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“It’s really a simple reason why I started my company over 10 years ago,“ said Camron McAhren, owner and operator of Arkansas Helicopters, LLC. “I just wanted to be able to land in my back yard and not have to look for a runway like you do with a fixed wing aircraft.” Since that time, McAhren has grown the business into a full service helicopter company operating in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Arkansas Helicopters offers a full range of services including tours, festivals, wedding proposal flights, pipeline and power line patrol, land surveying, aerial photography, flight instruction with intro flights available and more. Arkansas Helicopters has recently expanded to incorporate maintenance on Robinson Helicopters. The mechanic

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Lessons learned from the MedXPress transition It has been a few months since we made the use of MedXPress mandatory for all pilots. The transition was fairly smooth, and MedXPress has made the medical application process much more efficient than the old paper system. However, we did experience some “growing pains.” I thought it might be helpful to share some of the lessons we have learned, and to let you know that we are working hard to make this system as efficient and effective as possible.

lesson one In January 2013, we received a call from an aviation medical examiner (AME)

who said that he had an airman in his office who was completing his MedXPress application using the AME’s computer. The airman was attempting to enter the date of his most recent exam which had been accomplished in January of 2012. However, each time the airman entered the exam date, he got an error message stating that he could not enter a future date for a previous exam. Needless to say, the airman and the AME were very frustrated. It turns out that the AME had installed his computer in 2004 and never updated the system clock. Consequently, the system would not let the airman enter a date that it “thought” was eight

years into the future. Remember to keep your system’s clock up to date.

lesson two We received calls stating that the aerospace medical certification subsystem (AMCS) would not retrieve an application when a confirmation number was entered. Remember that MedXPress keeps applications for only 60 days unless the AME receives the confirmation number. It’s great to avoid procrastination and last-minute scrambling that can lead to errors, but working too far in advance creates a different problem.

lesson three We’ve heard quite a bit from airmen fearful of mistakenly entering incorrect information — anything from the wrong date for a doctor’s visit or a visit you completely forgot to report. You submit the form, print a copy for your records, and then you see the mistake. No need to worry. Your AME can edit almost everything on the form during your visit. The only exception is block 20, which involves the National Drivers Registry statement.

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why the system does not automatically repopulate the history information on subsequent exams. They have also complained about having to remember exact dates from previous health professional visits. MedXPress was first designed so that it would repopulate the history. However, we had to eliminate this feature for legal reasons. We realize it can be challenging to remember everything in your medical history, especially when it comes to the specific detail the FAA requires for certain conditions. That’s why it’s a good practice to keep a copy of your previous application on hand when you are completing a new one, as it will help you complete the medical history questions. This habit will help you provide consistent medical history information and jog your memory if there is an item to add or change. And in case you are wondering, we are considering automation upgrades that will auto-populate information that will never change, such as when you had a tonsillectomy at age eight. In the meantime, estimated dates are perfectly acceptable. Like any system, MedXPress will continue to evolve and improve. We hope

you already find it quick and easy to use, but please let us know if you encounter any issues that might be systemic. Also, please encourage your AME to share any issues encountered when using the system — we can’t fix it if we haven’t found out about it. We want MedXPress to be as user friendly as possible, so help us help you. Frederick Tilton, M.D., M.P.H., received both an M.S. and an M.D. degree from the University of New Mexico and an M.P.H. from the University of Texas. During a 26-year career with the U.S. Air Force, Tilton logged more than 4,000 hours as a command pilot and senior flight surgeon flying a variety of aircraft. He currently flies the Cessna Citation 560 XL.

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Air Comm Corporation acquires Meggitt (Addison), Inc., the former Keith Products BOULDER, CO.—Air Comm Corporation (ACC), an international leader in the design and certification of environmental control systems (ECS) for turbine helicopters, announced today that it has acquired Meggitt (Addison), Inc., the former Keith Products, in a stock purchase. Keith Products is a leading supplier of ECS for the General Aviation markets. This strategic acquisition combines Keith Products’ fixed-wing market focus with ACC’s strength in the rotorcraft market. The combined enterprise will make ACC the leading ECS manufacturer in both of these markets. Their combined strengths in customer service, superior manufacturing, thermodynamic design, systems integration and entrepreneurial agility will create an unrivaled suite of product offerings and engineering capabilities for the aviation industry. Keith Products has 40 air conditioner Supplemental Type Certificates for a wide variety of aircraft and is also a major supplier of type-certificated systems to original equipment manufacturers, including Beechcraft, Cessna, Eurocopter, Learjet, Piaggio, Pilatus, Korea Aerospace Industries and Sikorsky Aircraft. This product line, customer base, and technology is complementary to ACC’s 26year focus designing and producing ECS and other thermal management solutions for the rotorcraft industry’s operators, service centers and OEMs. ACC’s major customers include Bell Helicopter, Sikorsky Aircraft, AgustaWestland, Eurocopter, Enstrom Helicopter, and the U.S. Army. Both ACC and Keith Products have common roots going back to 1979 when ACC’s founder, Norm Steiner, worked for JB Systems, Inc. in Longmont, Colorado. When JB systems was sold to Parker Hannifin and moved to Cleveland, Ohio in

1986, Mr. Steiner remained in Colorado and founded ACC. After several transitions , the JB Systems Parker division was acquired by what is known today as Keith Products (Meggitt (Addison) Inc.). ACC’s CEO, Keith Steiner, commented, “The unification of the two companies not only has full-circle historic significance, but also creates tremendous value for the aerospace industry.” Steiner continued, “We can now provide to our customers the greatest concentration of ECS and thermal management solutions with the best product support expertise in the industry. We are very committed to maintaining our culture of innovation, responsiveness, entrepreneurial flexibility, and product support, and look forward to providing best-in-class service and support to the customers of both organizations.” Air Comm Corporation (ACC) was founded in 1987 to meet the needs of helicopter operators seeking solutions to problems commonly found in factory designed environmental control systems. Today, ACC is the industry leader in the development and manufacture of stateof-the-art bleed air systems, vapor-cycle air conditioners, and air management for turbine helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. ACC customers include Operators, Service Centers, Original Equipment Manufacturers, and the U.S. Military. ACC provides OEM systems for Beechcraft, Bell Helicopter, Cessna, Eurocopter, Learjet, Piaggio, Pilatus, Sikorsky, Cirrus, Kestrel, MD Helicopters, Enstrom Helicopters, Agusta Aerospace and well as many others. For more information, please visit www.aircommcorp.com

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101 critical days of summer by Scott Tyrrell (IHST team member) The 101 critical days of summer are here and we need to be prepared and to be more vigilant. Numerous years of safety statistics show that pilots are statistically more likely to be involved in an off-duty accident during the 101 days of summer. In the United States, that’s Memorial Day weekend through the Labor Day weekend. Since 1983, the U.S. helicopter industry has averaged 19.6 accidents per month during these 101 critical days of summer. This is 65 percent higher than the months outside of the 101 critical days (11.9 accidents per month). Comparing fatal helicopter accidents, the monthly average since 1983 is 3.0 fatal accidents during the 101 critical days of summer as compared to 2.2 fatal accidents in the non-summer months. Regardless of true statistical significance, the increase of nearly one fatal accident per month during the summer months will ALWAYS have real life significance

for the pilots and passengers who lost their lives and for their remaining family members. During the summer, there are more occasions to have a great time in great weather, but with an increased aviation activity level, there is a potentially greater chance for more accidents to happen. Three decades of U.S. accident statistics show this to be true: The forecast for this summer is troubling. During the first five months of calendar year 2013, the U.S. civilian helicopter industry has experienced a worrisome helicopter accident count. Total helicopter accidents for the first five months of 2013 stand at 52, and the average per month is 10.4 accidents. If the U.S. helicopter industry maintains its 30-year average for those inclusive months during the next 101 critical days, we will add an additional 79.2 accidents to the cumulative total through Labor Day 2013 and another 34.8 accidents through the remainder of the year. This

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who recklessly sacrificed their lives and, perhaps more tragically, the lives of their crew and passengers. This past U.S. Memorial Day weekend, the lives of two people were cut short in a single helicopter accident near Wheatland, Missouri. In the aftermath, the respective families were left with the grave duty of caring for the victims’ memorials and funeral services. We should reserve Memorial Day for those U.S. military men and women who lost their lives fighting for their country versus those who have died in an aviation accident. From a U.S. military perspective, the 101 Critical Days of Summer is an aviation safety campaign that is very familiar to those who have served in the United Sates Air Force. The Air Force has designated May 25 – Sept. 4 this year as the “Critical Days” for aviation safety. Their vision for 2013 is to ensure all of their airmen have zero preventable fatal mishaps and an injury-free summer. With this worthy goal in mind, what can we as a civilian helicopter industry learn from the military? Can our civil helicopter community fly this summer focused on excellent Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM), on making

accurate risk assessments, on precision flight maneuvers, and with a vigilant passion for safety? At a minimum, pilots should visit the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) website (www.IHST.org) and see the many reports, safety leaflets, and toolkits available to them. They also should equip themselves with great tips, tools and techniques from the FAA Safety Team (FAAST), the Helicopter Association International (HAI), and the Helicopter Association of Canada (HAC). With the U.S. Memorial Day weekend officially behind us, we can unofficially kick off the 101 Critical Days of Summer for helicopter flying. Using many available IHST safety resources, let’s focus on a summer with few accidents and is free from fatalities. The true meaning of Memorial Day focuses on remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The origins of the holiday stem from Decoration Day which was established in the 1860s to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. Now in the 21st century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died

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ntsb reports NTSB Identification: *CEN13LA228* Date: April 13, 2013 Location: Buffalo, SD Aircraft: Robinson Helicopter Co. R44 II Injuries: 4 Uninjured. On April 13, 2013, about 1215 mountain daylight time, a Robinson R-44 II – 11036 helicopter was substantially damaged after impact with terrain near Buffalo, South Dakota. The pilot and three passengers did not report any injuries. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which originated from private land near Buffalo, South Dakota about 1210. While maneuvering 150 feet above ground level at 50 knots, the pilot reported that the low rotor speed

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horn activated. The pilot lowered the collective and executed an immediate landing into uneven terrain, during which the tail boom and landing gear were separated from the main body of the helicopter. NTSB Identification: *CEN13CA238* Date: April 23, 2013 Location: Lanesboro, IA Aircraft: ENSTROM F-28C Injuries: 2 Uninjured. The purpose of the flight was to count geese as part of the Iowa Department of Natural resources water fowl program. The pilot reported that during the flight the pilot’s side door opened. The pilot stated he was unable to close

the door due to the wind, so he decided to make an off airport landing to close and latch the door. He stated that when he initiated a turn the door opened due to the wind, so he continued the flight in a direction that the wind kept the door closed, believing this direction would result in a headwind. The landing sequence was “normal” with some turbulence and windy conditions. The pilot reported the helicopter lost all lift at an altitude of five to ten feet above the ground. The helicopter experienced a hard impact with the ground which resulted in a main rotor blade severing the tail boom. Ground scars indicated the helicopter was on a heading of 165 degrees when it impacted the terrain. The closest weather reporting station, 11 miles away, recorded wind from 20 degrees at 13 knots gusting to 19 knots. The pilot reported there were no mechanical failures/malfunctions of the helicopter. NTSB Identification: *WPR13FA208* Date: April 27, 2013 Location: Shepherd, MT Aircraft: BELL 206B Injuries: 1 Fatal. On April 27, 2013, about 0830 mountain daylight time, a Bell 206B, helicopter was destroyed when it impacted power lines and terrain while maneuvering northeast of Shepherd, Montana. The private pilot was the sole occupant, and was fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from Worden, Montana, about 0715. A witness, who was a ranch hand, stated that the helicopter was maneuvering about 100-200 feet above the ground. The witness reported that the helicopter was north bound and flying in the direction of high tension power transmission lines. Shortly after losing visual contact with the helicopter, he heard two “whoosh” sounds, and about 5 seconds later, he heard a “boom” sound.

He then observed black smoke in the direction of the sounds. According to local law enforcement personnel, the helicopter impacted two single phase overhead power lines located near the accident site. NTSB Identification: *ANC13CA041* Date: April 30, 2013 Location: Anaktuvuk Pass, AK Aircraft: Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 Injuries: 1 Uninjured. The commercial helicopter pilot reported that while flying over an area of flat and featureless, snow-covered terrain, deteriorating weather conditions with low ceilings, light snow, and flat light conditions reduced his visibility, so he elected to make a precautionary landing to wait for improving visibility. He said that while attempting to land, blowing snow from the main rotor downwash reduced his ability to discern topographical features on the snowcovered terrain. During touchdown, the helicopter drifted to the left, the left skid struck the snow-covered terrain, and the helicopter rolled onto its left side. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the rotor system, tail boom, and fuselage. The operator reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

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Why do smart people do dumb things? The art of managing mistakes Have you ever noticed how we sometimes take a perverse pleasure in reading articles that detail aircraft accidents? That’s not terribly surprising; after all, an accident account is a cautionary tale complete with good guys and bad guys, tragedy and mayhem. You just can’t look away! Another guilty pleasure of accident reports is the ability to heave a sigh of relief because it wasn’t you, and perhaps you convince yourself that it could never be you. Our natural tendency to make judgments helps insulate us from the tragedy. The unfortunate pilot in the story somehow brought it on himself. He made a dumb move. He was somehow deficient in experience or intelligence. It feels so good to play the superior. It seems right to balance the scales of justice. There is a bad outcome; someone should pay the price.

A look at the tangled relationship that exists between humans and errors can provide us better insight into the “hows” and “whys” of an accident But is this attitude helpful in making sense of the situation? Before we start assigning blame, perhaps taking a closer look at the tangled relationship that exists between humans and errors can provide us better insight into the

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“hows” and “whys” of an accident as well as help us understand the reasons behind our own aerial blunders. To be able to fully benefit from the lessons an error can teach, it is imperative to walk in the shoes of the person who made the mistake. Then ask yourself: “Why would an otherwise well meaning, bright individual make this mistake?”

to err is human ... It might help to understand that error is part of the human condition. The design of the human brain hardwires us for practices that lead to success in addition to those that lead to errors. Success is the upside of having a brain, mistakes the downside. The problem is we often have no idea whether to call our actions success or failure until we observe their outcome, and sometimes it is just too late. In considering error, it is useful to note that our brains have two functional modes: conscious workspace and long-term memory. If we encounter a problem we have never seen before, we use the conscious workspace to “noodle out” a solution. The conscious workspace operates in trial and error mode, and it is easy to understand how the trial and error mode might cause error. We try something. If it works, we call it success. If it does not work, we call it error. If, on the other hand, we encounter a situation we have seen and solved in the past, we retrieve a program or skill from long-term memory to perform that task more quickly. These automatic routines guide much of our behavior because we are very comfortable working in mental autopilot mode. The error trap lurks, though, because if something changes

about the context of the behavior during the running of a skill program, we need to alter the program to account for the change. These kinds of changes require us to exit autopilot mode, pay close attention, and then alter the plan to accommodate the change. If we stay on mental autopilot or if we don’t focus properly on the change, we might simply miss the change and continue with the old behavior. The problem, of course, is that the old behavior may no longer be appropriate for a new situation. Result: error. et’s look at a specific example. A man wakes up every morning, climbs into his car, and drives to work. Every morning he takes the same freeway entrance ramp. Now it’s the weekend, and his daughter asks him to drive her to a store located just beyond the familiar entrance ramp. As he approaches the ramp, he is deep in conversation. What does he do? He takes the entrance ramp. It is his habit. He doesn’t even notice until his daughter asks, “Where are you going?” Have you ever made a similar mistake? Perhaps you set your coffee mug on the top of your car, and because it is not a common thing to do, it’s still there when you drive away. These are skill-based errors. The way our brain processes routines pulled up from long term memory causes these errors.

managing mistakes Human error and human success come from the same psychological processes, so error in itself is not bad. It is the context in which we make the error that makes it so dangerous. Errors made in an unforgiving context like aviation can easily lead to disaster. We cannot change

the penchant of people to make mistakes. We can however ask why the mistake occurred, and determine how to address the cause in a systemic (not individual) way. We can structure and manage the system, so it is less likely to promote error, and so it will be more forgiving of error when it does occur. And we can look within ourselves. It is always smart to learn from your mistakes, but smart pilots prefer to learn from others’ mistakes. When reading those accident and incident accounts, though, avoid the smug and superior mindset we so often tend to assume. Consider that the people who made those mistakes are people just like you — people who did not intend to do things that would cause an accident or incident. It’s tempting to characterize the person as silly, thoughtless, incompetent, or reckless, but anyone — in fact, everyone — can be adversely affected by a complex, confusing, and stressful context. The remedy is to focus on the “why,” not on the “who.” The “why” question deals with influences, which gets to the systemic heart of the matter. And that’s when you truly learn why smart people can do dumb things and how you can avoid a similar situation. Guy Minor is a FAA Aviation Safety Inspector and is currently on detail as a FAASTeam Program Manager with the Western-Pacific Region. Guy is also an adjunct instructor at the Transportation Safety Institute in Oklahoma City where he teaches the Experimental Aircraft Accident Investigation course

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Bell Helicopter 206L4 Total Production (all variants): 1,750+ Comments: Features a high inertia two bladed main rotor providing excellent autorotation characteristics, a smooth ride with outstanding hot/high performance and competitive operating costs. Engines: Rolls Royce 250-C30P HP (Takeoff) 726 SHP/541 kw Dimensions: Main Rotor 37 ft/11.3 m, Tail Rotor 5.4 ft/1.7 m Height: 10.3 ft/3.1 m Length: 42.4 ft/12.9 m Width: 7.7 ft/2.3 m Empty Weight: 2,327 lb/1,056 kg Max Gross Weight Std: 4,450 lb/2,018 kg Max Gross Weight Alt: n/a Useful Load Std: 2,123 lb/962 kg Useful Load Alt: n/a External: 2,000 lb/907 kg, Vne: 130 kn 241 km/h Max Cruise: 112 kn 207 km/h Max Rate of Climb: 1,320 fpm 6.7 mps HIGE: 10,000 ft/3,048 m HOGE: 6,500 ft/1,981 m Service Ceiling: 10,000 ft/3,048 m S/E Service Ceiling n/a Std Fuel: 110.7 gal/419 L Max Fuel n/a IFR Crew: n/a VFR Crew: 1 Passengers 6

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Schweizer Aircraft Corporation 300CB/CBi Total production (all variants) 270 First flight 1993/2001 Comments The 300CB was developed for the flight training market. The 300CBi, a fuel injected version of the 300CB, was first delivered in 2002. The 300CB/300CBi have the same flight characteristics as the 300C, but with the lowest life-cycle cost of any current production helicopter. Engine(s) (1) Lycoming HO-360-C1A/HIO-360-G1A HP (takeoff) 180 shp Dimensions main rotor 26.83 ft/8.18 m Tail rotor 4.25 ft/1.30 m Height 8.72 ft/2.66 m Length 30.83 ft/9.4 m Width 6.54 ft/1.99 m Empty weight 1,088 lbs/493.5 kg Gross weight 1,750 lbs/794 kg Useful load 662 lbs/300.3 kg Vne 108 mph/94 kts/174 kmh Max cruise 98 mph/85 kts/157 kmh Max rate of climb 1,250 fpm/6.35 mps HIGE 7,000 ft/2,133 m HOGE 4,800 ft/1,463 m (@ 1600 lbs) Service ceiling 10,000 S/E service ceiling N/A Std fuel 32.5 gal/147 lit Max fuel 64 gal/290 lit Max range std fuel (no reserve) 3.1 hr. Endurance Range with opt fuel N/A VFR Crew 1 Passengers 1-2

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engines 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 two turbine wheels. Specs and photos are available at tradewindinternational.com or contact us at info@tradewindinternational.com tfn 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 (07-13) UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS, INC. Stocking Supplier of Pratt & Whitney PT6A & PT6T Parts, Engines & Accessories. New, Overhauled & Serviceable. We Buy Turbine Aircraft, Engines, & Inventory. All Conditions. Call or Fax for a Quote Call USA +1 334-361-7853, FAX USA +1 334-3610290 E-MAIL: sales@UTPparts.com TFN 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 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 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: 214351-1286, email: danny@actionaircraft.com., website: www.actionaircraft.com tfn

equipment Hydra Super Mile with very little use. This item has a very competive 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

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 tjkling@ offshorehelicopter.net (07-13)

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insurance Falcon Insurance is spreading the wings of insurance protection to helicopter owners and operators with the largest independantly owned insurance specialists in the country. We are dedicated to serving you. www.falconinsurance.com TFN

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Mid-Continent Aircraft Insurance Brokers - Over 61 years Risk Management Experience for Professional Operators. 800-325-0885, e-mail: acinsurance@midcont.com Sharon/Laura (07-13)

Large Inventory of parts Outright Sales and Exchange Components • Instruments • Accessories Bell • MDHC • AEC • Schweizer • Aerospatiale Rolls Royce • Lycoming • Eurocopter Check our web page for a complete listing

miscellaneous 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)

We buy helicopters and inventories • We need parts, components and inventories • Looking to purchase light turbine helicopters • We also buy helicopters that are in disrepair

MasterCard/VISA/American Express Toll Free 800-585-7004 USA & Canada Only. TEL: USA 1+608-756-3632 FAX: USA 1+608-756-2606 email: info@tradewindinternational.com web: http://www.helicopterparts.net

parts 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 334361-7853, FAX USA +1 334-361-0290 E-MAIL: sales@UTPparts.com t f n The only FAA-PMA certified TT 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 0 7-13 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

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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 and for the 206 P/N 2062200-101. Call Pablo at HeliBlade, Inc. 530-365-1278 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 tfh 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 sales@helitechinc.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 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 tfn

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Hablamos Español Dallas Shop: 10570 Olympic Dr. • Dallas, TX 75220 Toll Free: 800-909-7616 • Ph: 214-351-1284 Fax: 214-351-1286 • www.actionaircraft.com email: mary@actionaircraft.com Mexico City: Ph: 52-55-2235-1516 • Fax: 52-55-2235-1515 email: support@actionaircraft.com.mx

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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 Hughes parts. We have some new Hughes parts at big discounts. Preferred Airparts, 800-4330814 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 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, 800-4330814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.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 (07-13) 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 tfn

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New STC Tail Rotor Blades, Part No. 204-2200101 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 UH-1 Overhauled Components available exchange or outright; 204-012-101-141 M/R hub, 204040-016-5 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) 204040-600-11 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” pwheli@awwwsome.com (07-13) 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

services UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS 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: sales@UTPparts.com 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 station no. TH4R544M. 901-842-7110, www.ffcfuelcells.com tfn Support the helicopter industry...Become a member of HAI! Call 800-435-4976 or 703-683-4646, Email mbr@rotor.com, or visit www.rotor.com(tfn) Rotor blade repairs by HeliBlade, Inc. a FAA Repair Station. Contact Pablo Martinez at 530365-1278 TFN

schools / training BLUE 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 info@bluehillhelicopters.com, (800)-670-4162 Come Fly With Us! T F N 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 info@ maunaloahelicopters.com TFN

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