The Helicopter Newspaper - March 2012

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Dallas, TX—social helicopter pilot group, Twirly Birds has announced the 2012 les Morris award Recipient as Mr. Elfan ap Rees. Mr. ap Rees is a noted aviation historian, author, pilot and founder of The Helicopter Museum, the world’s largest dedicated collection of military and civil rotorcraft located in Weston-super-Mare, somerset on the southwest coast of England. after his first helicopter flight in 1960, ap Rees went on to become a helicopter pilot with experience in over 80 model type aircraft over his long career. He launched HElICOPTER International, in 1977, followed by HELiDATA News and Classified in 1980 and afterward, Military Helicopter News in 2005. Mr. ap Rees has received several prestigious awards to include the British Helicopter advisory Board

“Eric Brown” Trophy in 2002 for his contributions to the industry and also the american Helicopter society (aHs) “John schneider” Historical award, in 2007 for his tireless work promoting the rotorcraft industry. Mr. ap Rees received the HaI “Excellence in Communication” award in 1987.

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Twirly Birds announce the 2012 Les Morris Award recipient

community over their lifetime. Twirly Bird President, Mr. steve sullivan will present the les Morris award for lifetime achievement to Mr. Elfan ap Rees during their annual meeting on 12 FEB 2012 at 1800 hours in the Dallas Convention Center, Ballroom a, section 1 during the 2012 HaI Heli-Expo.

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organization founded in 1949 by pioneering pilots of helicopters and other vertical take-off aircraft. The sole purpose of this nonprofit organization of individuals is to recognize and foster the fellowship of those brought together by the common bond of vertical flight and to facilitate the cordial exchange of experience and opinions as the helicopter and other vertical take-off aircraft art progresses. For more information regarding the organization or membership categories and qualifications, please visit the Twirly Birds website at www.twirlybirds.org or by contacting Jim Kettles, membership chairman at [email protected].

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inside this edition:SimpTwirly Birds announce the 2012 Les Morris Award recipientJerry Trimble Helicopters student receives flight training scholarshipGarmin® enters the medium lift helicopter market with G5000H™Leading Edge Aviation first to offer flight training in a G500H equipped R44

MD-902 EMS, 6 to Choose fromBell 222UT, 4 to choose from

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Jerry Trimble Helicopters student receives flight training scholarshipMCMINNvIllE, OR—Jerry Trimble Helicopters (JTH) is proud to announce that Jessica Ward has received the Robinson safety Course scholarship offered by the Whirly-Girls. The Robinson safety Course is a 3-day course conducted by the factory in Torrance, Ca and includes both flight and ground training. Jessica began training at JTH in the summer of 2010 and received her private pilot license in the R-22. “I was happy to hear that Jessica received the RHC scholarship. I’m sure it won’t be long before Jessica makes the transition to flying helicopters full-time” says Jerry Trimble. Membership in the Whirly-Girls is open to any woman holding a helicopter rating. They offer scholarships for helicopter flight training.

JTH has recently acquired its fourth R-22 and is relocating the R-44 to their winter satellite base in Thermal, Ca to provide instrument training and scenic flights in the Coachella valley. JTH is planning on expanding their office space in the Fall of

2012 to include more classrooms.The JTH main office, established in 2007,

is located in McMinnville, Oregon (MMv). JTH prides itself on offering quality, fast, primary and advanced flight training in the R-22 and R-44. “I believe we have continued to attract students due to the fact that we offer individual attention to each of our students”, said Trimble. “It’s easy to get lost in the bigger flight schools. We enjoy getting to know each of our students on a personal level. Our prices are also the lowest you will find”. McMinnville prices are $214/hour dual and $184/hour solo for the R-22 HP. Jerry specializes in CFI instruction and also offers a touchdown auto course.

Jerry Trimble has been flying the Robinson since pre-certification and has been in the industry for over 30 years. Call or send an email to schedule your flight today 503-577-6371 [email protected]. visit the website: jerrytrimblehelicopters.com.

Whirly-Girls scholarship awarded to helicopter student Jessica Ward.


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OlaTHE, Ks—Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin ltd. (NasDaQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today the G5000H, an integrated flight deck specifically designed for twin turbine, medium lift helicopters. The G5000H combines widescreen displays with touchscreen controls to bring leading edge technology, safety enhancements and reliability to this class of helicopters. The G5000H will be showcased in the Garmin booth (#9432) at this year’s Heli-Expo in Dallas, Texas, Feb. 12-14.

“We are able to leverage our many years of experience providing quality and reliable situational awareness capabilities like synthetic vision, terrain alerting and datalink weather, to design a system that specifically supports the unique needs and challenges of the helicopter operating environment,” said Carl Wolf, Garmin’s vice president of aviation sales and marketing. “With HsvT and HTaWs

plus innovative tools like touchscreen control, Telligence™ voice command and 3D audio, the G5000H promises to reduce workload and enhance the safety of each mission.”

The G5000H features high resolution, wide aspect ratio primary flight displays (PFD) and multi-function displays (MFD). The system supports multiple display sizes and is scalable to support a large number of display and touchscreen controller configurations.

The landscape oriented displays have multi-pane capability that allows multiple pages to be viewed side-by-side on any of the displays. Therefore, pilots can simultaneously view their primary flight display, maps, charts, checklists and system synoptics, HTaWs, TCas, flight planning, weather or video input pages.

The touchscreen helicopter management system gives pilots rapid access to the flight information they want. It also has the ability to control a

pilots informed of hazardous terrain and obstacles.

• Worldwide datalink weather solutions enable the display of graphical weather including NEXRaD, METaRs, TaFs, TFRs, winds aloft, echo tops, precipitation type at the surface, lightning strikes, storm-cell data, aIRMETs, and sIGMETs.

• Traffic systems offer Tas or TCas I capability and combine aDs-B enhanced active and passive surveillance data to pinpoint specific traffic threats.

• Global Connectivity Options include the ability to make and receive phone calls, send and receive text messages and transmit critical data off the aircraft while on the ground or in flight.

• Advanced Audio Features including Telligence™ voice command, 3D spatial audio processing, advanced auto squelch, three COM support and backlighting and ambient noise based volume adjustment.

additional information about the G5000H or Garmin’s complete line of helicopter products is available at www.garmin.com.

Garmin’s aviation business segment is a leading provider of solutions to OEM, aftermarket, military and government customers. Garmin’s portfolio includes navigation, communication, flight control, hazard avoidance, surveillance, and other products and services that are known for innovation, reliability, and value.

variety of operations within the cockpit such as flight management system functions, lighting, environmental controls, electrical power distribution and hydraulic systems. It has a menu-driven interface with intuitive icons, audio and visual feedback, and animation so pilots know exactly how the system is responding to their input, and the growth-oriented architecture allows for future technologies to be accommodated via software updates.

The G5000H also has numerous optional features:• Helicopter Synthetic Vision

Technology (HSVT™) displays an “out-the-window” view of the surroundings, regardless of the weather conditions. HsvT seamlessly blends information about the helicopter’s position with topographic and helicopterspecific obstacle databases to create and display real-time 3D images. land, water and sky are clearly differentiated with shading and textures that are similar to the topographical colors found on the MFD moving map. HsvT alerts pilots of potential ground hazards by displaying terrain and obstacles that pose a threat to the helicopter.

• HTAWS provides graphical and audible alerts of potential terrain and obstacle conflicts along the flight path. Garmin’s HTaWs includes forward looking terrain avoidance (FlTa) capability with visual and aural advisories to keep

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Seasprites continue to serveKaman markets and supports the sH-2 seasprite and sH-2G(I) super seasprite multi-mission maritime helicopter. The latest versions remain in service with the navies of Egypt and Poland and the Royal New Zealand air Force. “Beyond our unmanned opportunities, we see demand growing for small ship maritime helicopters that provide nations with a cost-effective capability,” Bordonaro

Kaman Helicopters supports K-Max program while expanding manufacturing and rotor blade workBlOOMFIElD, CT—The Kaman Helicopters Division of Kaman aerospace Corporation, a subsidiary of Kaman Corporation, continues to develop new chapters in its storied history with the unmanned K-MaX®; successes and opportunities in subcontract manufacturing; and rotor blade development and production.

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Two unmanned K-MaX aircraft, with three ground control stations, are currently performing cargo resupply missions for the UsMC in afghanistan. Kaman and teammate, lockheed Martin have developed plans to produce additional K-MaX aircraft for the U.s. military if called upon to do so. The K-MaX Unmanned aerial Truck (UaT) is supporting the requirements of the U.s. Marine Corps Cargo Resupply Program. TIME Magazine named the K-MaX UaT one of its “50 Best Inventions” of 2011.

salvatore s. Bordonaro, Kaman Helicopters Division president, noted, “Unmanned or optionally piloted technologies for military and civil missions are going to drive our industry and Kaman Helicopters’ growth for many years to come. The challenging environment in afghanistan is the ideal opportunity to showcase the tremendous capabilities of our UaT,” Bordonaro added, “and gives testament to Charlie Kaman’s vision and innovative development of unmanned systems originating in the early 1950s. Today we are ensuring that our unmanned heritage influences the next generation of military rotorcraft.”

Commercial versions of the K-MaX began flying in the early 1990s and have accumulated more than 260,000 flight hours over the last 20 years. Mark Tattershall, Director of Marketing and Business Development for the Helicopters Division stated, “The commercial K-MaX is a perfect aircraft for missions from firefighting to offshore oil duties. Why put people in harm’s way when it’s not absolutely necessary for dull and dangerous operations.”

Manufacturing and rotor blade focusRotorcraft component fabrication and subcontracting has become a major line of business for Kaman. Company capabilities include integration, composite and metallic bonding and final assembly. Backed by Kaman’s OEM infrastructure and expertise, Kaman is the only rotorcraft industry subcontractor that can replicate OEM capabilities such as design/analysis, development, test, large system integration and manufacturing as well as repairs, upgrades and modifications. among Kaman’s specialized facilities are rotor blade whirl towers and environmental testing such as sand erosion and full flight test capabilities.

The Helicopters Division Blade Center of Excellence (BCE) and subcontracting Product Group offer a full-service development and manufacturing capability that will enable Kaman to respond to vigorous future market growth.

Kaman is executing flight tests and initial production for the special Operations Forces aH-6 “little Bird” small composite rotor blades (sCRB). The company is also building helicopter blade assemblies for Bell helicopters and the MD 900 rotor system. In the future, it may offer the sCRB for the MD 500 and MD 600 commercial helicopter series. The innovative new small composite rotor blade in development will eliminate the need for troublesome metallic erosion strips by incorporating the Hontek erosion coating system..

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Dallas, TX—Eurocopter unveiled its newest helicopter, the EC130 T2, which features enhanced comfort, improved operational performance and increased versatility for this popular member of the company’s lightweight single-engine product line.

The EC130 T2 was revealed during a ceremony at the 2012 Heli-Expo exhibition in Dallas, Texas, where Eurocopter also announced seven launch customers for the rotary-wing aircraft covering a total of 105 bookings: Maverick Helicopters, Papillon Helicopters, Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, scandinavian Helicopter Group, air Commander, Europavia and Enloe FlightCare. The diversity of operations performed by these clients underscores the EC130 T2’s ability to excel in a broad range of missions – from aerial

tourism and utility to emergency medical airlift.

“The EC130 T2 is the latest step in Eurocopter’s strategy to expand and evolve our helicopter lineup. The high number of orders is proof that Eurocopter innovation is perfectly aligned with customers’ requirements and the evolution of their operations,” said Eurocopter President & CEO lutz Bertling. “The EC130 T2 has literally been ‘love at first flight’ for our customers. We are fully committed to begin deliveries of the new EC130 version in 2012.”

While retaining the EC130’s existing external lines, approximately 70 percent of the EC130 T2’s airframe structure has been modified.

New and updated features on the helicopter include the use of a more

powerful arriel 2D turboshaft engine and upgraded main gearbox; the incorporation of an active vibration control system; improved air ventilation, distribution and demisting systems; a cabin interior structure redesign with a full flat floor; a cockpit update for enhanced man-machine interface; new energy-absorbing seats that improve weight and balance for passenger loading; integration of a crashworthy fuel tank; and increased maintenance accessibility for electrical and air conditioning systems.

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The EC130 T2’s increased performance is provided by its Turbomeca arriel 2D engine, which provides 10 percent more average power than the EC130’s current powerplant with lower specific fuel consumption. Based on the proven arriel 2 engine family, the arriel 2D benefits from such technology advancements as a new axial compressor and new blade materials, and also provides a higher time between overhaul (TBO) intervals. The arriel 2D is used at its full-power rating of 952 shp. on the EC130 T2, and is the same engine that equips Eurocopter’s evolved as350 B3e helicopter in a de-rated version.

Performance improvements for the EC130 T2 include a higher maximum gross takeoff weight (2,500 kg. for internal loads and 3,050 kg. when external loads are carried) and a speed increase of up to 10 kts. Even with these enhancements, the EC130 T2’s external sound level remains within the rules for flights at america’s Grand Canyon National Park – an important factor for tour operators.

Optional features on the EC130 T2 are a new-generation air conditioning unit, tinting of the helicopter’s wrap-around windshield, and a right-hand sliding passenger door. The air conditioning system includes design optimization for improved performance, effective hot/cold temperature control, and better air distribution. Derived from the system on Eurocopter’s EC175 seven-ton-class helicopter, it uses a simple control box with straightforward operating logic similar to climate control units on automobiles.

Future development for the EC130 T2 includes the integration of a new glass cockpit design utilizing dual-screen electronic flight displays matched to a Garmin GPs/Nav/COMM receiver (currently GNs series to be expanded to GTN series). This advanced glass cockpit solution will be available as well for the as350 B3e helicopter and will be developed through the american Eurocopter subsidiary in the United states and installed with a supplemental type certificate (sTC). Both versions will be on display at Eurocopter’s Heli-Expo booth #1917.

also planned for future development on the EC130 T2 is a 1,500 kg. cargo swing for an aerial work/utility configuration, and the availability of Eurocopter’s stylence interior – which merges ergonomics and advanced technology in a refined cabin finishing that offers the environment of a fully-equipped in-flight office for business executives and companies.

The no. 1 EC130 T2 has logged 90 flight hours since its first flight in 2011, demonstrating excellent maturity of the new configuration for a certification scheduled this summer. Final assembly of the initial series production aircraft began last December at Eurocopter’s Marignane, France facility. By the second half of 2012, production will transition completely to the EC130 T2 version.

To date, Eurocopter has sold a total of more than 400 EC130s in its various versions.

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time on the engine(s), airframe, rotor blades/propellers, and other compliance components. More detail about the avionics and maintenance schedule.

Mission: more details about when and where the aircraft is flown and number of hours per year, especially if it involves international flight or flights into hazardous conditions or unprepared airfields.

Pilot Information: a good pilot history form provided by your broker and properly completed by the pilot should answer all the questions and underwriter should have. The information should include in addition to basic pilot information; Pilot and drivers license numbers, date of birth, date of last Faa medical, last flight review and type of equipment, Instrument proficiency check, recurrent and initial training in each make and model insured plus the training facility used. If not included in the broker’s pilot history form, a supplemental form from the insurance company may be required.

Many times an excellent submission can be completed on a one page form with a pilot history form for each pilot attached.

Pilot history formsa quick word about pilot history forms. Pilots hate forms, especially pilot history forms. The hardest job a broker has may be getting a properly completed, legible, and signed pilot history form from the insured. From a common sense point of view, if the insured is asking the underwriter to give them the best rate, and the only thing the underwriter has to go on is information presented on paper, doesn’t it make sense to put that information in the neatest, most organized way, especially if the pilot is short on some experience.

Commercial operator is much more complex.

Appearance mattersThis may seem like a small point but unless an underwriter can visit your facility or operation, they can rate on what they see. Your website can be an important front porch to display the quality of your company or operation. However the biggest asset you can have is a broker who properly represents your risk with a well polished, accurate, and professional submission.

a rate book base on a “best guess according to historical experience” of that insurance company. a scale of rates is created for each type of risk that the underwriters must follow with the goal of making an underwriting profit (premiums, minus claims and administrative costs). The big unknown is the dollar cost of claims which may not be known until years after the premium has been set and collected. What makes it more difficult is the different insurance companies do not share trends, claims or rate information with one another so it is harder to generate accurate rates consistent across all classes of risk. and each insurance company has a different appetite and therefore puts a different priority on each class of risk.

The underwriters manually apply these rates to generate the quote based on the information sent to them by the broker. One of the keys to getting the best quote is to help the underwriter get a better understanding of the risk they are rating and to find a comfort zone which will allow their pen to move down the scale of rates instead of up.

The quality of the submission by the broker is the only thing the underwriter has to determine the quality of the risk presented.

There are two parts that make up a quality submission—accurate/full description of the risk and the appearance and organization of the submission itself.

For the individual aircraft operator gathering the proper information need for a quote is a relatively simple process. Most good brokers have a detailed quote form they use to gather information from the insured which includes aircraft information, insured value, liability limits requested, basic pilot information, purpose of use, territory, home base and basic information about the aircraft owner and named insured. However, as the market hardens more underwriters may require addition information to determine the best risks who they are willing to offer higher limits as well as their best quote. This would include more information about the following:

aircraft Owner and Operator: Who are the partners, shareholders, llC members, etc? Who makes the go, no go decision? Is there an operations manual and is it endorse by the aircraft owner/management on board?

Who’s on board: average passenger

Substance matters most.To an underwriter, the quality of an operations can be defined by many different parameters.

More experience, better training and the employment of other risk reduction practices that addresses the inherent risks of an operation all play a major role judging the overall risk of an insured. What is so wonderful about aviation (and frustrating to the aviation insurance industry) is that every aviation operation is unique. While all like operations (FBO’s, charter operators, or part 91 operators, etc, share some common risks, each have unique characteristics requiring it to be rated individually.

Operational Improvements and Risk Management measures can turn an average risk into a good risk.

For instance:If your operations used older aircraft, make sure your maintenance program is excellent. and, make sure this is communicated to the underwriters.

If you have low time or experienced pilots, make sure the training program is gear to getting them the experience they need while addressing your

operational needs.an FBO which has a fully implemented

and documented training program for their line techs, which includes

a picture is worth a thousand words. an invitation to the underwriter to visit the operations can erase many doubts.

Safety saves.The best operators with a clean claims history and a safe operation are going to continue to get the attention of the most underwriters. In the end, the number of underwriters who want your business will determine how much leverage there is when it comes time for policy renewal. If you want to get the best rates in your rate class, be the best risk.

About the author: Jim Gardner is a retired U. S. Air Force officer, a former commercial pilot, and President of The James A Gardner Company, Inc. an independent aviation insurance specialty broker based in Atlanta, GA.


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after almost 15 years in a second career with the Faa’s Civil aerospace Medical Institute — his first was as a flight surgeon in the U.s. army — Dr. Warren silberman retired in December 2011 from his position as manager of the Faa’s aerospace Medical Certification Division (aMCD).

Those of us who fly through special issuance medical certificates owe a special thank you to Dr. silberman, whose dedication and tireless efforts have truly made a difference. a pilot himself, Dr. silberman enjoys his fellow flyers and made it his goal to assure that every pilot who could safely fly would be medically certified to do so. Under his leadership, the aMCD dramatically cut special issuance

Up, up and away!processing time. Dr. silberman devoted many hours to meeting and helping pilots at air shows, seminars and other aviation events around the country and he provided many valuable contributions to FAA Safety Briefing magazine. You might remember from the January/February 2009 Faa Faces profile that Dr. silberman is a lifelong fan of superman. (http://www.faa.gov/news/safety_ briefing/2009/media/JanFeb2009.pdf, page 37) as Dr. silberman moves up, up, and away from the Faa, we offer our thanks for his never-ending battle for truth, justice and helping pilots stay up in the air, as well as our very best wishes for the next chapter in his life.

question: I met you (Dr. silberman) at

Oshkosh in august 2010. I asked you several questions about the new rule regarding approved medicines for depression. I am now working with a pilot who is off flight status as he is taking medicine for depression. He and his doctor would like to have him on Cymbalta. Do you foresee a time when Cymbalta will be approved as a medicine that a professional or Ga pilot can take and still qualify for a first, second, or third-class medical?

answer:The four medications that have been

approved (Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, and lexapro) were chosen because they have the least sedative effect and the most favorable side-effect profile. It is possible that other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (ssRI), or antidepressants will be eventually added, but not in the near future.

question: I applaud the work done to approve

ssRI and I believe it was the right thing to do. I have flown lsa since its arrival and I currently fly my homebuilt. When the ssRI rule came out, I was very excited with hopes to upgrade so I can get my private- pilot certificate and have that third seat for my soon-toarrive daughter. I discontinued Paxil, which I had been on since 2003. Paxil had no side effects for me and it put the depression into complete remission. I tried each of the approved medications and found that none of them are effective. I returned to Paxil

and am depression free. Do you have any plans to re-evaluate Paxil? Please reconsider Paxil. If need be, you have a ready-and-waiting guinea pig!

answer:The group that developed the current

protocol did consider Paxil, but it was not chosen. as I mentioned earlier, the drugs chosen were noted to have the least sedation effect and the most favorable side effect profile.

question: I’m a returning vet. Can I be treated

for PTsD and still fly?

answer:If you are being treated through

counseling sessions, you may be able to gain medical certification. You need to get copies of your medical records, plus a good status report, and take them to an aviation medical examiner (aME). The aME should be able to give you some idea of your chances. alternatively, the aME can phone the Faa to discuss your situation. If you are taking one of the four acceptable medications and have been on a consistent dosage for 12 months, you need to follow the instructions on the Faa Medical Certification website. The requirements are listed here: www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_ offices/avs/offices/aam/ame/guide/app_process/ exam_tech/item47/amd/antidepressants/

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Able Aerospace Services breaks ground on new Fly-In facility in Mesa, ArizonaDallas, TX—Officials from able aerospace services and the City of Mesa, arizona, held a groundbreaking ceremony today to kick off construction of able’s expansive new on-airport company headquarters.

“This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter in our company’s growth,” Benson told visitors and news media at the groundbreaking. “The aerospace industry needs good news stories, and our story is about as good as they come.”

able specializes in providing cost-effective component repair and overhauls, backed by a large spares inventory and approved PMa replacement parts. Despite recessionary pressures in the aerospace market, able has delivered nine consecutive years of 20% compound growth and is projecting

a 27% increase for 2012.later this year, able will move its

320-plus employees and equipment from cramped quarters in Phoenix into a 191,000-square-foot facility on a 13-acre industrial site at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway airport. The on-airport location and purpose-built hangar are designed for customer convenience, Benson said. “We’re already the most cost-effective MRO and parts provider for our customers; this new fly-in facility positions us as the most convenient, too.”

able will become the airport’s largest tenant, joining an existing lineup that includes The Boeing Company, Cessna aircraft Company, Embraer, and Hawker Beechcraft.

“able Engineering is a perfect fit for the Gateway area and represents

the aerospace pillar in Mesa’s HEaT (healthcare, education, aerospace, tourism/technology) Initiative for economic development,” Mayor scott smith said. “They will bring hundreds of high-tech jobs into an area that is becoming well known for aerospace research, design and defense.”

although able was heavily recruited by alabama, North Carolina and Texas, the company chose Mesa for easy access to a well educated, skilled workforce, and favorable agreements with the City and the airport, including opportunities for savings through Gateway’s Foreign Trade and Military Reuse zone.


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Another BK-117 pilot also missed a discrepancy on preflight, but this item should have been a little more obvious. Even so, the reporter wasn’t the only one to overlook the problem.

I arrived at work for the night shift..., drove to the helipad and performed what I thought to be a thorough preflight. It was dark and it was misting due to an approaching thunderstorm. I used a flashlight and I paid particular attention to the maintenance that had been done that day involving an engine fuel pump replacement. I was aware that the dual controls had also been installed that day per the logbook entry and that

both the fuel pump and dual control installation had been checked by the day shift pilot. I completed the preflight noting nothing out of the ordinary. I did not fly during my shift as the weather was below my minimums.

after leaving work the following morning, I drove home and later that day received a call from the day shift pilot informing me that a mechanic had installed the left cyclic backwards and that we had all missed it. The day pilot found the error prior to any damage or injuries while preparing to depart on a patient transfer flight.

suggestions: 1. Each pilot should

to re-engineer the way flight controls are mounted so that they can only be installed the correct way. It could have been a serious problem had this error not been detected prior to takeoff. If the left seat was moved forward, movement of the cyclic could be hindered by contact with the seat.

sT. lOUIs, MO—Donaldson aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc., is pleased to announce that Intermountain Healthcare’s (IHC) life Flight in Utah has installed and is operating the world’s first agustaWestland aW109sP Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system. longtime air medical operator IHC life Flight selected the IBF system to reduce direct engine operating costs and safeguard engine operation.

Donaldson’s aW109 IBF will be on display in Exhibit 8451 during Heli-Expo 2012, Feb. 12-14 in Dallas, Texas.

The IBF represents the maximum engine protection package available in the industry, preventing engine damage in adverse and ramp environments alike. applicability covers three of agustaWestland’s aW109 series aircraft: the aW109E Power, aW109s Grand and the aW109sP Grand New. Operators of these helicopters will benefit from reduced operating costs, without experiencing engine performance or helicopter drag penalties.

IHC life Flight’s operations include high-altitude landings in salt lake City’s Wasatch Mountain Range as well as the dusty, hot landing zones of st. George in southern Utah. The life Flight program can operate its aircraft in these areas knowing that engines will reach overhaul limits without erosion damage.

Developed with the assistance of agustaWestland, the new IBF is a drop-in

system with minimal installation impact. Features include streamlined conformal filter assemblies on each side, mounted into the existing engine cowl without interfering with sliding door operation. as with all certified Donaldson IBFs, the system includes an alternate inlet air bypass system, mounted and hidden within the aW109 upper aft fairing. This emergency bypass capability is an important IBF feature, not included with the particle separator alternatives.

Providing the most comprehensive line of IBF solutions, Donaldson aerospace & Defense is the industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of high-performance engine IBF systems for commercial and military propulsion systems. Through its st. louis, Missouri location, Donaldson provides certified IBF solutions for the agustaWestland aW109E/s/sP, aW119 Koala, aW119Ke and aW139; Bell 205a1, 206B, 407, 206l-3/4, 206l-1(C30), 429 and 430; Eurocopter EC130, as350 B/Ba/B1/B2/B3/B3e, as350s with soloy or Heli-lynx Honeywell engine conversions; and MD Helicopters MD 369H series, MD 500D/E/F and MD 900/902.

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Aero Dynamix delivers MD 500 NVG upgrades and wins contract for additional aircraft

EUlEss, TX – aero Dynamix announces the delivery of certified NvG cockpit upgrades for two Us Government MD 500 helicopters, and a follow-on contract award to upgrade two additional aircraft. The NvG upgrades encompass internal NvIs avionics modifications, edge lit panels and instrument overlays, switches and warning indicators, and external navigation and anti-collision lights.

These fully integrated NvG upgrades are designed to achieve a balanced cockpit optimized for both NvIs and daylight readability performance while ensuring optimal NvG performance for out-the-window surveillance operations and aircraft safety.

“aero Dynamix is proud to support Us Government airborne law enforcement and national security efforts” says Dennis Trout, aero Dynamics General Manager.

“These NvG upgrades improve both aircraft safety and mission effectiveness in night operations.”

about aDI is the industry leader and principle innovator of integrated Night vision Imaging system (NvIs) solutions for commercial and military aircraft. The company specializes in complete and fully integrated cockpit modifications for night vision applications and has completed over 500 sTC cockpit upgrades without certification issues. aDI headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Euless, Texas.For more information, contact: larry snyder aero Dynamix, Inc. 817-571-0729 [email protected]

The Professional Helicopter Pilots association International (PHPa), a council of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), aFl-CIO, elected steven Rush to serve as president at its board meeting in Dallas, Texas on February 12, 2012. OPEIU represents approximately 3,000 helicopter pilots throughout the United states and Canada.

Rush is a founding member of the PHPa Council, and a force behind its establishment in 2002. He is also president of OPEIU local 102, one of the original local Unions affiliated with the Council, and has served as a Council member since 2002.

“as one of the founders of PHPa, I’m very pleased to have the opportunity to have an even bigger role in our efforts to protect the interests of helicopter pilots, working to improve air safety, security,

training and opportunities available to pilots throughout the world.”

With a flight career that spans four decades and includes more than 12,000 aircraft hours and 8,000 hours in flight simulators, Rush began his career in the army in December 1970. after flight training at Ft. Rucker, alabama, he served in Korea for a year and then returned to Ft. Rucker to serve as a military flight instructor until 1977.

after departing active duty, Rush traveled to alaska to fly 135 ops for the alaska Pipeline and then returned to Ft. Rucker to work as a civilian flight instructor on the Flight Training Contract for 32 years. During that time he also spent 16 years in the U.s. army Reserve.

Rush succeeds Captain Butch Grafton, who has served as PHPa president since its establishment in 2002.

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NTSB Identification: *CEN12la120*Date: January 01, 2012 Location: lohn, TXAircraft: Bell-Continental Copters 47G2RInjuries: 2 serious.

On January 1, 2012, about 1530 central standard time, a Bell-Continental Copters Inc. 47G2 was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of tail rotor effectiveness near lohn, Texas. visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 aerial observation flight was not operating on a flight plan. The commercial pilot and passenger sustained serious injuries. The local flight departed from Brady, Texas, at time unknown.

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inspector examined the wreckage on-scene. The tail rotor gearbox did not operate when it was rotated. The gearbox is going to be retained for detailed examination.

at 1535, the recorded weather at the Curtis Field airport, near Brady, Texas, was: Wind 340 degrees at 12 knots; visibility 10 statute miles; sky condition clear; temperature 13 degrees C; dew point -6 degrees C; altimeter 30.52 inches of mercury.

NTSB Identification: *DCa12Fa024*Date: January 16, 2012 Location: Camp Bastion, afghanistanAircraft: BEll 214Injuries: 3 Fatal.

at 10:45 aM local, Helmund Province,

afghanistan, a Bell 214sT on a 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 flight crashed 7 miles south of Camp Bastion. The helicopter was substantially damaged by impact and post crash fire. The three crewmembers on board, all U.s. citizens, were fatally injured in the accident.

The NTsB accepted full delegation of the accident investigation from the Ministry of Transport and Civil aviation of the Islamic Republic of afghanistan consistent with the provisions of ICaO annex 13.

NTSB Identification: *ERa12Wa155*Date: January 18, 2012Location: Montana auyantepui, venezuelaAircraft: BEll 206Injuries: 5 Fatal.

On January 18, 2012, about 1715 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206 l-4 helicopter was destroyed when it collided with a mountain during a sightseeing flight near Montaña auyantepui, Parque Nacional Canaima, in the state of Bolívar, venezuela. Precipitation was noted near the accident location. The flight originated at the aeródrome de luepa (svlP), in the state of Bolívar, venezuela, with a destination of Uonquen airport (svUQ), Uon Quen, venezuela. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured.

NTSB Identification: *CEN12Fa139*Date: January 19, 2012 Location: Centerville, laAircraft: ROBINsON R44 IIInjuries: 2 Fatal.

On January 19, 2012, at 0901 central standard time, a Robinson R44 II collided with trees while maneuvering at low altitude and impacted the Belle Isle salt dome, about 12 miles south of Centerville, louisiana. There was a fire after impact. The pilot and a pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged. visual meteorological conditions (vMC)

prevailed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan had been filed. The local flight originated from Houma (KHUM), louisiana, at 0827.

several witnesses reported seeing the helicopter circling at low altitude and said the pilot waved at them. None of the witnesses saw the impact but reported hearing the sounds of impact and seeing smoke. They responded to the site and used fire extinguishers to extinguish the fire.

The on-scene investigation revealed the helicopter struck several trees before hitting the ground, coming to rest on its right side. The tail boom and tail rotor blades remained attached to the helicopter, and 3-foot stubs of the main rotor blades remained attached. Nearby was a 2-foot gash in the ground, the length of a main rotor blade. all control rods and linkages remained attached the rotor hub. all breaks were consistent with overload failures.

NTSB Identification: *CEN12la141*Date: January 22, 2012 Location: Irving, TXAircraft: BEll 206BInjuries: 4 Uninjured.

On January 22, 2012, approximately 1510 central standard time, a Bell 206B was substantially damaged during a forced landing to the las Colinas Golf Course, Irving, Texas. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The flight originated from Waco, Texas, and was en route to Irving, Texas.

During the landing sequence to the las Colinas Four seasons Resort, the fuel light illuminated and the engine lost power. The pilot maneuvered the helicopter towards flat terrain at the las Colinas golf course. During the forced landing, the helicopter impacted the ground hard, bending the tailboom down. Examination of the helicopter revealed that the tailboom was bent down and the vertical fin was crushed.

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EDEN PRaIRIE, MN—Tanis aircraft Products announced the further development of its business partnership with Bruce’s Custom Covers. New design elements of the companies’ custom covers increase their effectiveness with cold weather protection. also under the partnership, Tanis and Bruce’s will fabricate and market new insulated covers designed specifically for rotary wing aircraft.

Tanis aircraft Products’ core competency is building the aircraft industry’s finest preheat systems. Having previously developed and produced insulated covers for a wide variety of aircraft, including fixed and rotary wing, Tanis has selected Bruce’s as its manufacturing partner. Bruce’s is the recognized leader in custom-fit protective aircraft cover design and manufacturing. Collectively, the two companies maintain over 8,500 patterns of custom-made covering systems. The insulated cover designs offer protection for aircraft operating in harsh environments, particularly where winter conditions persist.

Under the Tanis brand, newly manufactured insulated covers will incorporate Bruce’s technical design prowess in 2D and 3D computer-aided-design while incorporating patterns first developed by Tanis. Further, Tanis and Bruce’s have developed a new and improved cold weather cover system that serves to drastically reduce preheat times when using a Tanis preheat system.

a new deep cold design that allows the operator to effectively use the covers in -60° F temperatures was developed based on consumer feedback and years of market experience by both companies. at these temperatures, plastic buckles and velcro will fail. The new design uses neither, yet stays cinched under extreme cold and windy conditions. Common insulated quilted materials allow heat to escape through the seams. a new non-quilted insulated material was developed to minimize this effect and to maximize its ability trap in heat.

aircraft protection and preheat can extend the life of an airframe, rotors, wings, engine and avionics, even a windshield, as well as other critical components. an insulated helicopter cover directly saves on operational costs, and downtime, by keeping an aircraft ready for launch, thereby increasing its utilization.

Bob Krueger, President of Tanis, commented, “We are pleased to be partnering with Bruce’s Custom Covers as we consider them the best in the industry. Bruce’s has developed patterns and methods of manufacturing that really work. The quality of a Tanis designed insulated custom cover built by Bruce’s is second-to-none.”

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• Tom short, senior pilot, los angeles County Fire Department: “FastFin benefits our operation during OGE hoist operations and maximum gross weight payloads during IGE/OGE firefighting operations with water/retardant payloads. I prefer flying our Bell 412 with FastFin.”

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offshore oil (Falcon aviation services), heli-skiing/rescue/firefighting (Wildcat Helicopters) and paramilitary/vIP transport (government of Colombia), among others.

In 2011, the Faa approved a Flight Manual supplement (FMs) certifying up to 500 pounds of additional out-of-ground effect hover performance for Bell 212s equipped with FastFin. The same approval is expected soon from the European aviation safety agency (Easa). With the FastFin® system, most Bell 212 operators will increase their useful load between 10 and 15 percent and greatly improve their crosswind capabilities. Bell 412s equipped with FastFin can realize useful load increases up to 91 percent.

“FastFin sales validate the system’s demonstrable advantages,” Marone said. “The operating community and the OEM have been receptive and enthusiastic.” For example:• larry Roberts, senior vice president,

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Eurocopter AS 355NP TwinStarTotal production (all variants): 726 First flight 1979/355N-1989Comments: Increased horsepower with two Turbomeca Arrius engines over AS355 F2.Engine(s): (2) Turbomeca arrius 1a hP (takeoff) 456 shp ea.Dimensions: main rotor: 35.07 ft/10.69 m, Tail rotor: 6.10 ft/1.86 m, Height: 10.30 ft/3.14 m, Length: 42.45 ft/12.94 m, Width: 10 ft/3.05 mEmpty weight: 2,285 lbs/1,490 kg, Gross weight: 5,732 lbs/2,600 kgUseful internal load: 2,447 lbs/1,110 kg, External: 2,500 lb/1,134 kgVne: 150 kts/278 kmhMax cruise: 120 kts/222 kmhMax rate of climb: 1,296 fpm/6.6 msHIGE: 8,450 ft/2,575 mHOGE: 7,080 ft/2,145 mService ceiling: 13,380 ft/4,050 m S/E Service ceiling: 5,190 ft/1,580 mStd fuel: 193 gal/730 litMax fuel: 318 gal/1,205 litMax range std fuel (no reserve): 395 nm/731 kmRange with opt fuel: 634 nm/1,174 km (FerrY)VFR: Crew 1 Passengers 6

Bell Helicopter 407Total Production (all variants): 800+Comments: offers smooth ride with electronic engine controls, competitive operating costs, high useful load, and excellent hover performance.Engines: rolls royce 250-c47B hP (Takeoff) 813 SHP/606 kwDimensions: Main Rotor 35 ft/10.7 m, Tail Rotor 5.4 ft/1.7 m, Height: 10.2 ft/3.1 m, Length: 41.4 ft/12.6 m, Width: 8.1 ft/2.5 mEmpty Weight: 2,681 lb/1,216 kg, Max Gross Weight Std: 5,000 lb/2,268 kgMax Gross Weight Alt: 5,250 lb/2,381 kgUseful Load Std: 2,319 lb/1,052 kg Useful Load Alt: 2,569 lb/1,165 kgExternal: 2,646 lb/1,200 kg, Vne: 140 kn/ 259 km/h Max Cruise: 133 kn/ 246 km/hMax Rate of Climb: 1,940 fpm 6.5 mpsHIGE: 12,200 ft/3,718 m HOGE: 10,400 ft/3,170 mService Ceiling: 17,600 ft/5,364 m S/E Service Ceiling: n/aStd Fuel: 127.8 gal/484 l Max Fuel: 146.8 gal/556 LIFR Crew: n/a VFR Crew: 1 Passengers 6

MD 500ETotal production (all variants): 4,862 Engine(s): rolls-royce 250-c20B/c20r HP (takeoff): 420 shp/450 shpDimensions: Main rotor: 24.6 ft/8.1 m, Tail rotor: 4.6 ft/1.4 m, Height: 9.7 ft/2.9 m, Length: 30.8 ft/9.4 m, Width: 6.3 ft/1.9 mEmpty weight: 1,481lbs/672 kg ; 1,517 lbs/ 689 kg, Gross weight: 3,550 lbs/1,613 kg ; 3,550 lbs/1,613 kgUseful load: 1,519 lbs/690 kg; 1,483 lbs/674 kg, External: 2,069 lbs/940 kg; 2,033 lbs/924 kgVne: 152 kts/282 km/h sea level Max Cruise: 135 kts/248 km/h sea levelMax rate of climb: 1,770 fpm/9.0 ms HIGE: 8,500 ft/2,591 m; 11,300 ft/3,444 m std day,HOGE: 6,000 ft/1,829 m; 8,700 ft/2,652 m std day Service ceiling: 13,000 ft/4,227 m;16,500 ft/5,029 m ISA,Std fuel: 64 gal/ 242 lit, Max range std fuel (no reserve): 239 nm/443 km; 233 nm/431 kmVFR: crew 1 Passengers 4

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AgustaWestland AW109 PowerTotal production (all variants): >500Comments: certified single-pilot IFr category “a” single-engine performance.Engine: (2) Pratt & Whitney PW206C (takeoff) 640 shp ea.Dimensions: main rotor 36.1 ft/11.0 m Tail rotor 6.35 ft/1.94 m,Height: 11.5 ft/3.5m Length: 37.6 ft/11.46 m Width: 5.28 ft/1.6 mEmpty weight: 3,494 lbs/1,585 kg Gross weight: 6,283lbs/2,850 kgUseful load: 2,789 lbs/1,265 kg External: 3,120 lbs/1,415 kgVne: 168 kts/311 kmh Max cruise: 154 kts/285 kmhMax rate of climb: 1,930 fpm/9.8 msHIGE: 16,600 ft/5,060 m (ISA) HOGE: 11,800 /3,597 mService ceiling: 19,600 ft/5,974 m S/E service ceiling 13,100 ft/3,993 mStd fuel: 160 gal/605 lit Max fuel 221 gal/835 litMax range std fuel (no reserve): 378 nm/700 kmRange with opt fuel: 512 nm/948 kmIFR Crew: 1 Passengers 7

Sikorsky S-76C++Total production (all variants): 650+ Comments: S-76C+ airframe mated with improved arriel engines & avionics.Engine(s): (2) Turbomeca Arriel 2S2 HP (takeoff) 922 shp ea.Dimensions: Main rotor: 44 ft/13.41 m, Tail rotor: 8 ft/2.44 m, height: 15.5 ft/4.42 m, Length: 52.5 ft/16.00 m,Width: 10 ft/3.05 mEmpty weight: 7,005 lbs/3,177 kg,Gross weight: 11,700 lbs/5,306 kgUseful load: 4,695 lbs/2,129 kgExternal: 3,300 lbs/1,497 kgVne: 155 kts/287 kmhMax cruise: 155 kts/287 kmhMax rate of climb: 1,625 fpm/8.26 m/sec.HIGE: 7,050 ft/2,149 mHOGE: 3,300 ft/1,006 mService ceiling: 13,750 ft/4,191 m S/E Service ceiling: 4,900ft/1,493 mStd fuel: 281 gal/1,064 lit, Max fuel: 383 gal/1,450 litMax range std fuel (no reserve): 411 nm/762 kmRange with opt fuel: 584 nm/1,082 kmIFR: Crew 1 Passengers 13

Enstrom 280FX SharkTotal production (all variants): 352 First flight 1984Engine(s): Lycoming HIO-360-F1AD w/Turbo hP (takeoff) 225 shp ea.Dimensions: main rotor 32.0 ft/9.75 m, Tail rotor 4.7 ft/1.43 m, Height: 9 ft/2.74 m, Length: 29.3 ft/8.9 m, Width: 7.3 ft/2.23 mEmpty weight: 1,640 lbs/744 kg Gross weight: 2,600 lbs/1,180 kgUseful load: 930 lbs/422 kg External: 1,000 lbs/454 kgVne: 102 kts/188 kmh Max cruise: 100 kts/185 kmhMax rate of climb: 1,450 fpm/442 mpmHIGE: 13,200 ft/4,023 m HOGE: 8,700 ft/2,652 m @ 2,350 lbsService ceiling: 12,000 ft/3,658 m (max. alt.) S/E service ceiling: N/aStd fuel: 40 gal/159 lit Max fuel: 53 gal/201 lit Max range std fuel (no reserve): 229 nm/424 km Range with opt fuel: 348 nm/644 kmVFR Crew: 1 Passengers 2


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BellSeveral UH-1H helicopters available for sale. Certified, restricted category ready to go right now or have project helicopters... Call Gary @ 406-252-6937 or 406-671-2789 for additional information! (03-12)

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1994 Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV S/N 52075, 8193 TT, Dual Controls, Rotor Brake, High Skids, Float Provisions, Heater, WSPS, Cargo Hook Provisions, Bambi Bucket Provisions, Pulse Light, Maintenance Step/Handles, Bag-gage Extender, Flight Instruments, HSI, Garmin GNC 430 VHF/GPS, King KY-196A VHF COMM, Garmin GTX 330 Transponder, NAT VHF/FM COMM, Sky Connect Tracker System, Digital Clock, ELT. For more info. visit austinjet.com or call 512-292-7088 ( 0 3 -12 )

2000 Bell 427 S/N 56010, 2000 TT, VIP Corpo-rate, Dual Controls, Rotor Brake, Particle Sepa-rator, Air Conditioner, Heater, 28 AMP Battery, Engine Fire System, Pneumatic Door Openers, Preflight Kit, Engine Wash Kit, Sliding Windows, Flight Instruments, HSI Heading System, Dual Garmin 530, NAT FM, Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel, Garmin GXT 327 Transponder, ELT, 7-Place VOX ICS, Leather Interior. For more info. visit austinjet.com or call 512-292-7088 ( 0 3 -12 )

2007 Bell 407 S/N 53791, 995 TT, One Corporate Owner Since New, Leather Interior, Dual Controls, High Skids, Particle Separator, Rotor Brake, Air Conditioner, Aux Fuel Tank, Baggage Extender, High Visibility M/R Blades, King KCS-55A HSI, KLN-94 GPS, KX-165 NAV/COMM, KY-196A COMM, KT-76C Transponder, Avidyne TAS610 Traffic Advisory System, PSE PMA-7000B Audio Panel, 7-Place VOX ICS, Stereo, ELT. For more info. visit austinjet.com or call 512-292-7088 ( 0 3 -12 )

1988 Bell 222U N222RN Serial# 47571 Best valued 222U available. Full EMS provisions. 8.045 Total Time Engines: 2 Lycoming LTS101-750C Engines (status sheet available) Extras: EMS Interior SX-5 Searchlight Garmin GNS-430 GPS/NAV/COM. Garnin GTX-330 Transponder We have a large supply of 222 spares and rotables available. Please inquire for a complete inventory. $495,000.00 Call for details, National Aviation Logistics, LLC (559)-259-2268, [email protected]

1980 Bell 206L-1 LongRanger II - Canadian Regis-tered! S/N 45439, 13198 TT, Bell 206L-4 Tailboom, High Skids with FliteSteps, Dual Controls, Bleed Air Heater, Cargo Hook, Fuel Range Extender, Litter Provisions w/Folding Stretcher, Bear Paws, Snow Baffles, Float Provisions, Flight Instruments, Garmin Aera 500 GPS (New), NAV/COMM, VHF/FM, Transponder, Audio Panel, Wulfsberg FM, Avionics Master Switch, ELT. For more info. visit austinjet.com or call 512-292-7088 ( 0 3 -12 )

2008 Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV S/N 52387, 35 TT, High Altitude Tail Rotor, High Skids with FliteSteps, Dual Controls, Rotor Brake, High Visibility M/R Blades, Cargo Hook Provisions, WSPS, 7-Place Blue Vinyl Interior, New Base White Paint. Take it as is and do your own comple-tion or we can offer full customizing to your specifications. For more info. visit austinjet.com or call 512-292-7088 ( 0 3 -12 )

1990 Bell 206L-3 LongRanger III - New to the Market! S/N 51335, 6245 TT, Dual Controls, Rotor Brake, High Skids, Heater, WSPS, Increased Horsepower Kit, Cargo Hook, Load Cell, Mirror, Bambi Bucket Provisions, Particle Separator, Litter Provisions, Maintenance Step/Handles, Facet Oil Filter, Baggage Extender, Flight Instru-ments, King: KX-165 NAV/COMM, KY-196A COMM, KT-76A Transponder, Air Comm Audio Panel, King KFM-985 FM, Digital Clock, ELT. For more info. visit austinjet.com or call 512-292-7088 (03-12)

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HughesHughes 300 C: Zero time on the engine Zero time on the transmission New 4200 hour tail boom Low time on the main rotor blades Fresh annual This aircraft is ready to go. $145,000. Call Gary @ 406-252-6937 or 406-671-2789 for additional information! (03-12)

MD-902 6 to choose from 2001-2001, and 1560-4950 Hours. EMS N902RN Serial# 900-00121 2007 McDonnel Douglas MD-902 1598 TT. Full EMS Interior. Excellent Maintenance!! Note: This is a low time, well equipped EMS ship. It has been profession-ally operated and maintained since new. Inquire for a complete and detailed status sheet. Engines: Pratt & Whitney PW207E. Inquire for a complete status sheet. Avionics: Dual Garmin GNS-430 GPS/NAV/COMS. Garmin GTX-330 Transponder. Honeywell Auto Pilot. Integrated Instrument Display System. Extras: Wire Strike Kit Air Methods EMS Kit Inlet Barrier Filter Kit Call for details, National Aviation Logis-tics, LLC (559)-259-2268, [email protected]

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Helicopter Dolly, manufactured by Mohawk North-west Inc. This dolly is set up to fit Multiple aircraft and can be viewed at tradewindinternational.com, just click on specials or contact us at [email protected] tfn

Bubble covers, Engine covers, Blade tie-downs, engine plugs & blade covers at Bruce’s Custom Covers, 408-738-3959, [email protected] tfn

New & Serviceable helicopter floats and fuel cells in stock includes all Bell models. We also repair and certify floats and fuel cells for most helicopters. Call 337-839-0500 or email [email protected] (03-12)

Brand New Helicopter Support Trailer for sale $18,000 For more information call David Hill at 870-919-5476 (03-12)

Professionally built landing dolly. Wood 2”x10” slats in metal frame. 12’x14’x18” high, 10” pneumatic wheels, 4 dual full swivel front, 6 dual wheels rear, 16,000 lb. capacity. Nice ride for any helo. $4,500.00 [email protected] (03-12)

insuranceFalcon Insurance is spreading the wings of insur-ance protection to helicopter owners and opera-tors with the largest independantly owned insur-ance specialists in the country. We are dedicated to serving you. www.falconinsurance.com TFN

Specializing in placing aviation/helicopter insur-ance. We have access to all markets, domestic and overseas. Your inquiries are appreciated. Phone: 562-492-1217 Fax: 562-492-1147 Cell Phone 562-756-8685 E-mail: [email protected] Cle-mens Meuleman/CFM Aviation Insurance (03-12)

Mid-Continent Aircraft Insurance Brokers - Over 61 years Risk Management Experience for Pro-fessional Operators. 800-325-0885, e-mail: [email protected] Sharon/Laura (03-12)

miscellaneousBarely used New Satloc Bantham w/Flow Control, $16,500. For more information call David Hill at 870-919-5476 (03-12)

LOT FOR SALE: One-acre-square house lot, Plane Living Sky Park, 2,000 s.f., all-brick, covenants, 5 miles west of I-75, Exit 142, Public water, septic sewer. paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway, Google It! (Google photo before development). South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030, Save thousands and buy from owner. 478.987.2250 (tfn)

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Beautiful 2.73 ac wooded lot in upscale Pine Ridge Equestrian Estates, located in Citrus County, Florida only five miles from Crystal River. Covenants, 27 miles of horse trails, community center, pool and golf course. Nicer homes and mini-ranchettes. Zoning allows up to three horses and stables permitted on lot with your house. Horse trail borders back end of lot that is 298’ wide and 400’ deep on 3620 Stirrup Drive, Beverly Hills, Florida (Google it!). Public water and septic sewer. $64,900 Contact Bill Lavender 888-987-2250 [email protected] (tfn)

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N. Atlanta Lot for Sale. One acre at Air Acres Airport in Woodstock GA Great for helicopter Hangar, Call Kirk Wooster 770-517-7877 or email [email protected] ( 0 3 -12 )

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Parting out a 1995 Schweizer 300CB, drive train/power train & many more parts. Pls. contact Ken 850-763-9000 Fax 850-763-8712 or email [email protected] tfn

UH-1H Composite main rotor blades for sale P/N 205-015-150-101 and main rotor blades B model P/N 204-011-001-015. Tail rotor blades Van Horn Aviation P/N 2042200-101 for the H and B models and for the 206 P/N 2062200-101. Call Pablo at HeliBlade, Inc. 530-365-1278 TFN

Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, accessory parts for just about everything. Big discounts! 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-13)

Sikorsky parts. We have a growing stock of new Sikorsky parts. We can often save you time and money. Contact us or check stock on our web site. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-13)

MD Helicopter parts. We have a few new MD Heli-copter parts. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-13)

Hughes parts. We have some new Hughes parts at big discounts. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-13)

Hiller parts. We have a small stock of new Hiller parts. Check with us often. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-13)

partsThe only FAA-PMA certified TT Straps for all JetRanger; LongRanger, & OH-58 . $ave thou-sands over factory prices. In stock. Call today for overnight shipping. www.AirwolfAerospace.com 440-632-1687 03 -12

UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS, INC. Stocking Supplier of Pratt & Whitney PT6A & PT6T Parts, Accessories. Overhauled & Serviceable. We Buy Turbine Aircraft, Engines, & Inventory. All Conditions. Call or Fax for a Quote Call USA +1 334-361-7853, FAX USA +1 334-361-0290 E-MAIL: [email protected] tfn

Fuel cell repair or replacement for all makes & models–FAA approved commercial crash resis-tant construction, flexible bladder nitrile rubber construction, all construction TSO-C80 certified, 2-year warranty. Contact Floats & Fuel Cells at 901-842-7110, www.ffcfuelcells.com tfn

Bell Helicopter Tailbooms For Sale. 205/212/412 to 206B/L series and 407. Sold with Transport Canada Form 1 Certification, overhauled using Bell CSF Approved Jigs to ensure Structural Compliance for alignment. CHS, Mike Duck, Phone: 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, [email protected] TFN

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Parting out Bell 212 and 206 Fuselages, many parts available. Please phone or Fax your requests. CHS, Mike Duck, Phone: 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, E-mail: [email protected] TFN

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Eurocopter parts. We have purchased several inventories of new parts and are ready to serve you. Contact us, or search our web site for the parts you need. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-13)

Bell parts. We have a nice stock of new parts for Bell 47, 206 and others. It’s worth the effort to check with us, or search our web site for your part numbers. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-13)

New STC Tail Rotor Blades, Part No. 204-2200-101 for 204 UH-1 heliopters from Van Horn Aviaiton LLC. Contact HeliBlade Inc. Distributor & Service Center for these new and improved composite tail rotors 530-365-1278 TFN

ENSTROM PARTS, SALES & SERVICE Huge parts inventory, 20 yrs exp., loaner tools. AOG same day shipping a specialty, full time factory trained A&P parts man on staff. Get service advice with your parts. A.O.G. and Exports Sales New Garden Aviation, Ask for Tom 610-268-2048 Fax 610-268-0342 (03-12)

UH-1 Overhauled Components available exchange or outright; 204-012-101-141 M/R hub, 204-040-016-5 Transmission, 204-011-400-11 Swashplate & Support assy., 204-011-401-11 Scissors & Sleeve assy, 205-040-263-111 Input Quill, 205-040-200-1 gen. Offset Quill, (4) 204-040-600-11 Hanger assy., 204-040-003-37 gear box 42, 204-040-012-13 gear box 90. Pac West Helicopters CRS PW6R1161J Tel/530-241-2402 “e” [email protected] (03-12)

Enstrom parts. We have a small stock of new Enstrom parts. Check with us often. Preferred Air-parts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-13)

servicesUNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS, INC. Stocking Sup-plier of Pratt & Whitney PT6A & PT6T Engines & Accessories. We Buy Turbine Aircraft, Engines, & Inventory. All Conditions. Call or Fax for a Quote Call USA +1 334-361-7853, FAX USA +1 334-361-0290 E-MAIL: [email protected] TFN

Floats & Fuel Cells–your N. American Eurocopter authorized repair facility with comprehensive repair capabilities for all makes & models, available for 24/7 shipping. FAA repair staion no. TH4R544M. 901-842-7110, www.ffcfuelcells.com tfn

COMPONENT OVERHAULS / PART SALES, Approved Bell 206,407, 429,430. Eurocopter EC120,AS350/355. Agusta A109,A119,AW139. MD369,500N,MD900 CSF’s. Discounts on Parts, Dedicated Quality Customer Service. Contact Tom Sullivan @ Sterling Helicopter 215-271-2510/Fax 215-788-7319 & [email protected] (03-12

Support the helicopter industry...Become a member of HAI! Call 800-435-4976 or 703-683-4646, Email [email protected], or visit www.rotor.com (tfn)

Bell Helicopter Importations and Exports, Pre Buy Inspections, as well as Helicopter Apprais-als. . Contact: CHS. Mike Duck, Phone: 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, E-mail: [email protected] TFN

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Action Aircraft Parts ...............12

AgNav Inc ...................................3

AvidAir ...................................... 14

Blue Hill Helicopters .............. 19

Bruce’s Custom Covers ...........17

Canadian Heli Structures ...... 24

DynaNav .................................. 25

Easy Access .............................. 18

Falcon Insurance ..................... 16

Floats & Fuel Cells .................. 28

FL Sun Coast ............................ 19

FlyIt Simulators ...........................5

Heli-Tech ................................... 26

HeliBlade ...................................11

HeliGPS ........................................4

Hi-Tech Helicopters, Inc. ........ 19

HW Farren ............................... 25

Isolair ....................................... 13

James Gardner Ins. ................ 10

Kissimmee Helicopters .......... 19

Machida Borescopes .................8

Mauna Loa Helicopters ......... 19

Preferred Airparts ................... 27

ProTank ........................................9

Shadin Co. Inc ......................... 15

Tomlinson ................................. 19

Tradewind Int’l .........................17

Universal Turbine Parts ............6

Van Horn Aviation .................. 24

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HELICOPTER EXPORT / IMPORT, Transport Any-where, Pre-Buys and Recovery Service. Contact Tom at Sterling Helicopter 215-271-2510 /Fax 215-788-7319 >[email protected] (03-12)

CHS - your complete Bell Helicopter Repair and Overhaul Facility, supporting only Bell Helicopter Products from Component Overhauls to Major Inspections. CHS puts quality first. CHS #9-5225 216th Street Langley, B.C. V2Y 2N3 www.helistruc-tures.com Transport Canada AMO#.137-96 and EASA.145.7112 604-533-1148 Fax: 604-533-1517 [email protected] TFN

Bell Helicopter Commercial and UH-1 Component Overhauls. 205/212/412/206B/L Series and 407. Quality Services, Competitive Pricing with Technical staff, specializing only in Bell Products. Contact: CHS, Mike Duck, Phone: 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, E-mail: [email protected] TFN

Specializing in Bell Helicopter Commercial and UH-1 Tailboom Overhauls. 205/212/412 Tail-booms, 206B/L and 407 overhauled using Bell Approved Jigs. Tailbooms overhauled to Bell Specifications. Certification provided Transport Canada Form 1. Mike Duck, 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, [email protected] TFN

Specializing in Bell Helicopter Commercial and UH-1 Air Frame Completions/Refurbishments. Authorized Bell Helicopter Textron Customer Ser-vice Facility, specializing in Models 205/212/412, 206 Series, 407s. Quality Services, Competitive Pricing with Technical staff specializing only in Bell Products. CHS, Mike Duck, 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, [email protected] TFN

Rotor blade repairs by HeliBlade, Inc. a FAA Repair Station. Contact Pablo Martinez at 530-365-1278 TFN

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schools / trainingBLUE HILL HELICOPTERS, Norwood MA. Part 141 approved Flight Training, Photo Flights, Helicopter Sales/Services, Helicopter Tours. For more details, please visit our website: www.bluehillhelicopters.com, Contact us at [email protected], (800)-670-4162 Come Fly With Us! T F N

Helicopter Instruction: Training in R-44 Raven for private, instrument, commercial and solo time building. Block rates start at $299 wet. Kissimmee Airport near Orlando attractions. Call Thom at 407-973-9347 or visit www.kissimmee-helicopters.com t f n

Florida Suncoast Helicopters, Sarasota and Lake-land. Come fly with us - we offer training & tours. Authorized Robinson sales & service. Call: Sarasota: 941-335-1258 or Lakeland: 941-355-1259 TFN

Helicopter Training in Hawaii. Excellence in Flight Training at Mauna Loa Helicopters on Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island. Come fly with us in the best weather in the US. MLH offers: PVT, COM, IFR, CFI, CFII, ATP, FAA certified FLY-IT simulator, mountain course, external load training, and now offering fixed wing training. MLH is 141 certified, and VA approved. Student financing / student housing / college degree programs / International flight training / accelerated programs available. Call (808) 334-0234 or email [email protected] TFN

softwarewww.Aircraf tCostAnalysis.com Hel icopter Operators can calculate your breakeven, % investment return, profit potential, and pro-duce annual & monthly cash flows. Project your financials without spending hours of your time. All reports are produced automatically and accurately after you provide your inputs. Types of analyses performed include: Company/Individual Ownership, Managed with/without Leaseback, Commercial Operation, Agricultural/Fire/Ambulance Operations, Joint Ownership, Fractional Ownership, and Charter/Rental. Helicopter sales organizations can provide your prospects with customized & professional ownership cost analysis. This program is a great sales aid and management tool. FREE sample reports. Click REQUEST INFORMATION on the website or call 281-419-7443 (tfn)

toolsMake life easier - or at least make your engine and aircraft inspections easier using a flexible borescope from Machida, Inc. Call: 800-431-5420 or [email protected] (03-12)

wantedUNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS, INC. We buy Turbine Aircraft Engines & Inventory. All conditions. Call or Fax for a Quote 334-361-7853; fax 334-361-0290 E-MAIL: [email protected] TFN

Parts Wanted Bell 206 B&L, 204, 205, 212, 214 , MD, Eurocopter, & Allison. Looking for R/B, W/S, Duals etc. kits and parts. We buy inventories or By The Piece. Call Tradewind Int’l. 800-585-7004, 608-756-3632. www.helicopterparts.net [email protected] TFN

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