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contents features Canada certifies Robinson R66 police helicopter...............4 London’s Air Ambulance performs world’s first roadside balloon surgery ................................................14 Atomic Helicopters’ youngest student completes pilot certification in record time......................16 Metro delivers law enforcement aircraft to Seminole County..........................................................................20
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Canada certifies Robinson R66 police helicopter Helicopter. Robinson’s R66 Police model is specially configured for law enforcement and meets the latest FAA crashworthiness regulations.
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events July 14-20, 2014 Farnborough International,
October 21-23, 2014 67th Annual NBAA Convention
May 21-23, 2015 HeliRussia 2015
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July 28-Aug 3, 2014 EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2014
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September 22-24, 2014 AMTC
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September 26-27, 2014 Ken Brock Freedom Fly-In El Mirage, CA www.PRA-1.org October 14-16, 2014 Helitech International Conference Amsterdam, RAI www.helitechevents.com/en/
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Sun, Sand and Saving Lives by Ryan Mason Not many police aviation units can say that they have been in operation for a period approaching 50 years, but during our time with the Tampa Police Department Aviation Unit, it was evident that the 45 years their unit has been in operation has proved its worth consistently. We were able to get an insight into just what makes their operation a success . Tampa Police’s decision to invest in an airborne law enforcement operation
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was made in 1969 with the purchase of two Hughes 300 helicopters and a Piper Cub that the department affectionately named “Tilly”. Officer Al Ford was appointed as the first pilot of Tampa Police’s new aviation unit. He was supported by three other staff, including a unit sergeant and a director of maintenance. The unit originally commenced operations at Peter O. Knight airport in downtown Tampa, Florida. With the rapid growth of the City of
Tampa, the unit also saw the need to increase their operations. In 1972, the unit relocated to its current home at Tampa International Airport, and the assets of the unit were increased. The department was able to secure acquisition of several military surplus OH-6 helicopters, and the department also purchased an MD 500E to take over primary patrol responsibilities around the city. A piper PA31 Navajo and Cessna 172 were also purchased for executive transport duties. These assets were regularly utilized in the unit’s daily operations until 2001, when the department made the decision to sell the MD 500E in favor of
cast your web switching to Bell Helicopter products. This switch would also allow them to standardize all maintenance operations to one manufacturer, therefore keeping maintenance costs down. The department purchased their first Bell 407 in late 2001, quickly followed by the purchase of 2 additional Bell 407 aircraft. This allowed the aviation unit to become a true 24/7 operation, providing air support around the clock to the people of Tampa. In 2008 the city decided to lower its overall operating costs through the sale of one of the departments Bell 407’s. The department did not want to lower the total aircraft count, or effect the unit’s response time or operational capacity, so it replaced the Bell 407 aircraft with a more economical Bell 206L4. Each of today’s aircraft are fitted with NVG compatible cockpits by Ahlers Aerospace and Aero Dynamix and utilize either the DS100 or DS200 Gyrocam from Lockheed Martin. Other mission equipment used on the aircraft include a BMS digital downlink system, a combination of Avalex Technology and Churchill Navigation records, displays and mapping systems, a Universal Searchlights SX5 with SLASS, and cargo hooks, which are used in conjunction with a Bambi Bucket System for firefighting operations during the summer months. Each helicopter can also be fitted with Tyler skid-mounted platforms to assist with tactical mission insertions such as SWAT or dive team operations and training missions. Today’s aviation unit flight crews consist of 12 full-time officers as pilots and tactical flight officers. The unit also has a director of maintenance, assistant aircraft mechanic and materials coordinator. Flight operations and administrative duties are conducted by the chief pilot
and unit sergeant. Pilot selection is made from the pool of tactical flight officers and require pilot candidates to have a minimum of 750 turbine pilotin-command hours and a commercial rotorcraft pilot certificate. Additionally, each pilot is required to attend Bell Helicopter initial training in both the 407 and 206L4 aircraft. Tactical flight officer candidates are required to have at least two years of service as a City of Tampa police officer, have a desire to become a pilot and have successfully completed the in house tactical flight officers course provided by the unit, which consists of four phases. Once completed, tactical flight officers are then assigned as part of an operational flight crew. In addition to full time officers, to maintain adequate staffing levels, the unit utilizes reserve officers trained as tactical flight officers to fill in where needed. Ongoing training is also provided to both tactical flight officers and pilots throughout the year. Each pilot is required to attend factory recurrent training and NVG recurrent training, conducted every six months. Training is conducted on site with department aircraft. The Tampa Police Aviation Unit’s response area covers a 170 square mile area in the City of Tampa, Florida, serving approximately 340,000 residents. The unit also works regularly with surrounding agencies such as the United States Coast Guard and Hillsborough County Sheriff’s office, who also deploy airborne assets in the City of Tampa and surrounding areas. During peak vacation times, the unit works very closely with these agencies as well as the Tampa Police Department Marine Patrol and Dive Team as the frequency of search and rescue operations increase. Due to Florida’s frequently violent weather shifts from
calm to treacherous happening rapidly, inexperienced boaters are often caught unaware, with the result being the need for the boaters to be rescued after they become lost or suffer an engine failure. This sometimes requires the coordination of each of the units together to perform search and rescue operations. The operation of a police aviation unit comes with many complexities and requires a skillful administrative team that knows how to maximize the effectiveness of a unit while still maintaining a cost effective operation. Tampa Police Aviation Unit’s chief pilot Todd Curabba, when asked what it was that kept their unit successful in the face of pressure to cut costs across many city budgets around the country, stated that they were able to maintain their success thanks to the support of their executive staff like the Chief of Police, Jane Castor and the mayor of the City of Tampa, Bob Buckhorn. He stated that they understand the continued value that the aviation unit provides to the city and have, through consistent budgetary strategy, been able to provide the unit with the tools to get the job done. They are also fortunate to be assigned staff for the unit that are highly trained and experienced and continue to be given the opportunity to maintain that high level of training. The unit has a budget for approximately 2000 hours a year of coverage, which affords the unit the ability to be airborne during all busy periods for the City of Tampa and be available for call outs to assist ground units 24/7. This results in a city that has a strong aviation presence that is available when needed to provide the citizens of the City of Tampa a safer environment.
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the business end
Airborne Law Enforcement: a few facts and figures I normally use this space to talk about operational and financial aspects of a helicopter-industry business. Granted, it is not usually anything that most of us haven’t already mastered, but I feel like we could all use little reminders from time to time. Most tend to become laser focused on some tasks while other, less important ones fade away. This month, with the Airborne Law Enforcement Association Convention coming up July 16-19, in Phoenix, AZ, I would like to devote this section to information about airborne law enforcement and to the men and women who protect us from the air. The Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) is an international professional organization consisting of pilots, mechanics, aviation technicians, and aircraft and avionics manufacturers either directly employed by law enforcement agencies or providing critical support services to those agencies. The association was formed in 1968 and formally incorporated in 1970 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational, individual membership organization. ALEA currently has a membership over 3,000 strong.
There are currently 238 airborne law enforcement units that are members of ALEA utilizing a total of 1074 fixed and rotor wing aircraft. These agencies vary in range and scope from departments of public safety to sheriff’s and police departments to the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection wing. Flying the aircraft operated by these agencies are 1966 dedicated and skilled pilots amassing an incredible 431,310 annual flight hours. Handling the “police” end of the mission aboard a law enforcement aircraft are 1342 Tactical Flight Officers in charge of many responsibilities ranging from daily crime reports to first aid and other equipment. Keeping all of these different aircraft in great flying condition is a stable of 921 qualified mechanics. I would like to say “thank you” to all of the men and women who serve on the aircraft of all airborne law enforcement agencies, keep the aircraft safe for those who operate them, and those who direct the programs to make operations possible.
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HeliBlade, Inc.
company spotlight Heliblade celebrates 11 years as FAA approved repair station by expanding facility and capabilities by Kim Rosenlof, Marketing Coordinator Mention “Pablo” and “rotor blades” to nearly any group of helicopter operators and undoubtedly someone in that group will know immediately that you are referring to Pablo Martinez Ejarque, owner of California-based Heliblade, Inc.
commercial rotorcraft pilot license. “I started in aviation by earning the private fixed-wing pilot license in Spain,” Pablo said. “But because of my interest in gyrocopters, when I came to the U.S. I switched to helicopters and now have more than 17 years of experience in rotor blade repair.”
A native of Spain, Pablo moved to the United States in 1991 to earn his rotorcraft pilot’s license after building and attempting to fly his own gyrocopter. Deciding that his passion lay more toward building and fixing rotorcraft than flying them, Pablo earned his airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificate in addition to his
The small one-person blade repair shop Pablo started in Redding, Calif., in 2003 has now grown into a 15,000 sq. ft. facility employing four blade repairmen (including Pablo) and an office manager. Celebrating 11 years as an FAA approved repair station, Heliblade expanded and renovated its facility, now located about eight
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cast your web miles south of Redding in Anderson, Calif., in February 2014. The renovation added new shipping and receiving areas to the facility, which houses fully enclosed and ventilated blasting and sanding rooms, paint booth, paint drying room, blade balancing room, a new specifically designed repair room, and an open working area large enough to comfortably repair 30-foot Sikorsky S-61 blades. “Storage used to be a problem for us, before the expansion,” said Pablo during a tour of his facility. “Sometimes customers need blade repairs done, but do not take delivery of the finished blades for several months. When you are talking about main rotor blades, storing the blades can take up a lot of space.” In addition to expanding its physical capabilities, Heliblade also recently expanded its FAA approved repair capabilities to include main and tail rotor blades for the Eurocopter (now Airbus) Alouette and Hiller/Fairchild 12. This brings the number of helicopter models for which Heliblade can perform FAA-approved blade repairs to 30, including most Bell, MD, and Sikorsky models. “We offer a wide range of blade repair services for metal and composite blades,” said Pablo. “Our technicians are experienced in various state-of-the-art inspection and repair techniques, many of which we can offer for both in-shop and field repairs.” Heliblade uses a variety of non-destructive inspection techniques such as thermal imaging, leak detection, dye penetrant, ultrasound, laser shearography, and holographic laser interferometry to diagnose blade damage severity. If the damage length or depth is outside of normal repair limits, Pablo and his staff work with an FAA-authorized Designated Engineering Representative (DER) to design a repair that is as strong as the original. For example, on a composite blade, the DER may specify the number, type and orientation of carbon fiber plies. Pablo says that this access to a DER and the ability and willingness to fabricate tooling for specific repairs sets Heliblade apart from other rotor blade repair shops. “We can go far and beyond normal repairs because of our blanket DER and FAA approvals, including full-chord patches nearly any place on the blade,” Pablo said, explaining that a full-chord patch requires a section of the skin to be removed and replaced from the leading edge to the trailing edge. “Normally, factory-approved full-chord patches are small and can be done only at the tip of the blade. If a big gouge happened in the middle of the blade, most repair shops must scrap the blade. But we can perform the full-chord repair in the middle of the blade because we have numerous blanket DER and FAA approvals for this type of repair.”
Some of Heliblade’s more unusual repairs include delamination of the trailing edge spar under the trim tab, requiring a full-chord patch and splice of the trailing edge spar and a new modified trim tab to be manufactured and installed; a trailing edge extensive crack in a metal Bell 212 blade; a tip shoe crack in a Bell 214 main rotor blade; and a gouge in the leading edge of a composite UH-1H tail rotor blade, requiring leading edge spar and abrasion strip patches. All of these repairs required DER approval, and allowed blades that would have been scrapped by other shops to continue flying and generating revenue for their operators. In addition to in-house and field repairs, Heliblade performs overhauls on various main and tail rotor blades, typically returning overhauled blades to the field within two weeks of receipt. Heliblade also serves as an authorized repair station for two aftermarket rotor blade manufacturers: Helicopter Technology Company (HTC) and Van Horn Aviation (VHA). Although not its main line of revenue, Heliblade also buys used well-documented rotor blades, then inspects and repairs them as necessary before selling them. For more information about Heliblade, visit www. helicopterbladerepair.com or call Pablo at 1-530-365-1278.
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London’s Air Ambulance performs world’s first roadside balloon surgery London’s Air Ambulance at global forefront of medical innovation London’s Air Ambulance, the charity that delivers a 24/7 advanced trauma team to critically injured people in London, has performed the world’s first roadside balloon surgery to control internal bleeding. Use of pre-hospital Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA), a technique used first in the UK at The Royal London Hospital, to control haemorrhage in trauma patients is a ground breaking move by London’s Air Ambulance. On average, the charity is called six times a day to deliver its lifesaving medical interventions to people seriously injured in the Capital. Many of these patients are suffering from catastrophic bleeding. Tragically, some die at the scene as a result of their severe blood loss and never make it to hospital. London’s Air
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Ambulance can now perform REBOA on patients suffering severe pelvic haemorrhage, an injury most commonly associated with cycling incidents and falls from height. Commenting on the use of REBOA to treat trauma patients, Dr Gareth Davies, Medical Director for London’s Air Ambulance, said: “Our aim is to provide our patients with the world’s most innovative and effective pre-hospital care. Being able to effectively manage blood loss at the scene is a significant advancement in pre-hospital medicine.” “We believe the use of REBOA can lead to a reduction in the number of patients who quite simply bleed to death before they have the chance to get to hospital where there are highly developed systems for stabilising and preventing blood loss.” REBOA works by controlling or preventing further blood loss. Blood carries oxygen which is delivered to major organs including the heart and the brain. Starved of blood, our organs stop working effectively and can become permanently damaged. The balloon is fed into the bottom end of the aorta, the largest blood vessel in the body, and then inflated, temporarily cutting off blood supply to damaged blood vessels. The patient is then transported rapidly to the Royal London Hospital to undergo further vital interventions. London’s Air Ambulance has worked closely with The Royal London Hospital to deliver REBOA safely in A&E before embarking on the surgery outside of hospital. Speaking about this partnership, Professor Karim Brohi, Consultant Vascular and Trauma Surgeon at Barts Health NHS Trust said: “We have to stop people bleeding to death – it’s one of the world’s biggest killers. Over 2.5 million people bleed to death from their injuries each year around the world. The Royal London Hospital Major Trauma Centre and London’s Air Ambulance have together led the way in developing new strategies and treatments to reduce this death toll. “While it sounds relatively simple, it is an extremely difficult technology to deliver in the emergency department in hospital, never mind at the roadside. This successful deployment of REBOA
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Atomic Helicopters’ youngest student completes pilot certification in record time Seattle, WA- Atomic Helicopters, a Seattle-based helicopter flight school announces Preston Gulledge, a high school student of local The Overlake School, completed his Private Pilot practical test, earning his Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating on June 1, 2014. He is the youngest student to date to have graduated from Atomic Helicopters’ scenario-based, syllabus-centric flight training program, and one of the youngest helicopter pilots in the country. Gulledge earned his Private Pilot’s License at the FAA minimum age of 17, and in a mere 43.6 hours, as part of his senior class project for his high school. The FAA mandates the minimum hours of 40 to accomplish such a rating. Bryan Kaasa, Owner and Chief Pilot for Atomic Helicopters says, “We’re extremely proud to be part of Preston’s success. He is a
terrific student and a great example of what a student can accomplish when one dedicates him or herself to learning to fly.” Notes Kaasa, “It also validates the combination of our unique scenario -based flight training program with our chosen training platform Preston Gulledge produces rapid results for our students.” Atomic Helicopters uses Schweizer 300 model helicopters, a rugged training aircraft that traces its lineage to the same aircraft used in primary flight training in the US Army. Preston’s parents, Carl and Melody Gulledge, are beaming. “He was looking for something meaningful to do; to contribute,” says Carl, “the freedom and complexity of helicopter piloting fit well with Preston’s draw toward mastering challenging endeavors.” One of only a handful of helicopter pilots under the age of 18, Preston Gulledge began flight training on March 8th, earning his rating some 100 days later. Continues Carl Gulledge, “Atomic was wonderful about accommodating the unique scheduling needs of our high school student and tailoring the curriculum to optimize his learning pace.”
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Hold harmless agreements The current soft market has provided a windfall for most aircraft and helicopter owners and operators, as well as FBO’s and maintenance providers. However, the economy has hit service providers particularly hard. Since reducing operating costs have become a survival necessity, more and more aircraft owners are being asked to sign hold harmless agreements. This is a technique by which an FBO can reduce their exposure to loss, thus limiting their per aircraft and per occurrence Hangarkeepers Legal Liability, and Non Owned Aircraft and Hull Liability insurance requirements.
company naming them an additional insured with waiver of subrogation on the owner’s policy for any flight operation.
Depending on the complexity of the service provided, a hold harmless agreement can vary in form and length. One agreement might be a detailed legal document drafted by an aviation attorney. Another might consist of a simple paragraph or two stating the owner and his insurance company will hold the FBO harmless for any physical damage to the aircraft beyond the limits of their insurance while in the care, custody, and control of the FBO. While there are some very draconian hold harmless agreements being offered by some FBO’s, these agreements usually stipulate that the hold harmless agreement does not apply to products or completed operations related to the sale of fuel, parts, or any service provided or maintenance performed. They also might have provisions which exclude exposure to liabilities such as consequential loss, loss of value, or loss of use. Another solution to limit the FBO’s liability could come in the form of request for a certificate from the aircraft owner’s insurance
Additionally, aircraft owners need to be aware that they cannot unilaterally waive their insurance company’s right of subrogation. The insurance company must consent to the hold harmless agreement before it applies to them, especially as it pertains to any waiver of subrogation to recover losses they feel were caused by the FBO. Remember, as a loss reduction measure that is part of any insuring agreement, the insurance company retains the policy holder’s right and decision to recover losses from any responsible third party.
It is not the purpose of this article to give legal advice or detailed explanations of terms and conditions that should or should not be in a hold harmless agreement. What is important to note here is that the FBO is making an attempt to limit their exposure (and the exposure of their insurance carrier) to losses through contractual language as part of their overall safety and risk management program.
One final note—even if the insurance company agrees to a waiver of subrogation, it could expose the insured to the full force of the language of the hold harmless agreement. Remember – nothing in the hold harmless agreement can alter the terms, conditions, and limitations of the policy unless the insurance company alters the policy and contractual agreement. If the
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The FBO’s policy does not insure the owner’s aircraft against acts of God. If a tornado wipes out the hangar and everything in it, the FBO is not responsible for repairing damage to an owner’s aircraft.
In discussions with aircraft owners concerning hold harmless agreements and the insurance carried by an FBO, there seems to be some confusion regarding insurance coverage and responsibility while an aircraft is being stored, repaired, serviced or flown by the FBO.
An FBO that ferries or conducts maintenance test flights in an owner’s aircraft should carry a “Non Owned Aircraft and Hull Liability” policy in addition to their “Aviation General Liability” policy. This policy insures and defends the FBO from third party liability arising out of the FBO’s operation of an aircraft they do not own plus any liability for physical damage to the aircraft itself. This is like buying insurance for an aircraft without owning an aircraft. While executing a hold harmless agreement or being named as an addition insured with waiver of subrogation on the aircraft owner’s policy may limit the FBO’s liability, it doesn’t necessarily eliminate their exposure to loss or lawsuits over and above the protections provided by the aircraft owner’s insurance. The bottom line here is that having a reasonable and consistent risk management policy in place allows the FBO to re-evaluate their risk exposure and the amount of insurance that balances the cost of insurance and their tolerance for carrying the risk themselves.
First, the FBO’s general liability policy insures and defends the FBO for the FBO’s mistakes. It has three basic parts. Premises Liability insures and defends the FBO against liability arising of a faulty premises which could include damage to an owner’s aircraft. (A bi-fold hangar door brake fails, causing the door to fall on an aircraft). Products and Completed Operations Liability insures and defends the FBO against liability arising out of the sale of fuel, parts, and services they provide. (A newly installed auto pilot causes a severe pitch down, resulting in loss of control at a low altitude, contributing to a crash or hard landing). Hangarkeepers Legal Liability insurance insures the FBO against their liability to the aircraft owner arising out of the care, custody and control of that aircraft. (A line technician tows the aircraft wing tip into a nearby fuel truck).
The aircraft owner’s insurance policy insures and defends the aircraft owner against liability arising out of the ownership, operation and maintenance of his aircraft. It is also the primary insurance against physical damage to the aircraft. In simplistic terms, regardless of who is responsible, the policy holder’s insurance will repair the aircraft. A hold harmless agreement does not prevent the aircraft owner from getting his aircraft repaired. It merely defines the amount the aircraft owner’s insurance company may recover from the FBO (or the FBO’s insurance company) for damages caused by the FBO.
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How to train to survive a real autorotation What happens when the engine stops for real… Power Failure at Altitude or Forced Landing training is something that we don’t do enough of, and when we do practice, are we doing it properly? Is it best to practice in the aircraft or in the simulator? Are you ready for a real engine failure? Let’s look at some of these questions. Your priorities and actions will change somewhat depending on what condition of flight you are in, and there will be many variables that your instructor should discuss with you. For the purposes of simplicity, we will concentrate here mainly on losing power from the cruise condition of flight (above minimum rate of descent autorotation speed).
What is a PFL? Let’s first of all define what a Practice Forced Landing (PFL) means to you. A PFL is an exercise, normally flown with an instructor or check airman, to simulate the emergency where the engine suddenly fails to provide power to the main rotor and tail rotor gearboxes. This differs from a Practice Autorotation where you are typically exploring the helicopter’s flight envelope in autorotation during training and rehearsing exercises using
a progressive approach to reduce the entry height to meet PTS requirements. You should be competent, current and familiar with all the basic and advanced autorotation techniques before proceeding to practicing a PFL.
Training Environment The safest place to start rehearsing your engine failures is in a synthetic environment; the higher the fidelity the better, but a non-motion device will still give good training as long as the cockpit and throttle functions are close to the helicopter that you are flying. But, invariably, you will also need to consider some airborne training. Let’s look at how we can do that safely.
Planning It is important that the training flight be properly briefed on the ground to include: • A reminder of the advanced autorotation techniques to be used. Confirm currency and completion of previous autorotation training including knowledge of the Progressive Approach AC issued by the FAA. • How the Practice Forced Landing (PFL) will be introduced. Discuss symptoms to be used preceding the simulated failure such as abnormal T’s and P’s, unusual vibration
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or change in engine noise. The difference between a PFL and a training autorotation. The forced landing procedure. Factors affecting the choice of landing area including wind velocity. Forced landings from different altitudes and positions relative to the wind. The go around procedure.
The Training Exercise The exercise should only be practiced over an airfield or selected fields that would be good for an engine off landing. HASEL checks should be conducted by the instructor or student prior to entry to ensure the safety of the maneuver: • Height – sufficient? • Area – authorized and suitable in all aspects especially for an engine off landing if the engine quits for real? • Security – all secure, strapped in and no loose articles? Doors? • Engine – all T’s & P’s in the green. Normal Torque or Manifold Pressure. Fuel good. Carb heat (if fitted) as required. • Lookout – any other aircraft around? The instructor should introduce the PFL with a verbal warning of “Practice Engine Failure Go”. If the CFI also wishes to reduce the throttle to simulate the engine loss, the student should be reminded that it does not move when the engine fails for real to avoid primacy misconception. Then the flying pilot needs to consider the following: • Aviate – enter autorotation (see below) • Navigate – fly to your selected landing point considering wind. • Communicate – mayday call (and crash checks as per the RFM.) The entry into autorotation is critical to survival, and the following actions are essential and synchronous: • Positively and fully lower the collective – reverse the airflow and decrease the angle of attack to a tolerable level to preserve rotor RPM (RRPM). Apply pedal. • Aft cyclic to adjust for the auto attitude – plus sustain or regain any lost RRPM (or Nr) and stabilize the rate of descent.
Common Faults Some common faults are: • Not being positive enough or not fully lowering the collective. • Not holding attitude or applying enough aft cyclic to conserve RRPM/Nr. • Continuing to turn into wind or chosen landing heading regardless of height. • Neglecting checks or concentrating too much on checks to the detriment of “Aviating”. • Flying the airspeed and not the attitude. • Failure to recover airspeed above the minimum for an effective flare and power recovery. • Failure to adjust flight path when clearly overshooting or undershooting • Not deciding early enough on the type of recovery if different from the initially briefed intention, resulting in confusion at the latter stages. • Failure to use differing attitudes/airspeeds to adjust autorotative glide to make the landing spot. • Failure to correct for drift and maintain balanced flight. • Continuing the flare too near the ground. • Poor choice of landing area.
Summary Remember that there is a difference between a practice autorotation and a practice forced landing (PFL). When conducting a PFL, follow these guidelines: • Aviate • Navigate • Communicate
Once in a safe flight configuration; • Stabilize the aircraft in the auto-rotational descent or glide using optimum attitude and therefore airspeed to navigate to the landing point.
If your engine fails (simulated or real): • Positively and fully lower the collective. • Apply proper aft cyclic to hold or adjust for the auto attitude to conserve or recover RRPM or Nr. Also: • Decide early on the type of recovery at the end of the autorotation (if a PFL). • Select and vary the most appropriate attitude (airspeed) and angle of bank to make your selected landing point. • Always take the wind into account.
Either then: • Go around or • Conduct a flare and power recovery (or possibly a “full touch down” at an airfield).
This document is a peer reviewed publication by an expert panel of the IHST Implementation Team. More information about the IHST, its reports, its safety tools, and presentations can be obtained at its web site: (www.IHST.org)
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ntsb reports NTSB Identification: *ERA14CA217* Date: May 01, 2014 Location: Frederick, MD Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA Injuries: 2 Minor According to the flight instructor, his student was practicing hover operations over a grassy area of the airport. This was the first flight in a helicopter for the student pilot. The helicopter drifted to the right while descending. The right skid contacted the grass and the helicopter rolled to the right and the main rotor blades contacted the ground. The helicopter continued to roll over and came to rest on its right side. An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration examined the helicopter and confirmed substantial damage to the fuselage, tail boom, and main rotor blades. The pilots reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. NTSB Identification: *ERA14CA216* Date: May 01, 2014 Location: Lumberton, NJ Aircraft: AGUSTA AEROSPACE CORP AW119 MKII Injuries: 2 Uninjured According to the flight instructor, he gave the pilot under instruction (PUI) a simulated engine failure after takeoff when the helicopter reached approx. 50 knots. The PUI pulled the cyclic aft and increased collective. The flight instructor joined the PUI on the controls to prevent him from pulling too much collective and to lower the helicopter’s nose to a level attitude. Both pilots were on the controls as the collective was increased to cushion the landing. The helicopter landed on the paved runway’s centerline, and as it slid across what the pilots described as an uneven surface, it began to porpoise. The flight instructor lowered the collective to slow the slide and heard a noise, then the helicopter began vibrate and turned 220° to the right before coming to a stop. During the slide, a main rotor blade cut off the tail boom. Neither pilot reported any preexisting mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. NTSB Identification: *WPR14LA180* Date: May 03, 2014 Location: El Monte, CA Aircraft: BELL 47G Injuries: 2 Minor A Bell 47G sustained substantial damage during an precautionary landing, about 3 miles south of the El Monte
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Airport (EMT) El Monte, California. The pilot reported that during climb out, the engine experienced a partial loss of power. The pilot initiated a precautionary landing. The pilot stated that during the landing, he carried a little forward speed and the right skid caught on the ground and rolled the helicopter on to its right side. Examination of the helicopter by the pilot revealed that the fuselage and main rotor blades were structurally damaged. The helicopter was recovered to a local storage facility for further examination. NTSB Identification: *WPR14FA195* Date: May 18, 2014 Location: Peach Springs, AZ Aircraft: AMERICAN EUROCOPTER CORP AS350B3 Injuries: 1 Fatal The accident site was 1.75 nm east of 1G4, located at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, approximately 380 feet west of the Colorado River (west shore). The wreckage was found resting on its right side located at the subject landing pad. Witnesses reported that the pilot landed and was planning on exiting the helicopter to perform a “fluid level check.” After landing, the pilot exited the running helicopter; shortly thereafter the helicopter became airborne without the pilot at the flight controls. The helicopter subsequently impacted the ground and rolled over. The pilot was struck by one or more of the main rotor blades and was fatally injured. NTSB Identification: *ERA14LA248* Date: May 21, 2014 Location: Beverly, MA Aircraft: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA 206 L4 Injuries: 2 Uninjured According to the pilot, he was assigned to fly a photographer with a local news station to the Watertown, Massachusetts area. The helicopter was parked on a trailer and the preflight and engine start portions of the flight were normal. After checking the local wind conditions, the flight was cleared to depart. Shortly after liftoff, the engine abruptly lost all power. The pilot attempted an autorotation to a taxiway, but chose to land in the grass adjacent to the taxiway when it became apparent he would not make the taxiway. During the flare and landing, the main rotor contacted the tail boom, severing it just aft of the horizontal stabilizer. The helicopter came to rest on the landing gear and the pilot and passenger exited the aircraft. An inspector with the FAA responded to the accident site and examined the wreckage. The engine inspection revealed that the combustion section outer case
was ruptured in the elbow area. The engine was removed and will be examined at an overhaul facility. NTSB Identification: *WPR14FA203* Date: May 23, 2014 Location: Santa Paula, CA Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA Injuries: 1 Fatal A witness, who lived near the accident site, saw the helicopter flying in a northeasterly direction paralleling her property. The helicopter was below the tree line on the opposite side of the riverbed and was descending. The witness stated that the helicopter sounded normal but was unusually loud because it was so close. Shortly after losing sight of the helicopter, she heard two loud “pops.” Examination of the accident site by the NTSB investigatorin-charge (IIC) revealed that the helicopter impacted power lines and terrain about 1 and 1/2 miles west of SZP. The three phase overhead distribution power lines were separated directly over the accident site. These lines were supported by two wooden H-frame pole assemblies at a distance of about 1,000 feet from each other. The separated power lines were found in the surrounding bamboo vegetation and trees adjacent to the riverbed. NTSB Identification: *WPR14LA206* Date: May 23, 2014 Location: Waitsburg, WA Aircraft: WILLIAMS HELICOPTER CORP UH 1H Injuries: 1 Minor A Williams Helicopter Corporation UH-1H helicopter crashed immediately after takeoff near Waitsburg, Washington. The pilot stated to the deputy sheriff on-scene that immediately after takeoff the helicopter started ‘hopping.’ He attempted to land the helicopter but he had no control. Witnesses said that the helicopter took off then came back down hitting tail first and rolling on to its left side. NTSB Identification: *ANC14FA030* Date: May 28, 2014 Location: Chugiak, AK Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II Injuries: 1 Fatal According to an operator’s representative, the pilot had been conducting practice flights with a 150-foot long-line attached to a fluid-filled, 55-gallon barrel in preparation for an upcoming project. Several witnesses at the airport said
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burned fuselage. The main rotor mast assembly with the main rotor hub attached was found separated on the ground several feet away from the fuselage and engine. One main rotor blade was separated outboard of the hub near the blade root, and the other main rotor blade was attached in its entirety and damaged. All separated pieces of main rotor blade were located at the accident site. The length of a linear ground scar near the fuselage was consistent with the length of a main rotor blade. The barrel with which the pilot had been practicing was found on its side in the grass adjacent to the airport ramp. The long-line was attached to the barrel and was not attached to the helicopter’s pilotcontrolled, belly-mounted cargo hook.
Initial examination of the helicopter at the accident site revealed that the fuselage came to rest on its left side on a gravel road adjacent to the paved airport ramp, and much of the cockpit and cabin structures were consumed by fire. The tail boom and tail rotor were on the ground aft of the
NTSB Identification: *CEN14IA270* Date: May 30, 2014 Location: Eugene Island 182A, GM Aircraft: BELL 407 Injuries: 6 Uninjured The pilot reported that after picking up into a hover, he applied forward cyclic to begin the takeoff. About the time that the helicopter reached the edge of the platform, the engine started to lose power. He nosed the helicopter forward
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classifieds 1990 Bell 206 Log Ranger III with popout floats. Part 135 helicopter with lots of upgrades. New blades, TT straps Call Paul at 239-400-1380 (tfn)
19 97 B e l l 43 0 S N : 49 02 8 f o r more information visit our website avprojets.com or call 410.573.1515 tfn 2002 Bell 430 S/N 49092 - 3230 TT, Single Pilot IFR, Standard Skids, Dual Controls, Rotor Brake, ECS Air/Heat, Heated Birdproof Windshields, Aux Fuel, WSPS, Soundproofing, Float Provisions. For more info and pricing visit www.austinjet.com (tfn)
1998 Bell 412EP - Fresh 3000 Hour / 5 Year Inspection! S/N 36201 6726 TT, IFR, Dual Controls, Rotor Brake, High Skids, Heater, High Visibility Rotor Blades, Increased Continuous Power Rating. For more information and pricing visit www. austinjet.com (tfn)
1996 Bell 430 S/N 49007 - 3193 TT, Dual Pilot IFR, Retractable Wheels, 8-Place VIP Leather Interior, Dual Controls, Rotor Brake, WSPS, Inlet Barrier Filters, Air Conditioner, Heater, Aux Fuel, Heated Birdproof Windshield. For more infoand pricing visit www.austinjet.com (tfn)
1977 Bell 212 13 Seats, Wire Strike Protection, Cargo Hook, 20 Gal Aux Fuel, VFR. Please contact joel@ flinnzachary.com or call 512-6153334 (tfn)
1997 Bell 407 SN: 53127 for more information visit our website avprojets.com or call 410.573.1515 tfn
1980 Eurocopter AS350FX2, 9520TT, N619LH - SN 1263, Garmin GTX 328 Transponder, Garmin 496 GPS, FDC Inlet Filter Kit, OEM Oil Filter, Dual Controls, High Skids, LH Sliding Door, Cargo Hook and Mirror, Wire Strike Kit, Latitude Tracker System, Pulse Light, AS350 B3 Tail Rotor, New Keeper-less Onboard Hook and Onboard Load Cell, New Cargo Rack (Available at Cost). Better than AS350B2 performance at high density altitude. Currently on 135 Certificate, Forest Service Carded, Immaculate Log Books. Available from Cannon Aviation Group, Inc. Spec Sheet Online at www.rotorsales.com For more information please call 512-868-0007 or email info@rotorsales.com
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1982 Enstrom , F-28F, N8622E, serial # 716, Annual Due: August 2014, Total Hours: 2060. 490 Hours TSMO engine. Collins Com/Nav, Dual Control .$149,900. Rlewis@ mccabeengineering.com (tfn)
2003 Eurocopter EC130B4, 1560TT, Above Average Garmin Avionics Package. Corporate owned EC130 which includes rarely used cargo swing (uninstalled) and load meter. New starflex installed at 1,278 AFTT. Available from Cannon Aviation Group, Inc. Spec Sheet Online at www.rotorsales.com For more information please call 512-868-0007 or email info@rotorsales.com
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2012 Bell 407GX - New to the Market! S/N 54353 - 220 T T, Corporate Leather Interior, Dual Controls, High Skids, FlightSteps, Inlet Barrier Filter, Rotor Brake, Air Conditioner, Artic Heater, Aux Fuel Tank. For more info and pricing visit www. austinjet.com (tfn)
2001 Eurocopter AS350 B3 - Fresh 12 Year Inspection! S/N 3508 - 3796 T T, Dual Controls, Rotor Brake, High Skids, Inlet Barrier Filter, Wire Strike Protection System. For more information and pricing visit www. austinjet.com (tfn)
2003 Eurocopter EC155B, 1020TT, Single Pilot IFR, 4 Axis Autopilot, Garmin GPS 500 Color Moving Map, TCAS System, Dual Controls, Air Conditioning, Right and Left Electric Cabin Steps, Satellite Phone, Inflight Entertainment System, Custom VIP Interior, Blue Leather Seating. Available from Cannon Aviation Group, Inc. Spec Sheet Online at rotorsales. com For more info please call 512868-0007 or info@rotorsales.com
2007 Bell 407 1065 TT, 60-month inspection completed Oct 2012, AFS Inlet Filter, Cargo Hook. Please contact joel@flinnzachary.com or call 512-615-3334. (tfn)
2003 EC130B4 1775 TT, Air Cruiser Floats, IFS Air Conditioner, Garmin 530, Skywatch. Please contact joel@ flinnzachary.com or call 512-6153334. (tfn)
2010 AS350B3 800 T T, Onboard C arg o H o o k , Utili t y/St an dard Config, LH Sliding Door, Garmin 430. Please contact joel@flinnzachary.com or call 512-615-3334. (t f n
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1991 Eurocopter AS365N2, 5250TT, SFIM 3-Axis Autopilot Coupled with Flight Director, Garmin GNS 480 GPS, Air Conditioning, Dual Controls, Refreshment Cabinet, Cocoon Interior, Windshield Wipers. New Paint and Interior in 2006. FAA Part 135 maintained and operated. Available from Cannon Aviation Group, Inc. Spec Sheet Online at rotorsales.com For more info call 512-868-0007 or email info@rotorsales.com
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Hummingbird Helicopter- Order positions available in our nex t production run. Contact Vertical Aviation Technologies, Inc., 407-3229488, sales@vertical-aviation.com, www.vertical-aviation.com tfn
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1988 McDonnell Douglas MD 500E, S/N 0253E - 7615 TT, Dual Controls, High Skids with Steps, Heater, Particle Separator, Engine Auto Relight, Nightscanner Search Light, KAflex Driveshaft, Facet Oil Filter, Lead Acid Battery, Visit austinjet.com (t f n)
2008 MD530F, 440HrTT. Like New, Fresh Annual. Ready to go work or play. Asking $1.99M Make Offer. Save $400K over new order. Personal use flying only. One Owner. Awesome Blue with Chromalusion Stripe. mpcampolong@gmail.com (tfn)
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engines Lycoming VO/TVO-435 & 540, many new parts, 50% off! Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com tfn
2003 Raven 2 with 2150 hours since new, for sale $141,000. For more information email JimGMC@hotmail.com 20 07 R4 4 Raven II S/N 11959, 680 TT, red and black astro paint scheme. A/C, instrument trainer capable. Call 800-391-2397 (tfn) ROBINSON R22 BETA II with Garmin G400 GPS AVAILABLE FOR LEASE TO FLIGHT SCHOOL. Please Call: 323-376-1969 or info@touchstonehelicopters.com. Please visit our website for more details! www. touchstonehelicopters.com (tfn) 2013 R44 Raven I, Red/Pearl metallic, sand trim, tan interior, bubble windows, 406 ELT. Call 800-3912397 (tfn)
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UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS Stocking Supplier 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:sales@ UTPparts.com tfn Allison/RR250-C20J, This engine has a fresh mini with new number one and t wo turbine whe els . Specs and photos are available at tradewindinternational.com or contact us at info@tradewindinternational.com tfn PT-6, Allison and Turbomeca parts. We have a small inventory of new parts, including consumables. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n Get your helicopter sold Advertise in heliweb info@heliweb.com 250C20B/C28/ C30 Engines Modules and Accessories for Sale, Exchange or Lease. Extensive stock of New, Overhauled and Serviceable parts. Contact John Peacocke, Sunrise Helicopter Tel: 281 251 4005 Fax: 281 251 8848 email peacockej@aol. com (10 -14)
2009 Sikorsky S-92 SN: 920094 for more information visit our website avprojets.com or call 410.573.1515 tfn
helicopters wanted Need an IRS Tax Deduction? Donate Your Helicopter to Charity, email us: amberalert@juno.com (tfn)
ag related Everything for the Ag Operator. Satloc Level III Sales & Service, Spray Systems, CP Nozzles, Dry Breaks, AgTex, Avtex Airforce/Navy Flight Suits Helmets. Light Weight, Noise Attenuated. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 573-359-0500, email to: sales@midcont.com tfn
Action Aircraft is a full-service overhaul/repair facility for Rolls -Royce 250 series engines located in Dallas, Texas. We offer superior service and pricing in addition to free technical assistance. Engines, modules and parts available on outright and exchange basis. When you need RR250 engine overhaul and repair - “Take Action”. Please call phone 214-351-1284 or 1-800-909-7616, fax: 214-351-1286, email: mary@ actionaircraft.com., website: www. actionaircraft.com tfn
equipment Hydra Super Mile with very little use. This item has a very competitive price and is ready to ship. It may be viewed at tradewindinternationl. com, click on the specials or contact us at info@tradewindinternational. com tfn
Helicopter Dolly, manufactured by Mohawk Northwest 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 info@tradewindinternational.com tfn
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Mid-Continent Aircraft Insurance Brokers - Over 61 years Risk Management Exp. for Professional Operators. 800-325-0885, acinsurance@ midcont.com Sharon/Laura tfn
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Falcon Insurance is spreading the wings of insurance protection to helicopter owners and operators with the largest independently owned insurance specialists in the country. We are dedicated to serving you. www.falconinsurance.com t f n
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2005 FLY-IT helicopter simulator for sale. Located in California. Low time, excellent condition. $75,000. Brian 818-312-1783. Bconwayusa@aol.com (t f n)
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Auto Flagger that came off of a Hiller $300. For More information Email mdusters1@frontier.com or call 530-682-9770 (tfn)
Mid West Ag Operation for sale, well established with 36 years in the business. Parts 137 & 133. 2 aircraft’s and ground support equipment. For more information email blindads@heliweb.com subject Part 137 operation fax 478-987-1836 subject Part 137 operation or send to Part 137 operation C/O Heliweb PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 tfn
parts Bracket Helicopter wheels fits several models. Part #’s WU-140-1 & –2 $600 and buyer pays for the freight from Calif. 95932 For More information Email mdusters1@frontier.com or call 530-682-9770 (tfn) Get your helicopter sold Advertise in heliweb Today Free Listings info@heliweb.com 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 T FN
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 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 tfn Fuel cell repair or replacement for all makes & models–FAA approved commercial crash resistant 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
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 610268-0342 (tfn) NEW Tail Rotor Blades for UH-1H– FAA STC/PMA SR02051LA, Carbon Fiber construction, 2400 hr service life, competitive pricing. Van Horn Aviation LLC, 480-483-4202, www. vanhornaviation.com tfn Enstrom parts. We have a small stock of new Enstrom parts. Check with us often. Preferred Airparts, 800 - 433- 0814 US/Canada; 330 698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com tfn New STC Tail Rotor Blades, Part No. 204-2200-101 for 204 UH-1 helicopters from Van Horn Aviation LLC. Contact HeliBlade Inc. Distributor & Service Center for these new and improved composite tail rotors 530365-1278 TFN
UH -1 Overhauled Components available exchange or outright; 204-012-101-141 M/R hub, 204-040016-5 Transmission, 204-011-400-11 Swashplate & Support assy., 204011-401-11 Scissors & Sleeve assy, 205-040-263-111 Input Quill, 205040-200-1 gen. Offset Quill, (4) 204040-600-11 Hangar assy., 204-040003-37 gear box 42, 204-040-012-13 gear box 90. Pac West Helicopters CRS PW6R1161J Tel/530-241-2402, pwheli@awwwsome.com tfn MD Helicopter parts. We have a few new MD Helicopter parts. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS Stocking Supplier of Pratt & Whitney PT6A & PT6T Parts, Engines & 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: sales@ UTPparts.com tfn
The only FAA-PMA certified T T Straps for all JetRanger; LongRanger, & OH-58. $ave thousands over factory prices. In stock. Call today for overnight shipping. www.AirwolfAerospace.com 440-632-1687 tfn
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 tfn
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 t f n
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 t fn
heliweb training directory “Excellence in Flight Training” MLH is 141 certified, Accredited by the ACCSCT, and VA approved.
73-310 U’u st Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740 Tel: 808-334-0234 www.maunaloahelicopters.com info@maunaloahelicopters.com
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www.bluehillhelicopters.com info@bluehillhelicopters.com • 781-688-0263 Experience the Best!
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cast your web UH-1H Composite main rotor blades for sale P/N 205-015-150-101 and Tail rotor blades Van Horn Aviation P/N 2042200-101 for the H and B models. Call Pablo at HeliBlade, Inc. 530-365-1278 TFN 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 tfn
services Rotor blade repairs by HeliBlade, Inc. a FAA Repair Station. Contact Pablo Martinez at 530-365-1278 T FN 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 station no. TH4R544M. 901842-7110, www.ffcfuelcells.com tfn Support the helicopter industry... Become a member of HAI! Call 800435-4976 or 703-683-4646, Email mbr@rotor.com, or visit www.rotor. com tfn
UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS Stocking Supplier of Pratt & Whitney PT6A & PT6T Parts, Accessories. Overhauled & Ser viceable. We Buy Turbine Aircraft, Engines, & Inventory. All Conditions. Call or Fax for a Quote Call USA 334-361-7853, FAX USA 334361-0290 sales@UTPparts.com tfn
school / training BLUE HILL HELICOPTERS, Norwood MA. Part 141 approved Flight Training, Photo Flights, Helicopter Sales/ Services, Helicopter Tours. For more details, visit our website: www. bluehillhelicopters.com, Contact at info@bluehillhelicopters.com, 800670-4162 Come Fly With Us! TFN Helicopter Training in Hawaii. Excellence in Flight Training at Mauna Loa Helicopters. 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 info@maunaloahelicopters.com TFN
help wanted OH-58 Pilot Needed. Turbine and herbicide experience preferred. Would consider ag training for experienced turbine pilot. Primarily pasture and row crop 5-6 month season. Please email responses to blindads@heliweb.com subject OH-58 or fax to 478-987-1836 subject OH-58 or mail to OH-58 C/O heliweb inc. PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 ( tfn)
wanted to buy UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS We buy Turbine Aircraft Engines & Inventory. All conditions. Call or Fax for a Quote 334-361-7853; fax 334-361-0290 E-MAIL: sales@UTPparts.com 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 info@ tradewindinternational.com T F N cast your web with free listings in heliweb info@heliweb.com
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AgNav Inc
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Avpro Inc.
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Blue Hill Helicopters
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Blue Sky Network
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DynaNav 15 Enstrom Helicopter Corp 21 Falcon Insurance
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Floats & Fuel Cells
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Heli-Mart, Inc
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Heli-Tech 16 HeliBlade 13 HW Farren
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Isolair 4 James Gardner Ins.
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Machida Borescope
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Mauna Loa Helicopters 30 Preferred Airparts
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TracMap 17 Tradewind Int’l
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Universal Turbine Parts 25 Van Horn Aviation
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