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| 11.01.2009 |
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Heroes: Defined
Cool composure in the midst of chaos. Presenting the winners of the 2009 Rotor & Wing Helicopter Herosim Awards, who personify the meaning of the word heros. PUBLIC SERVICE/SAR U.S. Coast Guard 2008 Alaska Ranger One of the Largest Coldwater Rescues in...
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| 10.01.2009 |
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Putting the "Super" in the Kaman Super Seasprite
The Kaman Super Seasprite is all about performance and operational capability, according to editor-at-large, Ernie Stephens, who recently had the opportunity to test drive this unique helicopter. The Kaman...
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| 09.01.2009 |
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The Bell 429: A New Hope
A spacious cabin, three big multi-function displays, smooth handling and tremendous versatility should make the 429 a success for Bell. It’s a big deal when a manufacturer introduces a new helicopter model...
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| 08.01.2009 |
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The UAV Revolution: Rotorcraft UAVs
The UAV revolution is gaining steam and vertical lift. Unmanned helicopters may soon be resupplying troops in Afghanistan. Unmanned aerial vehicles of the fixed-wing variety have proven their worth to the...
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| 07.01.2009 |
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Two Industry Giants: EC vs. Bell (According to the Cops)
Law enforcement officers are creatures of contradiction. They believe in routine, but got into the business of public safety because they don’t want a nine-to-five job doing the same old thing day after day...
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| 06.01.2009 |
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Operators’ Report: Robinson R44
Operators overwhelmingly send the Robinson R44, the four-seat descendant of the R22, to the head of the light piston helicopter class. It’s been called everything from a "kiddie copter" to the best all-around helicopter ever designed. See it...
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| 05.01.2009 |
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Current Developments: Rotorcraft Evolve...Slowly
After decades of neglect, helicopter research and development are again gaining ground. Helicopters — especially military helicopters — need to improve in a lot of ways. Most everyone in the business agrees on that, and after eight years of...
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| 04.01.2009 |
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Security: Helicopter and Heliport Security for all Budgets
The tragic events of September 11, 2001 forever changed the aviation industry and how the business of security is conducted within it. In the days following the attacks, until all the threats could be neutralized and new policies put into effect, the only...
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| 03.01.2009 |
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Silver State Helicopters: What Really Happened
Insiders talk about the sweet idea that suddenly went sour. It’s been a little more than a year since Silver State Helicopters (SSH) abruptly shut its doors on Feb. 3, 2008 and went out of business. That day...
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| 02.01.2009 |
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A Visit With Lynn Tilton
"Your reputation is engraved by how you handle the more difficult situations." The world of aviation is filled with corporate executives, but none quite like Lynn Tilton. The friendly and equally feisty investor came crashing through the main gate...
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| 01.01.2009 |
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Military: On the Horizon?
The outlook for U.S. military rotorcraft programs as the Obama administration comes to power might look bleak at first glance. Incoming President Obama’s defense team inherits two costly wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, a plan Obama supports to expand the...
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| 01.01.2009 |
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Executive Outlook
By now you may have noticed that there is an all new photo up on the front pages of this magazine to go along with the monthly note there from the Editor-in-Chief. Our previous editor has neither entered the witness protection program nor taken an extended...
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| 12.01.2008 |
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2008 Buyer’s Guide Product Listings: Products & Services
Aircraft Sales Brokers Austin Jet International 6501 Torrey Pines Austin, TX 78746 E-mail: helisales@austinjet.com Web: www.austinjet.com Phone: 512-292-7088 Fax: 512-233-2726 Heli-Lynx 684 Mud Street East, Hangar #1 Stoney Creek, ON, Canada L8J 3C9 E-mail...
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| 12.01.2008 |
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2008 Buyer’s Guide Directory Listings: Directory
A AAR Corp., 1100 North Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL 60191; E-mail: paul.oppenheim@aarcorp.com; Web: www.aarcorp.com; Phone: 630-227-2000; Fax: 630-227-2039 Acadian Composites LLC, 301 W. Pont Des Mouton Road, Lafayette, LA 70507; E-mail...
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| 11.01.2008 |
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Medevac Heroism in Afghanistan
As the crew neared the landing zone, the number of injured soilders rose. The amazing story of how a night-mission crew, under enemy fire, saved the men they were sent to rescue. For most Rotor & Wing readers, the daunting efforts expended by this...
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| 10.01.2008 |
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EMS Safety: Hit or Miss
There seems to be a sudden rise in EMS accidents. Sharing lessons learned may help prevent future crashes. I’ve enjoyed producing occasional articles and stories for Rotor & Wing, our industry’s most respected helicopter-oriented periodical...
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| 09.01.2008 |
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Fleet Management: Just the Facts
Spurred by big operators, and some small ones, manufacturers are pursuing new tools to reduce maintenance burdens and costs for helicopter fleets. AOG is a term that raises temperatures and blood pressures. The abbreviation for aircraft on ground implies...
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| 08.01.2008 |
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Life Lessons for Completions and Refurbs
Well thought-out requirements and good planning are essential to getting an end product that is a pleasing, perfect helicopter, whether the aircraft is new or used. Primer Definitions: Completions and...
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| 07.01.2008 |
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World Roundup: Around the World Airborne Police are Climbing High
Growing recognition of homeland security needs, the availability of funding to meet them, and new equipment to support those missions are lifting police air units from England to Indonesia. Law enforcement agencies across the globe are recognizing the value...
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| 06.01.2008 |
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Obstacle Avoidance: Can’t See...Avoid
Avionics manufacturers are fielding a variety of sensor packages to help helicopter pilots better detect hazards to flight. It is the difference between a slice of pie and a half an onion. You can picture the...
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