Specialists’ Conference on Aeromechanics, San Francisco, CA, www.vtol.org

February 2010 February 2-7 Singapore International Air Show 2010, Singapore, www.singaporeairshow.com February 21-23 Heli-Expo 2010, Houston, TX, www.heliexpo.com

March 2010 March TBA PAMA 2010 Aviation Maintenance & Management Symposium, www.pama.org March 10-12 HeliMex 2010, Toluca, Mexico, www.mbaeexpo.com March 16-17 Aerial Fire Fighting Conference & Exhibition, Vancouver, Canada, www.tangentlink.com March 20-22 HeliRussia, Moscow, Russia, www.helirussia.ru March 24-25 Wildland Urban Interface, Reno, NV, www.oafc.org

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April 2010 April TBA MRO North America, www.aviationweek.com April 11-13 HAC, Quebec City, QC, Canada, www.h-a-c.ca April 13-18 Sun-n-Fun, Lakeland, FL, www.sun-n-fun.org April 14-15 Defense IT 2010, London, UK, www.shephard.co.uk April 20-22 AIAA Infotech & Aerospace, Atlanta, GA www.aiaa.org April 21-22 Search and Rescue 2010, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK, www.shephard.co.uk April 25-30 MTLI, Wheeling, WV, www.aams.org

May 2010 May TBA AAAA Annual Convention, www.quad-a.org May 18-20 ITEC, Brussels, Belgium, www.itec.co.uk May TBA CBAA Convention, Calgary, Canada, www.cbaa.ca May 2-5 Fire Rescue Med, Las Vegas, NV, www.iafc.org May 4-6 EBACE, Geneva, Switzerland, www.ebace.aero May 25-27 Heli-Pacific/UV Pacific 2010, Queensland Australia, www.shephard.co.uk May 31-June 2 St. Petersburg Int’l Conference on Intergrated Navigation Systems, St. Petersburg, Russia, www.aiaa.org

June 2010 June 8-13 ILA, Berlin, Germany, www.ila-berlin.com June 17-18 Air Power, London, UK, www.shephard.co.uk June 14-18 Eurosatory, Paris, France, www.eurosatory.com

July 2010 July 14-17 ALEA 2010, Tucson, AZ, www.alea.org July 19-25 Farnborough International, UK, www.farnborough.com July 26-August 1 EAA Airventure, Oshkosh, WI, www. airventure.org

August 2010 August 2-5 AIAA Guidance Navigation & Control, Toronto, Canada, www.aiaa.org August 25-29 Fire Rescue Int’l, Dallas, TX, www.iafc.org

September 2010 September 13-15 AIAA Aviation Technical Intergration & Operations Conference, Ft. Worth, TX, www.aiaa.org

October 2010 October 11-13 AMTC, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, www.aams.org October 5-7 Helitech Portugal, Airport Cascais, Portugal, www.helitecheurope.com October 19-21 AFCEA Infotech, Dayton, OH, www.dwafcea.org

November 2010 November TBA Aerial Fire Fighting Conference & Exhibition, Spain, www.tangentlink.com November 1-3 AHS International Meeting on Advanced Rotorcraft Technology and Safety Operations (Heli Japan), Ohmiya, Japan, www.vtol.org November 15-19 Dubai Helishow 2010, Dubai, www.dubaiairshow.org

February 2011 February 20-24 IDEX 2011, Abu Dhabi, UAE, www. idex2009.com

March TBA Heli Middle East, Doha Qatar, www.shephard.co.uk March 10-15 Avalon 2011, Geelonh, Victoria, www.airshow.net.au

April 2011 April 12-15 LAAD 2011, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, www.laadexpo.com

May 2011 May 1-6 MTLI, Wheeling, WV, www.aams.org May 17-19 EBACE, Geneva, Switzerland, www.ebace.aero May 24-27 AIRMED World Congress, Brighton, England, www.aams.org May 30-June 1 St. Petersburg Int’l Conference on Intergrated Navigation Systems, St. Petersburg, Russia, www.aiaa.org

June 2011 June TBA Paris Air Show, LeBourget, Paris, France, www.paris-air-show.com

July 2011 July 25-31 EAA Airventure, Oshkosh, WI, www.airventure.org

October 2011 October 17-19 AMTC, St. Louis, MO, www.aams.org

April 2012 April 22-27 MTLI, Wheeling, WV, www.aams.org VoluMe 10, oCToBeR 2009 This edition mailed on: September 30, 2009

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Help wanted – Helicopter safety opportunity with the US JHSAT You’ve heard of the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) and its ambitious goal to reduce the worldwide helicopter accident rate by 80% in 10 years. Our work is in progress. We’re nearing the end of four years of proactive safety work and are on the way to achieving our safety goal. The IHST’s US Joint Helicopter Safety Analysis Team (US JHSAT) is looking for a few motivated men and women to continue the work begun following the International Helicopter Safety Symposium in 2005. JHSAT positions are not funded by IHST. They are voluntary positions, funded by participating government agencies, manufacturers, operators, and associations. Team members must have helicopter or safety experience that complements the skills and experience brought

by other team members in our collective effort to reduce the risk of helicopter accidents. Our work involves team analysis of accident reports and determination of intervention strategies that would reduce accident risk. The on-going work of the US JHSAT will involve completion of its third year report and proactive safety education work that will communicate safety messages based on safety data analysis. Our current needs are for persons who can represent helicopter operators. The JHSAT needs the assistance of persons experienced with public-use, EMS, offshore, heavy lift, flight training, aerial application, and personal flight perations and/or maintenance. The team has two scheduled 4-day meetings in the Dallas-

Fort Worth area later this year, after which it expects to meet approximately quarterly with some independent work and teleconferencing between meetings in the coming year. Please refer to www.ihst.org for more information about the

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Safe Flight to provide powerline detection system Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has selected Safe Flight to provide the Powerline Detection System (PDS) on its turbine 480B helicopters for the Thailand Army. In addition, the Powerline Detection System will be sold to all other Enstrom 480 and 480B Operators as a production option or as a retrofit. Safe Flight has applied to the FAA for a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Enstrom 480 and 480B. A system has been supplied to Enstrom for installation and developmental flight testing which is to begin shortly with certification expected in the 1 st quarter of 2010. Safe Flight offers both a 50 Hz. and 60Hz. system. Installation is based on the location of the aircraft operations and the power source in that geographic

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Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System helps prevent ground collisions PHOENIX, AZ -- Honeywell has announced that its latest Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) for helicopters has received technical design and production approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “Honeywell’s technology ensures that all helicopter pilots can have EGPWS in their cockpits today to help avoid terrain and obstacles such as towers,” said TK Kallenbach, Honeywell Vice President, Program Management. “Our EGPWS systems are specifically engineered for rotary-wing operation and helicopter flight characteristics, and will make helicopters equipped with this technology much safer.” The FAA recently released certification standards for

Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning Systems (HTAWS) and Honeywell’s Mark XXI and XXII Helicopter EGPWS are the first to receive approval that meets the new standard from the FAA. “Honeywell’s Helicopter EGPWS provides superior and potentially life-saving information for flight crews, even when flying in changing weather with poor visibility, in rough terrain, or at low altitudes,” Kallenbach said. “More than 1,300 helicopters are already flying with our EGPWS and there have been no controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) incidents with an operational Honeywell EGPWS system on board.” Honeywell’s safety systems for helicopters address the

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Boeing A160T unmanned helicopter flies with foliage-penetrating radar in DARPA tests IRVINE, CA -- The Boeing A160T Hummingbird unmanned helicopter successfully completed 20 test flights from Aug. 31 to Oct. 8 with the Foliage Penetration Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Tracking and Engagement Radar (FORESTER). The tests, conducted at Fort Stewart, GA, validated the radar-carrying A160T’s flight characteristics with more than 50 hours of flying time. FORESTER is being developed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the U.S. Army to provide enhanced coverage of moving vehicles and dismounted troops under foliage, filling the current surveillance gap. The Fort Stewart tests were conducted under a contract with DARPA. “The success of these test flights points to the operational readiness of this important capability,” said Vic Sweberg, director of

Unmanned Airborne Systems (UAS) for Boeing. “The FORESTER is a unique radar, and the A160T is a unique helicopter. Together, they make a formidable system.” The 53 flight hours at Fort Stewart pushed the total flight hours for the A160T past the 220-hour mark. The helicopter’s longest flight at Fort Stewart was 5.8 hours and its average flight time was 4.2 hours. The A160T is a turbinepowered unmanned helicopter that can perform numerous missions, including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, communications, and precision resupply. It holds the world record for endurance for its class (more than 18 hours unrefueled), can hover at 20,000 feet and can carry up to 2,500 pounds of cargo. The Hummingbird recently was selected to participate in the

U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory’s Immediate Cargo Unmanned Aerial System Demonstration Program. Boeing will demonstrate that the A160T can deliver at least 2,500 pounds of cargo from one simulated forward-operating base to another in fewer than six hours per day for three consecutive days.

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The Slovak MOD has purchased a Mi-17, Fixed Base, Helicopter Simulator from Virtual Reality Media, a.s. (VRM), a simulator manufacturer based in Trencin Slovakia. This is the first Mi -17 helicopter simulator that will be based in Europe. It will be available for training NATO and EU personnel and will also be available to train Afghanistan and Iraq forces. The simulator will be operational by May 2010. The use of modern simulators for basic, advanced and mission training is a great contribution to the quality, safety and efficiency of today’s training requirements. VRM has produced a number

of full flight and fixed base Mi-17 simulators for various customers around the world. Additional information is available at www.vrm.sk.

Helicopter Specialties, Inc. of Janesville WI announces deliveries to Milwaukee Flight For Life Program Two Eurocopter EC145s add to Flight For Life’s existing fleet of two Eurocopter BK117s. The new high-tech aircraft feature the NAT DACS Audio System, Garmin GNS430/530 Combination, Garmin GMX200 MFD, Dual Garmin GTX330 Transponders, Honeywell RDR2000 Weather Radar, Garmin GDL69A XM weather, Skyconnect System , Honeywell KDM706 DME, Honeywell Mark XXI EGPWS, Honeywell KR22 Marker Beacon, Honeywell KRA405B Radar Altimeter, Technisonic TDFM7000 FM, AMPD NVG Modification, Air Comm AC, Dual Searchlights, Fixed Landing Lights, Devore Tel-Tail Lights, Strobe Lights, Stryker Stretcher

System with Air Methods Products Division Medical Interior, Helicopter Specialties Stryker Stretcher Custom Isolette System, Helicopter Specialties Custom Exterior Paint. Helicopter Specialties’ offers a wide variety of products and services including custom completions and design on new or used helicopters, avionics/ airframe electrical equipment, external/internal specialty lighting, custom upholstery, custom corporate/medical interiors, custom equipment mounting, custom interior/exterior paint, heavy maintenance, structural repair, composite repair, on-site technical support, import/export and over the counter parts sales. Helicopter Specialties draws from a nationwide market to include private, corporate, EMS, government and other special use helicopters.

118 Members of Congress Sign Letter to Obama Opposing User Fees on GA

“User fees” are a non-starter to the 118 Members of Congress who have co-signed a letter to President Barack Obama this week. Lawmakers have put Obama on notice that the current system of funding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is a stable and efficient source of funding and to propose user fees on the general aviation industry would place an undue financial burden on small businesses and general aviation. The U.S. House of Representatives continues to oppose user fees as a legislative approach to reauthorizing the FAA and believe that to travel down this path would be a “major distraction from the number one priority – the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen).” HAI applauds House Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Jerry Costello (D-Illinois) and his 117 colleagues in the House who have joined him in sending this important message to the Obama White House. Please take a moment to review the letter to see if your elected Member of Congress has cosigned this letter and make note of his or her support for our industry.

Pilot, Flight Instructor, and Pilot School Certification; Correction

The Federal Aviation Administration is making several corrections to its “Pilot, Flight Instructor, and Pilot School Certification” final rule published in the Federal Register on August 21, 2009. The FAA corrections include standardizing certain part 61 time period durations from “60 days” to now read “2 calendar months.” They are also correcting an omission and errors to the prerequisite eligibility 8

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requirements for use of flight simulators. Another correction is the duration of a student pilot certificate to 60 calendar months for a student pilot seeking a sport pilot certificate. Finally, they are correcting a sentence in the preamble to conform to the final rule regarding the use of flight training devices.

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of Regulations & International Affairs; and David A. Riddy, HAI Public Relations Assistant. A short question and answer session followed the presentation.

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FlightSafety International has received Joint Aviation Authority HAI hosted a Russian delegation Type Rating Training Organization at HAI headquarters. HAI approval from the United Kingdom President Matt Zuccaro, in Civil Aviation Authority for its conjunction with Rebecca Tollefson, Bell Helicopter 212/412 and 430 Program Officer, Visitor Exchange training programs. Program from the World Learning In addition the Bell Helicopter organization in Washington, DC, 212/412 simulator has been organized the delegation, whose qualified by the European Aviation purpose was to come to the U.S. Safety Agency and the Bell to examine helicopter safety and Helicopter 430 simulator has also general oversight. been qualified by the National The delegation’s program goals Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil and were to: EASA. · Gain an overview of the U.S. The Bell Helicopter 212, Federal Aviation Administration’s 412 and 430 simulators and safety, oversight and general training programs are located at accountability measures for FlightSafety’s Learning Center. rotorcraft vehicles; Registration Now Open for · Uncover lessons learned in the Fall HAI Safety Forum & analysis of rotorcraft accidents and the resulting best practice and Government Contracting Committee Meeting policy prescriptions; The HAI Government Contracting · Highlight the necessary Committee will meet in Boise, partnerships between U.S. Idaho November 18, 19, and 20 government entities and the at the Hilton Garden Inn Boise rotorcraft industry; and Spectrum. The 2nd Annual HAI · Outline a framework of Firefighting Safety Forum will be rotorcraft safety goals and held November 19 in conjunction recommendations for the with the meeting and will include upcoming decade. presentations from the U.S. Forest A presentation was delivered by Service and the Department of Edward DiCampli, HAI Executive the Interior’s Office of Aircraft Vice President; assisted by Services. The committee will meet David York, HAI Vice President

November 18 from 1 pm until 5 pm, and the meeting is open to all HAI members. The HAI Safety Forum will run November 19 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., and the November 20 meeting with government officials will run from 8:00 a.m. until noon. All attendees must register by completing and returning the registration form to Nicole Graves via email at nicole.graves@rotor. com or by facsimile at 703-6834745. Industry sponsorships for breakfast and lunch at the Safety Forum are available, allowing sponsors the opportunity to offer a brief presentation to attendees and a slot on the agenda. Nonsponsors will not be permitted to display products or services at the hotel. Hotel reservations must be made prior to Tuesday, November 3 in order to secure the HAI rate of $99 per night. Please call (208) 376-1000. Questions and concerns regarding the meeting may be directed to Nicole Graves, HAI Legislative Affairs Assistant at nicole.graves@rotor.com.

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ntsb reports ERA09LA436 DATE: Saturday, August 01, 2009 LOCATION: Deer Island, ME Aircraft: Eurocopter EC130 Injuries: 4 Minor. On August 1, 2009, about 1656 EDT, a Eurocopter EC 130B4 was substantially damaged during a forced landing on the water near Deer Island, Maine. The pilot and the three passengers received minor injuries. In communications with a representative of the pilot, it was reported to the Safety Board that the flight departed from the motor yacht at approximately 1650, it was flown to the coastline at approximately 400 feet above mean sea level, the pilot began maneuvering the helicopter and it then began loosing altitude. Prior to impacting the water, the pilot deployed the emergency flotation devices mounted on the skids of the helicopter in order to prevent the helicopter from sinking. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions with the helicopter prior to the accident. A review of copies of the helicopters maintenance logbooks revealed that on August 26, 2008, the helicopter had undergone a 50/100/annual/star inspection at aircraft total time 77.1 hours A six month phase inspection was completed on January 22, 2009, and at that time the helicopter had accumulated 83.4 total hours of service.

Herlong Airport (HEG), Jacksonville, Florida. The CFI sustained minor injuries and the pilot under instruction was not injured. According to a CBP representative, the pilots were practicing maneuvers with the hydraulic system turned off, to simulate a hydraulic system failure. The pilot was conducting a practice approach to runway 25, with a transition to a hover, when the helicopter contacted the ground, spun and rolled over. The helicopter came to rest on the south side of the runway. The fuselage, tail rotor and main rotor drive systems were substantially damaged. Examination of the helicopter by a FAA inspector did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions. Nor did either pilot report any mechanical abnormalities. CEN09WA506 DATE: Wed., August 05, 2009 LOCATION: Mont Laurier, Canada Aircraft: Enstrom F28 Injuries: 2 Fatal. On August 5, 2009, at 1000 EDT, an Enstrom F28C helicopter was destroyed when it impacted wires and terrain near Mont-Laurier Airport (CSD4), Mont-Laurier, Quebec, Canada. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The accident flight originated from CSD4.

CEN09CA517 DATE: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 LOCATION: Covert, MI ERA09TA440 Aircraft: BELL 47G-2A DATE: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 Injuries: 1 Uninjured. LOCATION: Jacksonville, FL The pilot topped off the fuel tanks Aircraft: Eurocopter AS 350B3 prior to takeoff. Approximately Injuries: 1 Minor, 1 Uninjured. two hours later, a loss of engine On August 4, 2009, about 1630 power was experienced. The pilot EDT, a Eurocopter AS 350B3 performed an autorotation to a field, helicopter was substantially however, the tail rotor contacted damaged while maneuvering at the a 4x4 wooden post during the 10 thehelicopternewspaper.com

landing. This resulted in substantial damage to the tail boom. Inspection of the helicopter revealed the left fuel tank was empty and the right fuel tank was full. Inspection of the fuel system revealed the right tank fuel vent was completely blocked by mud dauber debris along with the remains of two mud daubers. The left fuel tank vent was partially blocked by mud dauber debris. Both tanks feed to a central line which provides fuel to the engine. In addition, the nut on the T-fitting from the left tank fuel line was found finger tight. ERA09LA460 DATE: Wed, August 12, 2009 LOCATION: Acworth, GA Aircraft: MD 369E Injuries: 1 Serious, 1 Minor. On August 12 2009, at about 1000 EDT, a MD 369E lost engine power during a descent and collided with the ground in Acworth, Georgia. The pilot received minor injuries and the passenger was seriously injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged by impact forces. The pilot stated that he and an observer were conducting an aerial observation of power lines. He said that he climbed to 1,400 feet MSL, and was awaiting clearance from McCollum Field, Georgia (RYY) to enter its airspace. He said that after receiving clearance to enter RYY he began a descent. Approximately 5 to 10 seconds into the descent he heard a “’bang and breaking” noise. Subsequently, he received an “ENG OUT” audio and caution lights. He then made an emergency autorotation into a field. Examination of the helicopter by an FAA inspector revealed that the helicopter collided with a runoff ditch behind residential homes. Examination of the airframe and

flight control system components revealed no evidence of pre-impact mechanical malfunction. The helicopter was recovered from the ditch and a cursory examination was conducted on the engine. During the examination, visible damage was noted at the power turbine section. Further examination revealed that there was a broken blade on the third stage turbine wheel. The upper and lower magnetic chip detectors were removed, and both were contaminated with metal. WPR09GA397 DATE: Thursday, August 13, 2009 LOCATION: Lancaster, CA Aircraft: Eurocopter AS 350 B2 Injuries: 3 Serious. On August 13, 2009, at 1230 PDT, a Eurocopter AS 350 B2 landed hard following a practice 180-degree autorotation at William J. Fox Field (WJF), Lancaster, California. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The two pilots and a passenger were all seriously injured. The flight departed Van Nuys Airport (VNY), Van Nuys, California, at 1130. Fox Field issued a special weather observation report at 1237, which reported winds from 240 degrees at 13 knots gusting to 18 knots. Prior to the accident, the flying pilot had completed several practice autorotations without incident. On the accident maneuver, after completing the first 90-degree turn, the check pilot observed that the helicopter was not going make its intended landing spot. He advised the flying pilot that he was reapplying power to execute a goaround. However, the helicopter had reportedly established a high sink rate, which the pilots were unable to arrest prior to the helicopter impacting the ground.

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Good risk, bad risk...the underwriter’s dilemma I recently ran across an interesting thread on an aviation web forum. Even though this was a fixed wing forum, the conversation applied equally to rotorcraft since insurance rates for helicopters are generally higher, our experienced rotorcraft pilot force is aging and there are fewer training facilities and opportunities for young pilots relative to the fixed wing community. While the conversation began along the topic of training, spiraling training costs and getting experience for low time pilots, the subject of insurance was quickly broached. Here is a summary of some of the major points made on the thread: The insurance underwriters are driving the training requirements and using a “cookie cutter” template for their rating decisions with little regard to identifying or rewarding the safest and best operators. It was suggested that instead of being part of the solution, insurance companies current methods of rating a risk were part of the problem. It was suggested that if you were big, you must be good because the biggest operators always got the best rates. In addition, by failing to reward the “good/ safe” companies and punish the “bad/unsafe” companies, the aviation insurance companies were somehow abdicating their responsibility and not being held accountable. Rather than classifying operators in terms of “good” and “bad” or “safe and unsafe”, I tend to view operations on a sliding scale from “minimum standard” to “excellent”. Certainly there are some “bad/unsafe/substandard”

operators, however I have found very few operators who didn’t believe they were conducting a safe operation—at least in accordance with minimum FAA standards. Underwriters rate brokers based on the quality of the risks they bring to the table. In addition we have a moral and ethical obligation to accurately represent a client or risk to the underwriters so an informed decision can be made on how to rate the risk. While I don’t always think it is fair, I agree that size matters. Every underwriting company has their own methods and rating scales, but most employ fleet and multi-aircraft discounts in relation to total premium on an account. In a similar manner, hull rate reductions are given to higher value aircraft. Not all underwriters are the same just as not all flight operations are the same. Right or wrong, once the deal is negotiated, an underwriter will usually put the file away until something happens. For the “minimum standard” operator, that can be a good thing. For the “above standard to excellent” operators, it may not be. Working with your broker to continue building the relationship with your underwriter throughout the year can go a long way to separating you from the rest. All underwriters prefer to insure clients who are perceived as the lowest risk. Some underwriters like to visit their customers or potential customers, but it isn’t possible to visit them all. However, they still can be a good resource in helping you find a way to do it better and safer without a personal visit. A

proactive broker will look for an underwriting company who fits your operational style and work to help find a mutual solution to your operational needs. Everyone should be interested in the same thing—a safe and efficient flight operation that sees and avoids accidents. Underwriters use standard rating procedures for many similar risks. It is a little more complicated than it may appear to the casual observer. It is a manual process and very subjective according to the underwriter’s best judgment based on the underwriting criteria they have been given by the insurance company and with the information they have available about the risk. All they have to go on are their internal resources, what the broker gives them and in turn, what you give the broker. If your broker submits only the standard information then you are probably going to get a standard result. Cultivating the confidence and understanding of the underwriter can, and does, make a difference, not only in premium, but in flexibility, such as giving experience to a lower time pilot. All of that impacts the “total cost” equation of a flight operation. While it may not be apparent, underwriters are held accountable by their insurance company and re-insurers. When there is a loss, the underwriter gets the opportunity to “explain the risk”, especially when there is what appears to be an avoidable loss. If there is some impropriety, like the use of a pilot that doesn’t fit the open pilot warranty, you can bet the broker is going to get a call to query whether the underwriter was

given a complete description of the operation to the best of the broker’s knowledge. Bottom line, if a broker breaches the trust of an underwriter, they could lose their appointment with that company as well as get involved in an Errors and Omissions law suit. If the underwriter continues to show a loss on his underwriting activities, he won’t be around long. If the insurance company does not make a profit, they will not be able to get the re-insurance necessary to stay in business. The market place is changing. Rates have leveled at historic lows and are starting to creep up in certain segments of the market. Underwriters have already become more selective in what new business they want to pursue and what they are willing to bid for them. Their biggest dilemma continues to be how to tell the difference between a “standard” risk, an “excellent” risk and the one they feel falls outside their underwriting guidelines. When in doubt, the number they put on the page will tend to get bigger or they will simply stamp the submission declined.

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Smart load sensor takes all the guesswork out of helicopter operations A smart load sensor developed in the UK by Sensor Technology provides commercial helicopter operators with all the information they need to optimise efficiency and increase profitability. There’s an old adage within the flying community that once you’ve flown a helicopter, you’ll never want to go back to a fixed wing again. That thrill has inevitably led many people to set up their own commercial helicopter operation, and what could be more rewarding than an occupation that you really love. But love doesn’t pay the bills, and helicopter businesses are notoriously expensive to run. Making money doesn’t just depend on how successful you are at keeping your helicopters busy throughout

the year, but also on how well you manage your costs to maximise the profitability of your flying hours. How do you charge for your services? If it’s on the basis of how heavy a load is being carried over a given distance, then managing your costs and maximising profit means knowing exactly what weight you’re carrying and precisely how far you are hauling that load. If you are offering crop spraying services, then you need to be able to optimise efficiency by controlling the rate of delivery of the pesticide. Further, when your first load is exhausted and you go back for more, then when you return you need to know exactly where it was you left off

spraying. Without that information, some areas could get more coverage than they need (wasting product and adding cost), while others could get no coverage at all. You may also need to

control the spraying so that you avoid buildings, road, lakes and rivers. There are similar issues in helicopter fire fighting operations: knowing exactly where you dropped your last load can be a critical factor in how quickly the fire is brought under control. In short, the key to running a successful and profitable helicopter business is the ability to take the guesswork out of the operations. There are also safety considerations. The CAA puts the onus on the helicopter operator to ensure

safety with slung loads, and the final responsibility for the acceptance of any load for flight rests with the captain of the helicopter concerned. The total mass of any slung load has to be determined accurately. Performing an accurate ‘All Up Mass’ (AUM) calculations (covering the weight of the load itself plus any slings, nets, strops, swivels and shackles) before the helicopter lifts off is critical, but an accurate measure of load once the helicopter is airborne can certainly offer additional assurance. Now, a new technology promises to give helicopter operators the load sensing and positioning information they need in order to keep their businesses running at the highest levels of efficiency. The HeliNav-LoadMaster system marries GPS (global positioning system) capability with effective load sensing and a host of other intelligent functions to automatically optimise complex operations such as spraying and multiple random load billing. Designed and manufactured in UK by Banbury-based Sensor Technology, the HeliNav-LoadMaster is an intelligent hook specifically developed to meet the needs of helicopter operators. Its operation is completely autonomous, using its own on-board sensors, computers and batteries, making it exempt from the need for CAA (Civil Aviation

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Authority) or other approvals which can be both time consuming and expensive to obtain. It can also be swapped from one craft to another in seconds, allowing a single HeliNav-LoadMaster to be effectively shared across a fleet of aircraft. The HeliNav-LoadMaster system is built around an intelligent load sensor, a cockpit display and a ground receiver. The load sensor is based on proven strain gauge technology, and can be calibrated as standard in 1.5 ton and 3 ton ranges, with other ranges available by request. A built-in battery powers its embedded computer and a transmitter (operating on an unrestricted 2.4GHz waveband), enabling accurate load data to be sent both to the pilot’s cockpit display and to the ground receiver. The cockpit display provides the pilot with a full colour, 5.7in TFT touchscreen computer, running Windows XP embedded and LabVIEW on a 1GHz processor. The cockpit display runs from a DC input of between 11 and 32, enabling it to be powered from the in-helicopter supply. The combination of the familiar Windows operating system and the implementation of LabVIEW provides a user-friendly interface with highly intuitive operation. The cockpit display gives the pilot a real time measure of the load, while the GPS facility relates this data to position and time. The information presented is accurate to the kilogram-metre, and the system also logs all of this data for any subsequent analysis. For applications such as crop spraying, the system can also be configured to provide flow indication and/control. Flow indication highlights the flow of product from the hopper in a variety of standard units (kg/sec, lb/sec, litre/ sec, litre/m or kg/m) all with GPS position recording. The display can also indicate whether the flow is too fast or too slow for the actual ground speed of the helicopter. An active option provides accurate flow control, with feedback to the hopper or bucket to maintain an even application rate according to the ground speed of the helicopter. It also takes into account the reducing force at the opening (and hence reducing flow rate of the product) as the product is used up, actively

adjusting the flow rate accordingly. The load and position data is also send to the ground-based remote receiver over the same 2.4GHz band, enabling data to be checked and double-checked, and ensuring that returning buckets are indeed empty. The HeliNav-LoadMaster system provides a host of data analysis functions, and also provides features such as the generation of billing reports. Not only can detailed reports be generated instantly and emailed to the customer, but operators can be sure that their billing is absolutely accurate, with no room to quibble. Customers are able to see exactly what they are paying for, with complete transparency. With its official launch in September at Helitech – the largest European expo for the helicopter industry – the HeliNav-LoadMaster could herald a step change in the way helicopter-based businesses run. Providing commercial helicopter operators with the essential tools to optimise their efficiency and maximise the profitability of their flying hours.

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will include a five-panel suite of Universal Avionics’ large format EFI-890R Flat Panel displays and Vision-1 Synthetic Vision System (SVS) as well as a.o. Rockwell Collins TWR-850 Enhanced weather Radar System. The installation will significantly lower maintenance and repair costs as well as bring reliability, situational

awareness and safety to a much higher level. Certification documents for EASA approval are developed by Scandinavian Avionics Design and are being processed for operational approval in the first part of 2010. In addition to certification, Scandinavian Avionics will assist West Air

Sweden with the prototype installation as well as other support as required. The installations will be performed at West Air Sweden’s facilities in Malmoe, Sweden and are expected to continue over a longer period of time together with scheduled maintenance work on the aircraft.

NYC helicopter shuttle temporarily grounded Looks like New York City’s jet setters will have to stick to the “old” way of getting into the city; at least for the time being. U.S. Helicopter has suspended service, saying, “We are temporarily halting all service as we regroup to add aircraft to our fleet and introduce new routes.”

The voluntary “standown” is only temporary according to the company’s website. “We plan to return to the skies of New York - a bigger and better airline - by late November.” The New York Time reported that company vice president Donal McSullivan said

U.S. Helicopter is in need of new financing and has to get their act together. Flights ran from Kennedy International Airport’s and Newark Liberty International Airport’s Delta terminals to helipads on Wall Street and Manhattan’s West Side. The

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airworthiness directives AD #: 2009-19-51 This Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) is prompted by a mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) AD issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community. The MCAI states that while taxiing, the tailboom of a Model AW139 helicopter bent and collapsed. Also, EASA had received previous reports of evidence of debonding on some tailboom panels of the specified Agusta model helicopters. This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of a tailboom and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. The FAA has reviewed Agusta Alert Bollettino Tecnico (ABT) Nos. 139-193 and 139-194, both dated September 3, 2009. These ABTs refer to the aircraft maintenance publications for inspecting the affected tail panels for signs of debonding. If you find evidence of debonding, the ABTs also advise you to contact the manufacturer for repair instructions. EASA has issued AD No. 20090198-E, dated September 4, 2009, which supersedes EASA AD No. 2008-0157, dated August 13, 2008, to correct an unsafe condition for the specified model helicopters. The latest EASA AD requires repetitive inspections of the tailboom panels at closer intervals. In case of debonding, the EASA AD requires you to mark the debonded areas for identification, contact the manufacturer for instructions, and follow their corrective actions. These helicopter models have been approved by the aviation authority of Italy and are approved for operation in the

United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with Italy, EASA, their technical agent, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI AD. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other helicopters of these same type designs. Therefore, this AD requires inspecting the tail panels for debonding as follows: • Using the large end of the head of a specified part-numbered aluminum hammer, tap inspect the full skin surface of the tailboom between Stations 8700 and 11019.5 for a hollow or dull sound. A bond separation will give a hollow or dull sound. A good bond will make a solid or clear sound. Do the inspections at the following intervals: ° For helicopters, serial number (S/N) 31006, 31020, 31022, 31042, 31136, 31157, and 31248, within 5-hours time-in-service (TIS), unless done previously, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50-hours TIS. ° For all helicopters, except S/N 31006, 31020, 31022, 31042, 31136, 31157, and 31248, within 25-hours TIS or 30 days, whichever occurs first, unless done previously, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50-hours TIS. • If you find bond separation, use the small end of the head of the hammer to identify the edges of the debonded area. If the debonded area goes beyond the strake, remove the strake. Using a marking pen or chalk, mark the edge of the debonded area. ° Measure the surface area of each debonded area, the distance between the edges of the

debonded areas, and the distance of the edge of each debonded area from the edge of the bond joint. ° Before further flight, repair the tailboom using FAA-approved data and procedures if: ° The debonded area exceeds 320 mm2 (0.5 in2), ° The distance between the edges of any two debonded areas is less than or equal to three times the largest debond dimension of the two debonded areas measured on a line between the centers of the two debonded areas, or ° The edge of any debond area is less than 3 mm (0.118 in) from the

edge of the panel bond joint. This AD differs from the MCAI AD in that we refer to flight hours as hours TIS. Also, we do not require you to contact the manufacturer nor do we reference their ABT, which references the maintenance manual. We have also inserted the inspection requirements and the debonding limits in this AD as required in the maintenance manual. This rule is issued under 49 U.S.C. Section 44701 pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, and is effective immediately upon receipt of this emergency AD.

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Purchasing or trading for a new aircraft offers accelerated bonus depreciation. Bonus depreciation provides extra depreciation in the year a new aircraft is placed in service. Will your profits allow you to benefit from this extra depreciation this year? What is the historical percentage resale value after five years of the new aircraft being considered? The resale value has a big impact on total ownership cost. Even in this tough market today, I believe the new aircraft percentage resale value (after five years) will be about the same as history shows. Purchasing the new aircraft at a discount might change the resale percentage, but be careful about jumping to conclusions. New aircraft offer greater reliability and lower operating cost than used aircraft. If you are trading a used aircraft for a new aircraft, the trade value offered will impact the amount of depreciation. Will the resale value of the used aircraft increase in the future? Purchasing or trading for a used aircraft is an alternative. Used aircraft values are depressed. After five years, what will be the percentage resale value of

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Manufacturer/Model: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation 333 Total production: (all variants) 62 First flight 1988 Comments: The Model 333 is a turbine derivative of the Model 269 Series helicopters. It provides a unique combination of operational flexibility, outstanding stability and maneuverability, superior comfort, and a crashworthy structure that’s second to none. Engine(s): Rolls-Royce 250-C20W HP (takeoff) 280 shp Dimensions: main rotor 27.51 ft/8.39 m, Tail rotor 4.25 ft/1.3 m, Height 11.14 ft/3.40 m, Length 17 ft/5.18 m, Width 6.29 ft/1.91 m Empty weight: 1,250 lbs Gross weight: 2,550 lbs Useful load: 1,300 lbs External N/A Vne: 120 kts/222 km/hr Max cruise: 105 kts/194 km/hr Max rate of climb: 1,500 fpm HIGE: 12,300 ft/3,749 m HOGE 9,200 ft/2,804 m (@2,300 lbs/1,045 kg) Service ceiling: 13,000 ft/3,902 m S/E service ceiling N/A Std fuel: 73 gal/137 lit Max range: std fuel (no reserve) 310 nm/ 590 km VFR: Crew 1 Passengers 3

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Manufacturer/Model: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation S-76C++ Total production: (all variants) 650+ First flight 1977 Comments: S-76C+ airframe mated with improved Arriel engines & avionics. Engine(s): (2) Turbomeca Arriel 2S2 HP (takeoff) 922 shp ea. Dimensions: main rotor 44 ft/13.41 m, Tail rotor 8 ft/2.44 m, Height 15.5 ft/4.42 m, Length 52.5 ft/16.00 m, Width 10 ft/3.05 m Empty weight: 7,005 lbs/3,177 kg Gross weight: 11,700 lbs/5,306 kg Useful load: 4,695 lbs/2,129 kg External 3,300 lbs/1,497 kg Vne: 155 kts/287 kmh Max cruise: 155 kts/287 kmh Max rate of climb: 1,625 fpm/8.26 m/sec. HIGE: 7,050 ft/2,149 m HOGE 3,300 ft/ 1,006 m Service ceiling: 13,750 ft/4,191 m S/E service ceiling 4,900ft/1,493 m Std fuel: 281 gal/1,064 lit Max fuel 383 gal/1,450 lit Max range: std fuel (no reserve) 411 nm/762 km. Range with opt fuel 584 nm/1,082 km IFR: Crew 1 Passengers 13

Manufacturer/Model: Boeing CH-46 Sea Knight Specs Total production: Produced:1962–1971, First flight: August 1962, introduction in 1964 Total Production: H-46: 524 Engine(s): 2 x General Electric T58-GE-16 turboshaft engines generating 1,870shp and driving two 3-blade rotor systems. Dimensions: Length: 44.82ft (13.66m), Width:0.00ft (0.00m), Height: 16.70ft (5.09m) Max Speed: 166mph (267kmh; 144kts) Max Range: 690miles (1,110km) Rate-of-Climb:1,715ft/min (523m/min) Service Ceiling: 9,498ft (2,895m; 1.8miles) Empty Weight: 11,585lbs (5,255kg) MTOW: 24,299lbs (11,022kg) Accommodation: 3 + 25

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Manufacturer/Model: Robinson R44 II Total production: (all variants) 2,022 First flight May 2002 Comments: Derivative of R44 with increased gross weight and horsepower. Also increased chord main rotor blades and aerodynamic tips on main and tail rotor blades for reduced noise. Engine(s): (1) IO-540-AE 1A5 HP (takeoff) 245shp Dimensions: main rotor 33 ft/10.1 m, Tail rotor 4.8 ft/1.5 m, Height 10.8 ft/3.3 m, Length 38.3 ft/11.7 m, Width 7.2 ft/2.2 m Empty weight: 1,506 lbs Gross weight: 2,500 lbs Useful load: 994 lbs External N/A Vne: 130 kts Max cruise: 117 kts Max rate of climb: over 1,000 fpm HIGE: 8,950 ft @ 2,500 lbs HOGE 7,500 ft @ 2,300 lbs Service ceiling: 14,000 ft/4,267 m S/E service N/A Std fuel: 30.6 gal Max fuel 48.9 gal Max range std fuel: (no reserve) 348 nm/ 676 km Max fuel: N/A Range with opt fuel N/A VFR: Crew 1 Passengers 3

Manufacturer/Model: MD Helicopters, Inc. MD Explorer (902) Total production: (all variants) 96 First flight July 1997 Comments: The MD Explorer is a high performance, FAA Cat “A” certified helicopter with low operating costs. The Explorer has an exceptional safety record and has proven itself as an EMS, Law Enforcement, shipboard/off shore, and an excellent Corporate/VIP helicopter. Engine(s): PW 207E HP (takeoff) 550 shp/410 kw derated from 710 shp/529 kw Dimensions: main rotor 33.8 ft/10.3 m, Tail rotor NOTAR (R) System, Height 12.0 ft/ 3.7 m, Length 32.3 ft/9.8 m, Width 7.3 ft/2.2 m Empty weight: 3,375 lbs/1,519 kg Gross weight: 6,250 lbs/2,834 kg Useful load: 2,875 lbs/1,304 kg (3125 lbs max) External 3,525 lbs/1,598 kg Vne: 140 kts/259 km Max cruise: 134 kts/248 kmh Max rate of climb: 2,020 fpm/11.5 m/sec HIGE: 12,200 ft/3,719 m HOGE 10,400 ft/3,170 m Service ceiling: 18,600 ft/5,669 m S/E service ceiling N/A Std fuel: 1,078 lbs/489 kg Max fuel: 1,555 lbs/705 kgs Max range: std fuel (no reserve) 293 mi/ 543 km Range with opt fuel: 386nm/849 km IFR: Crew 1 or VFR Crew 1 Passengers 7

Manufacturer/Model: Eurocopter AS 332L1 Super Puma Total Production: (all variants) 648 First flight 1976 (Puma); 1984 (AS332 L1) Engine(s): (2) Makila 1A1 HP (takeoff) 1,819 shp/1,357 kW ea Dimensions: main rotor 51.18 ft/15.60 m, Tail rotor 10.33 ft/3.15 m, Height 16.14 ft/4.92 m, Length 61.35 ft/18.70 m, Width 11.09 ft/3.38 m Empty weight: 9,943 lbs/4,510 kg Gross weight: 18,960 lbs/8,600 kg Useful internal load: 9,017 lbs/4,090 kg External 9,920 lbs/4,500 kg Vne: 150 kts/278 kmh Max cruise 141 kts/ 262 kmh Max rate of climb: 1,618 fpm/8.2 ms HIGE: 10,663 ft/3,250 m HOGE 7,546 ft/2,300 m Service ceiling: >9,500 ft/2,895 m S/E service ceiling 5,906 ft/1,800 m Std fuel: 535 gal/2,020 lit Max fuel: 950 gal/3,59 3 lit Max range: std fuel (no reserve) 454 nm/ 841 km Range with opt fuel: 806 nm/1,493 km IFR: Crew 1/2 Passengers 19

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2001 Bell 430, SN 49081, TT 1000, Single pilot IFR, leather interior, wood trim, excellent condition. Call 423-538-5111, email pschreuder@edwards-assoc.com or dberndt@edwards-assoc.com

Bell 206B JetRanger, C20B Engine, Fresh FAA Annual, VVIP Config. New T/R Blades & Turbine Hot Section Inspection. Dual Controls, High Skids, Garmin GNS 430, Garmin GTX-327, King KCS 55a H.S.I., Garmin GMA-340. Price $599,950 USD. For full details visit www.206bell. com/12 or contact Apple International Tel: 423 652 0206 Email: sales@206bell.com

Hummingbird Helicopter-Delivery positions available in our next production run. Contact Vertical Aviation Technologies, Inc., 407-322-9488, sales@vertical-aviation.com, www.vertical-aviation.com

Jetranger B206BIII Dec 94, 3700 TT, Executive Leather Interior, Pop Out Floats, Excellent Rem Times, £399000, S.Green46@tiscali.co.uk or 075259394349

2007 Eurocopter EC130 B4, S/N: 4346 TSN: 9 hours TT, Optional Equipment: Standard with Dual Controls. Asking €1.800.000. Please log into www.savback.com for further information.

2009 Bell 407, S/N: TBD, R/N: N407HH (reserved), Factory new “Green” – 3rd Quarter Delivery, Factory installed kit selection. Customized Configuration Available, Trade-In’s Considered, Corporate, Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical, Utility, Offshore, News Gathering. For Additional Information: Contact Mark Clancy 763-753-3700, mclancy@helicopterbuyer.com

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C-FXRJ , 205 Hours Since Overhaul - S/N 5122 is an impressive Corporate Configured helicopter in “Like New Condition” that was overhauled and converted to include all of the AS355-FX2-R improvements by Heli-Lynx in 2006, including upgraded C20R engines. Features include a Garmin Avionics package with Dual GNS 530 NAV/COM/GPS, Autopilot, Satellite Weather, Traffic Advisory System, and Executive Six Seat interior. Also included are High Skid Gear, Interior Sound Proofing, Hi-Visibility Doors, Left and Right Cargo Pods, Rear Baggage Extender and too many additional features to list. In a word - Immaculate! Price reduced to $1,995,000 USD. Contact TransGlobal Aviation 705-487-6222, martin@transglobalaviation.net

1979 Enstrom F-28C-2 (N5690P), 1712 TT, 1170 TTE, Excellent silver paint with 2-tone gray stripes and custom leather seats, $109,000. Please contact Spitfire Aerospace by e-mail at helicopters@spitfireaerospace.com or Toll Free at (877) 659-9300.

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1983 AS-365N Dauphin VIP S/N: 6080, 3400 TT, Fresh Airframe Major Overhaul Contact: marc.mongeau@orange.fr, Ph: +33 608 786 373, Fax: +33 153 016 550

1964 BELL UH1F, TT 4505.8, Fully restored in 2005, Mid-time components or better, radio pack, BLR Strakes & Fast Fin, Extremely well maintained. Includes 2001 Volvo 3500 gallon fuel tanker & fully outfitted 26-ft service van. USFS/OAS Carded & ready to go to work with USFS/ OAS contract. 406-777-1188

2001 Agusta 109E Power SN 11129, HB-ZDT. VIP configuration. 1,252 hours. One private owner. Located Switzerland. Exceptional. Full details at www.loudounaviation.com. Contact Peter Leonard-Morgan, Loudoun Aviation, Inc, +1 (540) 751-9543. plm@loudounaviation.com.

Bell TAH-1P Cobra. TTAF 5195.1, this is a recently restored Cobra gunship. This is the trainer version of the AH-1S combat helicopter and can be legally owned by civilians. State Dept approval is required for export. It is fully restored to include all markings. Engine and components are low time and ADs are complied with. It is in current inspection and licensed in FAA Experimental/Exhibition category and is flying now. Dual controls, heat and AC ECU system, nose turret with simulated guns. VHF, GPS, and transponder. Price $1,395,000. contact sales@nwhelicopters.com, 360-754-7200

1990 Bell-412-SP, C-FCCK, S/N 36009, complete refurb., 0 timed engines & Cbox (3B’s), new paint & interior, all maintenance inspections completed, Sperry Autopilot, KMD-540 MFD with RDR-81 Radar, KLN-90-B, KRA-405, KTR-908’s, KXP-756, KNR-634, KDF-806’s, KN-63, Wire strike kit, Low skid gear, Alpine Exhaust deflector’s, rotor brake, Long line equipment now installed, pop out float kit and floats available. Contact Brad Emsland for more details. Westcan Aircraft 250-554-4202 or 250-376-1119 Fax parts@westcanaircraft.com, www.westcanaircraft.com

For sale, Bell 206L-1C30P, N207OU, SN45706. Total Time, 11,000 hrs. New paint and good component times. The helicopter has been operated in the Las Vegas area doing FAR 135 flightseeing. Please contact Lash Larew, lash@rainierheli.com, 425-825-8411, for more detailed information

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2001 Agusta 109E Power SN 11129, HB-ZDT. VIP configuration. 1,252 hours. One private owner. Located Switzerland. Exceptional. €2,250,000. Full details at www.loudounaviation.com. Contact Peter Leonard-Morgan, Loudoun Aviation, Inc, +1 (540) 751-9543. plm@loudounaviation.com 11-09

1994 A109C SPIFR 5645 T, Utility Config with Many Optionals, Contact: marc.mongeau@ orange.fr, tel: +33-608-786-373, fax: +33-153016-550 11-09

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Jetranger B206BIII Dec 94, 3700 TT, Executive Leather Interior, Pop Out Floats, Excellent Rem Times, £399000, S.Green46@tiscali.co.uk or 075259394349 11-09

1991 Bell 412 HP, S/N: 36027 R/N: TBD, 8,823 hours TT, Offshore Configured. For Additional Information: Contact Mark Clancy 763-753-3700, mclancy@helicopterbuyer.com (11-09)

1981 Bell 206 L1, S/N: 45676, R/N: N811SP, 6,483 hrs TT, Corporate / Private Configuration. For Additional Information: Contact Mark Clancy 763753-3700, mclancy@helicopterbuyer.com (11-09)

1994 Bell 412 EP, S/N: 36100, R/N: VH-EPK, 4,207 hours TT, EMS Configured. For Additional Information: Contact Mark Clancy 763-753-3700, mclancy@helicopterbuyer.com (11-09)

2009 Bell 206 L4, S/N: 52412, Factory new “Green”, December 2009 Delivery, Configured Factory “Green” with OEM Kits. For Additional Information: Contact Mark Clancy 763-753-3700, mclancy@helicopterbuyer.com (11-09)

2009 Bell 412 EP, S/N: TBD, R/N: N412HB, New Production Helicopter, Available 4th Quarter 2009, Offshore Configured. For Additional Information: Contact Mark Clancy 763-753-3700, mclancy@helicopterbuyer.com (11-09)

2009 Bell 407, S/N:TBD, R/N: N407HH (reserved), Factory new “Green” – 3rd Quarter Delivery, Factory installed kit selection. Customized Configuration Available, Trade-In’s Considered, Corporate, Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical, Utility, Offshore, News Gathering. For Additional Information: Contact Mark Clancy 763-753-3700, mclancy@helicopterbuyer.com (11-09)

1998 Bell 412 EP, S/N 36201, R/N: N412AT. Exclusively Offered For Sale. 5,760 Hours TT, Standard Configuration, Like New Condition. For Additional Information: Contact Mark Clancy 763-753-3700, mclancy@helicopterbuyer.com (11-09)

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1989 Bell 206 L3, S/N 51328, R/N: C-FYGB, 2,473 hrs TT, Corporate Configured. For Additional Information: Contact Mark Clancy 763-753-3700, mclancy@helicopterbuyer.com (11-09)

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1981 Bell 412, S/N: 33041, R/N: N412AH, 4,647 Hrs TT. For Additional Information: Contact Mark Clancy 763-753-3700, mclancy@helicopterbuyer.com (11-09)

Bell 206L3 1992 Long Ranger TTSN 3,675 White/ Blue /Red/ Blue cloth Int., King KCS 55A HSI, King KY165, KNA audio Panel, & More! Great times remaining! Call Mike Russell 404 307-3254 mikerussell1@att.net www.prestigehelicopters. com (11-09) 1981 Bell 412, S/N: 33024, R/N: N80701, 11,530 hoursTT, Utility Configuration, Fresh 5-Year / 3,000 hr inspection, new paint & interior, newly repaired PT6T-3B engines, excellent airframe and engine component times. For Additional Information: Contact Mark Clancy 763-753-3700, mclancy@ helicopterbuyer.com (11-09) Bell 206B3 1976 N43CM Jet Ranger TTSN 6,340 hours since new, good times remaining! FreeTransitionTraining! NDH! Ready for Immediate Delivery! Call Mike Russell 404 307-3254 mikerussell1@att. net www.prestigehelicopters.com (11-09)

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1964 BELL UH1F,TT 4570, Fully restored in 2005, Mid-time components or better, radio pack, BLR Strakes & Fast Fin, Extremely well maintained. Includes 2001 Volvo 3500 gallon fuel tanker & fully outfitted 26-ft service van. USFS/OAS Carded & ready to go to work with USFS/OAS contract. 406-777-1188 11-09

1991 Bell 412 HP, S/N: 36023 R/N: TBD, 5,265 hours TT, Offshore Configured. For Additional Information: Contact Mark Clancy 763-753-3700, mclancy@helicopterbuyer.com (11-09)

1998 Bell 407, SN 53257, N999XX, 1147 TT, dual controls, rotor brake, Avidyne CAS-610 TCAD Traffic Advisory w/GNS-420 display, Flight Instrument Group, Garmin GNS-420, Bendix King Nav/ Comm, Bendix KingTransponder Freon Air Conditioning w/Dual Evap. For more info, call 772-2201700 or visit www.jetsalesofstuart.com 11-09

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For sale, Bell 206L-1C30P, N1076T, SN45373.Total Time, 28,200 hrs. New paint and good component times.The helicopter has been operated in the Las Vegas area doing FAR 135 flightseeing. For Sale or LongTerm Lease. Please contact Lash Larew, lash@ rainierheli.com, 425-825-8411, for more detailed information 11-09 1997 Bell 407, SN 53197, TT 2410, leather interior, customer spec. paint scheme, T/R pedal lockout kit, wire strike protection, night scanner, New condition. Call 423-538-5111, email pschreuder@edwards-assoc.com or dberndt@ edwards-assoc.com (12-09)

2001 Bell 430, SN 49081,TT 1000, Single pilot IFR, leather interior, wood trim, excellent condition. Call 423-538-5111, email pschreuder@edwards-assoc. com or dberndt@edwards-assoc.com (12-09)

For sale, Bell 206L-1C30P, N10761, SN45381.Total Time, 25,600 hrs. New paint and good component times.The helicopter has been operated in the Las Vegas area doing FAR 135 flightseeing. For Sale or LongTerm Lease. Please contact Lash Larew, lash@ rainierheli.com, 425-825-8411, for more detailed information 11-09

For sale, Bell 206L-1C30P, N207OU, SN45706. Total Time, 11,000 hrs. New paint and good component times. The helicopter has been operated in the Las Vegas area doing FAR 135 flightseeing. For Sale or Long Term Lease. Please contact Lash Larew, lash@rainierheli.com, 425-825-8411, for more detailed information 11-09

Bell 206B JetRanger, C20B Engine, Fresh FAA Annual, VVIP Config. New T/R Blades & Turbine Hot Section Inspection. Extensive Range of Extras including Dual Controls, Bleed Air Heater, Nightscanner Search Light, Particle Separator, High Skids, Range Extender, Garmin GNS 430, Garmin GTX327, King KCS 55a H.S.I., Garmin GMA-340. Price $599,950 USD. For full details visit www.206bell. com/12 or contact Apple InternationalTel: 423 652 0206 Email: sales@206bell.com (11-09)

Bell 206B111 New Style JetRanger, S/N 3941, Year 1987, Fresh FAA Annual. Beautifully VVIP refurbished with new Bell Paint Scheme, Leather Seats and Thick Pile Wool Carpets. Extras include Bleed Air Heater, Particle Separator, High Skids, Dual Controls, King KX-165, King KT-79 & Gamin GMA-340. Price $679,950 USD. For full details visit www.206bell.com/3941 or contact Apple International Tel: 423 652 0206 Email: sales@206bell.com (11-09)

Bell 206 Series Helicopters for lease long term all Maintenance included, equipped and configured to customer choice. Short term lease e.g. Natural disaster relief also catered for.Worldwide Lease purchase and outright sales a specialty. Apple International Inc. Bristol TN. Email us on sales@206bell.com or call office 423 652 0206 or Cell 423 366 3466. Check out our web site www.206bell.com (11-09)

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1980 Enstrom 280C (N280A), 1404 TT, 769 TTE, mid-time components, paint & interior in good condition, FX type fairing, KDM 150 GPS, many extras $135,000. Please contact Spitfire Aerospace at helicopters@spitfireaerospace.com or Toll Free at (877) 659-9300. (11-09)

1990 Bell-412-SP, C-FCCK, S/N 36009, complete refurb., 0 timed engines & Cbox (3B’s), new paint & interior, all maintenance inspections completed, Sperry Autopilot, KMD-540 MFD with RDR-81 Radar, KLN-90-B, KRA-405, KTR-908’s, KXP756, KNR-634, KDF-806’s, KN-63, Wire strike kit, Low skid gear, Alpine Exhaust deflector’s, rotor brake, Long line equipment now installed, pop out float kit and floats available. Contact Brad Emsland for more details. Westcan Aircraft 250-554-4202 or 250-376-1119 Fax parts@westcanaircraft.com, www.westcanaircraft.com 11-09 Bell 206 fuselage SN1510, good shape, good condition. Call 631-588-2780. 11-09

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1980 Enstrom 280C (N427JJ), 2894 TT, 926 TTE, Recent paint & interior, accent color and new Nnumber included in price, Garmin 420, GEM610, Gyros, many extras, $134,900. Please contact Spitfire Aerospace at helicopters@spitfireaerospace. com or Toll Free at (877) 659-9300. (11-09)

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2005 Eurocopter EC130 B4, TSN: 198 hrs TT, Optional Equipment: Dual Controls, 7-place Energy Attenuating Seats. Asking: 1.190.000 EUR. Please log into www.savback.com for fur ther information 11-09

(2005) Heli-Lynx Conversion -1981 Eurocopter AS355-FX2-R, Reference #: HE071008A, C-FXHE, S/N 5074, 5,556 TTSN, Complete Heli-Lynx Rebuild in 2005, Technosonic TAC 200A Audio Panel w/ Intercom, Technosonic TFM 138 VHF/UHF Radio, Garmin GNS 430 Nav/Com/GPS, King KY 196A Comm, KT 76 A Transponder, USFS Avionic Fixed Parts, Flight Instruments. Contact TransGlobal Aviation 705-487-6222, martin@transglobalaviation.net for more information 11-09

2009 Eurocopter AS350 B2, TSN: 40 hours TT, Optional Equipment: Comfort lay-out with soundproofing, Energy-absorbing front seats, Pilot’s winshield wipers, Left side two place front bench, KANNAD 406 AF-H - Emergency Locator Transmitter, instead of KANNAD 121 AF-H Emergency locator Transmitter.Asking: €1.300.000. Please log into www. savback.com for further information. 11-09

1991,SN2415,AS350B-2 for sale.Total time 13,880. Used for flightseeing. No offshore history. Please call or email for component times, pricing and aircraft equipment. For Sale or Long Term Lease. 425-8258411, Lash@rainierheli.com 11-09 1998 Eurocopter EC120, S/N: 1018, SE-JEP, TSN: 2720 hours TT, Optional Equipment: Dual Control, Cargo Hook, Mirror, Pop-outs (Fixed provisions). Askin: €560.000. Please log into www.savback.com for further information. 11-09

C-FXRJ , 205 Hours Since Overhaul - S/N 5122 is an impressive Corporate Configured helicopter in “Like New Condition” that was overhauled and converted to include all of the AS355-FX2-R improvements by Heli-Lynx in 2006, including upgraded C20R engines. Features include a Garmin Avionics package with Dual GNS 530 NAV/COM/ GPS, Autopilot, Satellite Weather, Traffic Advisory System, and Executive Six Seat interior. Also included are High Skid Gear, Interior Sound Proofing, Hi-Visibility Doors, Left and Right Cargo Pods, Rear Baggage Extender and too many additional features to list. In a word - Immaculate! Contact TransGlobal Aviation 705-487-6222, martin@ transglobalaviation.net 11-09

2007 Eurocopter EC130 B4, S/N: 4346 TSN: 9 hours TT, Optional Equipment: Standard with Dual Controls. Asking €1.800.000. Please log into www. savback.com for further information. 11-09 2004 EC-155B1 VIP 925 Hrs TT Sand Filters,Tinted Windows Contact: marc.mongeau@orange.fr, Ph: +33 608 786 373 Fx: +33 153 016 550 11-09 1983 AS-365N Dauphin VIP S/N: 6080, 3400 TT, Fresh Airframe Major Overhaul Contact: marc. mongeau@orange.fr, Ph: +33 608 786 373, Fax: +33 153 016 550 11-09

2009 Eurocopter AS350 B3, S/N: 4696, SE-JBM, TSN: 20 hours TT, Optional Equipment: Pilot’s Windshield Wiper, 2nd Battery Kit, Skid Wearing plates, Cargo Swing (1400Kg - 3,080 Lb) fixed parts KANNAD 406 AF-H Emergency, Locator Transmitter instead of KANNAD 121 AF-H Emergency Locator Transmitter, Energy-absorbing front seats, Asking €1.780. Please log into www.savback. com for further information. 11-09

2002 AS350B2 2975TT, RH & LH Sliding Door, Dual Controls, Air Conditioning. Contact Marc Mongeau: +33 608 786 373 tel, +33 153 016 550 fax marc.mongeau@orange.fr 11-09

1979 SA-300L PUMA 1500 TT,VIP Configuration and Utility Configuration, Contact: marc.mongeau@orange.fr, Tel: +33 608 786 373, Fax: +33 153 016 550 11-09

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1991,SN2475,AS350B-2 for sale.Total time 13,560. Used for flightseeing. No offshore history. Please call or email for component times, pricing and aircraft equipment. For Sale or Long Term Lease. 425-8258411, Lash@rainierheli.com 11-09

2009 EC-130B4 Factory Delivery New March 2009, VIP, Air Conditioning, Cargo Swing, Contact: marc.mongeau@orange.fr, Tel: +33 608 786 373, Fax: +33 153 016 550 11-09

1981 AS-355F1 AFTT: 3600 Hr, Private Use, Corporate Interior with Leather Seats. Contact: marc. mongeau@orange.fr, +33 608 786 373 tel, +33 153 016 550 fax 11-09

1978 SA365C3 IFR SN 5013, 8545 TT, Utility configuration, Optionals. Contact: marc.mongeau@ orange.fr, Tel: +33 608 786 373, Fax: +33 153 016 550 11-09

Hughes

HUMMINGBIRD

Hummingbird Helicopter-Delivery positions available in our next production run. Contact Vertical Aviation Technologies, Inc., 407-3229488, sales@vertical-aviation.com, www.verticalaviation.com 11-09

MD Helicopters 1981 MD500D, S/N 911027D, 6351 TTSN, In shop for avionics/airframe refurb: New AFS filter kit, New Windows, New Paint to cust. spec. & installation of straight 500D instrument panel w/ flt inst group and radios. M/R blades avg 69% time remaining, 79 hrs since HSI. Fresh 100/300/Annual inspections 11/09. Numerous STC’d kits installed. Price $515K, Call for detailed equipment list & component times. 888-463-7953 or AACINC@ ATT.NET 11-09

R44II 2007, 460 TT, black pearl, tan leather, air conditioning, 9-hole panel. IFR trainer ready, Garmin GPS/COM, bubble windows, 4 Bose headsets, Ship is loaded! Asking $340,000 Private owner. Call 630-258-5670 or email sdrdmr@aol.com 11-09

2008 RII w/AC -110 hrs TT. Metallic paint, leather, bubble windows, Bose headsets, AM/FM/CD, Pilot Console w/G420 & Traffic Display. Export & Delivery Available. Call Dave at 757-488-9044 or email hrheli@hrheli.com (11-09)

2008 BII - 45 hrs TT. Nice equipment, sharp paint job - Great Price! Export & Delivery Available. Call Dave at 757-488-9044 or email hrheli@ hrheli.com (11-09)

1981 MD 500D, Reference #: HE052709G, CGSHT, S/N 911083D, 5,850 TTSN, King KY 196A VHF Com, King KT 76A Transponder, NAT AMS 43 Audio Controller, Garmin GPS 196, Kannad 406 AF-Compact ELT, Kenwood TK-705D FM Transceiver. Contact TransGlobal Aviation 705487-6222, martin@transglobalaviation.net for more information 11-09

R44 II New 2009 SN12812 Black Metallic/ Gold Metallic/Tan Leather,Taped on N#, Garmin 430 & HSI, Garmin GTX330, Ar t Horizon, Turn Coordinator, 4 Bose Headsets, 4 point safety harness, 4 bubble windows, Kannad 406 ELT & more! 2008 Pricing! Call Mike Russell 404 307-3254 mikerussell1@att.net www.prestigehelicopters.com (11-09)

2006 RII w/AC - 710 hrs TT. Metallic Astro paint, leather seats, bubble windows, 2 Bose headsets. Attitude & Heading Indicators, King Radio #1 & Garmin 420 GPS/Radio #2, Garmin 330 Transponder w/Traffic Display. Flown and maintained on Part 135. Export, Shipping & Delivery Services Available. Call Dave at 757-488-9044 or email hrheli@hrheli.com (11-09)

R44 2007 N133AATTSN 290 Black Metallic/ Gray Leather, Taped on N#, 9 Hole Panel, Air Conditioning, Garmin 530 w/pilot side console & HSI, Garmin GTX330, Radar Altimeter, Art horizon, turn Coordinator, Bose Headsets, 4 point safety harness, 4 bubble windows, Kannad 406 ELT & more! Price reduced for quick sale! Call Mike Russell 404 307-3254 mikerussell1@att.net www. prestigehelicopters.com (11-09) R44 II 2005 SN10971 TTSN 890 hours NDH Red Met/Gold Trim / Tan Leather, AH, DG, Garmin 420 & more! Priced Reduced! Call Mike Russell 404 307-3254 mikerussell1@att.net www.prestigehelicopters.com (11-09)

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Robinson

TRADEWIND INTERNATIONAL LLC 1601 Knilans Road • Janesville, WI 53546 1969 Hughes OH-6A, S/N 69-15988, stored indoors since 1995, maintenance records. TT 3109, without main rotor blades, but have spare parts. Aircraft will be up for AUCTION, October 17, 2009. Call for details. 228-452-2030 or bryan@ lbautoauction.com 11-09

1969 Hughes OH-6, N74LB, SN 091221, 77 Corvette yellow, 3602 TTAC, completed 100/300 hr inspection, excellent times, new 10K hr Tailboom, new short shaft, main blades times remaining 2242hrs, Allison C20-10D, engine time since overhaul 324.9, rebuilt rotor head, moving map GPS, extras, always hangared. Call Ken Scott 406-7453218, $325,000 11-09 Hughes 300C 1989 SN1398 TTSN 5,805 Aux Fuel, Heater, KY 196A Com, KT 76A TXPR w/ mode C, Dual Controls & More! Price Reduced! Call Mike Russell 404 307-3254 mikerussell1@att. net www.prestigehelicopters.com (11-09) 1967 TH55 Hughes/Schweizer 269A, Normal category, 2-owner machine with spare M/R blade, cargo rack, modern avionics. For more info. Pls. Email/call ken at 850-763-9000 sales@helitechinc. com (12-09)

2008 Robinson R44 Raven II, Reference #: HE060209A, C-GKHA, S/N 12360, 63 Hours TTSN, King KY 196A Com, King KT 76A Transponder, Garmin 150 GPS, TK-7160 FM Transceiver, Kannad 406 ELT, Nine Hole Panel, Artificaial Horizon, Directional Gyro,Turn Coordinator. Contact TransGlobal Aviation 705-4876222, mar tin@transglobalaviation.net for more information 11-09

R-22 Mariner B, 1989 1220 TT, 1 owner, primer aux/tank bubble windows ar t horizon Garmin GPS King 155 cargo hook MR blades 50 TT, like new inside/out, lost medical must sell. 209-662-4757 11-09 2009 R44 Raven II with 79 hours total time, Garmin 430, pilot side mounted Garmin 696, A/C, jet black exterior with tan leather interior. Contact Bulldog Aviation 501-425-1215, paul@ teamairpro.com 09-10 R44 2000 Raven 1600 TTSN N436MR White/ Green with gray leather, 150 XL, KT76A, AH, DG, and more. Call Mike Russell 404-307-3254 mikerussell1@att.net (11-09)

Helicopter Sales

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Parts Sales

Large Inventory of parts Outright Sales and Exchange Components • Instruments • Accessories Bell • MDHC • AEC • Schweizer Rolls Royce • Lycoming Check our web page for a complete listing We buy helicopters and inventories • We need parts, components and inventories • Looking to purchase light turbine helicopters • We also buy helicopters that are in disrepair MASTERCARD/VISA Toll Free 800-585-7004 USA & Canada Only. TEL: USA 1+608-756-3632 FAX: USA 1+608-756-2606 email: info@tradewindinternational.com web: http://www.helicopterparts.net

November 2009

R44Sales.com 2008 & 2009 New and used R44 Raven Is & IIs, Clipper Is & IIs & IFR Trainers. Many new and used listings. Deliveries from October thru May 2009. Choose color and options. Full factory warranty. Call Andres Kerllenevich 904-824-5506 or visit R44Sales.com for details. 11-09 R44 2006 N122AA TTSNFOH 92 hours! Factory overhauled Nov 2008! Gold Metallic/ Tan Leather, 9 Hole Panel, Air Conditioning, Garmin 530 w/ pilot side console & HSI, Garmin GTX330, Art horizon, turn Coordinator, 2 Bose Headsets, ELT & more! Price reduced for quick sale! Call Mike Russell 404 307-3254 mikerussell1@att.net www. prestigehelicopters.com (11-09)

R44 I 2002 (IFRTrainer) N820DFTTSN750 Hours Green/ Gold/ Tan Leather, 10 Hole Panel, HSI, AH, TC, CDI/GS, Dual (2) Garmin 430’s,Marker Beacons, Bubble Windows, 4 Bose Headset Jacks, ELT 3000_10 & More! NDH! Priced for quick sale! ! Call Mike Russell 404 307-3254 mikerussell1@ att.net www.prestigehelicopters.com (11-09)

ROBINSON R22 BETA II with Garmin G400 GPS available for lease to flight school. Call 323-3761969 or email info@robinsonleasing.com,Visit our website http://www.robinsonleasing.com 11-09

Sikorsky

NEW 2009 RAVEN II, $364,029. Viper Red. Contact: Florida Suncoast Helicopters, Bill Cooper, 800-391-2391 tfn NEW 2009 RAVEN I, $292,133. White with Blue Trim. Contact: Florida Suncoast Helicopters, Bill Cooper, 800-391-2391 tfn R44 II 2006 N3194W TTSN 1,070 White/ Silver/ Gray Cloth, Air Conditioning, Garmin 420 Garmin GTX327, Art horizon, 2 Bose Headsets, bubble windows, ELT & & more! Priced for quick sale! Call Mike Russell 404 307-3254 mikerussell1@att.net www.prestigehelicopters.com (11-09) R44 I 2001 N474BV TTSN 850 Hours Black/Gold/ Tan Leather, Garmin 420, AH, DG, Nat AA12, 4 Bose Headsets & More! Call Mike Russell 404 307-3254 mikerussell1@att.net www.prestigehelicopters.com (11-09) 2007 R-22 - 450 hrs TT. Nice basic ship with heater, leather seats, King Radio & Transponder, and Garmin 400. Perfect personal ship or trainer. Expor t Services and Shipping Available. Call Dave at 757-488-9044 or e-mail hrheli@ hrheli.com (11-09)

NEW 2009 ROBINSON BETA II, List $244,000, Offered $212,933.White with BlueTrim. Contact: Florida Suncoast Helicopters, Bill Cooper, 800-391-2391 tfn

2005 Robinson R44 Raven II, 225 hrs TT, NAT AA12S Audio panel, intercom, KY196A, KT76C, Garmin 420 GPS/COMM, ar tificial horizon, directional gyro, leather seats, bubble windows. Lane Aviation, Rosenberg, TX, 281-342-5451 OR FAX 281-232-5401, glane@laneav.com, www.laneav.com tfn

Schweizer 1996 Schweizer 300CB, N20059 ACTT:2385, ENGTT:385, SN:0053, VFR, Very Clean, hangared, flyable ground wheels, cabin heater. 600 HR, 24 Mo Insp. completed 12/08. $165,000. Contact Patrick at Adirondack helicopters, Inc. (315)8684901 email: PSDillon81@hotmail.com 11-09 R44 I 2002 (IFR Trainer) N820DF TTSN750 Hours Green/ Gold/ Tan Leather, 10 Hole Panel, HSI, AH, TC, CDI/GS, Dual (2) Garmin 430’s,Marker Beacons, Bubble Windows, 4 Bose Headset Jacks, ELT 3000-10 & More! NDH! Priced for quick sale!! Call Mike Russell 404 3073254, mikerussell1@att.net (11-09)

FLAT RATE EXCHANGE PROGRAM MODEL 250 SERIES II COMPRESSOR CASE

N388JA, a 2004 Schweizer 300CBi, 388 TTSN, VFR w/6pack Instrumentation, IFR config possible. Left Hand Pic, Very clean A/C, ‘04 paint, ‘04 interior, 3-seats. Negotiate with us. A/C located in St. Petersburg, FL. Call for pricing and details. OFFICE 727-823-5200 or FAX 727-823-5484. Visit our website at: www.wfhelicopters.com 11-09

• Replacement of the gas path plastic lining • Replacement of compressor vane assemblies as required • Restoration of case front and rear pilot diameters as required • Complete dimensional inspection

US $4550.00 $4250.00

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SPECIAL#1! Straight From The Factory! SN 0352, N21447, a 2008 S300CBi. Let’s make a deal! SPECIAL#2! SN 0357, N2156J, 2009 BasicVFR 300CBi Trainer! For more details please contact: OFFICE 727-823-5200 or FAX 727-823-5484. Visit our website at: www.wfhelicopters.com 11-09

Need an IRS Tax Deduction? Donate Your Helicopter to Charity, email us: amberalert@juno. com 12-09 2006 Schweizer 300CBI, s/n 240, N153HT, 1300 TT, Garmin 430, heater, basicVFR trainer, very clean aircraft, Contact John at 570-656-6477 or john@ hitechhelicopters.net for more details. Please visit our website at hitechhelicopters.net 11-09

To qualify for this special price, core unit of proper part number must be received with purchase order. Cores must be in AS REMOVED CONDITION with plastic remaining installed. NO F.O.D. CORE UNITS ALLOWED AT THIS PRICE

Repairable case part numbers 6 8 7 7 4 1 0 and 2 3 0 5 7 1 4 2 are THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE candidates for exchange.

1985 Sikorsky S-76A++, S/N: 760282, SE-JUZ, TSN: 10.012 hrs, Optional Equipment: Heated glass windshields, Electric cabin door locks, Flotation provisions, Hoist provisions, BF Goodrich rotor brake, DC/AC voltage indicators, 3 position strobe light system, Disc light Snow kit system, Hinged fuel filler caps, Phase II AFCS, Second anticoll light, ACC cockpit heating system Emergency, Cargo hook provisions, RH Sliding door (new style), Fuel totalizer, Second fixed landing light, Recognition lights, Alternate static system, Chadwick provisions, Tedeco Zapper kit. Asking $2,380,000 USD. Please log into www.savback.com for further information. 11-09

Helicopters Wanted

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The Model 250 Series II Compressor Case overhauled to the latest configuration includes the following:

2007 Schweizer 300CBI, N511BH.TT921 hrs., dual controls, heater, flyable ground wheels,dual landing lights, Bendix/King Ky96A COMMS, Xponder, GPS Mount & VSI. Aircraft location: Norwood, MA. Contact: Blue Hill Helicopters, 781-688-0263. Visit our website for more opportunites: www. bluehillhelicopters.com 11-09

Ag Related 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 Attentuated. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 573-359-0500, email to: sales@midcont.com 11-09

Engines New 2009 Schweizer S300CBI, s/n 358, N21496, Garmin 430, heater, basic VFR trainer, motivated sales center! Contact John at 570656-6477 or john@hitechhelicopters.net for more details. Please visit our website at hitechhelicopters.net 11-09

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478-988-0787 • 866-864-8237

Available with Special Pricing: E36161041 rotor seal; E3826779-1 housing aft defuser; E3826825-3 inlet guide vane; E3842347-1 pilot ring (outer); E3860404-1 gearshaft; E3860675-1 nut; E3846206-3 deflector; E3830155-2 primary manifold; E3860005-2 gear; E3860339-1 gear set. Contact Tulsa Propulsion Engines 918-756-6969 (04-10) C-30P Gearbox and Fuel system overhauled.Westcan Aircraft PH-250-554-4202 FX-250-376-1119,parts@ westcanaircraft.com www.westcanaircraft.com 11-09 ROLLS ROYCE 250 COMPRESSOR CASE ASSEMBLIES. P/N 23057142. EXCHANGE PROGRAM PRICE US $4550.00. PHONE 816-2464527, FAX 816-246-5341, EMAIL avdair@aol.com, www.partsbase.com (02-10)

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 (02-10) 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 (02-10) 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: danny@actionaircraft.com., website: www.actionaircraft.com (12-09) UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS, INC.Stocking Supplier of Pratt & Whitney PT6A & PT6T Parts, Engines & Accesories. New, Overhauled & Serviceable. We Buy Turbine Aircraft, Engines, & Inventory. All Conditions. Call for Fax or a Quote Call USA +1 334-361-7853, FAX USA +1 334-361-0290 E-MAIL: sales@UTPparts.com (08-10)

Equipment

Bubble covers, Engine covers, Blade tie-downs, engine plugs & blade covers at Bruce’s Custom Covers, 408-738-3959, bruce@aircraftcovers.com (02-10) SIMPLEX has acquired the Helipod product line. Robinson spray and cargo systems are now available through Simplex. Call 503-257-3511 or visit www. simplexmfg.com for more information (12-09) Dyna Nav (Dynamic Navigation & Mapping Systems) provides GPS guidance systems for your aircraft. 604-465-0009, info@dynanav.com, www. dynanav.com 06-10

Insurance Falcon Insurance is spreading the wings of insurance protection to helicopter owners and operators with the largest independantly owned insurance specialists in the country.We are dedicated to serving you. www.falconinsurance.com (12-09) Mid-Continent Aircraft Insurance Brokers - Over 59 years Risk Management Experience for Professional Operators. 800-325-0885, e-mail: acinsurance@midcont.com Sharon/Laura 11-09

The Right Aviation Insurance Broker makes all the difference in the world. The experience you need to get the job done right. Focused on service. We work for you, not the insurance companies. Jim Gardner & Rick Langley @ J. Smith Lanier & Co. 678 - 639 - 4108, 800-654-7892, x4108 or 4104, jgardner@jslaviation.com, rlangley@jslaviation.com. Your team that can’t be beat. 12-09 Specializing in placing aviation/helicopter insurance. We have access to all markets, domestic and overseas. Your inquiries are appreciated. Phone: 562-492-1217 Fax: 562-492-1147 Cell Phone 562-756-8685 E-mail: cfm.insurance@ verizon.net Clemens Meuleman/CFM Aviation Insurance 11-09

MISC. ITEMS FOR SALE: Like New DART Heli-Utility-Pod for Eurocopter AS 350. P/N D350-602-011. Like new, with paperwork and hardware. $8000 USD. Call: Jay Reeder @ 208-948-0506 or Email: jay@reederflying.com 11-09 L-1 and L-3 Longranger Pop out floats, Complete. New Aeronatical on condition bags installed in 2002. Aeronautical Electric Valve. Westcan Aircraft PH-250-554-4202 FX-250-376-1119, parts@westcanaircraft.com, www.westcanaircraft.com 11-09 New & Serviceable helicopter floats and fuel cells in stock includes all Bell models.We also repair and certify floats and fuel cells for most helicopters. Call 337-8390500 or email tjkling@offshorehelicopter.net 11-09

HELI-LOADER for Bell L3 series helicopter. Used condition, 24V, made in Japan, runs great! Part Number: NHL-IV. Asking price $6,000.00 USD. Call: Jay Reeder @ 208-948-0506 or Email: jay@ reederflying.com 11-09

Chadwick Track And Balance units, complete. Full warranty. Heli-Tech, 850-763-9000; fax 850763-8712 (12-09)

LongRanger Cargo Hook & Beam Assy 206-706341-101 including provisions. Also have 206B/206L rotor brake, dual control, wire strike Kits and parts for sale Call Tradewind Int’l. 800-585-7004, 608-7563632. Fax: 608-756-2606. Email: info@tradewindinternational.com, www.helicopterparts.net (12-09)

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The great new Schweiss one-piece hydraulic door features a self-supporting header frame, requiring a minimum 4-inch headroom, and the ever-fastmoving bifold door features the new lift strap technology that provides a quiet, smooth operating door. Schweiss Bifold Doors, at bifold.com or 800-746-8273 (12-09) 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, Save thousands and buy from owner. $49,900 includes closing costs. 478.987.2250 tfn Schweiss Bi-Fold Doors leads the bifold door industry in quality, innovation, design, and price. Our website at http://bifold.com offers assistance with installing bifold doors, upgrading your existing building structure, and helping you find the best bi-fold door for your needs (12-09)

November 2009

LOT FOR SALE: Beautiful 2.73 acres wooded lot, 298’ wide and 400’ deep, Pine Ridge Equestrian Estates, Public water and septic sewer, Five miles from Crystal River, Florida, Covenant exclusive neighborhood, Community center, Pool & golf course. Mini-ranchettes with zoning that allows up to three horses and stables with your home. 27 miles of horse trails with access at rear of lot. GOOGLE IT! Citrus County, Florida, 3620 Stirrup Drive, Beverly Hills, FL. $94,900. David A. Eiland, Realtor, Realty Select Phone 352-563-5313, Fax 888-834-9437, Email: citruslevyland@gmail.com, Website: www.citruscountyland.com tfn

Operations For Sale, 100X100 Behlen heated aircraft hanger, with 30X15 office, central heat and air in office, Schweis 60’ Bi fold door, electric & water, completed in 2005, located at (47K) KS. Ideal facility for Ag operator, maintenance operation or corporate flight department.Price $265,000. Contact Randy Hardy @ 316-655-2322 or Dick Russell @ 316208-3140 12-09

Parts

Pn-212-030-100-191 Bell 212/412 tail boom assy. Fresh shop visit to Alpine for Jig Check and partial Skin replacement. BLR strak kit installed, Ready to go. Westcan Aircraft PH-250-554-4202 FX250376-1119, parts@westcanaircraft.com www. westcanaircraft.com 11-09 Tooling for Bell, Eurocopter, MD and Rolls Royce maintenance & overhaul tasks. Also stands, fixtures and work-aids. SAI: www.SzaboAviation.com or contact Bill at szabosales@telus.net or 604-5387673 11-09 H269C-1 Parts/Project machine for sale. Mfg. Date:11-99 Reg:N2029H SN:101 98% Complete project ship new and used parts. No blades; main or tail. 395TTAF. $105k. Will consider parting out. Call Patrick (315)868-4901 Email: PSDillon81@ hotmail.com 11-09 Bell Drive & Sump assy, 212-040-365-105, 2 NEW with Bell Certs. Contact Tulsa Propulsion Engines 918-756-6969. (04-10) Bell Quill Assy 212-040-208-003, 2 available with Bell Certs Contact Tulsa Propulsion Engines 918756-6969. (04-10) Parting out Bell 212 and 206 Fuselages, many parts available. Please phone or Fax your requests. CHS, Mike Duck, Phone: 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-5331517, E-mail: mike@helistructures.com (06-10) Top quality aircraft spares for Honeywell - TPE331, TFE731,T53,T55; General Electric - CF700, CJ610; Pratt & Whitney - PT6A, PT6T; and Rolls-Royce / Allison 250. Let the efficient customer service personnel at Tulsa Propulsion Engines take care of you! Two offices: Tulsa, OK 918-756-6969; Wichita, KS (316) 634-6969 (04-10) Bell-206B in for parts, undamaged aircraft, Complete, High Skid gear-025 Main Rotor Tranny, mast, Freewheel, C-20 Engine. C-20B compressor, Contact Brad with your needs. Westcan Aircraft PH250-554-4202 FX-250376-1119, parts@westcanaircraft.com www.westcanaircraft.com 11-09 Bell Helicopter Tailbooms For Sale. 205/212/412 to 206B/L series and 407. Sold with Transport Canada Form 1 Certification, overhauled using Bell CSF Approved Jigs to ensure Structural Compliance for alignment. CHS, Mike Duck, Phone: 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, mike@helistructures.com (06-10) UH-1H Composite main rotor blades for sale P/N 205-015-150-101 and main rotor blades B model P/N 204-011-001-015. Tail rotor blades Van Horn Aviation P/N 2042200-101 for the H and B models. Call Pablo at HeliBlade, Inc. 530743- 0151 (04-10) Cascade Aircraft Conversions new Barrier Filter System. Reduce your TOT by up to 38º C. www. cascadeaircraftconversions.com, cascade@completebbs.com, 509-635-1212 (06-10)

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1988 Bell-412SP in for parts, Complete undamaged aircraft, Serviceable Tail boom with strake kit, Twin pac, rotables, instruments, etc,etc Westcan Aircraft PH-250-554-4202 FX-250-376-1119, parts@westcanaircraft.com www.westcanaircraft.com 11-09 Bell 206L-4 New Low Skid kit for sale. Will trade for float kit for L-4. 631-588-2780. 11-09 Bell 206B Tail Rotor Gear Box as removed. P/N 206-040-400-13 outright. 631-588-2780. 11-09 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 (12-09) Parting out a 1995 Schweizer 300CB, drive train/ power train & many more parts. Pls. contact Ken 850-763-9000 Fax 850-763-8712 or email sales@ helitechinc.com (12-09) Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, accessory parts for just about everything. Big discounts! 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-10) 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 (02-10) 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 (02-10) 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 (02-10) 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 (02-10) 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 (02-10) 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 (02-10) 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 (02-10) New STC Tail Rotor Blades, Part No. 204-2200101 for 204 UH-1 heliopters from Van Horn Aviaiton LLC. Contact HeliBlade Inc. Distributor & Service Center for these new and improved composite tail rotors 530-743-0151 (04-10) 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 610-268-0342 11-09 BELL 47 PARTS FAA/PMA Approved Many in stock and ready to ship. M/R Grips for 1200 hours with no eddy current inspections. Fan Belts, Engine Mounts, Mufflers, Sprag Kits, “ No Bar” Control System and many other parts. texashelicopter@ aol.com, www.thcwasp.com or 972-399-1045 office or 972-790-6397 fax 11-09 RR 250-C20B complete compressor 0.00 TSO new wheels. $45,000.00 USD exchange. Call 631588-2780. 11-09

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