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February 11, 2012
Attendees await the opening of Heli-Expo 2011 in Orlando. This year’s convention and exhibition in Dallas is projected to top last year’s estimated 20,000 visitors. Photos by Ernie Stephens This year’s version of Heli-Expo, the annual convention and exposition hosted by Helicopter Association International (HAI), kicks off on Feb. 11 in Dallas, Texas, running through...February 8, 2012
Olathe, Kan.-based Garmin (Booth 29) has received an FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for its G500H installation on the R44 from Robinson Helicopter (Booths 7/8 and...February 1, 2012
Torrance, Calif.-based Robinson Helicopter Company is reporting an upswing in...January 13, 2012
Robinson Helicopter Co., the nation's leading maker of commercial helicopters, said it churned out 356 choppers last year, which is more than double 2010's...December 3, 2011
Helicopter flight training at Kansas State University is getting a boost through a partnership with Universal Helicopters. “The partnership initially will bring in three helicopters...December 3, 2011
Big Bend Community College and Inland Helicopters of Spokane have partnered to train a new generation of helicopter pilots. The new pilot...November 21, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT TYPE NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS November 3, 2011 Key West, FL Cessna 550 N938D Around 1212 EDT, a/c received minor damage during a runway overrun at Key West International Airport (EYW). The two pilots and three passengers were uninjured. According to the pilot, at touchdown the speed brakes extended but, when he went to apply wheel braking there was no braking. He then attempted to apply...November 15, 2011
Source: The Daily Breeze With sales taking off again as the recession eases and employment following suit...November 11, 2011
Quebec, Canada-based Capitale Hélicoptère has taken delivery of three new helicopters from Eurocopter Canada—an EC130B4, AS350B2 and...November 1, 2011
Yes it’s been said before, but meeting people one-on-one, in person, is becoming a lost art. Many of us know a few people that we’ve worked with for months—or even years—that we’ve never actually met, or even seen. One of my colleagues always jokes that a phone call equates to around something like 100 e-mails, and an in-person meeting is worth at least 200 phone...November 1, 2011
LOFT and CRM In response to “The Importance of Training” (August 2011, page 4), I’d like to add that the essential ingredient in today’s training is line orientated flight training (LOFT) and CRM. This is especially true in the offshore helicopter world. Particularly in the Gulf of Mexico where there has been a quantum leap in technology to the glass cockpit and the need for...November 1, 2011
Photos by Andrew Parker This year’s Helitech, held September 27–29 in Duxford, featured more than 5,000 visitors, 200 exhibitors, a static...October 17, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT NAME NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS October 1, 2011 Philip, SD Robinson Helicopter CO R66 N266CY Around 1255 MDT, a/c was substantially damaged during an in-flight breakup while in cruise flight near Philip, SD. An eye witness observed the helicopter flying from west to east, along a river, about 1,000 feet AGL and reported he o saw the a/c make a turn to the left before it flew out of view...October 1, 2011
The first China Helicopter Exposition showcased several major products from helicopter makers, including an EC225. Guangdong Police The first China Helicopter Exposition took place from September 15 to 18 in Tianjin, 70 statute miles from Beijing. For this 2011 edition, organizers booked spaces for about 200 exhibitors, including AgustaWestland, Bell, Eurocopter, Robinson and Sikorsky. They were...October 1, 2011
Stuffed hogs provide target practice for hunters. Photo by Eric Lewis As one person referred to shooting a feral hog from a helicopter: “This is a hunters trifecta!” Hunting, hogs and a helicopter—all at one time. Texas is the only state in the U.S. that will allow any wild animal to be killed from a helicopter. That animal is the feral hog, sometimes referred to by Texas land...October 1, 2011
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a safety recommendation for Robinson R44s...September 30, 2011
Sloane Helicopters is displaying its Robinson R66 sales demonstrator during Helitech, along with an Agustawestland AW 109 Grand New, at Stand 1513, Chalet 2 adn teh static display. Sloane Helicopters Britain’s biannual celebration of all things rotary wing swings into action at the famous Duxford aerodrome on Tuesday. Helitech celebrates its 25th anniversary in difficult times. However back in...September 27, 2011
Aerospace Optics (Stand 1709) Fort Worth, Texas-based Aerospace Optics is showcasing its VIVISUN Electronic Latch, which performs in a similar fashion to traditional magnetic holding or solenoid latching switches but in a much smaller mechanical package and with 500,000-cycle reliability. It integrates an electronic latch circuit that accepts discrete inputs and responds with conditioned outputs. The...September 27, 2011
September 26, 2011
With helicopters touching down and Duxford’s aerodrome abuzz with the sound of cranes and torn plastic coverings, exhibitors are gearing up for the start of Helitech 2011 on Tuesday. The show, which runs from September 27 to 29, is celebrating 25 years with a new feature—a dedicated conference program from organizers Reed Exhibitions. Among the conference...
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