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contents features Capacity test adjustment – Concorde Battery Tech Bulletin No. 14...................................4 Seasons of discontent ...............................................................14 Thommen HSL-1600 Helicopter Searchlight® Selected for Tulsa Police Department Aviation Unit on AS350-B2 Helicopters.....................................................................................21

columns events.................................................................................................6 company spotlight — HW Farren............................................12 the anatomy of aviation insurance........................................16 training facts.................................................................................18 NTSB reports.................................................................................24 heli-specs.......................................................................................26 classifieds....................................................................................... 27

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“Life doesn’t always go the way you expect it.

But you came here to become a firefighter.

If you give up today, think of all the lives you won’t save tomorrow.”

Real-life heroes inspire filmmakers — Blade Ranger, “Planes: Fire & Rescue”

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Capacity test adjustment – Concorde Battery Tech Bulletin No. 14 Concorde Battery Corporation’s Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) 5-0171 States that Capacity Check intervals are general recommendations suitable for most applications. The intervals may be adjusted for a specific aircraft or fleet once the average battery life is established. How does one establish the average battery life?

Concorde has released Technical Bulletin No. 14 – “Capacity Check Interval Adjustment” available at www.concordebattery. com. This bulletin gives guidance on how to establish average battery life and adjust capacity test intervals in accordance with that life. Capacity tests are the only accurate means of quantifying a battery’s state of health and verifying airworthiness. A battery capacity of 80% or more is considered

airworthy by the FAA and is required in order to supply essential power in the event of an alternator or generator failure. Aircraft that are flown under the same environmental conditions, follow the same operating patterns and are configured with the same electrical systems can extend their capacity test intervals based on previous battery life. This Technical Bulletin walks you through proper methodology for accurately adjusting the capacity check schedule.

A full copy of the Technical Bulletin is available at: concordebattery.com/otherpdf/TB14.pdf.

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events August 27-28, 2014 Int’l Technical Specialist Meeting on Vertical Lift

November 7-9, 2014 HAC Convention

May 19-21, 2015 EBACE

Patuxent River, MD vtol.org/pax

Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel Montreal, Quebec Canada h-a-c.ca/convention.html

Geneva, Switzerland, www.ebace.aero

September 17, 2014 Helicopter Finance Americas 2014

November 5-8, 2014 Indo Helicopter 14 Expo and Forum

Miami, FL

Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia indohelicopter.com

September 22-24, 2014 AMTC Music City Center Nashville, TN September 26-27, 2014 Ken Brock Freedom Fly-In

The Grove Hotel Boise, ID

July 20-26, 2015 EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2015

October 14-16, 2014 Helitech International Conference

Melbourne, Australia vtol.org/ January 28-30, 2015 Int’l Military Helicopter 2015

October 21-23, 2014 67th Annual NBAA Convention

London, UK militaryhelicopterevent.com

Orlando Convention Center Orlando, FL nbaa.org

March 2-5, 2015 HAI Heli-Expo

Los Alamitos Army Airfield Los Alamitos, CA WWRExpo.net November 4-6, 2014 Dubai Helishow 2014 Dubai UAE www.dubaihelicoptershow.com

Orlando, FL heliexpo.rotor.org/ March 23-25, 2015 CHC Safety & Quality Summit Vancouver, BC Canada chcsafetyqualitysummit.com May 5-7, 2014 Forum 71 - Transforming Vertical Flight Technolog Virginia Beach, VA vtol.org/annual-forum/forum-71

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July 15-18, 2015 ALEA Expo 2015 Houston, TX alea.org

El Mirage, CA www.PRA-1.org

October 26, 2014 Wings, Wheels, Rotors & Expo

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November 17-19, 2014 Aerial Firefighting Safety Conference

November 18-19, 2014 Australian Pacific Vertiflite Conf. on Helicopter Training

Amsterdam, RAI www.helitechevents.com/en/

May 21-23, 2015 HeliRussia 2015

Oshkosh, WI 920-426-4800 airventure.org September 16-19, 2015 China Helicopter Exposition Tianjin, China helicopter-china-expo.com May 19-21, 2016 HeliRussia 2016 helirussia.ru July 18-24, 2016 Farnborough International UK, www.farnborough.com July 25-31, 2016 EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2016 Oshkosh, WI 920-426-4800 airventure.org July 20-23, 2016 ALEA Expo 2016 Savannah, GA alea.org

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Real-life heroes inspire filmmakers “Planes: Fire & Rescue” is a new adventure-comedy about a dynamic crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park from raging wildfire

attack teams were crop dusters, it was clear that the plane was telling us where the story was going.”

“Life doesn’t always go the way you expect it. But you came here to become a firefighter. If you give up today, think of all the lives you won’t save tomorrow.”

— Blade Ranger, “Planes: Fire & Rescue”

Dusty joins forces with veteran fire-andrescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his courageous team, including spirited air tanker Dipper, heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter, ex-military transport Cabbie and a lively bunch of brave all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers.

Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.

When world-famous air racer Dusty Crophopper learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. “It’s a movie about second chances,” says

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director Bobs Gannaway (“Secret of the Wings”). “Each character was something else before finding their current roles, and Dusty is a crop duster-turned-racer who can’t race any more. When we learned that historically, the very first air

cast your web “It’s a classic injured-athlete story,” says producer Ferrell Barron (“Piglet’s Big Movie,” “The Fox and the Hound 2”). “I think we’ve all experienced some kind of loss at some point in our lives—an end of an era, a lost love, a failed career.

We’ve all had to recalibrate. Dusty can’t go back to being a crop duster, he left that behind. He has to move forward.”

Research Steers Dusty’s High-Action Story Executive producer John Lasseter is a spirited advocate of extensive research— not only to ensure authenticity to the story, but to help drive it—and he’s instilled that belief in every Disneytoon Studios filmmaker, including “Planes: Fire & Rescue” director Bobs Gannaway.

“We took a closer look at Dusty and the background of crop dusters,” says Gannaway. “We discovered that crop dusting planes Dusty was inspired by are also used for wildfire air attack. Known as a SEAT—a Single Engine Air Tanker— it’s the smallest plane in the wildfire air attack fleet. In addition, the first operational air tanker was a repurposed crop duster, which made the first air drop on the Mendocino National Forest in 1955. Fighting fires is in Dusty’s heritage.”

Gannaway also realized that a crop duster-turned high-speed racer would

likely be facing some issues. “Dusty pushed himself really hard to become a racer,” says Gannaway, “which would in real life cause extreme stress on his engine and potentially cause damage.”

The research led filmmakers to Dusty’s second-chance story. And since he’d be joining the ranks of aerial firefighting, filmmakers set out to learn as much as possible about that world from the people who live in it every day. “Bobs and his team came back changed by the people that they met,” says Lasseter.

“These firefighters are true heroes.”

“We were just amazed by their devotion,” says Gannaway. “They are courageous, strong, affable people who fight fires every single day—flying planes in almostcombat-like situations, or jumping from planes into tiny targets in the middle of the forest, surrounded by blazing fires.

We want them to watch the movie and say, ‘Yeah, they got it right. That’s what it’s like.’ That’s why we ended up devoting the film to the firefighters, because we just fell in love with these guys.”

Adds writer Jeff Howard, “We wanted to pay tribute to the bravery of these people and the fact that they put their lives on the line for people they don’t even know.”

Several members of the production team spent time at the Hemet-Ryan Air Attack Base with CalFire, gathering background for the film’s setting, characters, dialogue and story. “We had a version of the story that we bounced off them,” says Howard. “We’d ask them questions, ‘Does this sound realistic?

How would you say this? What would this character do in this situation?’”

According to Howard, filmmakers noticed how relaxed the firefighters were when there wasn’t a fire to fight.

“They hang back, play pranks on each other, have cookouts. They’re incredibly easygoing. But when the alarm goes off, they snap into action. They’re all business—professional, serious. That’s something we wanted to portray in the scene when Dusty arrives at Piston Peak Air Attack Base.”

CalFire battalion chief Travis Alexander not only welcomed the team—allowing them to sketch, take pictures and video, and soak up the atmosphere—he ultimately served as inspiration for one of the main characters. “He’s a giant of a man,” says Howard. “He has a dry wit and is a serious, soft-spoken, carries-abig-stick kind of guy. He’s the one giving commands to the other planes. We put a little bit of his perfectionism into Blade’s personality.”

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“Disney reaches a very wide audience and when dealing with real-life emergencies and issues accuracy is critical,” says Alexander. “An animated feature about the seriousness and dangers of wildland fires and those that battle them will influence and impact people of all ages. The level of commitment by everyone at Disney and their mission to get even the smallest details right became very clear to me as a professional firefighter who fights wildland fires from the ground and air. I appreciate the Disney team’s goal to accurately depict the professionalism, challenges and subtleties in our lives on the job.”

Filmmakers were invited to Redding, Calif., to attend the U.S. Forestry Services’ annual training exercises at the Aerial Supervision Course. “We were able to meet a graduating class of smokejumpers,” says producer Ferrell Barron. “They’re young, strong, incredibly skilled men and women—all in tip-top shape—who parachute in to fight fires from the ground. We got to see them gather their gear, get in uniform, strap on these enormous backpacks and board the aircraft—all in less than three minutes. We changed some of our set according to how their base was set up.”

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HW Farren: A company on the move At the Army Aviation Association of America Joseph P. Cribbins Symposium in Huntsville, AL in 2011, an interest in HW Farren’s capability to move large aircraft was requested. This capability came into use several months after the Cribbins Symposium when a mishap provided their company the opportunity to participate in the recovery, transportation and repaired return transport of a U..S Army Chinook.

Numerous members of the 160th SOAR (A) had been extremely pleased with the service provided for them by HW Farren through SOFSA/Special Operations Forces Support Activity in transporting

numerous MH-60 aircraft. In addition to this, HW Farren received a certificate of appreciation in 2007 for their support services, and in 2009, a small team from HW Farren received commendations for their efforts in the recovery of a crash-damaged aircraft.

Starting at Heli-Expo 2013 in Las Vegas and Quad-A in Fort Worth 2013, Glenn Wargo and the management of Columbia Helicopters started meeting, planning, and reviewing quotations for the upcoming transport of a number of CH-47 Chinook Helicopters that Columbia Helicopters was acquiring from the US Army.

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MH-47 loaded with Derek Smith and Glenn Wargo standing in front.

With plans in place, HW Farren and Columbia Helicopters announced at Heli-Expo 2014 in Anaheim that we would be transporting these helicopters as they became available. Mr. Paul Leach, Director of Military Maintenance, and Mr. Kurt Koehnke, Vice President of Columbia Helicopters, announced in a press release that the first CH-47D would load and transport from Yulista Aviation Meridianville, Alabama to their corporate headquarters in Aurora, Oregon, beginning in March. To date, four of these aircraft have been safely and efficiently transported under the watchful eye of HW Farren’s Derek Smith, who transported all four of these aircraft. He was supported by HW Farren’s operations staff, coordinated by our Nik Dudukovich, for each of these transports.

The company is honored and pleased to have earned the opportunity to transport these aircraft. Both their team and the Columbia team have worked closely together to make each of these moves a success.

In recognition for their efforts, HW Farren has earned the ACE Gold Supplier from Sikorsky UTC from 2012 thru 2014 and a Platinum Rating from SOFSA consistently since 2009 for support of our Special Operations Forces.

As on previous large aircraft transports, including the VH71/CH-149 Cormorant aircraft purchased by DND Canada, Glenn Wargo planned and communicated with Columbia Helicopters management on all aspects of each aircraft transport across the United States.

In this second half of 2014, HW Farren starts the transportation of additional CH-47D Helicopters from Summit Aviation Delaware to Columbia Helicopters in Oregon.

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Seasons of discontent For many people, myself included, seasonal allergies are an unpleasant fact of life. Some people get them in the spring, others in the fall, and some unfortunate souls at both times of year. As we enter the brief respite between potential allergy seasons, I wanted to take a moment to discuss a concerning and persistent trend we are seeing in accident data. A few years ago my predecessor, Dr. Tilton, wrote about the dangers of flying while taking, or shortly after taking, certain medications specific to combating allergies. During the General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) review of loss of control accident data, the working group evaluated a random sample of 90 accidents occurring between 2001 and 2010. About 12 percent of these accident investigations found medications prohibited by the FAA as causal or contributory to the mishap. This seems to be a persistent problem for us.

The Nature of the Problem—The main offender in this case is diphenhydramine, commonly known by the trade

name Benadryl®, but also found in many other medications.

Diphenhydramine tends to impair what we call the “executive functions” of the brain, such as the ability to pay attention, planning, multi-tasking, memory, and problem solving. These functions are so critical to flying that any level of impairment to them is a major safety concern.

Diphenhydramine is also a key component of many, if not most, “PM” labeled medications and standalone sleep aids. Take a stroll down the over the counter (OTC) medication aisle of your local pharmacy or grocery store and read the ingredients label on the above mentioned medications to get an idea of the scale of the issue faced by pilots. Use of diphenhydramine is widespread.

This isn’t to say diphenhydramine is a bad drug — it’s not — it is just that you need to be aware of its side effects and some of its primary uses beyond allergy relief. Simply put, you wouldn’t take a sleeping pill right before you got in the cockpit, so why are you taking an allergy pill that is also used as a sedative?

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So what do you do if you are still stricken by those allergies? The best strategy is to find an alternative medication, which we will discuss in a moment. If you can’t find an alternative, you need to know how long to ground yourself before you’re safe to fly.

Our current guidance is to wait until five times the maximum dosing interval has elapsed. In the case of a medication that is directed to be taken every four to six hours, that would be 30 hours after the last dose (5x6=30).

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There are non-drowsy alternatives to diphenhydramine. One is loratadine (common trade names: Claritin®, Alavert®, Walitin®, and Agistam®), which work well for me. Other options include fexifenadine (Allegra®) and desloratadine (Clarinex®).

These alternatives could offer better, non-impairing, options to treat your allergies. Still, we all have differing reactions to different drugs and different drug allergies. So please consult your personal physician or AME for recommendations in your specific case. Please help us spread the word on this topic. It remains a persistent problem for all of us (FAA, stakeholder groups, and the GA public), but it is a very solvable problem if we can get this message out. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact your AME or Regional Flight Surgeon.

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Subrogation and the non-owner pilot Subrogation is the right that every insurance company reserves in all insurance policies to recover losses from a third party deemed to have contributed to the loss. In many cases that third party could be the non-owner pilot whether the pilot is named, renting or borrowing the aircraft.

Aircraft insurance is carried by the party that normally has care, custody, and control of the aircraft, is responsible for maintaining the airworthiness of the aircraft, and has dispatch authority, whether that be an owner or a lessor. A non-owner pilot is the pilot named on the insurance policy other than the owner, a pilot using the aircraft under the open pilot warranty (permissive pilot), or a renter.

Will the insurance company subrogate against a named pilot?

The answer is, “Maybe.” Just because a pilot is named in the policy, does not negate the insurance company’s “Rights of Recovery.” Unless the policy is amended, it excludes service providers, including pilots, from the list of those included as the “named Insured.”The insurance company will reserve this right “in the event someone other than the named insured damages the aircraft.”

When an aircraft is rented from an FBO or Flight School, is the renter pilot covered by insurance? The short answer is “probably, but don’t bet the house on it.” Some flight schools and FBO’s offer their renters some protection through a non-owned aircraft liability endorsement in their insurance agreement. This coverage is part of their liability limit and does not increase to maximum “per occurrence” limit. In addition it provides only partial coverage for the renter. For instance, if the school was covered for liability for $1 million, the renter might be covered for $100,000, leaving $900,000 of coverage for the flight school.

This still does not protect the renter pilot from liability damages beyond $100,000, nor does it afford the renter pilot protection for damages to the aircraft being flown.

The non-owner pilot that is often overlooked is the named pilot.

Unless the pilot is an employee of the aircraft owner, he or she is still subject to the insurance company’s rights of recovery.

Remember, the insurance company’s contract is with the purchaser of the insurance policy, or named insured. So, whether you are using an aircraft with permission or a professional pilot working under contract, you may be subject to subrogation.

Jim Gardner has spent 37 years in the aviation business. He started his aviation insurance career in 2003 after a distinguished 30 year military and commercial aviation career serving as pilot and aviation operational manager.

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What protection options does a non-owner pilot have? The good news is that there are three readily available remedies depending on the circumstances.

of liability are negotiable and available for much higher limits than the personal nonowned policies.

For the renter or permissive pilot of light aircraft and helicopters “Personal Non-owned Why should a non-owner pilot have his own insurance policy? For the contract pilot, Aircraft and Hull Liability” insurance is readily available. It is like purchasing aircraft your policy protects and defends YOU and is over and above any protection afforded by insurance without the aircraft. Just like aircraft insurance, it comes the owner’s aircraft policy. The aircraft owner’s insurance policy in two parts: liability and physical damage. Liability coverage of protects the owner (and his employees) from his or her mistakes. $1Million dollars limited to $100,000 per person bodily injury can Liability limits could be insufficient to insure both the pilot’s and Why should a nonbe purchased for a yearly premium of a little as $190. This covers the insured’s insurance needs. One small but important caveat -any damage to a third party excluding damage to the aircraft even if you own an aircraft, depending on your policy, you still may owner pilot have being flown. Hull coverage is available by adding physical damage not be insured when flying someone else’s aircraft. This goes for his own insurance liability to the policy at an additional premium with value limits corporations as well as individuals. from $2500 to $200,000. policy?

This is a general overview of a very complex subject. Everyone’s Contract pilots and pilot services companies usually demand as situation is different. Don’t be in doubt about your aviation part of their compensation agreement that the aircraft owner or insurance coverage. Whether you’re an aircraft owner or nonnamed insured obtain “Additional Insured” status for the contract pilot with a “Waiver of owner pilot, consult with your professional aviation insurance agent about your specific Subrogation” from the insurance company. circumstances. Getting the protection you need may be a simple phone call away and may be more affordable than you think… just in case your next flight doesn’t go as planned.

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Rotor rooter: rooting for autorotational success The Rotor Rooter Program is an FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) sponsored initiative aimed at reducing light helicopter training accidents in support of IHST’s accident reduction goals.

Analysis reveals that approximately 17% of all helicopter accidents occur during training, while a large portion of these training accidents occur during autorotation training.

The Rotor Rooter-Acronym Series provides pilots with user friendly acronyms to help them systematically identify, quantify, and mitigate certain risk factors associated with autorotation training. These memory aids can help pilots remember critical factors to consider, while also emphasizing the importance of developing systematic procedures for defending against risk factors inherent with autorotations.

Pre-flight auto briefing A thorough pre-flight briefing and understanding between pilots and instructors can never be over stressed. Too often, pilots and their instructors launch into training sessions without being mentally and physically prepared for autorotation training exercises. Unfortunately, this results in lost time, money, confidence and safety.

Helicopter pilots along with their instructors can use the following pre-flight briefing acronym to facilitate discussion, while also formulating strategies for mitigating risk prior to autorotation training: P=Progressive Approach (see FAA AC-000) R=Recovery Gates E=Environment A=Airspeeds U=Understanding T=Techniques to be used O=rOtor limitations S=SAFE= S: Spot/Setup/Standards; A: ATC/Communications; F: Flight Instructor intervention; E: Engine/systems

Auto configuration/setup briefing Pilots often rush into autorotation events without properly configuring their aircraft or being mentally prepared for what’s about to take place. This false sense of urgency often results in unsatisfactory performance. Instructors need to encourage pilots to take their time, while also using safety minded techniques for maintaining positive control throughout the maneuver.

Investing extra time configuring and properly setting up for an autorotation often yields positive results.

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The HASEL briefing acronym should be used to aid pilot memory of critical factors needing consideration prior to entering an autorotation.

H=Height (AGL)- appropriate initiation altitude A=Area (LZ)- clear of hazards S=Setup/Security- confirmed/established E=Engine/systems- checked/confirmed L=Look for traffic/obstacles Pilots are wise to take their time and methodically ensure all internal and external risk factors are contained within their operational envelope, before entering the autorotation (Reference IHST’s Maneuver Initiation Envelope (MIE)-Training Fact Sheet). A heightened sense of situational awareness is always beneficial, while remaining on high alert for distractive events and/or situations that can quickly effect safety.

Summary Several autorotation training accidents have been the direct result of pilots and their instructors not following checklists and procedures for ensuring the helicopter is properly configured within its environment. A false sense of urgency often results in sloppy and unsatisfactory performance.

Using the PREAUTO, HASEL and RATS briefing aids, coupled with OEM approved checklists and procedures, will greatly enhance safety and communications between pilots and their instructors prior to autorotation training.

Acknowledgement Special thanks to Dr. Steve Sparks for authoring the Rotor Rooter Program and to June Tonsing for her leadership and guidance on educational initiatives regarding helicopter safety with the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam).

Awwww “RATS”...staying ahead of the curve Prioritization is often a big challenge during autorotation training, regardless of experience. From beginning to end, autorotations are finished in a matter of seconds. During such training, many factors call for attention-sometimes all at once. Pilots conducting autorotation training are often left wondering what they should be looking at, in what priority and for how long. Confused?

RATS can help pilots prioritize their scan during autorotation training and reduce the effects caused by fixation on one particular instrument or element for too long: R= Rotor A= Airspeed T= Trim S= Spot Called out and repeated as many times as necessary, RATS can help pilots maintain a progressive scan. With proficiency and experience, pilots begin developing their own personalized scanning technique for giving adequate priority to the elements influencing the successful demonstration of autorotations.

Using acronyms in helicopter flight education and training Aviation acronyms have been alive and well for a long time.

Research reveals that proper use of acronyms during the flight education process can increase pilot motivation, retention, enjoyment and performance. Flight instructors should strive to develop fun and innovative methods for helping their pilots retain knowledge, implement safe practices and improve performance throughout the education process. Acronyms can help this effort.

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Thommen HSL-1600 Helicopter Searchlight® Selected for Tulsa Police Department Aviation Unit on AS350-B2 Helicopters Dallas, TX—Revue Thommen AG, of Switzerland, announced today that its HSL-1600 Helicopter Searchlight was selected by the Tulsa, Oklahoma Police Department Aviation Unit for its new fleet of AS350-B2 helicopters.

Aircraft completion and searchlight system installation was carried out at Metro Aviation, with an in-service date of July 28, 2014.

Thommen’s HSL-1600 Searchlight system selection allows the latest generation of single LRU, high-powered, high-definition light system, with integrated IR and Laser, to be used

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The Thommen HSL-1600 represents a new breed of helicopter searchlight systems, offering a previously unattainable combination of bright light, and long stand-off observation capability, in a compact, single LRU, quick-disconnect system. The HSL-1600

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“Thommen is extremely proud to be selected by the City of Tulsa Police Department Aviation Unit,” said Gregory Shockley, President, of Thommen America. “We at Thommen take pride in our ability to offer mission-critical technology to law enforcement and related agencies around the world, and we are confident that Tulsa PD will make the most of our state-of-the-art system Swiss technology on the AS350 platform.”

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ntsb reports NTSB Identification: *WPR14TA236* Date: June 08, 2014 Location: Mesa, AZ Aircraft: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER 369E Injuries: 2 Uninjured.

On June 8, 2014, at 0056 mountain standard time, a McDonnell Douglas Helicopters 369E landed hard following a loss of engine power during cruise flight in Mesa, Arizona.

The commercial pilot and commercial pilot rated tactical flight officer (TFO) were not injured. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom during the accident sequence. The local flight departed Falcon Field Airport, Mesa, Arizona at 2315 the night prior. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed.

The flight was a routine patrol, and after flying for about 1.4 hours, the pilot performed a series of flight checks in the vicinity of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Once complete, they flew to the north and a short time later while travelling 60-70 knots, about 700 feet agl, the pilot heard an uncharacteristic change in engine tone accompanied by a decrease in engine speed. The pilot began to diagnose the problem, during which time a series of caution warnings lights illuminated followed by the engine-out tone.

The pilot immediately initiated an autorotation, aiming for a tree-lined field to the north. The helicopter cleared the trees, and prior to initiating the flare the pilot realized he needed to turn on the landing lights in order to properly see the ground. He was unable to turn them on in time, and he initiated the flare, landing the helicopter level on the skids.

The main rotor blades subsequently struck and severed the tailboom just aft of the tail fairing.

NTSB Identification: *ANC14LA041* Date: June 11, 2014 Location: Anchorage, AK Aircraft: AIRBUS/EUROCOPTER AS 350 B3 Injuries: 3 Uninjured.

the recently purchased helicopter to Georgetown, Texas. He added that he was providing AS350 B3 helicopter transition training to the second pilot, who was also the new owner of the helicopter. The first pilot reported that after having some difficulty starting the helicopter, he asked for assistance from a mechanic and another pilot.

The first pilot noted that while the helicopter was operating at flight-idle, the yellow “TWT.GRIP” light was illuminated on the annunciator panel, and he instructed the second pilot to slowly advance the collective-mounted throttle twist grip to the open position until the light went out. He said that as the second pilot began to advance the throttle to the open position, the engine immediately went to a very high RPM, and the helicopter began to shake violently, and it subsequently rotated about 240 degrees to the left. He said he did an emergency engine shutdown, and then all the occupants exited the helicopter.

The helicopter’s fuselage and main rotor drive system sustained substantial damage. The helicopter was equipped with a Turbomeca Arriel 2B series engine, equipped with a single channel, Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) fuel control system. An NTSB postaccident inspection is pending.

NTSB Identification: *CEN14FA286* Date: June 11, 2014 Location: South Tim Bailier Platform, GM Aircraft: BELL 206 L4 Injuries: 2 Fatal.

A Bell 206L4 helicopter impacted the waters in the Gulf of Mexico. The commercial- rated pilot and passenger were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and company flight following was in effect. The flight departed an oil platform at 1409, and was en route to the 317 platform.

An Airbus/Eurocopter AS350 B3 helicopter sustained substantial damage as a result of a main rotor over-speed, followed by a ground resonance event during the engine start sequence.

A witness who was located on the oil platform reported that he heard the helicopter approach the platform. The helicopter was on a straight in approach to the platform, when the helicopter started to spin in a clockwise direction. The witness added that the helicopter spun 8-10 times, before the helicopter went silent and then dropped to the water.

During a telephone conversation with the NTSB investigatorin-charge (IIC) on June 13, the first pilot, a certificated flight instructor, reported that he had been hired to ferry

The helicopter sank and was recovered from about a depth of 380 feet of water. Examination of the helicopter showed extensive damage to the cabin. The tail boom had separated

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from the main fuselage and was recovered from the surface of the water. One of the main rotor blades, which had separated about four feet from the mast was not recovered. Several sections of the helicopter were not recovered, and included the landing skids, cabin door, and floor.

NTSB Identification: *CEN14LA296* Date: June 17, 2014 Location: Decatur, TX Aircraft: BELL 206B Injuries: 2 Minor.

A Bell 206B helicopter made a hard landing at the Decatur Municipal Airport (KLUD), Decatur, Texas. The helicopter was substantially damaged.

The flight instructor, who was scheduled to fly, was not available to perform the flight. An FAA flight instructor was then scheduled, and flew in the morning with another FAA employee. The accident flight was the student’s first flight with the FAA instructor, and the instructor’s second flight of the day. The afternoon flight had a similar flight profile as the morning’s and would typically last about 2.5 hours.

The instructor and student reported that they were about 2 hours into the flight, and had completed a series of maneuvers, which included straight-in and 180° auto rotations. To finish up the flight before proceeding back to Fort Worth, the instructor planned to demonstrate another 180° auto rotation. The instructor reported that he had plenty of altitude, so he made a slightly wider turn on to final approach; during the descent the main rotor was in the mid-to-low green rpm range. He added that he felt that there was some resistance in the throttle and he didn’t get the power back in time. He then elected to level the helicopter, so the tail wouldn’t hit first and roll the helicopter over.

The pilot rated student, reported that on the last 180°auto rotation, the instructor was at the controls. He added that he became uneasy during the autorotation, and checked that the throttle was full-on (for a power recovery).

Examination of the runway revealed a scar consistent with the tail boom impacting the runway first. The helicopter came to rest upright partially off the runway, approximately 207 feet, from the first impact point. Numerous marks, consistent with the helicopter’s landing skids were noted between the first scar and the helicopter. Examination of the helicopter revealed that the helicopter was sitting on its landing skids,

cast your web but leaning to the left. The tail boom had separated just aft of the stabilizer, the tail rotor gear box was torn from the tail boom, and the helicopter’s transmission was tilted aft and had broken free from the driveshaft. Both main rotor blades had impact damage, consistent with striking the tail boom and horizontal stabilizer.

NTSB Identification: *ERA14LA293* Date: June 17, 2014 Location: Allentown, PA Aircraft: SCHWEIZER 269C-1 Injuries: 1 Minor.

On June 17, 2014, about 1205 eastern daylight time, a Schweizer 269C-1 was substantially damaged while encountering ground resonance at Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), Allentown, Pennsylvania. The airline transport pilot (airplanes, student helicopter pilot) sustained minor injuries. The local solo instructional flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.

According to the pilot, she landed the helicopter after a 40-minute flight and started the shut-down procedures.

She applied the collective friction and started the timer, running the engine at 2,500 rpm for a cool down period.

She turned off the boost pump and radios, and pulled out the checklist to ensure she had completed the proper items.

She then engaged the collective friction and was tightening the cyclic friction at the cyclic base when the helicopter developed ground resonance.

The pilot couldn’t get the helicopter airborne with the frictions engaged, so she rolled the throttle to idle. The resonance continued to increase, and “in a matter of seconds, the helicopter shook itself apart.”The pilot could only hold on until the movement stopped, at which time, she secured the engine then subsequently climbed out of the helicopter.

NTSB Identification: *CEN14LA312* Date: June 23, 2014 Location: Texarkana, TX Aircraft: AIRBUS HELICOPTERS AS-350B2 Injuries: 4 Uninjured.

An Airbus Helicopters AS-350B2 was substantially damaged following an autorotation near Texarkana, Texas.

The commercial pilot, two crew members, and passenger were not injured.

According to a statement provided by the pilot, the helicopter was in cruise flight about 1,000 feet agl and five minutes from landing at the destination. The pilot noticed the helicopter’s rotor RPM rapidly increased with the associated high rotor aural warning. He attempted to troubleshoot the malfunction before deciding to perform an autorotation to a farm field.

During the landing from the autorotation, the main rotors contacted and partially severed the tail boom resulting in substantial damage.

The helicopter was retained for further examination.

NTSB Identification: *ERA14LA311* Date: June 24, 2014 Location: Nashville, TN Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II Injuries: 2 Uninjured.

A Robinson R44 II was substantially damaged during an autorotation near Nashville, Tennessee. The commercial pilot and his passenger were uninjured.

According to the pilot, during a cross county flight from Florida to Wisconsin he made a fuel stop at JWN. After departing the airport ramp the pilot turned left and flew north towards a group of broadcast towers. About 1.5 nautical miles from the airport and about 400 feet above ground level, the pilot initiated a climb to clear a hill covered by tall trees. The helicopter was flying at about 70 knots.

The pilot heard “what seemed to be a backfire”, then the engine started to run “very rough”, which was followed by an abrupt loss of altitude. He lowered the collective and the low rotor rpm horn activated and the low rotor rpm light illuminated. The pilot then turned to the west and initiated an autorotation. He glanced at the engine/rotor rpm gauge and noticed the engine was running about 70% rpm and the rotor rpm was in the green. The engine continued to run rough. While searching for a suitable landing site, the pilot observed light traffic on a nearby 5 lane highway. Flying at about 60 knots with 100% rotor rpm, the pilot descended the helicopter towards the highway. The helicopter passed over 2 semi-trucks, and the pilot pulled collective to about 90% rotor rpm to clear wires. He then retarded the throttle and initiated a full down autorotation. During landing the helicopter dropped from about “3 ft.”, landed in a level attitude, and the main rotor contacted the tail boom.

NTSB Identification: *CEN14LA326* Date: June 27, 2014 Location: Mayhill, NM Aircraft: AEROSPATIALE AS350B Injuries: 1 Serious,1 Minor,2 Uninjured.

On June 27, 2014, at 1715 mountain daylight time, an Aerospatiale AS350B helicopter collided with the terrain while landing at a private heliport in New Mexico. The commercial pilot and one passenger were not injured. One passenger received minor injuries and a third passenger was seriously injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight which not operated on a flight plan. The flight originated from the Artesia Municipal Airport (ATS), Artesia, New Mexico, at 1645.

NTSB Identification: *WPR14LA272* Date: June 29, 2014 Location: Dietrich, ID Aircraft: AEROSPATIALE AS350B2 Injuries: 3 Serious.

On June 29, 2014, about 1730 mountain daylight time, an Aerospatiale AS350B2, collided with terrain near Dietrich, Idaho. Reeder Flying Service was operating the helicopter under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 135. The commercial pilot and two passengers sustained serious injuries. The helicopter sustained substantial damage during the accident sequence. The cross-country aerial photography flight departed Twin Falls, Idaho, about 1630 with a planned destination of Rexburg, Idaho. Visual meteorological conditions (VMC) prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. Witnesses reported that the helicopter was proceeding in a northeasterly direction, when it made a sudden 180 degree reversal to the southwest. It began a rapid tail-first descent into the ground.

The wreckage was retained for further examination.

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Boeing CH-46 Sea Knight Specs • Produced:1962–1971 • Total Production: H-46: 524

• First flight: August 1962, introduction in 1964 • Engine(s): 2 x General Electric T58-GE-16 turboshaft engines generating 1,870shp and driving two 3-blade rotor systems.

• Length: 44.82ft (13.66m) • Width:0.00ft (0.00m) • Height: 16.70ft (5.09m) • Max Speed: 166mph (267kmh; 144kts)

Max Range: 690miles (1,110km) Rate-of-Climb:1,715ft/min (523m/min) Service Ceiling: 9,498ft (2,895m; 1.8miles) Empty Weight: 11,585lbs (5,255kg) MTOW: 24,299lbs (11,022kg) Accommodation: 3 + 25

MD Helicopters, Inc. MD 600N • Total production (all variants) 61 First flight 1994 • Low direct operating costs and excellent performance at high altitudes and hot weather are

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Engine(s) (1) Rolls-Royce 250-C47 HP (takeoff) 808 shp; 600 shp (derated) ship max. cont.

Dimensions main rotor 27.5 ft/8.4 m Tail rotor NOTAR Height 9.0 ft/2.7 m Length 36 ft/10.9 m Width 8.1 ft/2.5 m Empty weight 2,100 lbs/953 kg Gross weight 4,100 lbs/1,860 kg Useful load 2,000 lbs/900 kg External 3,000 lbs/1,361 kg

• Vne 158 mph/250 kmh Max cruise 134 mph/250 kmh • Max rate of climb 1,350 fpm/10.7 m/sec • HIGE 11,100 ft/3,383 m HOGE 6,000 ft/1,800 m • Service ceiling 13,200 ft/4,024 m S/E service ceiling N/A • Std fuel 115 gal/435 lit Max fuel 148.5 gal/562.1 lit • Max range std fuel (no reserve) 380 mi/704 km • Range with opt fuel 568 nm/1051km • VFR Crew 1 Passengers 7

Bell/Agusta Aerospace Company BA609 TiltRotor • Total production (all variants): 4 (included in Development/Cert plan) First flight March 2003 • In development, flight testing • Engine(s): (2) Pratt & Whitney PT6C-67A

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• HP (takeoff): 1,941hp/1,448 kw ea.

• Dimensions: main rotor (2) 26.0 ft/7.9 m. Tail rotor N/A • Height: 15 ft/4.6 m • Length: 44.0 ft/13.4 m • Width: 60.0 ft/18.3 m (proprotors turning) • Empty weight: 11,300 lb/5,126 kg • Gross weight: 16,800 lb/7,612 kg • Useful load: 5,500 lb/2,495 kg • External: N/A • Vne: TBD • Max cruise: 275 kts/509 kmh

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Max rate of climb: 1,500 fpm/7.6 ms HIGE: TBD HOGE: 5,000 ft/1,524 m Service ceiling: 25,000 ft/7,620 m OEI service ceiling: 16,000 ft/4,877 m Std fuel: 365 gal/1,381 lit Aux. Fuel: TBD Max range std fuel: (no reserve) 700 nm/1,296 km @ Best Altitude • Range with opt fuel: TBD • IFR Crew: 2 Passengers 6 VIP, 9 STD, 12 High Density

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2009 Agusta A109S Grand, S/N: 22137, HB-ZLI, 20T T. GarminBendix/King Avionics Pilot navigation Instruments (LCD EADI and EHSI. Stand-by ADI), Pilot ICS (Pilot/ Co-Pilot Control Panel, Mode Controller & Audio Cabin Control), Co-Pilot Flight/Navigation Instruments (LCD EADI & EHSI Barometric Altimeter Airspeed Indicator VSI), EFIS Pilot/Copilot in Command Switch, Honeywell FZ 702 Flight Director w/AutoTrim, Bendix/King KDM706A DME, VHF #1 COM/NAV/ GPS GNS530 Garmin, VHF #2 COM/ NAV/GPS GNS430 Garmin, Honeywell Gyrocompass C14, Vertical Gyro #1 46060-11 Flightline System, Vertical Gyro #2 VG-208 JET Electronics, Honeywell 3-Axis Duplex AFCS SP711. For more information visit our website avprojets.com or call 410-573-1515 (08-14) Get your helicopter sold Advertise in heliweb Today Free Listings info@heliweb.com

2013 Agusta A109E Power, S/N: 11831, N168KT, Single Pilot IFR with Dual Garmin Cockpit ,Updated Astronautics EFIS Tubes (4 Each), Honeywell FZ702 Flight Director with Auto Trim, GPS IFR Installed, Highly Upgraded Garmin IFR Cockpit with GNS 530/430 and GMX200 MFD, Pilot/Co-Pilot Flight Director Switching, Garmin GDL69A XM Weather, Radio, and Flight Information System, Air Conditioning/Heater, Rear Sliding Doors, Composite Tail Rotor, 3,000 Kilo Increased Gross Weight, Windshield Wipers with Cyclic Switch, Hobbs Meter, 8 Place Intercom with Cabin Isolation Feature and Eight Bose A20 Headsets, Bose Headsets, LED Anti Collision Lights with Wingtip Strobes, Movable Searchlight, Full Aux Fuel 221 Gallons (Five Tanks Total). For more information visit our website avprojets.com or call 410.573.1515 (08-14)

2002 Agusta A109E Power, S/N: 11145, N109HS, Total Hours: 1121.

Management / Lease Back Option After Sale. Professionally Maintained by Agusta Service Center, All Records, TB’s & AD’s c/w, New Cooler Belts & Reinforced Windshields. Single Pilot IFR w/Dual Garmin Cockpit, Four Tube EFIS, Color Weather Radar w/TCAS, XM Weather. For more information visit our website avprojets.com or call 410.573.1515 (08-14)

1989 Agusta A109 A II Plus, S/N: 7436, N109SF, 2314TT. Only 2314 Hours Since New, Excellent Component Times, Wide Body / Aux Fuel / ECU, New Paint / Interior / Glass in 2009, 109 C Performance at Half the Cost, Starter Generator & Main Gear Box Overhauled in 2008. For more information visit our website avprojets. com or call 410.573.1515 (08-14)

1997 Bell 430, S/N: 49028, EI-WAV, 8753TT. Dual Controls, Retractable Wheeled Gear, Wire Strike Protection System, Copilot Instruments, Copilot Wheel Brakes, Snow Baffles, CAT B Performance Kit, Rotor Brake, Forward Recognition Lights, Aux Fuel Tank (48 Gal.), Particle Separator. For more information visit our website avprojets.com or call 410573-1515 (08-14)

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2007 Agusta A109S Grand, S/N: 22031, VH-CTC, Total Hours: 945.

One Private Owner & Agusta Maintained Since New, Engine Particle Separators, Auxiliary Fuel System, Weather Radar. Dual Controls, Rotor Brake, 450 W Rotating Landing Light, Pilot/Co-Pilot Windshield Wipers, Cyclic Grip Wiper Switch, Engine Compartment Fire Extinguisher, Airframe Hour Meter, Vibration Absorber. For more information visit our website avprojets.com or call 410-573-1515 (08-14) 2009 Agusta A109E Power, S/N: 11770, Total Hours: 2246. One Owner Since New, Single/Dual Pilot IFR, EMS Configured, Single Pilot IFR (EASA/FAA) Bendix/King Avionics Package, Honeywell FZ-702 Flight Director w/Auto Trim, Honeywell SP-711 AFCS 3-Axis Duplex, Honeywell C-14A Gyro Compass, AC Power Supply System (Dual Inverters), Dual Controls, Rotor Brake, Dual Engine Compartment Fire Extinguishers, Air Conditioning ECU (Environmental Control Unit) Vibration Dampers Installation, Baggage Compartment Extension (1.9 m), VLE & VLO Extension up to 140 KIAS, 450 W Retractable/Rotating Landing Light, Pilot and Co-Pilot Windshield Wipers w/Wiper Switches on Cyclic Grips, Airframe Hours Meter. Location: Ankara, Turkey (ESB-LTAC) For more information visit our website avprojets.com or call 410.573.1515 (08-14) Get your helicopter sold Advertise in heliweb Free Listings info@heliweb.com

2012 Bell 407GX S/N 54353 - 255 TT, Corporate Leather Interior, Dual Controls, High Skids, FlightSteps, Inlet Barrier Filter, Rotor Brake, Air Conditioner, Artic Heater, Aux Fuel Tank, WSPS, High Visibility M/R Blades, Pneumatic Door Openers, Cobham HeliSAS Autopilot, Garmin G1000H with Dual LCD PFD & MFD Displays, Dual WAAS GPS, Dual NAV/COMM, Garmin AER A 796 Touchscreen with Gizmo Mount, GT X 33H Mode S Transponder, GTS 800 TAS, GMA 350H Audio Control Panel, GDL 69A XM Satellite WX/Radio, Air Data Computer, AHRS, Synthetic Vision System, HTAWS Alerts, Tail Rotor Camera, 406 ELT. For more information and pricing visit www.austinjet.com

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 information and pricing visitaustinjet.com (tfn) 1990 Bell 206 Long Ranger III For Sale. FAA Part 135 helicopter with floats, TCAS and many upgrades. A truly nice Helicopter. Email: helioperationsz@gmail.com or Tel: 678374-1126. t fn

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classifieds 1990 Bell 206 Log Ranger III with popout floats. Part 135 helicopter with lots of upgrades. New blades, T T straps Call Paul at 239 - 400 1380 (t f n) 1997 Bell 407, S/N: 53127, PT-YFE, 4650TT. KLN-94 GPS, Skymap IIIC, KX 155 VHF COMM-VOR-NAV, KY 196 VHF COMM, KT 76 A Transponder, KR 87 ADF, Sandel SN3500 HIS, CAD Ryan 9900, VFR, PMA 8000B Audio, 6 Bose Headset, Dual Controls, DVD Player, Air Conditioning Located in Brazil. For more information visit our website avprojets.com or call 410-573-1515 (08-14)

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1979 Bell 206L1, 7395T T Dual Garmin 420/430 Stack with XM Weather and Terrain, 2 Axis Collins Coupled Autopilot, Dual Controls, Wire Strike, Rotor Brake, Tan Leather Interior. 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

1995 Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III - New to the Market! S/N 4351 - 1070 TT, Dual Controls, High Skids, Steps, Particle Separator, Heater, Engine Auto Relight, Preflight Kit, Facet Filter, Cargo Hook Provisions, Copilot Pedal Lockout Kit, Baggage Extender, Pneumatic Door Openers, Snow Deflector Kit, King KAP-150H 3-Axis Autopilot, Flight Instruments, King: HSI Heading System, KMA-24H Audio Panel, KX-155 NAV/ COMM, KY-196A COMM, KR-87 ADF, KT-76A Transponder, 406 ELT. For more information and pricing visit www.austinjet.com

1996 Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV S/N 52166 - 2658 TT, Dual Controls, Standard Skids, Speed Fairings, Rotor Brake, Air Conditioner, Heater, Particle Separator, Facet Oil Filter, Strobes & Pulselite System, Baggage Extender, King 3-Axis Autopilot, Flight Instruments, King HSI, Standby ADI, Digital TOT, Ryan Traffic Detector, KING: KLN-89 GPS, KMA24H Audio Panel, KY-196A COMM, KX-165 NAV/COMM w/Glideslope, KN-63 DME, KR-87 ADF, KT-70 Digital Mode S Transponder, KR-21 Marker Beacon, Digital Clock/Voltmeter, Bendix Cyclic Grip, Premier Instrument Panel. www.austinjet.com

FOR SALE OR LEASE: 1991 Bell 206L3, 7170TT Garmin GNS 430 GPS, High Skids with Flite Steps, Dual Controls, Snow Baffles, Rotor Brake Dual Caliper, Auto Door Opener Kit, Facet Oil Filter, Air Comm Heater Sys, Nightscanner Search Light, Baggage Spacemaker, Wire Strike, Fresh Paint February 2014. 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

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 (t f n)

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 information and pricing visit www.austinjet. com (tfn) Get your Free Classified Listing by casting your web heliweb.com

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2006 Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV Price Reduced! S/N 52339 - 3254 TT, High Altitude Tail Rotor Kit, Dual Controls, Dart High Skids, Flight Steps, Rotor Brake, Heater, WSPS, Inlet Barrier Filter, Cargo Hook, Bambi Bucket Provisions, Emergency Float Provisions, Lead Acid Battery, Preflight Kit, Floor Protectors, Pulselite System, Spacemaker, SkyConnect Tracking System, Flight Instruments, King HSI Heading System, Garmin GNC 420 GPS/ COMM, SL 40 COMM, GT X 330 Transponder, NAT Audio Panel, King KT-76A Transponder, ELT. For more information and pricing visit www. austinjet.com

1997 F28F, 1367 hrs, Bendix 8�

GPS, Shadin Fuel Management Sy s t e m , C o l l i s i o n Av o i d a n c e System. New trans., clutch & turbocharger @ 1100 hrs. Hangared.

High visibility blade paint Teflon edges New transmission at 1100 hours. New tail rotor transmission at 1197 hours. New clutch at 1100 hours New turbocharger at 1100 hours. New Lamiflex at 1360 hours . New paint in 2010 $155,000 as is or $199,000 with new zero time Lycoming Engine.

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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)

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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 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

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. 12 year Inspection March 2012. 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

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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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 www. rotorsales.com For more information please call 512-868-0007 or email info@rotorsales.com

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. Email mpcampolong@gmail.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, For more information and pricing visit www.austinjet. com (tfn)

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1978 Hughes 300C Instrument Trainer. 7000 TT. Nice paint and interior with duel controls. Fresh EXTENSIVE annual. See attachment for component times. This helicopter runs well and f lies smooth. $109,000 O.B.O. Contact Billings Flying Service at 406-2526937 or Gar y Blain at 406 - 6712789.

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1997 Sikorsky S-76C+, S/N: 760464, HB-ZSQ, 3715TT. New Paint & Interior 2013, Single & Dual Pilot IFR Certified w/CS Mod, Engines on SBH, Avionics on HAPP & Rockwell Collins Program. For more info visit us at avprojets.com or call 410.573.1515

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engines 2003 Raven 2 with 2150 hours since new, for sale $141,000. For more information email JimGMC@hotmail.com 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)

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 Enstrom 280-C, F-28-C Engine Core.

3,078 Total Time. Has complete logs, no accessories. $3,500 or best offer. Contact Bob: rgf2@voicenet. com (08-14)

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 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 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 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) 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 Enstrom Main Rotor Gear Box. 225 hours remaining. Currrently in service. $6,000 outright/$4,500 exchange. Contac t Bob: rgf2@ voicenet.com (08-14) 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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1961 Cessna 185 Jump Plane.

Approx 10,000 hours TT. Engine I0470F with 2000 hrs SMOH. Long range fuel tanks. Very good flying and fast 185. Needs paint and interior. $52,000 O.B.O. Contact Billings Flying Service at 406-252-6937 or Gary Blain at 406-671-2789. (08-14) Get your Free Classified Listing by casting your web heliweb.com

miscellaneous 2005 FLY-IT helicopter simulator for sale. Located in California.

Low time, excellent condition. $75,000. Brian 818-312-1783. Bconwayusa@aol.com (tfn)

Auto Flagger that came off of a Hiller $300. For More information Email mdusters1@frontier.com or call 530-682-9770 (tfn)

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

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Big discounts! 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com t f n 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 Hiller parts. We have a small stock of new Hiller parts. Check with us often.

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

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

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