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Monday, March 1, 2010
Like An Angel Came Down to Get Me
Korean War helicopter pilot, World War II fighter pilot, author, artist, great-grandfather. Many people would relish in accomplishing just one of these goals. For Richard C. Kirkland, that’s just where his story begins. Among his honors are the Distinguished Flying Cross, six Air Medals and the U.S... [read more]
February 1, 2010
Helicopter Financing Tight But Not Terminal
Services | Financing Although helicopter financing is in the doldrums compared to the boom years, some experts predict a recovery beginning in the second half of this year. The current chill followed a prolonged period of hot and heady days from 2004 through...
January 1, 2010
Sikorsky Global Helicopters
The Light Helicopter Division of Sikorsky Global Helicopters, a business unit of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., serves many markets in today’s aviation industry with its range of piston- and turbine-powered helicopters and dedication to meeting the changing...
December 1, 2009
Rotorcraft Report: Helicopter Wish Granted
Personal | Tourism An 84-year-old nursing home resident had her wish to go airborne in a helicopter fulfilled in September. Nora Baird, who is a resident of Cumberland Village Care and Rehabilitation Center in...
October 1, 2009
Rotorcraft Report: Hudson Airspace Changes Proposed by FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to establish new regulations, including an "exclusionary zone" to separate helicopters and seaplanes from aircraft flying over the...
October 1, 2009
Rotorcraft Report: Human Helicopter Contest Grows
PERSONAL Stratford, Conn.-based Sikorsky Aircraft has increased its commitment to the Igor I. Sikorsky Human-Powered Helicopter Competition to $250,000. The contest, named after the company’s founder and...
October 1, 2009
Rotorcraft Report: Barbara Robinson Passes Away
IN MEMORIAM Robinson Helicopter Company’s Barbara Robinson, former vice president and wife of founder Frank Robinson, died on August 13 following a 12-year battle with...
July 1, 2009
Rotorcraft Report: Youngest Pilot Awaits Critical Birthday
PERSONAL | RATINGS On July 21, 2008, 16-year old Errick Smith became the youngest pilot to solo a helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft on the same day. In fact, Smith soloed in two helicopters — a Robinson R44...
June 12, 2009
Bell Canada Rehires Workers
The company has rehired 400 of 500 workers laid off in February. The workers were let go from...
June 11, 2009
Sloane Helicopters’ Triple Celebration
Jugglers were just part of the festivities at Sloane Aviation’s triple celebration this past Saturday. The company...
June 4, 2009
Bringing Children into the Fold
A commercial pilot landed his R44 at a school in Oregon in order to give students the opportunity to ask questions and take a ride. The...
June 1, 2009
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...
May 29, 2009
16-year-old Sets World Record
In order to prove that being a kid doesn't mean you can't fly solo, Errick Smith of Mississippi, soloed an R22, a Schweizer and a Cessna 172...
May 22, 2009
NBAA Commends House of Representatives
In a press released issued by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) dated May 21, the organization commended the House of Representatives for “passing legislation that will fund the Federal Aviation...
May 21, 2009
Cap and Trade
There has been a lot of talk about commercial airlines' CO2 emissions and curbing them to limit its effect on global warming. The laws are trickling down to helicopter operators and under a...
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