The Helicopter Newspaper - Oct 2011 by The Helicopter Newspaper

Volume 11, October 2011

Your #1 source for the helicopter marketplace

thehelicopternewspaper.com

inside this edition: AKV Inc. announces Turbomeca validation of their Arriel 1 Cycle Counters Share views at International Helicopter Safety Symposium GENA Systems launches Sky Commander new avionics system Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medical Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new state-of-the-art helicopter October 2011

AKV Inc. announces Turbomeca validation of their Arriel 1 Cycle Counters Oceanside, CA - AKV Inc. in to obtain new software and validation conjunction with Turbomeca (Safran documentation based on the unit serial group) is very pleased to announce that number. Newly purchased systems will Turbomeca has validated the AKV Arriel be manufactured with the validation 1 Engine Cycle Counter as an acceptable software installed and validation data cycle counting aid system for their Arriel provided accordingly. 1B, 1D, 1D1 engines installed in the Eurocopter AS350 and 1E1/-2 engines Newly purchased systems installed in the Eurocopter BK117C1 and C2 (EC145). The newly developed and will be manufactured with validated “Linear Method” procedure now utilized by the AKV Cycle Counter is the validation software based on the published “Recommended” procedure but provides for a more installed and validation precise and less conservative method of computing and accruing both Gas data provided accordingly. Producer (Ng) and Power Turbine (Np) cycles. Turbomeca will reference and officialise “After 8 years in operation, I am very the AKV Arriel 1 Cycle Counter as a pleased to have received this validation. cycling aid system in the Turbomeca As pilots we have all done our best to documentation, through the distribution comply with manual cycle counting of the General Service Letter 2283/04. In addition, for existing Cycle Counters requirements, but at the end of a busy UTP-0905-Ad colorto utilize 11/13/09 1 flight2:18 day itPMcan Page be anyone’s guess...! inFinal operation, customers 2wishing Having obtained Turbomeca validation is the new validation must contact AKV

UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS, INC.

PT6

a “big deal” for us as a company which further signifies our systems capability and accuracy.” Quote provided by Jonathan Gunn, CEO, President of AKV, Inc. AKV Engine Cycle Counters are not only the most affordable engine cycle counters in the industry they are also valuable in that they allow the operator to accrue lower operating cycles of up to 45% over the more conservative manual “Lump” pilot method. Cycle Counters Benefits include: • Reduced Engine Operating Costs From Increased Cycle Life Usage • High Accuracy • Field Programmable • Easy Installation • Optional “Data Stream” available for Automatic data transfer • Easy To Read 4 Line LCD Display Indicating: •Real Time Gas Producer (Ng) and Power Turbine (Np) Speeds •Ng Max Speed •Ng & Np Accrued flight cycle counts •Ng & Np Overall Totals •Engine Start Counter •Ng & Np Operation/Excursions Counters •Flight Operating Timer •Engine Operating Timer Currently AKV holds FAA, Transport Canada, EASA and Brazil approvals for the Arriel 1 Cycle Counter. Volume 11, october 2011

Your #1 source for the helicopter marketplace

thehelicopternewspaper.com

S t o c k i n g d i s t r i b u t o r of P T 6 , J T 1 5 D & P W 1 0 0 p a r t s a n d e n g i n e s • N E W, O H a n d S V c o n d i t i o n

We b u y T U R B I N E A I R C R A F T, E N G I N E S a n d I N V E N T O RY.

inside this edition: AKV Inc. announces Turbomeca validation of their Arriel 1 Cycle Counters Share views at International Helicopter Safety Symposium GENA Systems launches Sky Commander new avionics system Children’s Medical Center’s new state-of-the-art helicopter October 2011

UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS, INC. T 334 361 7853 F 334 361 0290 sales@UTPparts.com

thehelicopternewspaper.com

P.O. Box 850 • Perry, GA 31069 USA 475 Myrtle Field Rd. • Perry, GA 31069 USA PHONE: 478-988-0787 FAX: 478-987-1836 EMAIL: info@thehelicopternewspaper.com WEB: thehelicopternewspaper.com EDITOR / PUBLISHER: Graham Lavender graham@thehelicopternewspaper.com ADVERTISING SALES: Ernie Eggler ernie@thehelicopternewspaper.com CLASSIFIED ADS: Brittni White classifieds@thehelicopternewspaper.com PRODUCTION: Deborah Freeman info@thehelicopternewspaper.com CIRCULATION: Brittni White subs@thehelicopternewspaper.com

The Helicopter Newspaper is published monthly for $24 USD for a one (1) year subscription and $45 USD for a two (2) year subscription (international rates will vary). All material published remains the copyright of The Helicopter Newspaper. No part of this publication may be reproduced, in part or in whole, without the written consent of the publisher. Editorials published do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher. Content within The Helicopter Newspaper is believed to be true and accurate and the publisher does not assume responsibility for any errors. Unsolicited editorial manuscripts and photos are welcomed and encouraged. The Helicopter Newspaper cannot be responsible for return unless submissions are accompanied by a stamped, selfaddressed envelope. Photos submitted by mail or electronically become property of The Helicopter Newspaper unless otherwise specified. Copyrighted photographs must be clearly marked, otherwise they become property of The Helicopter Newspaper. Deadline for all advertising is the first day of each month for the following month’s edition. Information about rates, mechanical requirements, etc. is available upon request.

We m a n a g e E N G I N E O V E R H A U L S a n d R E PA I R S .

120 Grouby Airport Road Prattville, Alabama 36067

The Helicopter Newspaper is published by Universal Helicopter, Inc.

Feature your helicopter on our cover. For more information, contact The Helicopter Newspaper, info@thehelicopternewspaper.com or 478-988-0787.

The Helicopter Newspaper is a proud member of:

Share views at International Helicopter Safety Symposium Aviation experts from around the world will gather at the International Helicopter Safety Symposium taking place in Fort Worth, Texas, on Nov. 8-9. The theme of the fifth annual symposium for the worldwide helicopter industry will be Human Factors: Our Collective Challenge – Our Individual Responsibility.

accident rate by 80 percent by 2016. The symposium will include six panels during the two-day event with participants sharing their expertise on a wide variety of topics, including: • • Small Helicopter Operators Panel – Safety Strategies Implemented and Challenges to Implementation. • • Training Panel – Training and Simulation Tools that Improve Decision Making and Address Participants from across Human Factors. • • New Technologies/ the globe aimed at finding Next Generation Helicopter Infrastructure Panel – ways to drive the helicopter Improvements for Impacting Human Factors and Decision accident rate lower. Making. • • Corporate Safety Culture Panel – Strengthening a Safety Culture. The event is a gathering of • • Regional Partners Panel – How to helicopter operators, manufacturers, Best Implement Safety Intervention service providers, trade associations, Recommendations in Regions academia, government regulators, Throughout the World. pilots, mechanics, instructors, and other • • IHST Executive Committee Panel industry participants from across the – What are the Global Helicopter globe aimed at finding ways to drive Community’s Biggest Challenges in the helicopter accident rate lower. Reaching Their Safety Goal? Organizations involved in the symposium More information about the Fifth also are members of the International Annual International Helicopter Safety Helicopter Safety Team, which was Symposium can be obtained at the created in 2005 with a mission of International Helicopter Safety Team web reducing the worldwide civil helicopter site (www.IHST.org).

2010 JANuARY VoluMe 11, December 28 2009 mailed on:

This edition

er.com

ternewspap thehelicop rce for the

Your #1 sou

helicopter

marketplac

ailable e Rates Av n Leas Bargai Power ines on ESP .com usta 109E

SHARE. Pass your used Helicopter Newspaper to a fellow pilot or other industry professional!

2001 AgE: Only 975 TTAF, w/ Eng 1, rsmith@baliaircraft 615.361.378 TOTAL TIM Rick Smith,r on page 20 CONTACT: opte

t this helic

More abou

& CHC Safety ology, 2010 inlet tests new techn performance engine high Chopper drop EDITION: , AFS certifies ! INSIDE THIS registration now open much more it unveiled, plus 1 0 Quality Summ AW139, New exhibit 201 ary Janu ta filter for Agus

October 2011

calendar of events 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 8-9, 2011 Int’l Helicopter Safety Symposium Fort Worth, TX www.IHST.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

December 2011 December 6-7, 2011 12th Annual Aircraft Acquisition and Planning Seminar Scottsdale Plaza Resort Scottsdale, AZ

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 www.ebace.aero

July 2014 July 14-20, 2014 Farnborough International, UK, www.farnborough.com

thehelicopternewspaper.com

SAVE UP TO $4000 IN FUEL COSTS WHILE TRAINING FOR THE PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE THROUGH THE INSTRUMENT RATING. FLYIT customers are earning 3 times more net profit with a FLYIT Professional Helicopter Simulator than with the real Helicopter and students pay less. 26 hours per week earns $100,000 per year net profit. HOVER TRAINING (GROW) The Advanced Ground Reference Out the Window View is why students learn to hover in the FLYIT Professional Helicopter Simulator in the approved 7.5 hours and are able to hover the real Helicopter in 1 hour instead of the usual 8 to 20 hours. THE ONLY FIVE YEAR WARRANTY In fact, FLYIT simulators are so reliable that FLYIT is the only simulator manufacturer with enough successful history and confidence in its product to offer a 5 year Warranty on complete simulator. 99% of all tech support is handled over the phone within 10 minutes. COMPONENT REPLACEMENT FLYIT maintains a pool of components that can be sent overnight to the customer in the rare event a replacement is required. MORE APPROACHES PER HOUR Fly 5 times more instrument approaches per hour as the real helicopter. ALWAYS CURRENT AND IMC CAPABLE The FLYIT Professional Helicopter Simulator can keep every pilot full and partial panel proficient. FLYITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accuracy and fidelity are so real that pilots have a flying experience. FLYIT IS IMPROVING FLYING SKILLS Train to a higher skill level than just the helicopter. Training in the FLYIT Simulator is about perfecting flying skills. More training is accomplished per hour, more experience. Pause in the middle of procedures to discuss what's wrong / what's right. MORE THAN 100 FLYIT SIMULATORS ARE CONSTANTLY TRAINING IN: Australia Mexico Poland Spain Canada Nigeria Russia United Arab Emirates Colombia Norway Saudi Arabia USA Dominican Republic Panama South Africa Venezuela France Philipines South Korea FREE DEMONSTRATION TRIP TO CARLSBAD, CA

When you buy the FLYIT Professional Helicopter Simulator FLYIT will reimburse your travel expenses for the demonstration trip.

FLYIT SIMULATORS INC.

5931 Sea Lion Place #110 Carlsbad California. 92010 USA (760) 603-8200 Toll Free (866) 814-9678 U.S.A.

THE NEW STANDARD IN HELICOPTER TRAINING

www.flyit.com

October 2011

GENA Systems launches Sky Commander new avionics system designed to solve mission-critical operations problems Salzburg, Austria – GENA Systems announces the new product launch of Sky Commander, the “World’s First Mission-Critical Management SystemTM

(MCMS)”. The new avionics product is designed for the deployment of Flight Director-Pilot-Crew helicopter team workflow. The helicopter avionics system uses the latest technologies to avoid navigation and communication problems during time-sensitive flight operations where every second counts. Today’s Helicopter operators must buy an array of expensive avionic products to get the functionality necessary in executing specialized flight missions such as air ambulatory, SAR, aerial fire fighting

or cargo transportation. Now with Sky Commander, mission-oriented companies can get flight management system built on one chassis. This all-in-one system features popular navigation technologies such as: Flight Following, Moving Map, Real-time tracking, Obstacle Management and 2-way satellite communication from any corner of the world. Yet, what makes Sky Commander unique to mission-oriented companies is it’s specialized components necessary for urgent or emergency flights such as: GC2 (GENA Command & Control), a web-based program (Software-as-aService) which enables flight directors & managers to have complete Situational Intelligence (SI) during all phases of an operation whether stationed at a fixed location or a continually moving control center enabling maximum mobility around the world. It also features GENA Auto Flight Plan

(AFP). This innovative feature enables flight directors to increase “speed-totarget”. With one click of a keyboard mouse all flight details including; emergency mission details, target address, extreme weather conditions, and any other mission details can now be automatically transmitted in-flight to the helicopter cockpit. Also, in dynamic environments information changes quickly, therefore, AFP allows ground crews to communicate updates to “incockpit” flight crews in real-time. This trademarked feature enables pilots to make critical decision “on-the-fly” based upon new information continually coming in from ground crews. Plus, with common helicopter avionics, pilots receive mission details from the flight director and manually enter target addresses and other flight plan data to the moving map unit. This manual-entry method often results in key-entry errors causing miscommunication leading to time delays. Pilots would often arrive at a wrong location due to entering wrong coordinates. With AFP this problem is eliminated because flight plans keyed in by the flight director are instantly transmitted to the pilot’s Sky Commander moving map interface.

For 25 years, ISOLAIR has been manufacturing quality helicopter systems for the fire fighting, forestry and aerial application industries with an extensive line of certified and custom built helicopter equipment. ISOLAIR has the right system to fit your company’s needs and helicopter alike. From agricultural spray systems and bucket spreaders to fire fighting systems, forestry grapples and torches, ISOLAIR has the product for you! With competitive pricing, quality assurance, easy to install products and an ongoing commitment to customer service, we invite you to contact us. Our knowledgeable sales staff is ready to answer your questions and advise you on the ISOLAIR system that will best meet your company’s requirements.

ISOLAIR HELICOPTER SYSTEMS, 2410 N.W. BURNSIDE CT, GRESHAM, OR 97030 USA TEL: +1 503 492 2105 FAX: +1 503 492 2756 E-MAIL: SALES@ISOLAIRINC.COM 6

thehelicopternewspaper.com

Another exclusive Sky Commander feature is the Consortium Management System (CMS) feature which enables multiple aircraft belonging to different organizations (ex: Red Cross, FEMA, CERT) and participating in a single mission to be managed under one control center for maximum efficiency and responsiveness. Chief Engineer & CEO of Gena Systems, Werner Gerold, who led the Sky Commander design team says his inspiration to focus on this critical mission-management niche grew because, “Worldwide we’re experiencing a drastic increase in natural disasters and the heroic specialist that are involved in these type of specialized operations deserve a system made exclusively for the dynamic or hostile environments they must work in.” CEO Werner Gerold mentions the recent Tohoku earthquake that caused a tsunami disaster in Japan as a case in point. During the March 2011 natural disaster he heard horror stories where private agencies and government rescue helicopters could not save lives due to planning failures, miscommunication, and generally the inability to coordinate rescue operations expediently and

effectively. And that’s because each disaster relief organization operated autonomously which resulted in duplicated rescue efforts and missed opportunities to save lives; problems experienced due to not having a central communications center. To solve this problem CEO Werner Gerold developed a Sky Commander feature called the Consortium Management System (CMS). The first-ofkind feature allows for one flight director to quarterback the collaboration of multiple inter-organizational relief efforts during natural disasters such as the Japanese tsunami in March 2011, The Great Mississippi Flood of April 2011, and Texas wild fires in September 2011. CEO Werner Gerold engineered Sky Commander with mission-oriented companies and specialist in mind. He says, “One attribute I wanted to integrate was scalability. This allows operators to obtain the immediate benefits of our systems at a cost-effective pricing point, yet, allow operators to integrate more Sky Commander features as needed. Once a unit is installed all additional modules are built on the main chassis and all new upgrades are programed on the same unit allowing

TRADEWIND INTERNATIONAL LLC 1601 Knilans Road • Janesville, WI 53546

Helicopter Sales

Bell 206B, L • MD500 • AS350 • S300

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

full scalability. To upgrade to the full management system, Sky Commander, no additional hardware is necessary. This drastically reduces the cost and installation labor. To see an animated virtual actionmovie showcasing Sky Commander features and benefits go to www.gena.at

about GENA SYSTEMS manufactures helicopter avionics for the exclusive use of missionoriented operations. The company, headquartered near Salzburg Airport in Salzburg, Austria, was founded in

referred

2006 by a team of mission-oriented flight engineers and avionics specialist. Gena Systems honors the chosen few it calls “Mission-Critical Specialist” by engineering a full mission planning & operations system through the new Sky Commander avionics system, developed for flight mission-oriented helicopter operators. The company has offices in San Francisco, USA, and can be reach at: www.gena.at. For English-language call Elizabeth Avelar VP Marketing (Pilot) at 209.312.0115. For German-language call +43 662 854 885 0

NEW SALES HOURS 7:15am to 8:00pm

EST.

Call or check online for details!

irparts

Chosen for value and service

SAVE 25-85% off list price!

Aerospatiale/Eurocopter Bell Sikorsky .... and others

• Airframe parts • Engine Parts - PT6A, Allison/RR, Turbomeca, Lycoming, VO/TVO-435 & 540 • Consumables - igniters, spark plugs, filters and much more • Electrical - breakers, switches, relays, connectors, motors • Lighting - strobes, beacons, bulbs, lenses, parts of all kinds • Accessories and parts • Wheels, brakes, pads • Hardware - 12,000 P/N in stock • Tires and Tubes • Instruments, some Avionics • Exhaust parts • Much more... Free onlinerch! inventory Sea www.preferredairparts.com

Preferred Airparts, LLC Div. of JILCO Industries

800-433-0814 Toll Free, U.S. & Canada

Tel. 330-698-0280, FAX 330-698-3164

sales2@preferredairparts.com

We Buy Worldwide We are Cash Buyers!

We buy inventories of new surplus parts for nearly anything that flies. Also tired or damaged Cessna twins, Caravans, Citations, engines and propellers.

Gene Hembree is our buyer. Please contact him at 330-698-0280 ext.224 gene@preferredairparts.com

October 2011

FAS signs for GrandNew and AW169 helicopters

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that FAS (Falcon Aviation Services) of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) has signed a contract for a GrandNew light twin and a preliminary sale contract for two AW169 helicopters. These latest contracts were signed at the delivery ceremony recently held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate facility in Italy for their first VIP transport-configured GrandNew. These contracts will expand FAS’ fleet

of AgustaWestland helicopters, which already includes two of the well proven Grand helicopters. The contract also marks the entrance of the all new AW169 helicopter into the growing UAE market. Bruno Spagnolini, Chief Executive Officer, AgustaWestland said “It gives us great pleasure to further expand our working partnership with FAS, who have an excellent reputation for quality of service with their growing customer base. Adding the GrandNew and the all new AW169 to their fleet will enable FAS to offer its customers an enhanced range of services with the most technologically advanced helicopters available today.” The GrandNew features the most

NEW CARBON CARBON FIBER FIBER COMPOSITE COMPOSITE NEW CASE LINING LINING TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY CASE

FAA Approved, Patent(s) Pending, Field Tested. Yields extended service life, performance and cycle life.

RR-250 overhaul and repair Parts • Sales FAA CRS #A9UR626J EASA Certificate #EASA.145.5481 Specializing in Rolls Royce 250 Series Engines

AOG Technical Services Available 24/7

Hablamos Español

The Challenge: Typical failure of the original plastic lining

The Solution: AvidAir’s Carbon Fiber Composite Compressor Case Lining

FLAT RATE EXCHANGE PROGRAM The Model 250 Series II Compressor Case Part Number 23057142 overhaul includes the following: • • • • • • •

Replacement of the gas path with Carbon Fiber Composite Lining Replacement of compressor vane assemblies as required Restoration of case front and rear pilot diameters as required Complete dimensional inspection Certification: FAA 8130-3, EASA Approval NEW 1200 Hour Warranty – See website for details: www.avidair.com Delivered with log card for warranty validation

US $5400

Dallas Shop: 10570 Olympic Dr. • Dallas, TX 75220 Toll Free: 800-909-7616 • Ph: 214-351-1284 Fax: 214-351-1286 • www.actionaircraft.com email: mary@actionaircraft.com

To qualify, 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 parts numbers 6877410 and 23057142 are THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE candidates for exchange.

Mexico City: Ph: 52-55-2235-1516 • Fax: 52-55-2235-1515 email: support@actionaircraft.com.mx

Tel: (816) 246-4527 • Fax: (816) 246-5341 • sales@avidair.com 212 North Main Street, Unit D • Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64063 USA

COMPRESSOR CASE OVERHAUL SPECIALISTS

FAA CRS XV7R835J - EASA.145.5677

w w w . a v i d a i r. c o m

thehelicopternewspaper.com

modern developments in avionics while retaining the Grand’s outstanding performance and features. The GrandNew is the first type certified light twin (CS/JAR/FAR 27) to enter service with a new EFIS featuring Synthetic Vision and the first helicopter in this class on the market fully compliant with the latest advanced global positioning systembased navigation requirements for all weather operations. Orders for over 300 helicopters from the Grand series have been placed by more than 180 customers in over 30 countries worldwide in order to perform many tasks including VIP/ corporate transport, passenger transport, EMS/SAR, harbour pilot shuttle, ENG, maritime patrol and water pollution monitoring. The AW169 helicopter programme, which was unveiled at the Farnborough International Air Show in July 2010, is progressing as planned with the first flight scheduled in 2012. Deliveries are expected to follow immediately after certification is obtained. A significant number of firm orders have already been logged worldwide for a range of applications. A versatile, new generation twin engine light intermediate category helicopter,

the AW169 has been designed in response to the growing market demand for an aircraft that delivers high performance, meets all the latest safety standards and has multi-role capabilities. The 4.5 tonne AW169 incorporates several new technology features to provide the highest levels of safety and operational benefits for its customers. New generation technologies are incorporated in the rotor system, engines, avionics, transmission and electric power generation and distribution systems. The

AW169 is set to be the most advanced and cost effective helicopter in its class for a number of applications such as passenger and offshore transport, EMS, SAR, law enforcement, and utility. Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) was established in early 2006 with the prime objective of filling a significant gap in the aviation market through the provision of innovative products and services. With its main operating base at Al Bateen Executive Airport, situated in the City Centre of Abu Dhabi, FAS is ideally located for to serve its customers. Its

helicopter and corporate jet fleet offer a wide range of capability, performance and comfort to satisfy its growing list of clients. FAS’ services include corporate jet charter, helicopter tourism, aerial photography & filming, aerial banner advertising, offshore / on-shore oil & gas support, aircraft maintenance (helicopters & executive jets) and aircraft management.

Don’t Miss a Thing. If it’s helicopter related, it can only be Your #1 source for the helicopter marketplace

Get up-to-date news, NTSB reports, trade show recaps and specialized columns, as well as a comprehensive selection of classified ads and much more!

SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 478-988-0787

subs@thehelicopternewspaper.com

October 2011

Children’s Medical Center’s new state-of-the-art helicopter at forefront of air medical transport safety DALLAS, TX – Children’s Medical Center (www.childrens.com) has debuted a new state-of-the-art medical helicopter that can fly two patients at a time while setting the highest standard for safety, including two pilots and full night-vision technology. The Sikorsky S-76 C++ is a twin-engine helicopter that operates at higher speeds and performance and provides greater range and smoother rides than smaller medical helicopters. It allows for enhanced safety with two pilots at the controls. The aircraft can fly safely in inclement weather, with certification from its pilots. “Children’s has chosen to be one of the few transport programs and the only neonatal and pediatric program within the United States to fly with two pilots in the helicopter,” said the hospital’s transport services director, Scotti Floyd-

Edgar. “This is one of the greatest safety enhancements a program could bring to their community, the patients and families that we serve and our medical crew.” The dual-pilot system is now used by many medical pilots in Canada and Europe. Safety is paramount to the transport program at Children’s. Since 2003, more than 80 people have died in medical helicopter accidents nationwide, according to National Transportation Safety Board statistics. The $14 million helicopter’s ability to fly two patients on stretchers at once will allow patients’ families and physicians the opportunity to accompany children during flights and differentiates Children’s from other pediatric hospitals in the Dallas and Fort Worth area. “This is a tremendous comfort to the child being transported and to the parent as

Make your visual inspections easier!

Machida, Inc. offers a variety of flexible borescopes, videoscopes, accessories, and approved kits for the internal inspection of various engine models.

Actual Image taken by Machida’s 3mm Videoscope.

800-431-5420 ▪ www.MachidaScope.com 10

thehelicopternewspaper.com

Children’s Medical Center S76 helicopter designed to provide family-centered patient care

well,” Floyd-Edgar said. The new helicopter will be staffed with medical personnel specially trained in neonatal and pediatric critical care. It is equipped with pediatric and neonatal equipment. The flight team consists of two pilots, a registered respiratory therapist and a registered nurse, and also can include a paramedic and physician when needed. The helicopter is owned and operated by PHI Air Medical, a wholly owned subsidiary of PHI, Inc. The medical personnel who will fly on board are employed by Children’s Medical Center, while the pilots are provided by PHI. Much of the equipment was donated by members of the community. “As the hospital’s air ambulance provider, we share in the important and unique mission of Children’s Medical Center,” said Paul Julander, director of Traditional Programs with PHI Air Medical. “PHI has always been at the forefront of safety practices and performance standards in the industry, and we look forward to this partnership with Children’s in providing the community with the highest and safest level of care.” The helicopter will transfer patients from other hospitals to Children’s Medical Center, but does not fly to emergency medical scenes. The new helicopter will be easily recognized from the ground by its snazzy purple-and-red graphics and by a large “Children’s Medical Center” logo painted on the bottom.

Children’s has had a dedicated helicopter for more than six years and transfers more than 4,800 acutely ill or injured patients a year to Dallas for medical care. Children’s Medical Center Transport Service is the first pediatric transport team in the nation to receive CAMTS (Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems) certification in all three modes of medical transportation: fixed-wing, rotor-wing and ground. Children’s also is the first transport program in the nation to have a jet dedicated solely to pediatric transport. The hospital also offers the only Level I trauma pediatric hospital in North Texas. The helicopter will be located on-site and at Transport Services at Love Field Airport at Signature Flight Support. Love Field has the space and equipment necessary for maintenance and support of the aircraft and is located only one nautical mile from Children’s Medical Center.

about Children’s is a private, not-for-profit system. It’s the seventh-largest pediatric healthcare provider in the country, with 559 licensed beds, two full-service campuses and 10 outpatient sites. It was the state’s first pediatric hospital to achieve Level 1 Trauma status and is the only pediatric teaching facility in North Texas, affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center. For more information about Children’s, please visit www. childrens.com.

Conklin & de Decker will host the 12th Annual Aircraft Acquisition and Planning Seminar Conklin & de Decker will host the 12th Annual Aircraft Acquisition and Planning Seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona on December 6-7, 2011 at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort. Unique from other seminars and workshops, the Conklin & de Decker Aircraft Acquisition Planning Seminar is the only seminar that is designed to help the aircraft buyer, owner or aviation professional understand how to make an informed decision when buying and owning an aircraft. This Seminar will focus on the many areas of concern affecting the aircraft owner during and

after the acquisition. Created for the aircraft owner, manager or aviation professional that is faced with the need to acquire an aircraft or develop a plan for changing an aircraft fleet, this 2-day seminar is a must for anyone who needs to determine the best aircraft for their mission. Attendees will learn about the often confusing Federal and State taxes associated with aircraft acquisitions, depreciation, likekind exchanges, as well as the analysis behind the various financing alternatives and ownership structures. The latest in aircraft valuation and appraisals,

New financing relationship between CHC Helicopter and Mileston Aviation Group CHC Helicopter, the world’s largest helicopter-services company, and Milestone Aviation Group, a leading global helicopter leasing company, have announced the commencement of a significant new financing relationship. The companies have agreed to terms on the sale-leaseback of five aircraft: two Sikorsky S92 and three Eurocopter AS332L2. The first part of the transaction valued at over $50 million has closed, with another $30 million expected to close within the next two months. The total value of the deal is in excess of $80 million. The agreement, which covers aircraft already in CHC’s fleet, gives CHC additional flexibility in meeting the growing needs of its global customers by helping make most efficient use of capital. The aircraft currently are serving oil and gas contracts in Denmark, the United Kingdom and the Falklands. Richard Santulli, Milestone chairman, said, “CHC is one of the pre-eminent helicopter operators in the world and, as such, we are proud to have entered into this partnership. We look forward to growing this relationship in years to come.” “It’s great to have a company like Milestone come into the helicopter-leasing

space,” said William Amelio, CHC’s president and chief executive officer. ”Global capabilities, creativity and the ability to provide significant amounts of capital make them an important financial partner for CHC.” Since launching in August 2010, Milestone has leased over two dozen helicopters and private jets valued at more than $240 million. The company has signed commitments that will push that total to over $300 million by the end of the year.

about CHC Helicopter is the world’s largest helicopter-services company specializing in transportation to offshore oil and gas platforms; civilian search-and-rescue services; and helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul. Headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, and has a fleet of more than 250 aircraft and operates in about 30 countries around the world. Milestone Aviation Group is the first global aircraft leasing company exclusively focused on helicopters and private jets. Milestone’s global aircraft leasing platform addresses the liquidity needs of a transforming marketplace through 100% operating lease financing.

insurance, and the importance of a competitive acquisition process will be covered in this comprehensive seminar. “This is a must attend event for anyone involved in the acquisition and operation of business aircraft,” commented Nel Stubbs, Conklin & de Decker co-owner and seminar chairwoman. “We are excited to offer this seminar again this year and we have a great group of experts in their respective fields lined up for this event. Attendees will learn about all aspects of purchasing and operating an aircraft in one exceptional program,” added Nel. Register on or before November 4, 2011 and pay the discounted price of $795 per person. If you register after this date, you will pay the regular price of $995 per person.

about Conklin & de Decker, with more than 25 years in business, is a leader in aviation research, consulting and education with offices in Orleans, Massachusetts, Arlington, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona. The company, founded in 1984, focuses on fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft operating costs, performance and specification databases, maintenance management software, financial management, fleet planning, market research, aviation tax issues, and financial, tax and management seminars. Conklin & de Decker consults with numerous individuals, corporations and government agencies worldwide.

BLADE REPAIRS BY HeliBlade, Inc. • Composite • Metal • Main & Tail Rotor Blades • Bell • McDonald Douglas • Sikorsky • Distributor & Service Center for Van Horn Aviation, LLC for STC 204 UH-1, 206 Series Tail Rotors • Service Center for HTC Helicopter Technology Corporation

Pablo Martinez Ejarque 19797 Riverside Ave. • Anderson, CA 96007 Tel: 530-365-1278 • Fax: 530-365-3056 helibladellc@yahoo.com helicopterbladerepair.com

COME TO US FOR GOOD, PERSONALIZED SERVICE! REPAIR STATION CERT. # QJZR045Y October 2011

ntsb reports NTSB Identification: *CEN11CA535* Date: August 01, 2011 Location: Joice, IA Aircraft: Texas Helicopter OH-13H/M74A Injuries: 1 Uninjured. The pilot reported that he was paralleling a highway as he was applying chemical to a cornfield. He gained altitude to clear a homestead and then descended into the field to continue spraying once he cleared the homestead property. He reported that the helicopter impacted an unmarked wire that was strung diagonally between the road he was paralleling and the corner of the homestead property. The helicopter impacted the field and the main rotor blades separated from the airframe, causing the helicopter to cartwheel prior

coming to a stop. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the helicopter prior to the wire strike. NTSB Identification: *ERA11IA436* Date: August 01, 2011 Location: Relience, TN Aircraft: BELL 206 Injuries: 4 Uninjured. A Bell 206 L4 helicopter sustained minor damage from a wire strike during takeoff in Reliance, Tennessee. The pilot, two crewmembers, and one patient were not injured. In a written statement, the pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to pick up a patient that had been involved in a motor vehicle accident. The landing zone (LZ) was a “large field”

where he performed an approach after performing a “high and low recon” of the area, and receiving a briefing of the obstacles by the “LZ command” that was established by the local fire department. The crew was advised of wires along the road that was north of the field, and large rolls of hay spaced intermittently across the field. He initiated the takeoff, and when the helicopter reached 50 feet and 40 knots, the pilot adjusted the flight controls for a 60-knot climb attitude. About that time, the pilot heard a loud “thud” and saw scuff marks on the windscreen that alerted him to the wire strike. A FAA aviation safety inspector visited the site, and photographed the area. A three-strand group of wires crossed

the west side of the field perpendicular to the takeoff path. When viewed from the point of departure, the wires appeared out of the thick, tall tree lines that bordered both sides of the LZ, and were superimposed against a background of dense woods. There were no additional visual cues (poles, towers, or transformers) available that could be associated with the wires that were struck. NTSB Identification: *CEN11CA540* Date: August 02, 2011 Location: Charles City, IA Aircraft: BELL 47G-2, Injuries: 1 Serious. The operator reported that prior to the accident flight, the pilot was distracted

FAST Bucket. We didn’t invent firefighting buckets. We just keep making them better and better! • Multi-drop, cockpit controlled volume - standard on all sizes • No heavy, expensive valve retrofits to control your drops • 2 wire, 2 amp, 28 VDC power for all split drops, all sizes • Truly man-portable buckets right up to 1200 USG/5000L • Every item field repairable/replaceable, including shell and base

The patented FAST Bucket–aerial ﬁre suppression for the next 25 years. To learn more about Absolute Fire Solutions and our innovative product line, visit us at www.absoluteﬁre.ca/helinews or call +1 (403) 252-8522.

Absolute Fire Solutions • 613 - 71st Avenue S.E. • Calgary, Alberta T2H 0S7 12

thehelicopternewspaper.com

during his intended refueling operation. The distraction involved ground personnel entering the helicopter cabin after landing to discuss the next spraying operation with the pilot. After the conversation, the pilot departed without refueling the helicopter. While completing an aerial application, the engine experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot initiated an autorotation and impacted terrain. A postaccident examination of the helicopter showed the tail boom was partially separated and the landing gear skids were bent. The operator reported that approximately 3.5 quarts of fuel were drained from the fuel tanks, and 2 gallons of fuel were considered unusable. NTSB Identification: *WPR11LA373* Date: August 06, 2011 Location: Chino Hills, CA Aircraft: ROTORWAY Exec Injuries: 2 Uninjured. An experimental amateur-built Rotorway 162F helicopter was substantially damaged during a forced landing that followed a complete loss of engine power. The owner was seated in the right seat, and the private pilot was seated in the left seat, which was the normal seat for solo flight in that helicopter. The private pilot was pilot flying (PF). When the helicopter was about 3 miles from CNO, the PF noticed that the engine “sputtered,” and called it to the attention of the owner, who then took control of the helicopter. The engine ceased operating about the same time, and the owner initiated a 180 degree auto-rotation to a vacant field. At touchdown, the helicopter had some forward speed, the landing skids dug into the terrain, and the helicopter pitched nose down. The main rotor struck the ground and also severed the tail boom, and the helicopter rolled onto its left side. According to the owner, the helicopter was built in 2008, and was equipped with a Rotorway 162F 150hp engine. As of its most recent conditional inspection in May 2011, the helicopter had accrued a total time in service of 205 hours. The owner stated that he began the flight with 17 gallons of fuel, that the total operating time for the flight was 57 minutes, and that the engine consumed about 10 gallons per hour.

NTSB Identification: *CEN11LA553* Date: August 06, 2011 Location: Metone, IN Aircraft: Hyde William R Helicycle Injuries: 1 Uninjured. An experimental amateur-built Hyde Helicycle helicopter sustained substantial damage when it landed hard during an autorotation after a loss of engine power. The private pilot was not injured. The pilot reported that he was about 100 yards from the landing zone at 100 feet above ground level (agl) when the engine “flamed out.” He attempted to execute an autorotation, but the helicopter hit hard. The landing skid broke and the main rotor, tail rotor, and tail boom sustained substantial damage. NTSB Identification: *WPR11LA377* Date: August 08, 2011 Location: Deer Park, WA Aircraft: Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA Injuries: 2 Uninjured. A Robinson Helicopter R-22 Beta sustained substantial damage following a loss of in-flight control and a subsequent hard landing. The flight instructor and his student were not injured. The flight instructor said that this was the second training flight for the student. The student was practicing hovering over the landing pad when the aircraft began to drift. The flight instructor announced that he was taking the flight controls, but the student hesitated in letting go. Control of the helicopter was momentarily lost and the aircraft made a hard landing. Subsequently the skids were spread, the firewall and fuselage were wrinkled, and the fuel tank’s mounting straps was compromised. NTSB Identification: *WPR11LA379* Date: August 14, 2011 Location: Los Banos, CA Aircraft: BELL 47G-3B-2 Injuries: 1 Uninjured. A Bell helicopter 47G-3B-2 Soloy impacted trees following a loss of engine. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom and to the main rotor blades. The agricultural flight had just departed from the tender truck about 1245. The pilot reported that just after takeoff he observed the rotor rpm decaying and attempted to regain the rpm by lowering the collective. The rpm did not recover, and, due to the low altitude operation, the pilot was forced to land into the almond grove. The helicopter was recovered from the accident site for further examination.

NTSB Identification: *ERA11WA472* Date: August 19, 2011 Location: Brazil Aircraft: AGUSTA AW139 Injuries: 4 Fatal. An Agusta, AW139, helicopter impacted into the Atlantic Ocean, near an oil rig, the helicopter sank in waters with a recorded floor depth of 100 meters (328 feet). The 2 person flight crew and 2 passengers have not been located and are presumed killed. The flight had just departed P-65 and was en route to Macae Municipality, Rio de Janerio, Brazil, at the time of the accident.

accident site revealed that the main rotor blades struck a set of wooden power poles at the 20-foot-level. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor blades and fuselage structure. The pilot reported that he had flown an application flight over the same field a week prior, and was aware of the location of the power poles. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Identification: *CEN11LA606B* Date: August 21, 2011 NTSB Identification: *WPR11CA398* Location: Mt. Clemens, MI Date: August 21, 2011 Aircraft: SCHWEIZER HUGHES 269C Location:Los Banos, CA Injuries: 1 Fatal,2 Uninjured. Aircraft: BELL 47G-4 An attempted aerial transfer of an Injuries: 1 Minor. individual (wing walker) from a Boeing The pilot was performing an agricultural A75N1 Stearman airplane to a Hughes application flight in the helicopter over 269C helicopter resulted in a fatal a cantaloupe field. During the final pass injury to the wing walker during an along the field border, he observed bee air show performance at Selfridge Air boxes adjacent to power poles, and National Guard Base (MTC), Mount he shut off the spray applicator. After Clemens, Michigan. Neither aircraft were passing the boxes, he turned the spray damaged during the accident; nor was applicator back on; his next recollection either of the pilots injured. Both aircraft was of lying upside down in the field. landed normally after the accident. The       Examination of the helicopter at the airplane pilot stated that the wing walker

Spreading The Wings of Insurance Protection to Helicopter Owners and Operators.

FALCON INSURANCE AGENCY

Falcon Insurance is one of the largest independently owned insurance specialists in the country. Our professional staff has decades of experience in aviation insurance, and we are uniquely qualified to provide insurance protection for helicopter owners and operators. We are dedicated to serving you with insurance coverage that sets the standard for the industry. Call today for same day quotes and coverage or visit our web site.

Austin, TX: 1-800-870-0557 Columbus, GA: 1-888-405-1055 Dallas, TX : 1-800-880-0801 Frederick, MD: 1-888-815-2471 Houston, TX: 1-800-880-8822 Kerrville, TX: 1-800-880-4545 Lakeland, FL: 1-800-881-9688 Las Vegas, NV: 1-888-552-7270 Los Angeles, CA: 1-800-624-8856 Scottsdale, AZ: 1-800-880-3597 Soldotna, AK: 1-888-543-5548 St. Louis, MO: 1-800-880-8644

w w w. f a l co n i n s u ra n ce. co m

PO Box 291388, Kerrville, TX 78029

October 2011

fell during their third pass. He reported that the wing walker was to wait for a cue from the helicopter pilot when both aircraft were in position for the transfer. He stated that the wing walker jumped to reach the skid on the helicopter before it was in position, letting go of the handle on the airplane. The wing walker was unable to regain a hold of the handle on the airplane and fell. The airplane pilot noted that the wing walker did not normally let go of the handle on the airplane until his arm was wrapped around the skid on the helicopter. The helicopter pilot reported that the aerial transfer was planned to occur on the third pass. The initial passes went according to their plan. However, on the third pass, the wing walker attempted to grab the helicopter skid prior to the briefed transfer point. The helicopter pilot stated that the wing walker released his hold on the airplane handle, and lunged with both hands for the helicopter skid before the aircraft were in position. He reported that the wing walker attempted to go back to the airplane, but was unable to grab on to anything. The wing walker subsequently fell approximately 150 feet to the ground. The wing walker was transported from the scene in critical condition, and subsequently died at a local hospital. NTSB Identification: *CEN11FA599* Date: August 26, 2011 Location: Mosby, MO Aircraft: EUROCOPTER AS-350-B2 Injuries: 4 Fatal. A Eurocopter AS-350-B2 helicopter, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain during an autorotation following a loss of power. The pilot, flight nurse, flight paramedic, and patient received fatal injuries. The purpose of the air medical inter-facility transport flight was to transport a patient from the Harrison County Community Hospital to Liberty Hospital. The request was received by the company’s communication center at 1719 and the pilot was notified at 1720. He reported that he lifted off with two hours of fuel and 3 persons onboard and was en route to Bethany, Missouri. Approximately 28 minutes later, at 1758, the helicopter landed at the Harrison County Community Hospital helipad to pick up the patient. While the helicopter was shut down on the helipad, the pilot contacted the company’s communication center by

thehelicopternewspaper.com

telephone and notified them that about half way through the flight from KSTJ, he realized that he did not have as much fuel onboard as he originally thought. After a discussion about possible fueling and re-routing options, the pilot elected to stop en route at KGPH for fuel, and then proceed to the Liberty Hospital helipad to drop off the patient. The person, who was providing flight following to N352LN at the company’s communication center, informed the pilot that Liberty Hospital was 62 nm, and that KGPH was 58 nm distant, respectively. About 1811, the flight departed from the Harrison County Community Hospital helipad. About a minute later, the pilot contacted the company’s communication center and reported that he had 45 minutes of fuel and 4 persons onboard and was en route to KGPH. He asked the flight follower at the company’s communication center to contact the fixed base operator at KGPH to let them know that the helicopter was inbound for fuel. At 1841, the helicopter impacted a farm field about 1.7 nm miles northnortheast of KGPH. There was no postimpact fire. NTSB Identification: *CEN11WA617* Date: August 27, 2011 Location: St. Ferdinand, Canada Aircraft: ROBINSON R44 Injuries: 4 Fatal. On August 27, 2011, at 2115 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff near St. Ferdinand, Quebec, Canada. The pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries. NTSB Identification: *WPR11WA421* Date: August 28, 2011 Location: South Malekula, Vanuatu Aircraft: HUGHES 369D Injuries: 1 Fatal,2 Minor. On August 28, 2011, at 1500 universal coordinated time, a Hughes 369D, Vanuatu registration YJ-HEL, collided with the ground after the attached long-line became entangled in the rotor system near Malekula, Vanuatu. The helicopter was operated by Vanuatu Helicopters under the pertinent civil regulations of Vanuatu. The pilot was fatally injured, and the two passengers received minor injuries. The helicopter was substantially damaged.

NTSB Identification: *CEN11CA638* Date: August 29, 2011 Location: Menominee, MI Aircraft: ENSTROM F-28F Injuries: 1 Uninjured. According to the pilot, the purpose of the company test flight was to measure collective stick forces with the collective bias disabled. The pilot, who was the helicopter’s only occupant, lifted the helicopter into a hover and then hovered clear of any obstacles. He reported the collective controls were heavy as expected, but the helicopter was very controllable. During his attempt to position a force gauge between his hand and the collective grip, the pilot lost control of the helicopter and it landed hard onto the ramp. The helicopter’s tail rotor blades impacted the ramp and the helicopter came to rest upright. A postaccident examination of the helicopter showed the tail rotor blades were bent, and the tail rotor drive shaft was sheared. The pilot reported he should have taken an observer or other personnel on the flight to assist while he concentrated on flying the helicopter.

NTSB Identification: *ANC11LA099* Date: August 30, 2011 Location: Unalaska, AK Aircraft: Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA Injuries: 1 Uninjured. A Robinson R22 Beta II helicopter sustained substantial damage following a loss of engine power and subsequent emergency landing approximately 60 miles southwest of Unalaska, Alaska. The pilot reported that approximately 9 miles from his destination, the engine ran rough for about three engine revolutions before losing total power. He entered an emergency autorotation, and landed the helicopter in a shallow bay, approximately 150 feet from the shoreline. After contacting the water, the helicopter rolled to the right, and sank in shallow water. The pilot reported substantial damage to the tail rotor drive system.

Q & A with Question: A friend of mine was recently “ramp checked” by an FAA inspector. Do you have any guidance as far as what to expect during a ramp check, and a list of items that I may be asked to produce?

Answer: A ramp check doesn’t have to be a scary prospect. FAA inspectors conduct routine surveillance of normal airport activities--checking that both the pilot and the aircraft are legal and safe. Some of the routine items that the inspector may request include a pilot certificate, medical certificate, photo ID (per FAR 61 .3(a)(2)), and the aircraft registration and airworthiness certificates. One common question that arises in ramp check situations is whether pilot logbooks need to be carried in the airplane, and therefore if they need to be produced for review by the inspector. The answer to this

question varies, depending on the certification level of the pilot or flight instructor, and the type of flight. For instance, student pilots and flight instructors with sport pilot ratings may need to possess their logbooks depending on the circumstances. For more information, check out AOPA’s Ramp Checks subject report as well as a narrative of a ramp check event.

flight school & training directory

• Part 141 approved Flight Training • Photo Flights • Helicopter Sales/Services • Helicopter Tours

www.bluehillhelicopters.com info@bluehillhelicopters.com • 781-688-0263

List your flight school in The Helicopter Newspaper’s Flight School Directory. $100 per month. 478-988-0787

Experience the Best!

“Excellence in Flight Training” MLH is 141 certified, Accredited by the ACCSCT, and VA approved.

73-310 U’u st Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740 Tel: 808-334-0234 www.maunaloahelicopters.com info@maunaloahelicopters.com

Subscription Order Form Company _________________________________________ Name ______________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________ State _______ Zip ____________ Country ______________________ Email _________________________________________ URL __________________________________________ Phone # _______________________________________ Fax # __________________________________________ Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

q One-year subscription – $24.00

q Two-year subscription – $45.00

We accept U.S. checks, Visa and MasterCard. No foreign checks, please. Any checks not affiliated with a U.S. bank will be returned

Credit Card Information: Name on Card _______________________________________________________________ Card # _________________________________________ Card Type: q Mastercard q VISA Exp. Date __________________________________ Security Code* ____________________ Signature ________________________________________ Date _____________________

* The Security Code is a 3 digit number found on the back of your credit card. It’s located after the printed card number.

The Helicopter Newspaper

PO Box 850 • Perry, GA USA 31069 • Tel 866-864-8237 or 478-988-0787 • Fax 888-382-6951 or 478-987-1836

info@thehelicopternewspaper.com • www.thehelicopternewspaper.com

October 2011

heli guide

Enstrom F28F-P Sentinel (police) Total production (all variants):13 First flight 1987 Comments: Includes 24 volt electrical system, annunciator warning panel, night, map, position, anti-collision & landing lights and numerous police options furnished upon request. Engine(s): Lycoming H10-360-F1AD w/turbo HP (takeoff) 225 shp Dimensions: main rotor: 32 ft/9.75 m, Tail rotor: 4.7 ft/1.43 m, Height: 9 ft/2.74 m, Length: 29.3 ft/8.9 m, Width: 7.3 ft/2.23 m Empty weight: 1,640 lbs/744 kg Gross weight: 2,600 lbs/1,180 kg Useful load: 960 lbs/435 kg External: 1,000 lbs/454 kg Vne: 97 kts/180 kmh (SL to 915 m) Max cruise: 100 kts/185 kg Max rate of climb: 1,450 fpm/442 mpm HIGE: 13,200 ft/4,023 m 7,700 ft/2,347 m @ 2,600 lbs HOGE: 8,700 ft/2,652 m @ 2,350 lbs Service ceiling: 12,000 ft/3,658 (max. op. alt.) S/E service ceiling N/A Std fuel: 40 gal/159 lit Max fuel: 53 gal/201 lit Max range: std fuel (no reserve) 229 nm/424 km VFR: Crew 1 Passengers 2

Eurocopter AS 350B3 AStar Total production (all variants): 3,254 Engine(s): Arriel 2B HP (takeoff) 847 shp Dimensions: main rotor 35.07 ft/10.69 m Tail rotor 6.10 ft/1.86 m, Height 10.96 ft/3.34 m, Length 42.45 ft/12.94 m, Width 8.3 ft/2.53 m Empty weight: 2,707 lb/1,228 kg Gross weight: 4,960 lbs/2,250 kg Optional gross weight: 5,225 lb/2,370 kg Useful internal load: 2,253 lbs/1,022 kg External 3,086 lbs/1,400 kg Vne: 155 kts/287 kmh Max cruise: 140 kts/258 kmh Max rate of climb: 1,979 fpm/10.0 ms HIGE: 13,285 ft/4,050 m HOGE: 11,200 ft/3,415 m Service ceiling: 16,630 ft/5,070 m Std fuel: 143 gal/540 lit Max fuel Ferry Tank: 268 gal/1,015 lit Max range std fuel (no reserve): 359 nm/665 km Range with opt fuel: 673 nm/1,246 km VFR: Crew 1 Passengers 6

Global Distribution. TEL: 478-988-0787

info@thehelicopternewspaper.com www.thehelicopternewspaper.com

2009 VoluMe 10, oCToBeR 30, 2009

This edition mailed

Volume 10, SePTemBe This edition mailed

This edition

Your #1 source for

Volum e

.com thehelicopternewspaper

Your #1

the helicopter marketplac

This editio

d on:

the helic opter

aper.com

pternewsp

for source

opter

the helic

lace

2010

Your #1 source for

the helicopter marketplac

thehelicopternewspaper .com

thehelico

pternew spaper.co

dominiq ue@flyw www.flyw ithcia.c om ithcia.c om

2009 Raven II, TT 400, bubble compas windows, turn A/C, HID s PAI -700, coordina landing clock LC-2, tor, vertical lights, IVSI w/Remo Transponder,United Instrum Garmin ents, AF Serieste Mode C Altitude GTX330 digital 9-hole 406 MHz Encoder Mode panel, ELT, COM GPS/CO pilot-side , Kannad 406S 2 w/GI-10 M/NAV avionics NAT AA12S console 6A Garmin , Stereo CD, Bose interfac 430W Control ler Req’d e-all seats, w/2nd COM

Ord

n R4 binEKso Ro: N442 2002 TION H 1146 STRA SMO

ion, this helico un AviatMcAdam’s about Loudo fly with hips, Tim ION: Come Champions THIS EDIT Helicopter more! June 2009 INSIDE for World plus much challenges your tail... Protecting

TAH-1P Cobra BellTIME: 5195.1

TOTAL $1,395,000 USD ASKING PRICE: opters.com, 360-754-7200 CONTACT: sales@nwhelic

20 helicopter on page transporting • The business of Sikorsky breaks ground anatomy of aviation insurance • The INSIDE THIS EDITION: tid-bits • NTSB reports helicopters • THN 1 October 2009

More about this

YOu

r r66

Tur

bine

FlY

WiTh

The

Cia!

Enhanced Bell

2009 Raven A/C, HID II, New unit–fer vertical landing light, ry time only, Transpo compass PAI-700bubble window Remote nder, Garmin , artificia s, l horizon GTX300 406 AF Mode C Altitude , Mode S w/ console Series 406 Encode MHz ELT, r, Kannad interfac , GPS/COM pilot-sid

more about this

Volume 10, May 2009

Your #1 source for

for the helico

the helicopter marketplace thehelicopternewspaper .com

www.thehelicopternewspaper.com

Raven II inson R44 RavenIIII 2008 Rob inson R44 Beta on R22 2006 Rob ins 45 2008 Rob li.com 110, 675, g

@hrhe TOTAL TIME: : Call for Pricin 8-9044, hrheli PRICE ASKING Dave Hynes 757-48 20 cation, Whirly on page CONTACT:

certifi N62FA aviation achieves Bell 429 training, Common EDITION: for INSIDE THISting applications ions August 2009 Girls accepterms and definit insurance

1992 Bell 206L3

More about

TOTAL TIME: 3,675 ASKING PRICE: Call for price CONTACT: Mike Russell 404-307-325 www.prestigehelicopters 4 mikerussell1 @att.net, .com

Bell UH-1H Plus

More about this

REGISTRATION: N703PH SERIAL NUMBER: 69-15602 TOTAL TIME: 4749.5 PRIcE ASKING PRIcE: cALL fOR om, 360-754-7200 cONTAcT: sales@nwhelicopters.c on page 20 More about this helicopter

helicopter on page

INSIDE THIS EDITION: Liability exposure sulfation: prevention of a contract pilot, and repair, Habits, Battery ALEA comes to Savannah, Eurocopter presents the EC175 INSIDE: 1

July 2009

September 2009

.com rnewspaper

tplace pter marke

Your #1 source

helicopter on page

INSIDE THIS EDITION: Extensionå for comments Photos from ALEA, on CRM training Boeing celebrates for Part 135, 45th anniversary Heavy lift helicopter of Sea Knight first community celebrates flight, propulsion first

thehelicopte

2009

on: June 23, 2009

205A ++

TOTAL TIME: (Airframe) 2382 ASKING PRICE: Please call CONTACT: Don Groenemann, 817-266-8788, dgroenemann@att.net John@gsaircraftsales.c or John Milko, 540-992-550 0, om

Req’d e-all seats, Garmin 420W, e avionics INSID NAT AA12S w/2nd Bose E THIS COM Stereo conference EDITI Control ST 2009 ON: Muse ler for helico to debat 10, AuGu 24, 2009 umMe e latest tours pters ready on: July rotary • Sikors Volu wing mailedfor take-o ky eyes edition This ff helico issues and pter deal challe • Helitech with India nges • Stron Portugal’s first g, stead n Navy y future • Plus much more! April 2010

VoluMe 10, JulY

This edition mailed

2009 Raven II, New landing PAI-700 light, bubble unit–ferry time window only, A/C, GTX300, artificial horizon, s, vertical compas HID Encoder Mode S w/Remo Transpo te Mode nder, Garmins pilot-sid , Kannad 406 AF Series C Altitude 420W, e avionics console 406 , GPS/CO MHz ELT, Control Bose interfac e-all ler Req’d M w/2nd seats, NAT Garmin AA12S COM Stereo and

2008 Raven vertical I, TT 60, bubble Transpo compass PAI-700 window Remote nder, Garmin , artificia s, GTX32 l horizon CIA is 3000, Mode C Altitude 8 Mode an , 244 Spray authorized Garminpilot-side avionic Encode S w/ dealer System Req’d 420W, NAT s console r, ELT, Pointer Installa for . w/2nd Domini tion call for From Sales the Simplex COM, AA12S Stereo, GPS/COM to Comple que Youakimmore informa 2 Bose 2000 te headse Controller dominique@flyw Raven tion. Contac 217-512 Engine ts I, N6SG, www.fly withcia ithcia.com, -1000, t King SMOH 51, SN 0878, .com KY196A King KT76 TT 925, Bose interfac COM Radio, Transponder, Aircraft e, artificia 2007, engine overhau l horizon tan cloth, led , fire extinguby G&N isher.

er I

4 Clipp

om BER: 3 HRS REGI erDepot.c NUM 0, : 2,20 SERIAL tHelicopt m L TIME E: $315,000 Dan@Ligh ts.co TOTA PRIC 371, opterpar ASKING : 805-512-1 nsonhelic 20 team CONTACT www.robipter on page British

marketplace

il 201 0

April 2,

marketp

ce marketpla

Your #1 source for the helicopter

R 2009

on: August 24, 2009

11, Apr

n maile

source for

Dominiq 217-512 ue Youakim -1000

thehelico

Your #1

April 2009

thehelicopternewspaper.com

on: September

9 e 200 10, JuN 26, 2009 VoluMe on: May mailed

Formally Universal Helicopter

AgustaWestland AW119Ke (Koala Enhanced) Total production (all variants): >140 Comments: Fast cruise speed with large multi-purpose cabin. Engine(s): (1) Pratt & Whitney PT6B-37A HP (takeoff) 1002 shp/747 kw Dimensions: main rotor–35.53 ft/10.83 m Tail rotor 6.36 ft/1.94 m, Height 12.73 ft/3.77 m, Length 42.70 ft/13.02 m (rotors turning), Width 5.28 ft/1.6 m (M/R blade at 45 degrees) Empty weight: 3,208 lbs/1,455 kg Max gross weight (internal): 6,283 lb/2,850 kg (ext) 6,945 lb/3,150 kg Useful load: (internal) 3,075 lbs/1,395 kg (external) 3,737 lbs/1,695 kg, Vne: 152 kts/281 kmh Max cruise: 139 kts/257 kmh Max rate of climb: 1,789 fpm/9.1 ms HIGE: 11,400 ft/3,475 m HOGE: 7,600 ft/2,316 m Service ceiling: 15,000 ft/4,572 m Std fuel: 160 gal/605 lit Max fuel: 230 gal/870 lit Max range std fuel (no reserve): 374 nm/692 km Max range aux fuel (no reserve): 547 nm/1,013 km VFR Crew: 1 Pilot Passengers 7

heli guide

Eurocopter AS 350B3 AStar Total production (all variants): 3,254 Engine(s): Arriel 2B HP (takeoff) 847 shp Dimensions: main rotor 35.07 ft/10.69 m, Tail rotor 6.10 ft/1.86 m, Height 10.96 ft/3.34 m, Length 42.45 ft/12.94 m, Width 8.3 ft/2.53 m Empty weight: 2,707 lb/1,228 kg Gross weight: 4,960 lbs/2,250 kg Optional gross weight: 5,225 lb/2,370 kg Useful internal load: 2,253 lbs/1,022 kg, External 3,086 lbs/1,400 kg Vne: 155 kts/287 kmh Max cruise: 140 kts/258 kmh Max rate of climb: 1,979 fpm/10.0 ms HIGE: 13,285 ft/4,050 m HOGE: 11,200 ft/3,415 m Service ceiling: 16,630 ft/5,070 m Std fuel: 143 gal/540 lit Max fuel: Ferry Tank 268 gal/1,015 lit Max range std fuel (no reserve): 359 nm/665 km Range with opt fuel: 673 nm/1,246 km VFR Crew: 1 Passengers 6

Bell Helicopter 412EP Total Production (all variants): 800+ Comments: Proven, versatile utility helicopter with Category “A” certification, excellent hot-high performance, and single and dual pilot IFR. Engines: P&WC PT6T-3D HP (Takeoff)1,800 SHP/1,342 kw Dimensions: Main Rotor 46 ft/14 m, Tail Rotor 8.6 ft/2.6 m, Height 14.9 ft/4.5 m, Length 56.2 ft/17.1 m, Width 9.5 ft/2.9 m Empty Weight: 6,903 lb/3,131 kg Max Gross Weight: 11,900 lb/5,398 kg Useful Load: Std 4,997 lb/2,267 kg External: 4,500 lb/2,041 kg Vne: 140 kn/ 259 km/h Max Cruise: 122 kn/ 223 km/h Max Rate of Climb: 1,780 fpm 9 mps HIGE: 10,200 ft/3110 m HOGE: 5,200 ft/1,585 m Service Ceiling: 16,300 ft/4,970 m S/E Service Ceiling: 7,600 ft/2,316 m Std Fuel: 330.5 gal/1,251 L Max Fuel: 494.5 gal/1,872 L IFR Crew: 1 or 2 VFR Crew: 1 Passengers 14

260L Hummingbird Total production (all variants): 110 First flight 1988 Comments: The 260L Hummingbird seats four people comfortably in its wide 4’9” cabin. Plenty of baggage space. Smooth 3-blade rotor system. The 260L is newly manufactured with numerous modifications including the Lycoming powerplant. Engine(s): (1) Lycoming VO-435 HP (takeoff) 260 shp Dimensions: main rotor 33 ft/10.06 m, Tail rotor 8 ft/2.44 m, Height 8.7 ft/2.65 m, Length 30.6 ft/9.33 m, Width 5 ft/1.52 m Empty weight: 1,750 lbs Gross weight: 2,700 lbs/1,224 kg Useful load: 950 lbs Vne: 117 mph Max rate of climb: 1,250 fpm HIGE: 9,000 ft/2,865 m HOGE: N/A Service ceiling: 12,000 ft/3,657 m Std fuel: 57 gal/259 lt Max range std fuel (no reserve): 375 mi VFR Crew: 1 Passengers 3

classified ad...

Call 478-988-0787

...with color photo. ...in print. ...on the web. ...one month. ...$35 USD October 2011

featured classified ads

2009 Enstrom 480B N44SZ. Leather seats, Lightspeed Zulu Headset, Garmin GNS $845,700 for more information visit www.sharkeys.com or call 603-298-8728

2000 Bell 427 - New to the Market! S/N 56010, 1850 TT, VIP Corporate, Dual Controls, Rotor Brake, Particle Separator, Air Conditioner, Heater, 28 AMP Battery, Engine Fire System, Pneumatic Door Openers, Preflight Kit, Engine Wash Kit, Sliding Windows, Flight Instruments, HSI Heading System, Dual Garmin 530, NAT FM, Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel, Garmin GXT 327 Transponder, ELT, 7-Place VOX ICS, Leather Interior.Call Austin Jet Aircraft Sales 512-292-7088 www.austinjet.com

2007 Schweizer 300C N355SD; 810 TT; VFR; 2007 Paint; 2007 Int; 3 Seats; $279,000, Blue Hill Helicopters Phone: 781-688-0263

2000 Bell 412 low total time, SPIFT with dual flight directors, Mark XXI EGPWS, KTA 870 TCAS, Delivered with Fresh 3000 hour & 5 Year insp. For more information call Groenemann & Summit , Don Groenmann 817-266-8788 or email dgroenemann@att.net or John Milko 540-992-5500 or email summitsales@rbnet.com

1983 Bell L3 sn/51054 13k TT 200 SHSI excellent components. Oversize panel with glove compartment, wire strike, frameless crew seats, smokeless burner, door openers, 7pl shoulder harnesses, wedge windows rear, litter door, maintenance steps, shroud heater, lead acid. Avionics, GMA 340, GNS 430, KY96A, GTX 330 w/traffic. L3 collision avoidance, Shadin flight data computer, Garmin 396, King HSI, No damage. Fresh annual and straps upon sale, 135 ready. Ask 765K Call J.Seibold 858 775 6357. Email jr.cbold@gmail.com

1997 MD600 Great Exec or Utility Notar quiet, Strong RR-C47 Engine, Fadec start, All forward seating or club seats. Custom paint. Mid time components. Reduced to$895k for quick sale. Check all our helicopters at www.Airexcell.us or Call Mark at 717-309-3100 or email at mpcampolong@gmail.com

Your #1 source for the helicopter marketplace

Highlight your helicopter for sale with a

FEATURED CLASSIFIED AD

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

thehelicopternewspaper.com

Tel: 478-988-0787 info@thehelicopternewspaper.com â&#x20AC;˘ www.thehelicopternewspaper.com

Bell

The New Authority in Composite Rotor Blades

1995 Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III - Price Reduced! S/N 4377 - 935 TT, One Owner Since New, Dual Controls, Rotor Brake, High Skids w/FlightSteps, WSPS, Engine Auto Relight, Vibration Reduction System, King KAP-150 Autopilot, King KCS-55A HSI, King KLN-94 GPS, King KX-155 NAV/COMM, King KY-196A COMM, King KT-76C Digital Transponder, King KMA-24H Audio Panel, 2 Bose Headsets. Austin Jet Aircraft Sales 512-292-7088 www.austinjet.com (10-11)

Enstrom

206B/L & OH-58 Tail Rotor Blades -- More Tail Rotor Authority at High Altitudes -- Increased Service Life -- Reduced Noise -- Reduced Pedal Forces -- Corrosion-resistant

UH-1 Huey T/R Blades Also Available! 2000 Bell 412 low total time, SPIFT with dual flight directors, Mark XXI EGPWS, KTA 870 TCAS, Delivered with Fresh 3000 hour & 5 Year insp. For more information call Groenemann & Summit , Don Groenmann 817-2668788 or email dgroenemann@att.net or John Milko 540992-5500 or email summitsales@rbnet.com (10 -11)

2009 Enstrom 480B N44SZ. Leather seats, Lightspeed Zulu Headset, Garmin GNS $845,700 for more information visit www.sharkeys.com or call 603-298-8728 (10-11)

Hiller Hughes

Van Horn Aviation www.vanhornaviation.com Tempe, AZ 85281

Hummingbird

Hummingbird Helicopter-Order positions available in our next production run. Contact Vertical Aviation Technologies, Inc., 407-322-9488, sales@ vertical-aviation.com, www.vertical-aviation.com 10-11

MD Helicopters #9 – 5225 216th Street Langley, B.C. Canada V2Y 2N3 Phone: 604-533-1148 · Fax: 604-533-1517 AOG After Hours Phone: 604-818-4185 www.helistructures.com 1997 MD600 Great Exec or Utility Notar quiet, Strong RR-C47 Engine, Fadec start, All forward seating or club seats. Custom paint. Mid time components. Reduced to$895k for quick sale. Check all our helicopters at www.Airexcell.us or Call Mark at 717-3093100 or email at mpcampolong@gmail.com 10-11

2008 Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV S/N 52387, 35 TT, High Altitude Tail Rotor, High Skids with FliteSteps, Dual Controls, Rotor Brake, High Visibility M/R Blades, Cargo Hook Provisions, WSPS, 7-Place Blue Vinyl Interior, New Base White Paint. Take it as is and do your own completion or we can offer full customizing to your specifications. Call Austin Jet Aircraft Sales 512-292-7088 www.austinjet.com ( 1 0 - 11 ) Bell 206 fuselage SN1510, good shape, good condition. Call 631-588-2780. TFN

Robinson ROBINSON R22 BETA II with Garmin G400 GPS available for lease to flight school. Call 323-376-1969 or email info@robinsonleasing.com, Visit our website http:// www.robinsonleasing.com (10-11) NEW 2010 RAVEN II, Dark blue blue leather interior, ac bubble windows, Garmin 430, vertical compass, 406elt $423000 Contact: Florida Suncoast Helicopters, Bill Cooper, 800-391-2397 (TFN)

Place your classified ad today!

Services Provided:

Maintenance Inspections • Structural Repairs using Authorized Bell Fuselage and Tailboom Fixtures Component Overhauls • Refurbishments • Composites Avionics Installations • Modifications • Spare Parts Sales Painting • Completions • NDT AUTHORIZED CSF for Bell Helicopter Models 204, 205, 206 Series, 212, 407, 412 and UH-1H TC Repair Station No. 137-96 · EASA Repair Station No. 145.7112 Fulfilling our customer’s needs with the best service and most superior products.

478-988-0787 info@thehelicopternewspaper.com

October 2011

Targeted advertising to industry buyers... ...not browsers. Contact our advertising department for the most economical and effective advertising in the industry. 866-864-8237 • 478-988-0787

R44Sales.com

Factory Authorized Sales and Service. R22 & R44 Sales and Brokerage. Low Commissions. Buy/Sell. New/Used. Large Selection. Call Andres L. Kerllenevich at 904-342-0630 or visit R44Sales.com (10-11)

Schweizer

Hydra Super Mile with very little use. This item has a very competive price and is ready to ship. It may be viewed at tradewindinternationl.com, click on the specials or contact us at info@tradewindinternational.com tfn Are You An Air Medical Company or Specialist? Then be one of the first to discover SKY COMMANDER the “World’s 1st Mission-Critical Management System” developed to streamline the work flow of Air Medical companies. See action movie at www.gena.at (10-11) Helicopter Dolly, manufactured by Mohawk Northwest Inc. This dolly is set up to fit Multiple aircraft and can be viewed at tradewindinternational.com, just click on specials or contact us at info@tradewindinternational.com tfn

2007 Schweizer 300C N355SD; 810 TT; VFR; 2007 Paint; 2007 Int; 3 Seats; $279,000, Blue Hill Helicopters Phone: 781-688-0263 T F N

Are You An Air Cargo Transportation Company or Specialist? Then be one of the first to discover SKY COMMANDER the “World’s 1st Mission-Critical Management System” developed to streamline the work flow of air cargo companies. See action movie at www.gena.at (10-11)

FOR SALE: 2008 Schweizer 269C with TT 681.8 Instrument Trainer Asking $290K Pls. call: Ken Thrasher/ HeliTech: 850-763-9000 email: ana@helitechinc.com t f n

Bubble covers, Engine covers, Blade tie-downs, engine plugs & blade covers at Bruce’s Custom Covers, 408738-3959, bruce@aircraftcovers.com tfn

helicopters wanted Need an IRS Tax Deduction? Donate Your Helicopter to Charity, email us: amberalert@juno.com (tfn)

Are You An Aerial Fire Fighting Company or Specialist? Then be one of the first to discover SKY COMMANDER the “World’s 1st Mission-Critical Management System” developed to streamline the work flow of Aerial Fire Fighters. See action movie at www.gena.at (10-11)

VoluMe 10, AuGuST 2009 This edition mailed on: July 24, 2009

Your #1 source for the helicopter marketplace

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 (10-11)

thehelicopternewspaper.com

VoluMe 10, JuNe 2009 This edition mailed on: May 26, 2009

engines Your #1 source for the helicopter marketplace

thehelicopternewspaper.com

Volume 10, May 2009

2008 Robinson R44 Raven II www.thehelicopternewspaper.com 2006 Robinson R44 Raven II 2008 Robinson R22 Beta II

Your #1 source for the helicopter marketplace

TOTAL TIME: 110, 675, 45 ASKING PRICE: Call for Pricing CONTACT: Dave Hynes 757-488-9044, hrheli@hrheli.com

Allison/RR250-C20J, This engine has a fresh mini with new number one and two turbine wheels. Specs and photos are available at tradewindinternational.com or contact us at info@tradewindinternational.com tfn 250C20B/C28/ C30 Engines Modules and Accessories for Sale, Exchange or Lease. Extensive stock of New, Overhauled and Serviceable parts. Contact John Peacocke, Sunrise Helicopter Tel: 281 251 4005 Fax: 281 251 8848 email peacockej@aol.com (04-12)

More about N62FA on page 20

UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS, INC. Stocking Supplier of Pratt & Whitney PT6A & PT6T Parts, Engines & Accessories. New, Overhauled & Serviceable. 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

INSIDE THIS EDITION: Bell 429 achieves Whirly Volume certification, 10, April 2009 Girls accepting applications for training, Common aviation insurance terms and definitions August 2009

Your #1 source for the helicopter marketplace

www.thehelicopternewspaper.com

2002 Robinson R44 Clipper I REGISTRATION: N442EK SERIAL NUMBER: 1146 TOTAL TIME: 2,200, 3 HRS SMOH ASKING PRICE: $315,000 CONTACT: 805-512-1371, Dan@LightHelicopterDepot.com www.robinsonhelicopterparts.com More about this helicopter on page 20

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 (02-12)

INSIDE THIS EDITION: Come fly with Loudoun Aviation, British team challenges for World Helicopter Championships, Tim McAdam’s Protecting your tail...plus much more! June 2009

Bell UH-1H Plus REGISTRATION: N703PH SERIAL NUMBER: 69-15602 TOTAL TIME: 4749.5 ASKING PRIcE: cALL fOR PRIcE cONTAcT: sales@nwhelicopters.com, 360-754-7200 More about this helicopter on page 20

Formally Universal Helicopter

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 (10-11) Are You An Oil Platform / Energy Company or Specialist? Then be one of the first to discover SKY COMMANDER the “World’s 1st Mission-Critical Management System” developed to streamline the work flow energy companies. See action movie at www.gena.at (10-11)

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 TFN 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 (10-11) Mid-Continent Aircraft Insurance Brokers - Over 61 years Risk Management Experience for Professional Operators. 800-325-0885, e-mail: acinsurance@ midcont.com Sharon/Laura (10-11)

miscellaneous

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 (02-12)

INSIDE: April 2009

2 Eurocopter AS350BAs REGISTRATION: PENdING SERIAL NUMBER: 1873 & 1087 TOTAL TIME: 9881, 7702 ASKING PRIcE: OPTIONS STARTING AT $850,000 cONTAcT: sacha.wetzel@helisupport.co.nz More about this helicopter on page 20, more on Helisupport NZ on page 4

Formally Universal Helicopter INSIDE: Heli-Expo 2009 review, Helisupport NZ services, Letters to the Editor April 2009

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 tnf

equipment

thehelicopternewspaper.com

Are You A Search & Rescue Company or Specialist? Then be one of the first to discover SKY COMMANDER the “World’s 1st Mission-Critical Management System” developed to streamline the work flow of SAR companies. See action movie at www.gena.at (10-11)

Doctor’s Orders: A pilot’s vacation home with a pilot discount! St. George Island, Florida. Directly on private beach with expansive views of the Gulf of Mexico, three levels of covered furnished decks. Spacious open living/dining/kitchen area. Five bedrooms including two master suites and four baths, multiple TVs/DVDs/VCRs/ wireless Internet. Occupancy 12, beds: three kings, four twins, one queen sleeper sofa. Under-house concrete parking, 15’ x 30’ pool (heated for a fee), enclosed hot/ cold outdoor shower, fish cleaning area, park-style grill. Paved 3339’ airport on island (F47) a quarter mile from the house. Ask for “pilot’s discount” Visit www.resortvacationproperties.com for photos, 877.272.8206. The Helicopter Newspaper “Endorsed”. (TFN)

HeliNwspaper_ad_110718.ai

Simply Brilliant! Super Gloss Aviation Polish. Safe for plexiglass and Clear Coat Finishes. Easy On, Easy Off. Restores faded oxidized paint to original luster. Protects from chemicals, bird droppings, uv sun rays. Holds up to multiple washings. Cleans bugs & soot too! Dandy Products and Services- Amarillo, Texas 800-999-6130 ( 1 0 - 11 ) 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. 478.987.2250 (tfn) Beautiful 2.73 ac wooded lot in upscale Pine Ridge Equestrian Estates, located in Citrus County, Florida only five miles from Crystal River. Covenants, 27 miles of horse trails, community center, pool and golf course. Nicer homes and mini-ranchet tes. Zoning allows up to three horses and stables permitted on lot with your house. Horse trail borders back end of lot that is 298’ wide and 400’ deep on 3620 Stirrup Drive, Beverly Hills, Florida (Google it!). Public water and septic sewer. $64,900 Contact Bill Lavender 888-987-2250 bill@agairupdate.com (tfn)

parts The only FAA-PMA certified TT Straps for all JetRanger; LongRanger, & OH-58 . $ave thousands over factory prices. In stock. Call today for overnight shipping. www. AirwolfAerospace.com 440-632-1687 1 0 -11 UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS, INC. Stocking Supplier of Pratt & Whitney PT6A & PT6T Parts, Accessories. Overhauled & Serviceable. 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 thn

2011-07-18

5:10:03 PM

Fuel cell repair or replacement for all makes & models– FAA approved commercial crash resistant construction, flexible bladder nitrile rubber construction, all construction TSO-C80 certified, 2-year warranty. Contact Floats & Fuel Cells at 901-842-7110, www.ffcfuelcells.com tfn 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 TFN Parting out Bell 212 and 206 Fuselages, many parts available. Please phone or Fax your requests. CHS, Mike Duck, Phone: 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, E-mail: mike@helistructures.com TFN 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 and for the 206 P/N 2062200-101. Call Pablo at HeliBlade, Inc. 530-365-1278 TFN Bell 206L-4 New Low Skid kit for sale. Will trade for float kit for L-4. 631-588-2780. TFN Bell 206B Tail Rotor Gear Box as removed. P/N 206040-400-13 outright. 631-588-2780. TFN 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 tfh

DynaFlight

AirAg E-Series

Integrated Flight Guidance Instrument (IFGI) & embedded Processor

DynaGrip Control

Entire system weighs less than 7 pounds (3 kilograms)

DynaFlight

AirAg PRO & SeisBag PRO

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 tfn C

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 (02-12)

Processor

CMY

Integrated Flight Guidance Instrument (IFGI)

DynaGrip Control

Entire system weighs less than 10 pounds (6 kilograms)

GPS Systems for Aerial Applicators & Seismic Operators dynanav.com

DynaNav Systems Inc. Toll Free 1-877-333-9626 E-mail: sales@dynanav.com October 2011

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 Airpar ts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com (02-12) 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 (02-12) 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) 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 (02-12) 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 (02-12) 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)

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 (10-11) 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 (10-11)

services HELICOPTER EXPORT / IMPORT, Transport Anywhere, Pre-Buys and Recovery Service. Contact Tom at Sterling Helicopter 215-271-2510 /Fax 215-788-7319 >tom@sterlinghelicopter.com (10-11) Penderson Powder coating. Custom Colors and two tone available. For more information Call 706-6044934 12-11

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)

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

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 530-365-1278 TFN

Floats & Fuel Cells–your N. American Eurocopter authorized repair facility with comprehensive repair capabilities for all makes & models, available for 24/7 shipping. FAA repair staion no. TH4R544M. 901-8427110, www.ffcfuelcells.com tfn

Classified Advertising Order Form Use this form to submit your classified ad. Please print carefully, using one (1) letter, punctuation mark or space per box. Send the form along with payment information. uh@thehelicopternewspaper.com or Fax to 478-987-1836

October 2011

Classified Rates: $35.00 USD–includes photo of helicopter for sale & posting on the Internet. Company Name __________________________________________________ Name ____________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip _____________________________________________ Tel #______________________________ Fax #__________________________________ Email ___________________________________________

q Visa q MasterCard Credit Card No. ___________________________________________________________ Exp. Date _______________________ *Security Code ________________________ Card Holder’s Name _____________________________________________________________________

* The Security Code is a 3 digit number found on the back of your credit card. It’s located after the printed card number.

Signature _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Helicopter Newspaper, P.O. Box 850 • Perry, GA USA 31069 • Tel 478-988-0787 • Fax 478-987-1836 • info@thehelicopternewspaper.com 22

thehelicopternewspaper.com

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 (10-11) Support the helicopter industry...Become a member of HAI! Call 800-435-4976 or 703-683-4646, Email mbr@rotor.com, or visit www.rotor.com (tfn)) 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 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 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 Get your helicopter sold today advertise in The Helicopter Newspaper Today Only $35 classifeds@thehelicopternewspaper.com

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 TFN

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

software www.AircraftCostAnalysis.com Helicopter Operators can calculate your breakeven, % investment return, profit potential, and produce annual & monthly cash flows. Project your financials without spending hours of your time. All reports are produced automatically and accurately after you provide your inputs. Types of analyses performed include: Company/Individual Ownership, Managed with/without Leaseback, Commercial Operation, Agricultural/Fire/Ambulance Operations, Joint Ownership, Fractional Ownership, and Charter/Rental. Helicopter sales organizations can provide your prospects with customized & professional ownership cost analysis. This program is a great sales aid and management tool. FREE sample reports. Click REQUEST INFORMATION on the website or call 281-419-7443 (tfn)

Advertisers Index Absolute Fire Solutions............12 Action Aircraft Parts..................8 AgNav Inc....................................3

tools Make life easier - or at least make your engine and aircraft inspections easier using a flexible borescope from Machida, Inc. Call: 800-431-5420 or info@ machidascope.com (03-12)

AvidAir..........................................8 Blue Hill Helicopters............... 15 Bruce’s Custom Covers..............4

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

Canadian Heli Structures....... 19

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

Falcon Insurance...................... 13

Get your helicopter sold today today Only $35 classifeds@thehelicopternewspaper.com

DynaNav................................... 21

Floats & Fuel Cells................... 24 FL Sun Coast............................. 15 FlyIt Simulators............................5 Heli-Tech.................................... 22

U.S. & Canada Telephone Area Codes 201 New Jersey 202 Washington, DC 203 Connecticut 204 Manitoba, Canada 205 Alabama 206 Washington 207 Maine 208 Idaho 209 California 210 Texas 212 New York City, NY 213 Los Angeles, CA 214 Dallas, TX 215 Pennsylvania 216 Ohio 217 Illinois 218 Minnesota 219 Indiana 224 Illinois 225 Louisiana 228 Mississippi 229 Georgia 231 Michigan 240 Maryland 248 Michigan 250 British Col, Can. 252 North Carolina 253 Washington 254 Texas 256 Alabama 262 Wisconsin 267 Pennsylvania 270 Kentucky 278 Michigan 281 Texas 301 Maryland 302 Delaware 303 Colorado 304 West Virginia 305 Miami, FL 306 Sask, Can. 307 Wyoming 308 Nebraska 309 Illinois 310 Long Beach, CA 312 Chicago, IL

313 Detroit, MI 314 Missouri 315 New York 316 Kansas 317 Indiana 318 Louisiana 319 Iowa 320 Minnesota 323 California 330 Ohio 331 Illinois 334 Alabama 336 North Carolina 337 Louisiana 341 California 347 New York 352 Florida 360 Washington 361 Texas 401 Rhode Island 402 Nebraska 403 Alberta, Canada 404 Atlanta, GA 405 Oklahoma 406 Montana 407 Florida 408 California 409 Texas 410 Maryland 412 Pittsburgh, PA 413 Massachusetts 414 Wisconsin 415 San Francisco, CA 416 Ontario, Canada 417 Missouri 418 Quebec, Canada 419 Ohio 423 Tennessee 424 California 425 Washington 435 Utah 440 Ohio 442 California 443 Maryland 450 Quebec, Canada 464 Illinois

469 Texas 478 Georgia 480 Arizona 484 Pennsylvania 501 Arkansas 502 Kentucky 503 Oregon 504 Louisiana 505 New Mexico 506 New Bruns, Can. 507 Minnesota 508 Massachusetts 509 Washington 510 California 512 Texas 513 Ohio 514 Quebec, Canada 515 Iowa 516 New York 517 Michigan 518 New York 519 Ontario, Canada 520 Arizona 530 California 540 Virginia 541 Oregon 559 California 561 Florida 562 California 564 Washington 570 Pennsylvania 571 Virginia 573 Missouri 580 Oklahoma 586 Michigan 601 Mississippi 602 Phoenix, Arizona 603 New Hampshire 604 British Col, Can. 605 South Dakota 606 Kentucky 607 New York 608 Wisconsin 609 New Jersey 612 Minnesota 613 Ontario, Canada

614 Ohio 615 Tennessee 616 Michigan 617 Massachusetts 618 Illinois 619 San Diego, CA 623 Arizona 626 California 628 California 630 Illinois 631 New York 636 Missouri 646 New York 647 Ontario, Canada 650 California 651 Minnesota 657 California 660 Missouri 661 California 662 Mississippi 669 California 678 Georgia 679 Michigan 701 North Dakota 702 Nevada 703 Virginia 704 North Carolina 705 Ontario, Canada 706 Georgia 707 California 708 Chicago, IL 709 Newfoundland, 712 Iowa 713 Houston, TX 714 California 715 Wisconsin 716 New York 717 Pennsylvania 718 New York City, NY 719 Colorado 720 Colorado 724 Pennsylvania 727 Florida 732 New Jersey 734 Michigan 740 Ohio

747 California 752 California 757 Virginia 760 California 763 Minnesota 764 California 765 Indiana 770 Georgia 773 Illinois 775 Nevada 780 Alberta, Canada 781 New Hampshire 785 Kansas 786 Florida 792 Texas 801 Utah 802 Vermont 803 South Carolina 804 Virginia 805 California 806 Texas 807 Ontario, Canada 808 Hawaii 809 Caribbean Islands 810 Michigan 812 Indiana 813 Florida 814 Pennsylvania 815 Illinois 816 Missouri 817 Texas 818 California 819 Quebec, Canada 828 North Carolina 830 Texas 831 California 832 Texas 843 South Carolina 845 New York 847 Illinois 850 Florida 856 New Jersey 858 California 859 Kentucky 860 Connecticut 863 Florida 864 South Carolina

865 Tennessee 870 Arkansas 872 Illinois 901 Tennessee 902 Nova Scotia, Can 903 Texas 904 Florida 905 Mexico City, Mx 906 Michigan 907 Alaska 908 New Jersey 909 California 910 North Carolina 912 Georgia 913 Kansas 914 New York 915 Texas 916 California 917 New York 918 Oklahoma 919 North Carolina 920 Wisconsin 925 California 931 Tennessee 935 California 936 Texas 937 Ohio 940 Texas 941 Florida 947 Mississippi 949 California 951 California 952 Minnesota 954 Florida 956 Texas 970 Colorado 971 Oregon 972 Texas 973 New Jersey 978 Massachusetts 979 Texas 980 North Carolina 989 Michigan 998 California

HeliBlade....................................11 HEROs...........................................9 HW Farren................................ 21 Isolair ...........................................6 Kissimmee Helicopters........... 15 Machida Borescopes............... 10 Mauna Loa Helicopters.......... 15 Preferred Airparts.......................7 Tradewind Int’l............................7 Universal Turbine Parts.............2 Van Horn Aviation................... 19

October 2011

thehelicopternewspaper.com