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Friday, August 8, 2008
AW Grand Pilot Attempts World Record
Pilot Scott Kasprowicz departed New York at about 0300 local Aug. 7 in an attempt to set a new speed record for an around-the-world helicopter flight. His goal is to complete the trip in under 14 days in his executive-configured A109S... [read more]
August 7, 2008
Bristow Selling GOM Single-Engine Fleet
Bristow Group is selling 53 single-engine aircraft--and many of the contracts they support--from its U.S. Gulf of Mexico fleet to Rotorcraft Leasing Company. The transaction, which includes inventory, spare parts and offshore fuel equipment related to...
August 6, 2008
Private Pilot Helps Crash Victims
A grandfather and grandson were injured yesterday when their amateur-built, single-engine, fixed-wing aircraft crashed in a field soon after takeoff from Erie Airpark in Erie, Colo. Gui Cipriani, a certified pilot was training Jake Harmon when the pair saw...
August 5, 2008
EMS Helo Loses Engine Power
A Bell 222 flying a patient from western Minnesota to the Twin Cities lost power in one of its two engines and made an emergency landing about 35 mi short of its destination. Fargo-based MeritCare helicopter began its flight in Fergus...
August 1, 2008
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 Refurbishments or Refurbs: While not defined in...
August 1, 2008
Defect May Have Caused HI Crash
The MD 369FF helo, operated by Smoky Mountain Helicopters, sustained major damage when it impacted trees and terrain in the town of Haena on the island of Kauai, Hawaii and killed one passenger on March 11, 2007...
August 1, 2008
Feedback
CSAR With a CH-47? As a former Vietnam War pilot who flew Hughes OH-6 Cayuses with C Troop, 2nd Sqdn, 17th Cavalry of the 101st Airborne Div and got shot down nine times, I can speak from the downed pilot’s point of view on being rescued in a combat...
August 1, 2008
Hone in on What You Really Want
Paul Schaaf has been through several aircraft completions, and has learned some lessons through them. The chief pilot for the Fairfax County, Va. Police Dept’s Helicopter Div was project manager for the recent upgrade of its two Bell Helicopter Model...
August 1, 2008
Maintenance Notebook
NTSB: Boost Tour Operator Training, Oversight U.S. accident investigators say they have evidence of air tour maintenance problems and want industry leaders and the FAA to act quickly to put an end to them. The National Transportation Safety Board’s call...
August 1, 2008
Program Insider: Program Updates
Attack — The Indonesian Armed Forces expected last month to receive six Kazan Helicopters Mi-35 Hinds. Fifteen Indonesian pilots and technical specialists reportedly have been training in Russia since March. Attack — Kamov plans to begin...
August 1, 2008
Rotorcraft Report: Contracts
The Brazilian navy signed a letter of offer and acceptance with the U.S. government covering the planned purchase of four Sikorsky Aircraft S-70B Seahawks valued at almost $195 million (311 million reais). The letter also covers options for a further two...
August 1, 2008
Firms Focus on Worldwide MD Market
There are about 2,000 MD Helicopters in service around the world, and Phoenix Heliparts and its parent company aim to be the "go-to" vendor to complete, refurbish and support them. "The helicopters are getting older. They need refinement. They...
July 31, 2008
Canada's Military to Lease Mi-8s
Canada plans to lease Russian helicopters to support its battlefield operations in Afghanistan while it awaits Chinooks from the U.S...
July 29, 2008
Rotorway Eyes Using RR300
Kit helicopter maker Rotorway International is considering using Rolls-Royce's RR300 turboshaft engine in its products. The Chandler, Ariz. firm signed a memo of understanding with Rolls at the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisc. to assess applications...
July 29, 2008
SkyTrac Wins STC for EC120, EC135
SkyTrac Systems has won a supplemental type certificate (STC) for installation of its automated flight-following and satellite communications equipment on the...
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