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United Rotorcraft Solutions obtains STC for Aspen Efis in the Eurocopter AS350B2/B3 dECATUR, TX—United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) is pleased to announce they were awarded an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Aspen Avionics Evolution Flight Display System in the Eurocopter AS350B2/B3 model helicopters. The URS installation design was carried out on the recently delivered Hospital Wing AS350B3. Hospital Wing allowing this installation and the time needed to work with the FAA, to obtain the STC, was a major benefit for United Rotorcraft Solutions.

The Aspen Evolution PFD is a lightweight, compact, all solidstate digital replacement for legacy mechanical flight instruments. The MFDs add features like high resolution moving maps, relative terrain and obstacle awareness, and traffic displays. “The level of safety and situational awareness that the Aspen system brings to the helicopter market is phenomenal,” says Anson Gray, Aspen’s Helicopter Program Manager. He continues, “Like all helicopters, the AS350 is a hard-working platform that serves many operational

roles. The Aspen puts all your flight critical information in one place which reduces pilot workload.”

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Ag-Nav Inc.— celebrating over 25 years of service and support Time is always a test of a company’s viability in its respective marketplace. This past September marked a quarter century for Ag-Nav Inc. in the manufacturing of GPS equipment. This past July, Ag-Nav also moved its headquarters from Newmarket to Barrie, Ontario. This location change has allowed the company to expand its operations greatly. Ag-Nav Inc. was founded in 2000 from the geophysical equipment manufacturer Picodas Group Inc. Picodas, formed in 1985, was involved in several GPS fields including Navigation, Agriculture, Forestry and Environmental applications. When Ag-Nav Inc. was formed at the beginning of the new millennium, the Company decided to focus its efforts on GPS navigation and related products. It was during this period that Ag-Nav emerged as a leading supplier of GPS navigation equipment for Aerial applications. The AG-NAV brand is recognized globally within the agriculture industry and is continuously sought after because of its excellent reputation. AG-NAV is known for its first class customer service and support, offering timely technical support and fast turnarounds on repairs.

The Company is able to reach its customers worldwide due to its extensive distribution network, with authorized dealers located in 6 different continents. The Company’s primary market segment is associated with Agriculture and the use of GPS technology in this area. The AG-NAV Guia is a navigation system that gives the operator GPS Precision Navigation for the placement of sprayed fertilizers and pesticides for Aerial applications. The product offering for this segment has expanded to the development of accurate flow control equipment for the deployment of liquids and dry products used in this industry. AG-NAV is committed to the development and improvement of products that use GPS technology for navigation. As applications grow in the market, the company will hold its position and high quality image by maintaining excellent customer support and developing highly reliable GPS equipment. For more information on AG-NAV products, please contact us toll free at 1 (800) 99 AGNAV (24628) or 1 (705) 734-0909. You can also visit our website at www.agnav.com.

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calendar of events August 2011 August 30 - September 1, 2011 Cargo Helicopter User’s Conference Readston Arsenal, AL

September 2011 September 6-8, 2011 ALEA Western Safety Seminar Universal City, CA www.alea.org September 27-29, 2011 Helitech Duxford Duxford Imperial War Museum www.helitechevents.com

October 2011 October 2011 - TBA ALEA Canada Safety Seminar Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada www.alea.org

October 10-12, 2011 NBAAA Meeting and Conference Las Vegas, NV www.nbaa.org October 17-19, 2011 AMTC St. Louis, MO www.aams.org October 23, 2011 10th Annual Wings, Wheels, Rotors & Expo Los Alamitos Army Airfield Los Alamitos, CA wwrexpo.net

November 2011 November 1-3, 2011 ALEA Central Safety Seminar Austin, TX www.alea.org

November 12-14, 2011 CIAM - Int’l Trade Show Ciam Cancun 2011 www.expo-ciam.com/ November 14-17, 2011 2011 DoD Maintenence Symposium Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, TX www.sae.org

February 2012 February 8-9, 2012 Joseph Cribbins Aviation Symposium Huntsville, AL www.aaatv.countmein.com February 11-14, 2012 Heli-Expo 2012 Dallas, TX www.heliexpo.com

March 2012 March 7-9, 2012 Cygnus Aviation Expo Las Vegas, NV www.cygnusaviationexpo.com

April 2012 April 1-4, 2012 2012 AAAA Professional Forum & Expo Nashville, TN www.quad-a.org April 22-27, 2012 MTLI Wheeling, WV www.aams.org

May 2012 May 8-10, 2012 EBACE Geneva, Switzerland www.ebace.aero

June 2012 June 4-6, 2012 St. Petersburg Int’l Conference on Intergrated Navigation Systems St. Petersburg, Russia www.aiaa.org

July 2012 July 9-15, 2012 Farnborough International United Kingdom www.farnborough.com July 23-29, 2012 EAA Airventure Oshkosh, WI www.airventure.org

May 2013 May 14-16, 2013 EBACE Geneva, Switzerland www.ebace.aero

October 2013 October TBA AMTC Virginia Beach, VA www.aams.org

May 2014 May 13-15, 2014 EBACE Geneva, Switzerland

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Oil Chiller™ filter heat sink lowers engine temps up to 30ºF Middlefield, Ohio and Oshkosh, Wisconsin—Airwolf Filter Corp. has recently developed an oil filter heat sink as a solution to engine oil overheating. The simple design fits on all aviation filters and requires no STC. It comprises a fan-array of anodized aluminium fins surrounding the filter canister, and is held in place by expandable hose clamps.

“Oil Chiller was designed as an inexpensive yet effective method of reducing engine oil temperatures,” said Airwolf’s Jonny Quest. “It meets that promise.” The Oil Chiller is modelled after multifinned heat sinks found in computer central processing units; it was designed to increase significantly the effective

Tape solution addresses new FAA-mandated AD Middlefield, Ohio—Airwolf Aerospace LLC. is marketing its FAA-certified (STC) blade tape kits as a protective measure against blade skin delamination on Robinson R22 and R44 helicopter main rotor blades. The FAA recently issued a second Airworthiness Directive (AD 201112-10) on all Robinson helicopters. In 2007, Robinson Helicopter Co. issued service alerts SB-72 and SB-103 advising owners that some main rotor blade skins were prone to debonding at the skin-to-spar joint on the lower surface of the blade tips, causing the aircraft to compromise its airworthiness. Debonding can occur when the bond line is exposed due to excessive erosion of the blade finish, or when corrosion occurs on the internal aluminium tip cap. This most recent AD revisits a 2007 directive, which instructs Robinson R22 and R44 operators to inspect main-rotor blades for possible defects before each flight. Airwolf addressed this through its Alternative Method Of Compliance (AMOC), a certified blade tape that overlaps the skin and leading edge, obviating the need for recurrent inspections and lap-joint painting. Airwolf Aerospace Senior Engineer, John Montana said, “ The problem of delamination can be largely avoided if owners install our easy-to-apply blade tapes, protecting the joint in question. We look at our tapes as an effective form of insurance against having to buy new blades which can cost between $25,000 and $40,000.” Airwolf’s solution, STC- SR02491CH, uses a proprietary polymer tape which is bonded to the blade. This prevents

the leading-edge skin debonding, which occurs when the bond line is exposed due to erosion of the blade’s painted finish. The blade tape covers the outboard section of the rotor blade where history has shown debonding to occur. It seals the bond line making penetration by foreign objects impossible, and drastically reduces the risk of blade skin delamination. “Pre-flight blade inspections required by the A.D. are now a breeze as all the pilot has to do is look up and see the blade tape is still covering the bond line.. It is a great solution to a problem that affects more than 3,000 helicopters in the US alone,” adds Montana. Working with 3M, Airwolf modified 3M’s tape that was originally designed for use on CH-47 Chinook and S-70 Blackhawk helicopters, to make it compatible for the smaller, narrower Robinson rotor blade. Applied as per Airwolf’s detailed instructions, the tape prevents delamination without causing any loss in aerodynamic performance. The current price of the rotor blade protective kit is $1299 for the R22 and $2499 for the R44. Once the initial kit and STC has been purchased, Airwolf offers blade tape repair kits costing $500 for the R22 and $1000 for the R44. Airwolf Aerospace LLC. is the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-mounted oil filters for piston and radial engines on general aviation aircraft. It also manufactures FAA-certified wet vacuum pumps, air oil separators, oil filter cutters and TT Straps for the Bell 206 series helicopters.

surface area of the oil filter to increase heat dissipation from the canister. Airwolf’s new oil cooler was tested in a Bellanca Scout glider-tow aircraft, whose engine operating temperatures were commonly recorded as high as 250 F, enough to ‘cook’ the hard-working engine. The installed combination of the Oil Chiller, and Airwolf’s firewall-mounted oil filter system, resulted in an improved and optimal oil temperature of 185˚ F. The product developer had only expected a drop of 20˚ F attributed to the use of the remote filter kit and a further drop of 10˚ F with the use of the Oil Chiller, yet the aircraft operators consistently observe a decrease of 60˚ F. “We’re more than pleased with our results,” Quest added. The price for the Oil Chiller heat sink is $100, available direct from Airwolf, (tel: 800-326-1534) with official launch at EAA’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, outdoor exhibit # 287, from July 25-31.

“There is a definite demand for positive innovations to reduce oil temperatures,” added Quest “Our Oil Chiller is an economic, simple way to accomplish this.” Airwolf Filter Corp. is the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-mounted oil filters for horizontally-opposed and radial piston engines on general aviation aircraft. It also manufactures FAA-certified wet vacuum pumps, air oil separators, oil filter cutters and Robinson helicopter rotor blade tape, and TT Straps for Bell 206 machines.

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Bell Helicopter training academy launches tactical flight officer course, enabling aerial mission success FORT WORTH, TEXAS— Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc company, announced, its Bell Helicopter Training Academy (BTA) has launched a new Tactical Flight Officer course. Designed as a two-part training program including an on-line academic session and resident hands-on training, the Bell Helicopter Tactical Flight Officer course presents officers with the practical skills and active engagement needed for aerial mission success in a safe and controlled environment. “Bell Helicopter has always strived to provide our customers with products and services that exceed their diverse operational needs and increases their ability to maintain the critical safety margin demanded in the aviation industry,” said Trey Wade, director, Bell Helicopter Training Academy. “Bell Helicopter’s Tactical Flight Officer course allows our customers to train effective crews in a safe environment without

expending valuable department assets or budgeted patrol flight hours.” The online academic session offers Law Enforcement customers a logical and systematic approach to training that is self paced and provides maximum flexibility. Academic course topics include: • Introduction to Airborne Law Enforcement • Helicopter Safety and Operations • Crew Resource Management and Mission Decision Making • Helicopter Systems • Basic Helicopter Operations • Aeromedical Factors • Aeromedical Knowledge • Night Operations and Introduction to Patrol, and • Tactical Procedures. Conducted at the Bell Helicopter Training Academy in Fort Worth, Texas, the resident portion of the course uses a FILR equipped Flight Training Device

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them with aviation and mission-specific training that compliments their existing law enforcement skills and greatly enhances flight safety and mission success,” said Wade. Bell Helicopter’s Training Academy is committed to providing innovative and cost-effective training solutions to its customers worldwide. For more than 60 years, the Bell Helicopter Training Academy has provided world class, certified training at our facility in Fort Worth and at customer locations around the world. We have trained more than 120,000 customers representing over 120 countries and every type of helicopter operation.

Donaldson certifies engine inlet filter system for AgustaWestland St. Louis, Mo—Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc., has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system for the AgustaWestland AW109 Power, Grand, Grand New (E/S/SP) helicopters. This new IBF prevents engine damage in adverse and ramp environments alike. AW109 Power and Grand operators will also benefit from reduced operating costs, without experiencing performance or drag penalties. Developed with the assistance of AgustaWestland, the new IBF is a drop-in system with minimal installation impact. Features include streamlined conformal filter assemblies on each side, mounted into the existing engine cowl. As with all certified Donaldson IBFs, the system includes an alternate inlet air bypass system, mounted and hidden within the AW109 upper aft fairing. This emergency bypass capability is an important IBF feature, not included with particle separator alternatives. The IBF does not interfere with the sliding door on either configuration, and the filter design allows for quick removal and service. A simple compact cockpit switch, common with existing Donaldson certified systems, allows indication and activation of the bypass system. And, as with all Donaldson IBFs, an integral Filter Maintenance Aid allows for oncondition inspections pre- and post-flight. A new access panel has been added

for easy access to the bypass system and maintenance aid so both pilots and ground crew can perform quick and simple pre-flight assessments.

As with all certified Donaldson IBFs, the system includes an alternate inlet air bypass system. Providing the most comprehensive line of IBF solutions, Donaldson Aerospace & Defense is the industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of high-performance engine IBF systems for commercial and military propulsion systems. Through its St. Louis, Missouri location, Donaldson provides certified IBF solutions for the AgustaWestland AW119 Koala, AW119Ke and AW139; Bell 205A1, 206B, 407, 206L-3/4, 206L-1(C30), 429 and 430; Eurocopter EC130, AS350 B/BA/B1/B2/B3, AS350s with Soloy or Heli-Lynx Honeywell engine conversions; and MD Helicopters MD 369H Series, MD 500D/E/F and MD 900/902. To learn more about the Donaldson Aerospace & Defense group, visit www. DonaldsonAerospace-Defense.com.

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DART announces certification of their Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basket™ DART is pleased to announce FAA, Transport Canada and EASA approval of their Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basket™ for the Bell 206L/L1/L3/L4 and 407 series of aircraft. The new PATENT PENDING DART Quick Release Heli-Utility-Baskets™ for light Bell aircraft feature an innovative mounting system that allows one person to quickly install or remove the basket in less than one minute without the need for tools (after initial installation). The basket includes quick release mounting provisions and, for enhanced safety, replacement crosstube saddles designed specifically to allow for the mounting of a basket. The flat bottom of this square concept basket will easily accommodate many types of cargo including skis. Two lid options are available; sturdy expanded stainless steel which allows it to act also as a work platform or, for additional weight savings, with fabric mesh. Additional mounting kits are available to allow baskets to be quickly moved to other aircraft. The new DART Quick Release Heli-Utility-

Baskets™ are larger than the original DART basket for light Bell aircraft and offer the greatest cargo load capacity currently available on the market. The patent pending quick release mounting system requires no hardpoint installation and the low slung design allows for operators to install a large capacity basket that does not impede passenger exit from the aircraft and does not require the installation of push out windows. Product Features: The patent pending quick release mounting system allows the basket to be installed/removed by one person in under one minute • Heavy duty lid configuration that can carry 250 lbs • Light duty lid configuration that can carry 265 lbs • LH or RH installation • Does not require push out windows or hardpoint installation • No Vne restrictions • Optional customizable cut-outs in base Coming Soon!: New Quick Release

Heli-Access-Step™ for installation with the Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basket™. The Quick Release Heli-Access-Step™ will pick up on the existing basket mount brackets. The new step will be able to be installed in conjunction with the basket and will be quickly removable by one person without tools. The DART Heli-Utility-Basket™ can be adapted to allow for specialty requirements such as surveying, GPS, aerial photography, LIDAR, mapping equipment, radiation detection, fire fighting or additional equipment transport – DART has a solution! Contact Sales for additional information. “DART Heli-Utility-Baskets have been the industry standard for helicopter cargo expansion requirements for many years. As the industry changes, so does DART. Our new Quick Release Basket is our most user friendly design to date; a pilot can remove or install the basket in under a minute. Also, we’re pleased to be soon adding a quick release step for installation in conjunction with the

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I am about to sell my aircraft. Can you provide some guidance regarding the required FAA paperwork?

Answer: The FAA must receive four items in order to process the transfer of an aircraft from one entity to another. The two parties must fill out a bill of sale, indicating what aircraft is being sold, the buyer’s and seller’s information, and the price. You can use FAA Form 8050-2, “Aircraft Bill of Sale,” or create your own bill of sale. In addition, the seller must remove the existing aircraft registration from the aircraft. He or she will sign and date the back, and will typically check boxes A and F to indicate that the registration is canceled and ownership transferred, as well as fill out the name and address of the purchaser. The seller also must sign the bottom of the old registration, and then send it to the FAA, releasing his or her registration of the airplane. The buyer must fill out FAA Form 8050-1, “Aircraft Registration Application,” in order to apply for a new registration in his or her name. This is a two-part carbon copy form, and the pink copy of the form is to be torn off and placed in the aircraft as the buyer’s new temporary registration. You can obtain the 8050-1 form from AOPA, your local flight standards district office, or at many airports. Finally, the buyer should include a check or money order for $5 made payable to the FAA to be included in the paperwork submission (including the bill of sale and the registration application). For a detailed explanation of the process, check out AOPA’s subject report. You also can use AIC Title Services if you require help with title searches and escrow services.

American Eurocopter showcases AStar leadership at ALEA 2011 Grand Prairie, Texas – The AStar family of helicopters has become the standard in airborne law enforcement. It is a reliable, high performance platform that has been proven throughout the U.S. law enforcement community. In service with agencies like U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, California Highway Patrol and many other federal, state and local agencies, there are now more than 200 AStars in law enforcement roles in the United States. At this year’s ALEA in New Orleans, two AStar helicopters were featured at American Eurocopter’s booth #715: an AS350 B2 from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Aero Bureau and an AS350 B3 from the Texas Department of Public Safety Aircraft Section. The AS350 B2 has become the signature aircraft for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Aero Bureau. The Aero Bureau has 12 AS350

B2s in its fleet and these aircraft represent the most modern B2 law enforcement fleet in the world. With advanced technology systems that include Forward Looking Infrared Radar (F.L.I.R.), multi-band digital radio systems, Global Positioning Mapping System, and Down-Link video feed, the Aero Bureau can provide real-time proactive support to law enforcement personnel and Command Operation Centers. The Texas DPS AS350 B3 that was on display is one of two B3s added to a DPS fleet that already includes 14 Eurocopter AStar helicopters and one EC145. The B3s were chosen for their cabin size, multi-mission flexibility and hot & high performance. The mission equipment suite on this aircraft includes a thermal imager, searchlight and moving map system. Texas DPS also added a 500 lb. rescue hoist that is utilized in search & rescue operations.

American Eurocopter introduces new inadvertent IMC training course in AS350 Flight & Mission Training Simulator Grand Prairie, Texas— at the 2011 Airborne Law Enforcement Association convention in New Orleans, American Eurocopter is introducing a new safety innovation for helicopter operators: an Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IIMC) Training Course in the AS350 Level B Flight & Mission Training Simulator. The course is applicable to all mission environments and American Eurocopter elected to introduce the course at ALEA in light of the recent NTSB recommendation for ALEA to require Inadvertent IMC recovery training in its accreditation standards. “This course reinforces our

commitment to increasing safety industry wide. It was designed to be non-airframe specific allowing pilots of any helicopter type to benefit from the advantages of our AS350 Level B simulator and this important training,” said Del Livingston, American Eurocopter’s Vice President of Flight Operations and Customer Training. “After attending the IIMC training course in the AS350 Flight & Mission Training Simulator, pilots will come away with a new perspective on the challenges of an IIMC recovery.” American Eurocopter’s AS350 flight and mission simulator was designed to provide training for aircraft emergency procedures, NVG training, Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) mission training, and Airborne Law Enforcement (ALE) mission training. With its full cabin, the simulator is also ideal for Crew Resource Management (CRM) training.

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ntsb reports NTSB Identification: *WPR11LA244* Date: June 01, 2011 Location: Stockton, CA Aircraft: HILLER UH-12E Injuries: 1 Uninjured. A Hiller UH-12E performed an emergency autorotation into a grove of cherry trees while performing low level agricultural operations near Stockton, California. The pilot initially reported that he was conducting low level agricultural drying of cherry trees when the tail rotor struck a tree during a turn. Later in the week the pilot revised his statement saying that the skids of his helicopter were at least 10-15 feet above the tallest tree when he felt a shake or vibration through the control surfaces. He looked for a

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established. The tail boom near the tail rotor transmission was twisted clockwise, shearing the aluminum. Tail rotor blade #1 was sheared off about one quarter of the distance between the blade root and the blade tip, and rotor blade #2 had compression deformation of the trailing edge near the blade root. The sheared off portion of tail rotor blade #1 was located in the orchard. Visual inspection found a circular impact deformation in the leading edge at the blade tip, separation of the blade tip weight from the blade, deformation of the blades surface area, and compression bending of the blade’s trailing edge. NTSB Identification: *WPR11CA250* Date: June 04, 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Aircraft: SCHWEIZER 269C, Injuries: 1 Serious,1 Uninjured. According to the pilot, while on a sightseeing flight he flew over a mesa and commenced a hover maneuver about 12 feet above a ridge line. When the wind speed increased he attempted to depart the area. The pilot stated that he encountered a strong downdraft in the estimated 20-knot wind. While flying toward lower elevation terrain on the lee side of the mesa in an effort at departing the area, the helicopter’s skids impacted rocks and the helicopter rolled over. NTSB Identification: *WPR11CA264* Date: June 18, 2011 Location: Prescott, AZ Aircraft: Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA Injuries: 2 Uninjured. The instructor reported that his student was taxing the helicopter in a north direction along a taxiway parallel to runway 12/30 with a near direct tailwind of 10 knots with gusts to 19. The student started to lose tail rotor authority over the helicopter. At this time the instructor took control of the helicopter and proceeded to apply full left pedal until they regained tail rotor authority and directional control. Because

of the strong winds from the south, the instructor opted to keep control of the helicopter until they were airborne and he proceeded to continue their taxi to the displaced threshold of runway 12. Upon reaching the displaced threshold, the instructor started a 220 degree turn to the left in order to line up with a takeoff direction to the south into the wind. The instructor reported that half way through the turn the helicopter violently yawed to the left, and he applied full right pedal to cancel the yaw but was unable to arrest the helicopters left yawing moment. The helicopter landed hard on the skids, damaging the main rotor and severing the tail boom aft of the tail rotor blades hazard guard and before the tail rotor transmission. The pilot reported no mechanical issues with the helicopter prior to the flight. The wind limitation listed in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook for the helicopter is 25 knots including any gust factor. NTSB Identification: *WPR11LA267* Date: June 19, 2011 Location: Lost Hills, CA Aircraft: HILLER UH-12E Injuries: 1 Minor. A Hiller UH-12E impacted the terrain near Lost Hills, California. The pilot received minor injuries, and the helicopter sustained substantial damage. The 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight, which departed a local refueling site about 15 minutes prior to the accident, was being conducted in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan had been filed. According to the pilot, while applying chemicals to an agricultural field, the helicopter’s engine suddenly stopped producing power. Because he did not have sufficient speed or altitude to execute an autorotation, he maintained a level flight attitude until the helicopter contacted the terrain. The impact resulted in substantial damage to both the main rotor blades and the airframe.

NTSB Identification: *WPR11WA285* Date: June 19, 2011 Location: Ladpur, India, India Aircraft: BELL 407 Injuries: 2 Serious. A Bell 407, VT-SWA, crashed during landing at Ladpur, Dehradun, India. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured and the helicopter was substantially damaged. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of India. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of India. NTSB Identification: *CEN11WA412* Date: June 19, 2011 Location: Glastonbury, United Kingdom Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas 369E Injuries: 1 Serious. A McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Company model 369E was substantially damaged during an emergency landing after experiencing a mechanical failure of the tail-rotor control system near Glastonbury, United Kingdom. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the pilot was seriously injured during the accident. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom Government. NTSB Identification: *WPR11LA277* Date: June 21, 2011 Location: Mesa, AZ Aircraft: BELL 212 Injuries: 2 Serious. A Bell 212 crashed under unknown circumstances near Falcon Field Airport (FFZ), Mesa, Arizona. The pilot and crew chief received serious injuries and the helicopter sustained substantial damage. According to a FAA inspector, the accident site was located on the Salt River Indian Reservation about 10 miles north of FFZ. The helicopter had rolled onto its right side and a post-crash fire consumed the cockpit area. NTSB Identification: *WPR11LA274* Date: June 21, 2011 Location: Franklin, CA Aircraft: BELL 206B Injuries: 1 Uninjured. A Bell 206B landed hard during a practice autorotation near Franklin Field Airport, Franklin, California. The pilot was not injured; the helicopter sustained substantial damage during the landing, and was subsequently consumed by post impact fire.

The pilot departed in the helicopter from Mather Airport at 1110 with the intention of performing pattern practice at Franklin. Upon arrival, he performed a series of straight-in autorotations, quick-stops, and low hovers. He then performed two 180-degree autorotations to the left. He reported no anomalies with the helicopter during that period, and stated that all the maneuvers were uneventful. The pilot chose a 50-feet-wide practice landing area, consisting of chest-high grass, and recalled that the temperature was in excess of 100°F. There he practiced slope landings and pickups, and one uneventful 180-degree autorotation. As he rounded the base leg for a second 180-degree autorotation, he confirmed that all flight instruments were indicating normal engine operation, but recalled that his airspeed was too low. He lowered the helicopter’s nose, and the descent rate increased to about 1,800 feet per minute. About 100 feet agl he heard the low rotor warning, and immediately countered by quickly rolling the throttle to full power while applying up collective. The helicopter then shuddered and vibrated, with accompanying, “snorting and popping sounds,” that he had never experienced before. The pilot elected to perform a runon landing rather than continue with the recovery. During the landing the helicopter impacted the ground hard, spreading the skids. The right skid dug into the ground and separated, and the helicopter rolled onto its right side. He then shutdown the fuel supply and egressed. The pilot stated that the engine was still operating after he exited. The helicopter continued to burn for two more hours as fire crew attempted to gain access to the sight. NTSB Identification: *WPR11LA282* Date: June 23, 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Aircraft: HILLER UH12E Injuries: 1 Uninjured. A Hiller UH-12E sustained substantial damage during a hard landing following a loss of tail rotor control near Hanford, California. The pilot reported that upon completing a night time aerial application on a nearby field, he landed the helicopter on a platform that was mounted on a truck to refuel the helicopter and refill the chemical hopper. Following

refueling operations, the pilot conducted a quick pre-flight inspection to look over the helicopter. Upon inspection of the transmission, the pilot observed a small oil leak originating where the tail rotor drive shaft attaches to the transmission. The pilot said that following discussion with his boss, they decided to reposition the helicopter from the platform onto the ground so they could perform a more detailed examination of the oil leak. The pilot stated that following a normal engine start, he began to lift the helicopter off the platform and heard a “growling” sound originating from the transmission followed by an immediate loss of tail rotor control. The pilot said that the helicopter immediately began to rotate as he rolled the throttle off and lowered the collective. Subsequently, the helicopter landed hard onto the ground adjacent to the truck. Examination of the helicopter by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the tail boom exhibited structural damage. One of the two tail rotor blades was separated at the blade root. The helicopter was recovered to a secure location for further examination.

NTSB Identification: *CEN11FA422* Date: June 27, 2011 Location: Del Valle, TX Aircraft: ROBINSON R22 BETA Injuries: 1 Fatal. A Robinson R22 BETA struck trees and impacted terrain near Del Valle, Texas. The pilot, the sole occupant on board the helicopter, was fatally injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged. According to a witness, the helicopter was flying just above the trees and as it crossed the Colorado River, he heard a loud “pop” or “bang.” He saw something separate from the helicopter and fall into the river. The helicopter impacted trees and terrain on the other side of the riverbank. The witness did not see the impact. The burnt wreckage was at the base of a large tree. One rotor blade was found approximately 870 feet from the wreckage. The other rotor blade was found approximately 975 feet from the wreckage but in the opposite direction. Both blades were intact with no leading edge damage. The river was searched by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Nothing was recovered.

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more than their fair share when one considers their minimal impact on the ATC infrastructure.” Zuccaro emphasized, “Enough is enough!” Taxes on fuel have been a sustainable way of attaining revenue from the aviation industry. By adding user fees and changing the depreciation schedule of aircraft, the helicopter industry would strain to meet tax obligations that are above and beyond those of other industries. A change to the depreciation schedule for general aviation aircraft or the implementation of user fees will not reduce the deficit or have any significant effect on the growing U.S. debt problem, but it will negatively affect every segment of the helicopter industry. This dangerous legislative change to current law would jeopardize more than 1.2 million jobs throughout the United States and seriously impact many small businesses which are the engine of aviation. Middle class workers would be punished by such a short sighted approach, including those

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Wysong Enterprises, Inc. delivers second of four Bell 407 EMS helicopters to Med-Trans Corporation Blountville, TN—Wysong Enterprises, Inc., (Wysong) announced that they delivered the second of four Bell 407 EMS Helicopters to MedTrans Corporation. The completion work included a custom paint scheme, complete avionics system, airframe kits, and numerous safety systems as well as a complete emergency medical interior. “We have completed numerous aircraft for Med-Trans Corporation and the 407s we are completing for them are uniquely customized to fit their needs,” said Vice President of Wysong Enterprises, Inc., Rodney Wysong. “We are glad to be able to provide them with all the services they needed under one roof.” “It is very important to move our aircraft in and out as quickly as possible due to operational requirements,” said Director of Maintenance for Med-Trans Corporation Josh Brannon. “Any requirement to move them out to another facility only prolongs the

amount of time we cannot use it for operational service.” The aircraft has an extensive avionics package including a Garmin G-500H EFIS, Technisonics TDFM Multi-Band FM Transceiver, Garmin GNS-530W and GNS-430W GPS/NAV/COMs, TRA -3000 Radar Altimeter, Sky Trac flight following system, Garmin GTX330 Mode S Transponder, GDL-69 XM Weather, and other associated avionics equipment. Several airframe modifications were also completed including an Air Comm dual evap airconditioning system, Air Comm heater, AFS inlet barrier filter, door openers, snow baffles, and the installation of a lead acid battery. The Safety equipment included in the configuration are a wire strike protection system; custom exterior scene response lighting, as well as NVG compatible lighting systems to allow NVG goggle operations. The list of avionics safety equipment included Helicopter Terrain Awareness

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Manufacturer/Model: Robinson R44 I Total production (all variants) 1,799 First flight March 30, 1991 Comments: World’s top-selling helicopter used for executive transport, law enforcement, and utility. Options: R44 Clipper with fixed utility or pop-out floats; Newscopter with turn-key ENG package for live broadcast; Police Helicopter with all equipment necessary for airborne law enforcement. Engine(s): (1) Lycoming O-540-F1B5 HP (takeoff) 260 shp derated to 225 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: 1,420 lbs/644 kg Gross weight: 2,400 lbs/1,089 kg Useful load: 980 lbs/445 kg External None Vne: 120 kts/222 kmh Max cruise: 115 kts/213 kmh Max rate of climb: over 1,000 fpm HIGE: 6,400 ft/1,951 m @ 2,400 lbs (gw) HOGE: N/A Service ceiling: 14,000 ft/4,267 m S/E service ceiling 5,100 ft @ 2,200 lbs Std fuel: 48.9 gal/185 lit Max range std fuel (no reserve): 365 nm/676 km Max fuel N/A Range with opt fuel N/A VFR Crew: 1 Passengers: 3

Manufacturer/Model: MD Helicopters, Inc. MD 600N Total production (all variants) 61 First flight 1994 Comments: Low direct operating costs and excellent performance at high altitudes and hot weather are key features of this helicopter. Engine(s): (1) Rolls-Royce 250-C47 HP (takeoff) 808 shp; 600 shp (derated) ship max. cont. Dimensions: main rotor 27.5 ft/8.4 m Tail rotor NOTAR Height: 9.0 ft/2.7 m Length: 36 ft/10.9 m Width: 8.1 ft/2.5 m Empty weight: 2,100 lbs/953 kg Gross weight: 4,100 lbs/1,860 kg Useful load: 2,000 lbs/900 kg External: 3,000 lbs/1,361 kg Vne: 158 mph/250 kmh Max cruise: 134 mph/250 kmh Max rate of climb: 1,350 fpm/10.7 m/sec HIGE: 11,100 ft/3,383 m HOGE: 6,000 ft/1,800 m Service ceiling: 13,200 ft/4,024 m S/E service ceiling N/A Std fuel: 115 gal/435 lit Max fuel: 148.5 gal/562.1 lit Max range std fuel (no reserve): 380 mi/704 km Range with opt fuel: 568 nm/1051km VFR Crew: 1 Passengers: 7

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Manufacturer/Model: Enstrom F-28F Falcon Total production (all variants) 630 First flight 1980 Comments: The F-28F features a standard throttle correlator for easier RPM control and turbocharged engine which provides excellent hot and high performance; night lighting and 24 volt electrical system; and wide instrument panel. Engine(s): Lycoming HIO-360-F1AD w/turbocharger HP (takeoff) 225 shp Dimensions: main rotor 32 ft/9.75 m Tail rotor 4.7 ft/1.43 m Height: 9 ft/2.74 m Length: 29.3 ft/8.9 m Width: 7.3 ft/2.23 m Empty weight: 1,640 lbs/744 kg Gross weight: 2,600 lbs/1,180 kmh Useful load: 960 lbs/435 kg External: 1,000 lbs/454 kg Vne: 97 kts/180 kmh (SL to 915 m) Max cruise: 100 kts/185 kmh Max rate of climb: 1,450 fpm/442 mpm HIGE: 13,200 ft/4,023 m; 7,700 ft/2,347 m HOGE: 8,700 ft/2,652 m @ 2,350 lbs Service ceiling: 12,000 ft/3,658 m (max. alt.) S/E service ceiling N/A Std fuel: 40 gal/159 lit Max fuel: 53 gal/201 lit Max range std fuel (no reserve): 229 nm/424 km Range with opt fuel: 313 nm/580 km VFR Crew: 1 Passengers: 2

Manufacturer/Model: Bell/Agusta Aerospace Company BA609 TiltRotor Total production (all variants): 4 (included in Development/Cert plan) First flight March 2003 Comments: In development, flight testing Engine(s): (2) Pratt & Whitney PT6C-67A HP (takeoff): 1,941hp/1,448 kw ea. Dimensions: main rotor (2) 26.0 ft/7.9 m. Tail rotor N/A Height: 15 ft/4.6 m Length: 44.0 ft/13.4 m Width: 60.0 ft/18.3 m (proprotors turning) Empty weight: 11,300 lb/5,126 kg Gross weight: 16,800 lb/7,612 kg Useful load: 5,500 lb/2,495 kg External: N/A Vne: TBD Max cruise: 275 kts/509 kmh Max rate of climb: 1,500 fpm/7.6 ms HIGE: TBD HOGE: 5,000 ft/1,524 m Service ceiling: 25,000 ft/7,620 m OEI service ceiling: 16,000 ft/4,877 m Std fuel: 365 gal/1,381 lit Aux. Fuel: TBD Max range std fuel: (no reserve) 700 nm/1,296 km @ Best Altitude Range with opt fuel: TBD IFR Crew: 2 Passengers: 6 VIP, 9 STD, 12 High Density

Manufacturer/Model: AgustaWestland AW109 Power Total production (all variants): >500 Comments: Certified single-pilot IFR Category “A” single-engine performance. Engine: (2) Pratt & Whitney PW206C (takeoff) 640 shp ea. Dimensions: main rotor 36.1 ft/11.0 m Tail rotor 6.35 ft/1.94 m Height: 11.5 ft/3.5m Length: 37.6 ft/11.46 m Width: 5.28 ft/1.6 m Empty weight: 3,494 lbs/1,585 kg Gross weight: 6,283lbs/2,850 kg Useful load: 2,789 lbs/1,265 kg External: 3,120 lbs/1,415 kg Vne: 168 kts/311 kmh Max cruise: 154 kts/285 kmh Max rate of climb: 1,930 fpm/9.8 ms HIGE: 16,600 ft/5,060 m (ISA) HOGE: 11,800 /3,597 m Service ceiling: 19,600 ft/5,974 m S/E service ceiling 13,100 ft/3,993 m Std fuel: 160 gal/605 lit Max fuel: 221 gal/835 lit Max range std fuel (no reserve): 378 nm/700 km Range with opt fuel: 512 nm/948 km IFR Crew: 1 Passengers: 7

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UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS, INC. Stocking Supplier of Pratt & Whitney PT6A & PT6T Engines & Accessories. We Buy Turbine Aircraft, Engines, & Inventory. All Conditions. Call for Fax for a Quote Call USA +1 334-361-7853, FAX USA +1 334-361-0290 E-MAIL: sales@UTPparts.com TFN Floats & Fuel Cells–your N. American Eurocopter authorized repair facility with comprehensive repair capabilities for all makes & models, available for 24/7 shipping. FAA repair staion no. TH4R544M. 901-8427110, www.ffcfuelcells.com tfn C O M P O N EN T O V ER H A U L S / PA R T S A L E S, Approved Bell 206,407, 429,430. Eurocopter EC120,AS350/355. Agusta A109,A119,AW139. MD369,500N,MD900 CSF’s. Discounts on Parts, Dedicated Quality Customer Service. Contact Tom Sullivan @ Sterling Helicopter 215-271-2510/Fax 215-788-7319 & tom@sterlinghelicopter.com (08-11)

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 (02-12)

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Bell Helicopter Importations and Exports, Pre Buy Inspections, as well as Helicopter Appraisals. . Contact: CHS. Mike Duck, Phone: 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-5331517, E-mail: mike@helistructures.com TFN

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CHS - your complete Bell Helicopter Repair and Overhaul Facility, supporting only Bell Helicopter Products from Component Overhauls to Major Inspections. CHS puts quality first. CHS #9-5225 216th Street Langley, B.C. V2Y 2N3 www.helistructures.com Transport Canada AMO#.137-96 and EASA.145.7112 604-533-1148 Fax: 604-533-1517 mike@helistructures.com TFN

Enstrom parts. We have a small stock of new Enstrom parts. Check with us often. Preferred Airparts, 800433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-12) 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 (02-12) New STC Tail Rotor Blades, Part No. 204-2200-101 for 204 UH-1 heliopters from Van Horn Aviaiton LLC. Contact HeliBlade Inc. Distributor & Service Center for these new and improved composite tail rotors 530365-1278 (08-11) RR 250-C20B complete compressor 0.00 TSO new wheels. $45,000.00 USD exchange. Call 631-588-2780. TFN ENSTROM PARTS, SALES & SERVICE Huge parts inventory, 20 yrs exp., loaner tools. AOG same day shipping a specialty, full time factory trained A&P parts man on staff. Get service advice with your parts. A.O.G. and Exports Sales New Garden Aviation, Ask for Tom 610268-2048 Fax 610-268-0342 (08-11) UH-1 Overhauled Components available exchange or outright; 204-012-101-141 M/R hub, 204-040-016-5 Transmission, 204-011-400-11 Swashplate & Support assy., 204-011-401-11 Scissors & Sleeve assy, 205040-263-111 Input Quill, 205-040-200-1 gen. Offset Quill, (4) 204-040-600-11 Hanger assy., 204-040003-37 gear box 42, 204-040-012-13 gear box 90. Pac West Helicopters CRS PW6R1161J Tel/530-241-2402 “e” pwheli@awwwsome.com (08-11) Advertise in The Helicopter Newspaper Today Only $35 classifeds@thehelicopternewspaper.com

Bell Helicopter Commercial and UH-1 Component Overhauls. 205/212/412/206B/L Series and 407. Quality Services, Competitive Pricing with Technical staff, specializing only in Bell Products. Contact: CHS, Mike Duck, Phone: 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, E-mail: mike@helistructures.com TFN Specializing in Bell Helicopter Commercial and UH-1 Tailboom Overhauls. 205/212/412 Tailbooms, 206B/L and 407 overhauled using Bell Approved Jigs. Tailbooms overhauled to Bell Specifications. Certification provided Transport Canada Form 1. Mike Duck, 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, mike@helistructures.com TFN Specializing in Bell Helicopter Commercial and UH-1 Air Frame Completions/Refurbishments. Authorized Bell Helicopter Textron Customer Service Facility, specializing in Models 205/212/412, 206 Series, 407s. Quality Services, Competitive Pricing with Technical staff specializing only in Bell Products. CHS, Mike Duck, 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, mike@ helistructures.com TFN Rotor blade repairs by HeliBlade, Inc. a FAA Repair Station. Contact Pablo Martinez at 530-365-1278 (08-11)

schools / training BLUE HILL HELICOPTERS, Norwood MA. Part 141 approved Flight Training, Photo Flights, Helicopter Sales/Services, Helicopter Tours. For more details, please visit our website: www.bluehillhelicopters.com, Contact us at info@bluehillhelicopters.com, (800)670-4162 Come Fly With Us! T F N Helicopter Instruction: Training in R-44 Raven for private, instrument, commercial and solo time building. Block rates start at $299 wet. Kissimmee Airport near Orlando attractions. Call Thom at 407-973-9347 or visit www.kissimmeehelicopters.com t f n

Florida Suncoast Helicopters, Sarasota and Lakeland. Come fly with us - we offer training & tours. Authorized Robinson sales & service. Call: Sarasota: 941-335-1258 or Lakeland: 941-355-1259 TFN Helicopter Training in Hawaii. Excellence in Flight Training at Mauna Loa Helicopters on Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island. Come fly with us in the best weather in the US. MLH offers: PVT, COM, IFR, CFI, CFII, ATP, FAA certified FLY-IT simulator, mountain course, external load training, and now offering fixed wing training. MLH is 141 certified, and VA approved. Student financing / student housing / college degree programs / International flight training / accelerated programs available. Call (808) 334-0234 or email info@maunaloahelicopters.com TFN

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wanted UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS, INC. We buy Turbine Aircraft Engines & Inventory. All conditions. Call or Fax for a Quote 334-361-7853; fax 334-361-0290 E-MAIL: sales@UTPparts.com TFN Parts Wanted Bell 206 B&L, 204, 205, 212, 214 , MD, Eurocopter, & Allison. Looking for R/B, W/S, Duals etc. kits and parts. We buy inventories or By The Piece. Call Tradewind Int’l. 800-585-7004, 608-756-3632. www. helicopterparts.net info@tradewindinternational. com TFN

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