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| 09.23.2008 |
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San Diego Agrees on Nighttime Water Drops
Due to the danger inherent in fighting nighttime forest fires, California has long banned the practice on state land. However, the San Diego Board of Supervisors has approved a recommendation that will change...
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| 09.01.2008 |
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Rotorcraft Report: NTSB Probes S-61 Crash That Killed Nine on Fire Crew
COMMERCIAL U.S. officials investigating the Aug. 5 crash of a Carson Helicopters S-61N that killed nine firefighters battling California wildfires are examining the aircraft’s engines and voice recorders for clues to the cause of the accident. The Fire...
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| 09.01.2008 |
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Rotorcraft Report: Operators Address NOTAR Bulletin
PRODUCTS Specialist Aviation Services recalled all 18 of its MD Helicopters MD-902s from police and emergency medical service lessees in early August while it investigated a control system failure. On Aug. 8, an SAS Explorer on lease to Great North Air...
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| 07.28.2008 |
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Helicopter Heroism
This Friday, August 1, is the deadline to submit your nominations for the Rotor & Wing Helicopter Heroism Awards. Winners...
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| 07.21.2008 |
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Third Week for Calif. Fire Support
Aircraft of the U.S. Air Force’s 302nd Air Expeditionary Group began their third week of coordinated efforts to control wildfires in California. The 302nd AEG aerial assets have conducted nearly 1,000 drops, delivering more than...
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| 07.09.2008 |
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Nominate Your Helicopter Hero
August 1, 2008 is the deadline for nominations for Rotor & Wing’s Helicopter Heroism Awards. If you know of displays of heroism and flying skills involving helicopter crews and individuals on missions conducted in calendar...
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| 07.03.2008 |
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Get More Rotorcraft Info Here
Welcome to R&W’s updated homepage. You’ll still find all the rotorcraft information you require here, with our daily news briefs, powerful search engine and current...
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| 06.25.2008 |
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Three Helicopter Pilots Nominated for Bravery
The two U.K. police officers and helicopter pilot were nominated for the country’s Police Bravery Awards, which honor police officers in England and Wales for heroic actions. The team saved a woman from drowning in the River Derwent in Derbyshire...
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| 06.23.2008 |
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Nominate Your Helicopter Hero
August 1, 2008 is the deadline for nominations for Rotor & Wing’s Helicopter Heroism Awards. If you know of displays of heroism and flying skills involving helicopter crews and individuals on missions conducted in calendar year 2007...
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| 06.20.2008 |
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Cyprus Fire Forces Helicopter Evacuations
Summertime always brings with it the risk of forest fires in rain-starved landscapes. On the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, a forest fire forced the evacuation of six villages this week. The island is facing one of the worst droughts on record and had to use...
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| 06.11.2008 |
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Scholarships Available to Female Fliers
Woman in Aviation International is offering thousands of scholarship dollars to applicants who get their applications in starting July 1, 2008. The...
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| 06.03.2008 |
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Nominate Your Helicopter Heroes
Nominations are open for Rotor & Wing’s Helicopter Heroism Award. For more than 40 years, the award has honored crews who tested the limits of their skill and courage and the performance of their...
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| 06.03.2008 |
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ASU Regains Its Part 145 Certificate
Aviation Specialties Unlimited has regained its FAA Part 145 repair station certificate. The FAA issued the certificate May 30, according to the...
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| 06.03.2008 |
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Rotorcraft Report: FAA, Vendor, Operators Sort Through NVG Turmoil
CLARIFICATION: Aviation Specialties Unlimited says that no more than 10 helicopters had use of their night-vision systems suspended as a result of discrepancies between installations and the paperwork submitted to the FAA, and that those were limited to two...
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| 06.01.2008 |
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Rotorcraft Report: NYC Heliport Hosts Safety Drill
PUBLIC SERVICE New York City’s East 34 Street Metroport hosted an Apr. 26 drill to exchange information on how rescue professionals can work safely around EMS helicopters. Roughly 150 heliport and rescue workers joined in the drill. An Atlantic...
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| 06.01.2008 |
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Settling With Power, Redefined
The recent letter from CW4 Steven Kersting reminded me that the term "settling with power" is somewhat misleading ("VRS vs. Settling With Power, February 2008, page 7). Power has little to do with the phenomenon. As I discussed in the July 2007...
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| 06.01.2008 |
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ASU Response to R&W Rotorcraft Report Item
Subject: Response to Article “FAA, Vendor, Operators Sort Through NVG Turmoil,” June 2008, page 10 Too many times information goes out without having the facts right. Your latest article in your “Rotorcraft Report”...
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| 05.07.2008 |
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Work Stalls on Funding Bill for U.S. FAA
In what may be a sign that big airlines are losing their fight for user fees, talks have broken down over new funding for the U.S. FAA. The Wall Street Journal reports recent attempts at a bipartisan compromise in...
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| 05.01.2008 |
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U.S. Fire Depts. Add Helicopters
PUBLIC SERVICE | FIRE Two fire departments in the United States are expanding their aerial firefighting capabilities with the addition of new helicopters. The Chicago Fire Dept. last month unveiled its new Bell Helicopter 412EP. It joins an older 412EP that...
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| 04.29.2008 |
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California County Buys 412EPs for Fire Work
California’s Orange County fire Authority is buying two new Bell Helicopter 412EPs to strengthen its firefighting capabilities, according to The Orange...
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