The Helicopter Newspaper – May 2010

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CONTACT: Kevin McCutcheon, Flight Solutions, Inc. Phone: (615) 452-5001, Fax: (615) 451-2371 Email: info@flightsolution.com, www.flightsolution.com INSIDE THIS EDITION: Aviation wire strike safety awareness video available online • Great Lakes Helicopter, Conestoga College launch heli diploma program • Danger: don’t toss objects under rotor blades • Stay with the wreckage • Plus much more!

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AgustaWestland and EADS make Helitech debut AgustaWestland and EADS’s Defence and Security division are the latest big names from the helicopter industry to sign up for Helitech 2010, which is taking place, at Airport Cascais near Estoril in Portugal from 5 – 7 October.

As one of the industry’s key players, AgustaWestland is a powerful addition to the exhibition floor as visitors are always keen to see the latest airframes and their interior configurations from the OEMs. EADS’s Defence and Security division has also signed up, through EADS Deutschland, to exhibit for the first time at Airport Cascais. Sited alongside Eurocopter, the company will be demonstrating activities from its business units including defence and communications systems and defence electronics.

Other first time exhibitors include: LITE FLITE from Denmark

which develops and supplies a wide range of helicopter rescue equipment including rescue harnesses and stretchers; Kannad which specialises in the design of positioning, measuring and data transmission systems for hostile environments; and ARS (Air Rescue Systems) which offers training and equipment for rescue missions.

Helitech’s Exhibition Director, Sue Bradshaw, says: “Helitech held its inaugural event in Portugal in 2008 to widespread acclaim and this year we’re building on that success. The Helitech ethos is all about representing every area of the rotary wing supply chain so it’s really important to have companies such as AgustaWestland and EADS headlining the exhibition. But it’s not just about the major players – some of our smaller exhibitors are often at the forefront of industry innovation and the Helitech environment allows them to meet

and network with other areas of the supply chain.”

In addition to the products and services being showcased in the exhibition hall and the external static displays, Helitech is organising its own two-day conference on site. Topics to be covered include safety management systems (SMS) for the smaller operator, the latest training issues and aerial firefighting.

For further press information about Helitech please contact Victoria Bailey or Carol Seath at CMS Strategic on tel: +44 (0)20 8748 9797 or email: info@ cmsstrategic.com For more information about any Helitech event please visit: www. helitechevents.com or contact Sue Bradshaw, Event Director, Tel: +44 (0) 208 439 8886 or email: sue. bradshaw@reedexpo.co.uk

Flying choppers back in the old days

by Kirk Wooster

and let me fly and shoot from the When you are asked to write Robinson. Now they are the best about helicopter flying in the old selling choppers in the world. Look days, (early 80’s) you really start how far they have come. to feel your age. I was the first I remember the time I got a ticket Robinson student in the early 80’s for landing on corps property at and probably the first private Lake Lanier. That was a nasty Robinson owner in the Atlanta experience with the Lake Patrol, and and Southeast area. I sold my first cost me about $100. I later found Robinson to Ron Carroll and that out I was not the only chopper pilot was the beginning of his helicopter to get ticketed on the lake. businesses, Prestige, which later Then there was the time the became Blue Ridge Helicopters. Oh Dekalb Police called me at 4 AM to yes...I can still remember all the fun tell me they were chasing my stolen of flying and all the flack from other company truck. The truck had been helo pilots for flying that damn wrecked and the Police Chopper Robinson. was chasing the culprit through a I wanted to fly to OshKosh in cow pasture. The chopper radioed 1985 to film the E.A.A. fly-in using the ground officer in pursuit that my own camera mount, but the the infrared showed him to be big cheese wouldn’t let me fly it. hiding only three feet to his right.

The next year he changed his mind Ground responded back: O.M.G.!

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Oh the fun of flying choppers in the old days!

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Aviation wire strike safety awareness video available online Helicopter Association International (HAI) has released a new, online aviation wire strike safety awareness video. “Surviving the Wires Environment” is posted as a streaming video on the HAI Web site www.rotor.com/Default. aspx?tabid=2736, and can be viewed for free by HAI members and nonmembers. The video was produced in cooperation with Southern California Edison (SCE) and AEGIS Insurance Services, Inc. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, wire and obstruction strikes are the top operational cause for fatal rotorcraft accidents. Over the

last decade there has been an average of one aviation obstruction strike every five days in the U.S. Nearly 30 percent of all collisions are fatal and the number nearly doubles when the aircraft is operating in or around instrument meteorological conditions or at night.

“There is a tremendous need in the aviation community for a safety awareness tool such as this video,” said Ed DiCampli, HAI’s Executive Vice President and corporate secretary. HAI reported that the video was viewed more than 4,500 times during the first week it was online, and more than

Great Lakes Helicopter, Conestoga College launch heli diploma program Great Lakes Helicopter and Conestoga College in Kitchener, Ontario have partnered to offer Ontario’s first two-year diploma program for aspiring helicopter pilots.

The agreement was formalized April 6 at a signing that took place at the Great Lakes hangar at the Region of Waterloo International Airport. The agreement expands Conestoga College’s diploma-level program in Aviation – General Arts and Science by allowing students to achieve a commercial helicopter license as well as an Ontario College Diploma. (Previously, students in the Aviation – General Arts and Science program were limited to fixed-wing training with Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre, a flight training school.)

The new two-year program will officially commence in September 2011; however, students can start in September 2010. According to Bob Carley, Conestoga Executive Dean of Academic Administration, the aviation program combines instruction in appropriate

science, technical, mathematics, communications and business skills with flight and flight theory instruction. Classroom instruction will take place at Conestoga’s Doon campus in Kitchener and at Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre at the Region of Waterloo airport.

Great Lakes will provide helicopterspecific ground instruction and flight training on its fleet of helicopters, which includes the Robinson R22 and R44 and Bell 206B JetRanger.

“We are excited by the opportunities that come by partnering with such a highly accredited college,” said Great Lakes general manager Jo Anne Leyburne. She said the program includes 50 hours of flight instruction on the R22 during the first year and 55 hours on the larger R44 during the second year.

The program will also include a winter survival course and night rating. However, those students looking for a turbine endorsement will have to pay for additional time on the JetRanger.

6,892 times from February 22 through March 8.

“Every pilot – fixed-wing or rotary; experienced or newly licensed – needs to watch this video,” said DiCampli. He said the wires environment is becoming more crowded with obstructions every day. “The majority of these new obstructions are not indicated on aviation charts, and they are not required to have markings or warning systems,” DiCampli said.

He added that the low-level air space is becoming increasingly more crowded with man-made obstructions. “About 7,000 new aviation hazards, such as radio antennas and communication towers, are being built every year, and the charts cannot keep up with those changes.”

In addition, SCE’s Chief Pilot ‘TC’ Corell said the U.S. electric utility

grid is expanding dramatically and thousands of new transmission and distribution towers, and thousands of miles of new wires, are being built every year.

The safety video identifies the key hazards and issues every pilot needs to know and understand to be safer when operating in lowlevel flight operations. The story is told through interviews with pilots who have survived obstruction collisions, and features comments from some of the leading experts in aviation collision avoidance.

The video explores the intricacies of pilot vision and reviews the key components of a comprehensive utility pilot/ground crew safetytraining program.

The producers emphasize that the video is not a substitute for a formal wire avoidance-training program.

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calendar of events May 2010 May 2-5 Fire Rescue Med, Las Vegas, NV, www.iafc.org May 4-6 EBACE, Geneva, Switzerland, www.ebace.aero May 18-20 ITEC, Brussels, Belgium, www.itec.co.uk May 25-27 Heli-Pacific/UV Pacific 2010, Queensland Australia, www.shephard.co.uk

June 2010 June 5 The Atlanta Helicopter Pilots Association Spring Meeting, Atlanta, GA, Windship@aol.com June 5 Good Neighbor Day Air Show and Open House, Dekalb Peachtree Airport, windship@aol.com June 8-13 ILA, Berlin, Germany, www.ila-berlin.com

May 28-30 Europe’s Festival of Aviation, Prague, www.expo.aero/prague

June 17-18 Air Power, London, UK, www.shephard.co.uk

May 31-June 2 St. Petersburg Int’l Conference on Intergrated Navigation Systems, St. Petersburg, Russia, www.aiaa.org

June 14-18 Eurosatory, Paris, France, www.eurosatory.com June 19 11th Annual Vertical Challenge, Hiller Aviation Museum, 650-654-0200

June 25-27 Aero Expo UK, Wycombe Air Park, www.expo.aero/london June 22-24 China General Aviation Forum, Beijing, China, http://www.chinacivilaviation.com/GAForum/ June 29-30 UV Europe, Brussels, Belgium, www.shephard.co.uk/ events/55/uv-europe-2010/

July 2010 July 7-8 CBAA Convention, Calgary, Canada, www.cbaa.ca July 14-17 ALEA 2010, Tucson, AZ, www.alea.org July 19-25 Farnborough International, UK, www.farnborough.com July 26-August 1 EAA Airventure, Oshkosh, WI, www.airventure.org

August 2010 August 2-5 AIAA Guidance Navigation & Control, Toronto, Canada, www.aiaa.org August 25-29 Fire Rescue Int’l, Dallas, TX, www.iafc.org

September 2010 September 13-15 AIAA Aviation Technical Intergration & Operations Conference, Ft. Worth, TX, www.aiaa.org

October 2010 October 11-13 AMTC, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, www.aams.org October 5-7 Helitech Portugal, Airport Cascais, Portugal, www.helitecheurope.com October 19-21 AFCEA Infotech, Dayton, OH, www.dwafcea.org October 24 Wings, Wheels, Rotors & Expo 2010, Los Alamitos, CA, www.WWRExpo.net 4

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November TBA Aerial Fire Fighting Conference & Exhibition, Spain, www.tangentlink.com November 1-3 AHS International Meeting on Advanced Rotorcraft Technology and Safety Operations (Heli Japan), Ohmiya, Japan, www.vtol.org November 15-19 Dubai Helishow 2010, Dubai, www.dubaiairshow.org November 20-22 6th International Aviation Trade Show & Congress CIAM 2010, Cancun, Mexico, www. expo-ciam.com/ciam2010.pdf

February 2011 February 20-24 IDEX 2011, Abu Dhabi, UAE, www. idex2009.com

March 2011 March TBA Heli Middle East, Doha Qatar, www.shephard.co.uk March 5-8 Heli-Expo 2011, Orlando, FL, www.heliexpo.com March 10-15 Avalon 2011, Geelonh, Victoria, www.airshow.net.au

April 2011 April 12-15 LAAD 2011, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, www.laadexpo.com

May 2011 May 1-6 MTLI, Wheeling, WV, www.aams.org May 17-19 EBACE, Geneva, Switzerland, www.ebace.aero May 24-27 AIRMED World Congress, Brighton, England, www.aams.org May 30-June 1 St. Petersburg Int’l Conference on Intergrated Navigation Systems, St. Petersburg, Russia, www.aiaa.org

June 2011 June TBA Paris Air Show, LeBourget, Paris, France, www.paris-air-show.com

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ntsb reports WPR10LA112 DATE: Sunday, January 17, 2010 LOCATION: Reno, NV Aircraft: Eurocopter AS350 B3 Injuries: 3 Uninjured.

On January 17, 2010, at 1250 PST, a Eurocopter AS350 B3 landed hard on the helicopter pad at Renown Regional Medical Center, Reno, Nevada. The pilot and two medical crew were not injured and the helicopter was substantially damaged. The flight originated at the Renown Regional Medical Center.

The pilot reported to the Safety Board investigator that the purpose of the flight was to fly to Humboldt for an inner facility transfer of a patient from Humboldt General Hospital, Winnemucca, Nevada, to Renown Regional Medical Center. He took off from the Renown helicopter pad and positioned the helicopter in to a high hover, 25 feet, per the normal operating procedures.

Just as he was beginning his transition to forward flight he heard a loud bang, and the helicopter experienced a partial power loss. The pilot lowered the collective slightly and landed hard on the helicopter pad, which was still beneath the helicopter.

The pilot reported that while maneuvering over a field, he heard a “pop” and immediately experienced a yaw. The pilot initiated a forced landing to the field, which resulted in a hard landing. The main rotor blades contacted and severed the tail boom, and the engine was separated from its mounts.

WPR10LA127 DATE: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 LOCATION: Los Banos, CA Aircraft: HILLER UH-12E Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

On February 2, 2010, about 1145 PST, a Hiller UH-12E helicopter landed hard near Los Banos, California. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter sustained substantial damage.

The local flight departed from a field near Los Banos.

The pilot reported that he had just completed an aerial application of a wheat field, and was returning to land. As he approached the landing area he began to apply power but the engine did not respond. He continued to twist the throttle, but the engine speed did not change. He aborted the landing approach, and turned the helicopter towards a larger open field. He circled the field about three times while attempting to diagnose the problem. He then elected to perform a run-on landing in the field; during the landing approach the engine WPR10LA117 speed began to decrease, and DATE: Friday, January 22, 2010 the helicopter landed hard.

LOCATION: Shafter, CA During the landing the Aircraft: BELL 47G-4A tailboom separated from the aft Injuries: 1 Minor. bulkhead, and the lower fuselage On January 22, 2010, sustained crush damage. approximately 0909 PST, a Bell Post accident examination 47G-4A helicopter sustained revealed that the throttle control substantial damage during a lever, located at the aft end of forced landing near Shafter, the collective stick assembly, had California. The pilot, the sole become separated from the cam occupant, received minor injuries. lever rod bearing.

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ERA10WA133 DATE: Thurs., Feb. 04, 2010 LOCATION: Restauracion, Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic Aircraft: Robinson R44 II Injuries: 2 Fatal.

On February 4, 2010, about 1940 AST, a Robinson R44II helicopter impacted the side of Mount Jina Mocha, in the city of Restauracion, Dominican Republic, at night, while en route from Port Au Prince, Haiti to Cibao International Airport, Santiago, Dominican Republic.

The pilot and passenger were killed. The helicopter was destroyed by impact forces and post impact fire.

WPR10LA138 DATE: Wed, February 17, 2010 LOCATION: Parlier, CA Aircraft: Robinson R22 BETA Injuries: 2 Uninjured.

On February 17, 2010, at 1450 PST a Robinson R22 Beta, force-landed in a field near Parlier, California. The pilot and one passenger were not injured. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor assembly. The pilot was operating the helicopter under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight departed from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Fresno, California, at 1430, and was on the first leg of a trip to North Las Vegas Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada. The first planned stop was Meadows Field Airport, Bakersfield, California.

According to the pilot, he was established in straight-and-level flight when he initiated a 10 to 20-degree banked turn to the right. The helicopter immediately rolled inverted and the pilot applied aft cyclic and lowered

the collective. The pilot was able to regain control of the helicopter and perform a powered landing to a field.

The helicopter was recovered for further examination.

ERA10WA157 DATE: Friday, February 19, 2010 LOCATION: Carayaca, Venezuela Aircraft: BELL 206 Injuries: 4 Fatal.

On February 19, 2010, about 1950 UTC, a Bell 206B helicopter was lost from contact with Maiquetia approach control.

The helicopter departed from Generalisimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base (SVFM), Caracas, Venezuela. The flight was destined for Yaure Airport (SVYA) near the town of Yaracal, in the state of Falcon, Venezuela.

Subsequent to the loss of contact by approach control, law enforcement authorities located the wreckage in a mountainous area approximately 11 miles west-southwest of SVFM, near the town of Carayaca, in the state of Vargas, Venezuela. The pilot and all three passengers were fatally injured.

ERA10WA171 DATE: Wed, March 10, 2010 LOCATION: Karelia, Russia Aircraft: ROBINSON R44 Injuries: 2 Fatal.

On March 10, 2010, about 0900 UTC, a Robinson R-44 helicopter was involved in an accident under unknown circumstances near Karelia, Russia. The helicopter departed from Arkhangelsk, with an intended point of landing in Petrozavodsk.

The pilot and the sole passenger, both of whom were Russian citizens, were fatally injured. The accident terrain was described as a “rolling plain.”

Danger: don’t toss objects under rotor blades No. IASA 10-02 March 23, 2010 Area of Concern: Helicopter operations Distribution: All Aviation Activities Discussion: A Bell 206 L-1, configured for an aerial ignition mission was spooling up for a prescribed burn operation (SAFECOM 10-0126). In the aircraft were the Pilot, Firing Boss (FIRB), and the Plastic Sphere Dispenser Operator (PLDO). The Helicopter Manager (HMGB) was approximately 50 feet in front of aircraft . The left front door of the aircraft was off at FIRB’s request and with the pilot’s approval. The aircraft was at flight idle and just after the radio check the HMGB heard the FIRB on air-to-ground say, “could you hold on to this” as FIRB was digging in his left front pocket. The HMGB then made two steps toward aircraft to take the object from the FIRB then heard a sharp noise followed by several other noises approximately twenty feet to left side of aircraft. The HMGB then signaled the pilot to

shut the aircraft down. Dispatch was notified that there was a situation and the aircraft would not be available for the prescribed burn.

What happened? A pocket knife was tossed by the FIRB from the aircraft toward the HMGB, which hit one main rotor blade. The FIRB had attempted to toss the knife into the grass just off the asphalt in front of aircraft to avoid anything falling from aircraft during flight. Upon contact with the rotor blade, the knife burst into pieces landing off to the left side of the aircraft.

The pilot inspected the rotor blades finding the point of impact and the HMGB notified the Regional Aviation Maintenance Inspector (RAMI), Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and the Assistant Fire Management Officer (AFMO). The pilot contacted the company mechanic at same time. Inspection of the rotor blades revealed two small gashes approximately nine inches from tip of one blade and approximately

two millimeters deep on the leading edge. Also found were several small paint chips on underside of the rotor blade which did not enter the “honey comb” of the rotor blade. Fortunately, no-one was injured and the rotor blades were able to be repaired, saving thousands of dollars.

A very similar event occurred several years ago when a set of keys were tossed from a Bell 206 B-3 .

After exiting the aircraft, the HMGB briefed a helitack crewmember that he was to take the front left seat and the HMGB would stay at the helispot during the recon. The HMGB motioned for him to board and then walked over near the helitack truck to marshal the helicopter.

The helitack crewmember started to enter the helicopter but then realized he had the keys to the truck in his pocket.

The helitack crewmember threw the keys in the direction of the HMGB which struck the rotor blade about ten inches from the end of the rotor blade.

As soon as this occurred, the HMGB and pilot communicated the need to shut-down the helicopter. All personnel held positions until rotor blades were no longer turning. As soon as rotors stopped and it was confirmed that there were no injuries.

They inspected and confirmed the rotor strike blade damage and located the mangled keys, key ring and carbiner. The pilot contacted the mechanic while the HMGB and helitack crewmember contacted dispatch and the COR to inform them of the mishap.

In both events it was extremely lucky that no one was injured.

The high velocity in which the knife and keys traveled easily could have caused serious injury or death.

• Never throw, release or toss anything in the vicinity of any aircraft, especially directly around turning rotor blades or propellers. Retain positive control of all objects at all times.

• Review the Basic Aviation Safety booklet (NFES 2097) and Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG) in briefings, debriefings and tailgate sessions.

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airworthiness directives 2010-06-07 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS 332 C, L, L1, and L2; AS 350 B3; AS355 F, F1, F2, and N; SA 365N and N1; AS 365 N2 and N3; SA 366G1; EC 130 B4; and EC 155B and B1 Helicopters SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified model helicopters. This AD results from a mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) AD issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community. The MCAI AD states that the AD is

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issued following a manufacturing nonconformity found on one batch of the servo-control caps. With a defective servo-control, rotation of the distributor might not be stopped mechanically since only friction of inner seals holds the distributor sleeve in its position.

The AD actions are intended to address the unsafe condition created by a manufacturing nonconformity found on one batch of servo-control caps. If not corrected this condition could cause untimely movements of servo-controls, which are used on main and anti-torque rotors, and lead to the loss of control of the helicopter.

DATES: This AD becomes effective on April 21, 2010. The incorporation by reference of

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2010-06-06 Airworthiness Directives: MD Helicopters, Inc. Model MD-900 Helicopters SUMMARY: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) model MD-900 helicopters that currently requires applying serial numbers to certain parts, increasing the life limit for various parts, maintaining a previously established life limit for a certain vertical stabilizer control system (VSCS) bellcrank assembly and bellcrank arm, and correcting the part number for the VSCS bellcrank arm. This amendment requires the same actions as the existing AD, except it reduces the life limit of the swashplate spherical slider bearing (slider bearing). It further corrects what was described as a ‘’bellcrank arm’’ life limit in the current AD and correctly describes it as another ‘’bellcrank assembly’’ life limit. This amendment is prompted by two reports of cracks in the slider bearing that occurred well before the previously increased retirement life of 2,030 hours time-in-service (TIS) was reached. The actions specified by this AD are intended to establish appropriate life limits for various parts, and to prevent fatigue failure of those parts and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

DATES: Effective April 20, 2010.

2010-06-08 Airworthiness Directives: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S- 76C Helicopters SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-76C helicopters.

This action requires inspecting the emergency flotation system squib connector (flotation system connector) to determine if a metallic foil shunt is installed. This amendment is prompted by a discovery that a metallic foil shunt meant to prevent inadvertent activation of a flotation system during installation was still installed in the left-hand flotation system connector of a Model S-76C helicopter. The actions specified in this AD are intended to determine if a metallic foil shunt is installed in the flotation system, which could prevent the flotation system from deploying and could prevent the helicopter from staying afloat long enough to enable emergency evacuation after a water landing.

DATES: Effective April 1, 2010.

The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of April 1, 2010. Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or before May 17, 2010.

2010-06-03 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2, and AS355N Helicopters ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http:// regulations.gov or in person at the Docket Operations office, U.S. Department of Transportation, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

DATES: This AD becomes effective on April 20, 2010.

Stay with the wreckage

by Terry Terrell

The business of developing strategies for actions following aviation mishaps is not usually a favorite topic for helicopter operators, but it does represent an area of flight planning and mission execution that can prove to be absolutely pivotal where bottom line safety concerns are concerned.

Optimum strategies dealing with post crash actions are usually thought of as so unlikely to be needed that they receive little attention during mission planning, but the particulars of one recent anecdote would seem to illuminate an alternative argument.

A couple of years ago, a news article came to national light, which described heroics exhibited by a forest service employee after the crash of a small aircraft in the mountains of Montana. The forest service group leader, it turns out, was one of four persons on board, as the ill-fated craft encountered terrain in a remote setting, at a high elevation.

One occupant was killed on impact, but three souls survived to deal with some interesting post crash challenges.

A second fatality, after an uncomfortable night in the cold, imposed itself on the group as burns from a post crash fire took their toll on another occupant, leaving one survivor with fractures, and the forest service group leader relatively uninjured. The uninjured survivor convinced the fellow with fractures to walk out of the mountains toward envisioned help.

During the torturous twoday trek, 5the stressed pair spotted a helicopter and the team leader tried to attract the pilot’s attention with lots of yelling and arm waving, but to no avail. Their hellish hike was to continue. Finally, after interminable suffering, the couple was able to achieve

completion of their awful journey to at least an edge of civilization. Eventually, after several days spent debriefing and recovering, the group leader became widely lauded for an extended list of “heroics”, largely imagined by an innocently appreciative public.

The amazing aspect of this story is not that the uninjured survivor was able to “force” an eventually successful mobilization to eventual assistance, or that lavish praise was awarded him, but rather the victims and most lay observers failed to appreciate, or even notice, is that the rescue helicopter had flown directly to the wreckage of the aircraft, and that the survivors would have been rescued two days earlier if they had stayed with their wreckage.

The helicopter community at large should be able to draw considerable wisdom from this story. Operating areas, of course, are widely variable in terms of environmental conditions and population densities and pilots must always keep correctly proportioned strategies in mind accordingly.

Many flights, taking advantage of the helicopter’s attractive transport flexibilities, are conducted in remote geographies and/or challenging weather conditions. Other operations, for those perhaps more fortunate, are conducted in the vicinity of well-populated areas and can offer mission proximities never more than short distances away from help. Either way, many cases of downed aircraft having mobile survivors involve some element of temptation of walking in the direction of imagined comfort and assistance.

In recent years a newly upgraded proliferation of contemporarily available survival equipment, most electronic by category, has been injected into the aviation

marketplace, contributing substantially to potential survival strategies. Any number of “personal locator beacons” can now be carried, greatly enhancing the likelihood that a downed airman or passenger can be found quickly and easily.

Additionally, GPS locators are now so common that very few people are not familiar with latitude/longitude navigational particulars and universally standard position locating. Cell phone networks, combined with handheld radio transceivers, make it increasingly improbable that an air transport mishap survivor would ever suddenly find himself on the ground minus the ability to communicate with assistance.

But the Montana story, availability of advanced equipment notwithstanding, provides an opportunity to  stress a categorically proven

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Purchasing or trading for a When you know the after-tax used aircraft is an alternative. cash flow difference and NPV, Most used aircraft values are you can make the decision of depressed and there is a large whether the benefits of a new inventory. After five years, what aircraft purchase are worth the will be the percentage resale investment difference. value of the used aircraft you Two immediate factors are considering? Due to the impacting a purchase decision depressed market today, the are availability and price. When used aircraft might actually can the aircraft be placed appreciate in value. Remember, in service? The new aircraft the resale value has a big backlogs enjoyed in recent years impact on total ownership cost. have shortened as the economy How do the estimated actual has weakened. Cancellation of dollar values in depreciation new aircraft orders or delayed differ between the new and used delivery of new aircraft has 11/13/09aircraft?

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3. Transport related to serviceconnected medical needs of veterans of other conflicts.

4. Transport for family members visiting the vets of other conflicts at medical facilities, as well as friends who accompany those family members.

5. Transport related to any medical needs of any veterans.

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with dignity and professionalism.

This helps families feel safer and more confident on flights, as many of them have never flown in smaller aircraft.

The VAC generally schedules two instrument-rated pilots on each mission. This enhances safety and it lets the volunteer pilots share the workload and enjoy camaraderie. Pilots can volunteer for a few flights per year or several per month, depending on their schedules.

Volunteering the use of an aircraft is an outstanding way for businesses to demonstrate their patriotism and put available resources to work for a good cause. For companies involved in fractional aircraft ownership programs, it’s an excellent use of unused flying hours.

Many of the plane owners who volunteer with VAC are also pilots who welcome the opportunity to perform a valuable service while maintaining their proficiency.

Some owners come from military backgrounds themselves; others are seasoned aviators or simply passionate about flying. They all have one thing in common, though, the desire to serve those who have served us.

The VAC is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are absolutely crucial to maintaining our national network of pilots and aircraft owners in order to facilitate their missions. Thanks to a lean infrastructure and the passion of VAC volunteers, donor dollars go a long way.

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New world record smashes previous title by 30 hours* In 2008, when Travis Reid was 16 years old and just a few weeks shy of his private rotorcraft rating, he flew with the World Record Helicopter Team in an attempt set a new world speed record from San Diego, CA to Savannah/Hilton Head, GA and back. The team set that record. This month, they set another one, and it’s a doozy.

The USA Academy of Aviation in Murrieta, CA, where Travis is a student, is owned by 12,000-hour pilot/CFI and multiple world record holder Johan Nurmi, and his wife, Monica Bergenstrom, also a highly experienced rotorcraft pilot and CFI. In addition to instruction, their academy organizes the recordsetting helicopter race team, which always combines its flights with fundraising for children’s programs.

This year’s “Fund Racer” benefited St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

After securing signatures from the tower that officially started the Race Clock at 6:04 AM on April 9, 2010, Chief Pilot Johan Nurmi, copilot Brent McNevin (owner of the Robinson R44 Clipper they flew in) and co-pilot Travis departed from LAX’s rooftop helicopter pad and headed east to Thermal, CA. This would be the first of 22 fuel stops over the next two and a half days on their route to Savannah/Hilton Head and back to LAX, with a goal of beating the existing record by 25 hours. Pretty exciting stuff for Travis, who had earned his commercial rating just a week earlier.

According to Nurmi, during months of pre-flight planning, they spent a lot of time discussing the issue of weather. They chose their departure date based on a necessary three-day clear-weather window between California and Georgia, and April 9 showed nearperfect conditions over the entire NAA-recognized course. They hoped the good weather would hold and, for the most part, it did.

They had to contend with strong, high winds over parts of Texas and Arizona that slowed them down and sapped their energy, but otherwise enjoyed mostly clear, calm skies. There were some hours of high anxiety when they flew in almost complete darkness above areas without the lights of highways to help guide them. Even with NVGs, it was tough going.

Nurmi said they were determined to stay positive, rely on their experience and their confidence in the R44.

They appreciated the many good people who helped them along the way, including an airport employee in Savannah who gave them a ride that saved ten minutes of walking.

A mechanic in Texas drove 80 miles at midnight to do an inspection.

They hurried through fuel stops, quickly searched for bathrooms and vending machines, and often called home before taking off again. They occasionally fought with fatigue, but with a crew of three they were able to nap during rotations to the back seats.

On Sunday afternoon, April 11, 2010, the crew set down at LAX and learned they’d set a new world record. From the beginning, their goal was to achieve a time that would be close to unbeatable in the future. The existing record, set in 2005, was 88 hours, 43 minutes. Theirs turned out to be an astounding 56 hours, 24 minutes, beating the clock by more than 30 hours.* It is fitting that Travis’s 19th birthday is this month. He said the adventure with Nurmi and McNevin, (and his participation paid for compliments of his Dad), is the gift of a lifetime. *Official time pending final certification from NAA and Federation Aeronautique Internationale.

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An insurance nightmare This past winter brought a great deal of snow to the Eastern Seaboard, especially one FBO. An accumulation of 32 inches of wet snow collapsed a hangar roof onto an estimated $300,000,000 worth of corporate jets with the tail sections of each jet supporting the damaged roof. Imagine the FBO and aircraft owner’s horror to see these aircraft with their nose wheels in the take off position inside the hangar. While I do not have any information other than what is public knowledge and the investigation is still ongoing, this is such a compelling story that I would like to outline a few of the insurance issues this accident brings forth.

particularly problematic since these aircraft where unmovable for a long period of time—longer than the usual period of repair or replacement. In an unusual case like this, each insurance company might make some accommodation as part of the claims process and settlement.

Each company has its own personality when it comes to things of this nature. Longstanding relationships are a definite value.

It is rare to find loss of value provision in an aircraft policy.

Any damage history could significantly reduce the value of the aircraft. With an Act of God declared, the owner has no apparent recourse to recovering this loss unless he can somehow Was it an act of God? implicate the FBO owner or If it is determined that it was someone else to gain access to an Act of God, each individual their insurance or assets. aircraft owner’s insurance In order to determine if will pay for the damages to this was or was not an Act their aircraft in accordance of God, the claims teams on with their individual policy. this investigation will want to All deductibles will apply. This answer several questions as to includes a pro rata reduction for the design and construction of time compliance components the hangar. Specifically, was such the engines, props, rotors, the hangar of sound design etc. to reflect their remaining and construction according to useful life. Remember, the the proper building codes for insurance company’s obligation the use intended? Who was the is to restore the aircraft to its architect? Is he insured, and condition prior to the accident. so, for how much? Who were Additional issues such as loss of the contractor and crew? Did use and loss of value will also they use proper procedures and come into play. methods? What limits of liability Most corporate jet policies insurance do they carry? Was will have some limited loss there materiel fault in the steel, of use and re-imbursement rivets and other materials used provisions, usually with a in construction? waiting period and capped Assuming everyone is insured, at a certain dollar amount. It each of the parties involved will also have a limitation on (aircraft owner, FBO owner, the size and seating capacity building architect, building of any substitute aircraft, contractor, building materials which should be similar to the manufacturer and supplier damaged aircraft. This could be and possibly the airport) 14 thehelicopternewspaper.com

will be represented by their respective insurance companies or attorneys. Each insurance company has the obligation to either defend their insured against a claim or pay the claim, reserving the right to subrogated against the party each feels responsible for the damage. The only one that can’t be sued is God, but if He has insurance I’m sure someone will try!

Was it a faulty premises?

If it is determined that there was a fault in the premises and that the building should have been able to withstand the weight of the snow, it is unlikely the architect or the contractor carries enough liability insurance to meet such a large obligation.

It is highly likely that it will fall to the FBO owners insurance as well. An important fact to remember is that the aircraft owner’s insurance is always primary. It is possible they will repair their insured’s aircraft or declare it a constructive total loss, allowing the owner to find a replacement, then subrogate to recover their losses.

There is a question as to whether this could be insured under Premises Liability provision of the insuring agreement, hangarkeepers, or both.

The salient question is, “has a bailment occurred?” In other words, did the FBO owner take the aircraft into its care, custody and control, moving them into the hangar? If so, any claim would fall under the hangarkeepers legal liability provisions of the policy, which would trigger any deductibles in the policy. However, suppose that the far end of the hangar was leased to a single company

who moved their own aircraft in and out of the hangar. Since the FBO would likely not have taken possession of the aircraft to move them inside, a bailment was not made and the insurance would likely fall under the premises liability provision of the policy as a faulty premises.

One hypothetical twist—what if the FBO owner was the contractor or involved in construction of the hangar in some way? How would that affect the application of the provisions of the Airport General Liability policy to an accident?

The best I can determine is that there should not be any exclusion in the FBO owner’s General Liability policy, which would prevent the policy from paying the claim. That said, each policy of the different insurance companies from which an FBO could purchase insurance is different. As with any question that falls in the grey area, the issues will be discovered in claims investigation where final determination could be in a court of law.

Whatever the outcome, it is the potential for disasters like this that should give pause to every FBO owner or operator when determining the level of liability insurance they want and need to carry.

It is also a reminder for every aircraft owner to always insure his aircraft to its full value. In this tough economic climate, there have been instances where aircraft owners have allowed their insurance to lapse to save money because the aircraft was simply sitting in a hangar unused. With your current insurance in place, how would you fare if this disaster happened to you?

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Sikorsky S-92 Total production (all variants): 60 First flight: December 23, 1998 Engine(s): GE CT7-8 A HP (takeoff) 2,520 shp/1,879 kw Dimensions: main rotor 56.33 ft/17.17 m, Tail rotor 11.0 ft/3.35 m, Height 17.95 ft/5.47 m, Length 68.50 ft/20.88 m, Width 17.26 ft/5.26 m (includes horizontal stabilizer) Empty weight: *16,752 lbs/7,597 kg Gross weight: 26,500 lbs/12,018 kg Useful load: *9,748 lbs/4,421 kg, External max. 8,000 lbs/3,628 kg Vne: 165 kts Max cruise: 151 kts /280 kph Max rate of climb: 1,600 fpm @ max GW HIGE 9,000 ft/2,743 m HOGE 6,500 ft/1,981 m Service ceiling: 14,000 ft/4,267 m, S/E service ceiling 5,000 ft/1,542 m Std fuel: 755gal/2,858 l, Max fuel 760 gal/2,877 l, Max range std fuel (no reserve) 539 nm/999 km IFR: Crew 2, Passengers 19

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Schweizer 300C Total production (all variants): >3,800 First flight 1971 Comments: The new Schweizer 300C is one of the most versatile light utility helicopters in the world.

Engine(s): (1) Lycoming HIO-360-D1A HP (takeoff) 190 shp ea.

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: 1,100 lbs/499 kg, Gross weight 2,050 lbs/930 kg Useful load: 950 lbs/431 kg, External 1,050 lbs/476 kg Vne: 109 mph/94.7 kts/175.4 kmh Max cruise: 95 mph/82.6 kts/152.9 kmh Max rate of climb: 750 fpm/3.8 mps HIGE: 5,800 ft/1,767 m, HOGE 2,750 ft/838 m @ 2,050 lbs Service ceiling: 12,000 ft/3,658 m, 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) 209 mi/201 nm/373 km, Range with opt fuel 412 mi VFR: Crew 1 Passengers 2

Robinson R-66 Engine(s): 1Ă— Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft, 225 HP Dimensions: Length: 459 in (11.66m), Height: 137 in (3.48m), Rotor diameter: 396 in (10.06m) Gross Weight: 2,700 lbs Empty Weight (incl oil & avionics): 1,280 lbs Loaded weight: 2,700 lbs (1224.7kg) Max Fuel: (73.6 gal) - 493 lbs Cruise Speed: approx 120 kts Max Range (no reserve): approx 325 nm / 375 statute miles Hover Ceiling: IGE - over 10,000 ft, OGE over 10,000 ft Rate of Climb: over 1,000 fpm Service ceiling: 14,000 ft VFR: Crew: 1, Capacity: 5

This is a very low time, one owner, corporate helicopter.

Owned and operated by the original buyer!!! It has been flown and maintained regularly since new from its hangar at the Portland-Hillsboro Airport in Portland, Oregon. It has not been in storage, crash rebuilt, or used as a parts ship; just consistent small amounts of corporate usage year after year.

It has no major damage history.

Airframe: Total Time: 860, Total Landings: 1744 Engines: Total Time: 860 Features: Freon AC, Low Skid Gear, Executive Interior Avionics: Custom Chelton EFIS-SV Panel, Custom New Panel with LED Night Lighting, L3 Skywatch TRC497, Shadin ADC2000, King KX155B w/G/S, King KY196A, King KT70 w/mode S, OS Engineering PAC24 Audio Control, King KRA405B Radar Alt, SFIM 2-axis Autopilot, Narco ELT 910, Full Size Back-up A/S, ATT, ALT, Eclipse FM Stereo w/CD, Triple Tach Indicator, Radio Master Switch, Bose X Crew Headsets, Custom LED Panel Lights, Voice Activated Intercom System

For more information or specs, contact Pollard Aircraft Sales: 817-626-7000, www.pollard-aircraft.com

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries BK 117 C-2 Total production (all variants): 141 First flight 1979 Comments: Multi-purpose, medium-sized, twin-turbine helicopter Engine(s): (2) Turbomeca Arriel 1E2 HP (takeoff) 692 shp Dimensions: main rotor 36.09 ft/11 m, Tail rotor 6.44 ft/1.962 m, Height 11.38 ft/3.47 m, Length 42.65 ft/13 m, Width 10.02 ft/3.12 m Empty weight: 4,123 lbs/1,870 kg, Gross weight 7,904 lbs/3,585 kg Useful load: 3,781lbs/1,715 kg, External 3,307 lbs/1,500 kg Vne: 145 kts/269 kmh Max cruise: 134 kts/248 kmh Max rate of climb: 1,550 fpm/7.8 m/s HIGE: 10,000 ft/3,048m, HOGE 4,000 ft/1,220 m Service ceiling: 18,000 ft/5,450 m, S/E service ceiling 8,795 ft/2,680 m Std fuel: 229 gal/866 lit, Max fuel 281 gal/1,066 lit, Max range std fuel (no reserve) 378 nm/ 700km, Range with opt fuel 453 nm/840 km IFR: Crew 1 Passengers 9

Eurocopter EC 135P2+ Total production (all variants): 527 Engine(s): (2) Pratt & Whitney PW 206 B2 HP (takeoff) 621 shp/463 kw ea.

Dimensions: main rotor 33.5 ft/10.2 m, Tail rotor 3.3 ft/1.0 m, Height 11.9 ft/3.62 m, Length 39.90 ft/12.16 m, Width 8.7 ft/2.65 m Weight: Empty weight 3,208 lbs/1,455 kg, Gross weight 6,415 lbs/2,910 kg Useful internal load: 3,208 lbs/1,455 kg, External 3,031 lbs/1,375 kg Vne: 140 kts/259 kmh Max cruise: 137 kts/254 kmh Max rate of climb: 1,500 fpm/7.6 ms HIGE: 10,000 ft/3,045 m, HOGE 6,600 ft/2,010 m Service ceiling: 10,000 ft/3,045 m, S/E service ceiling 8,900 ft/2,715 m Std fuel: 185 gal/700.5 lit, Max fuel 241 gal/912 lit, Max range std fuel (no reserve) 342 nm/635 km, Range with opt fuel 452 nm/837 km IFR: Crew 1 Passengers 6

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Enstrom 280FX Shark Total production (all variants): 352 First flight 1984 Comments: Classic design, executive styling featuring fairings on landing gear and a covered tail rotor shaft, with high efficiency air inlet. Standard equipment includes throttle correlator, turbocharged engine, night lighting, and 24-volt electrical system.

Engine(s): Lycoming HIO-360-F1AD w/Turbo HP (takeoff) 225 shp ea.

Dimensions: main rotor 32.0 ft/9.75 m, Tail rotor 4.7 ft/1.43 m, Height: 9 ft/2.74 m, Length: 29.3 ft/8.9 m, Width: 7.3 ft/2.23 m Empty weight: 1,640 lbs/744 kg, Gross weight: 2,600 lbs/1,180 kg Useful load: 930 lbs/422 kg, External: 1,000 lbs/454 kg Vne: 102 kts/188 kmh Max cruise: 100 kts/185 kmh Max rate of climb: 1,450 fpm/442 mpm HIGE: 13,200 ft/4,023 m, HOGE: 8,700 ft/2,652 m @ 2,350 lbs Service ceiling: 12,000 ft/3,658 m (max. alt.)

S/E service ceiling: N/A Std fuel: 40 gal/159 lit, Max fuel: 53 gal/201 lit, Max range std fuel: (no reserve) 229 nm/424 km, Range with opt fuel: 348 nm/644 km VFR: Crew 1 Passengers 2

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2001 Eurocopter EC 120B Colibri, FRESH 24 month/500 hour inspection just completed-May 2010! 1020 TTSN, SN 1181, N488FS. Engine in Turbomeca “Support by the Hour” SBH program, FDC Aero Filter, sand filter, AC. Delivers w/fresh inspections. Three bladed fully articulating. Garmin 430 GPS/COM. Corp 5 place seating, 2 forward crew seats, 3 rear forward facing seats. Fenestron (shrouded) tail rotor, making it particularly quiet. Call Kevin McCutcheon @ Flight Solutions 615-452-5001

1986 Eurocopter AS350BA, SN 1904, HP-100M, 4650 TT, Asking $795,000 USD. For more information, Pollard Aircraft Sales, 817-626-7000 or www.pollard-aircraft.com

Heli OPS truck/trailer COMBO. Designed & built by experienced pilot. 5500 08 Chevrolet crew cab, 4-door, 4WD, 330HP Diesel, less than 1500 miles, never put in field service. 26-foot Better-Built gooseneck trailer, new 2200 Gal nurse tank, 500 Gal batch tank. 50 Gal pre-batch crane on truck bed to lift drums, 12-drum capacity on truck, all new tanks, hoses, pumps, valves, meters etc. Toolboxes & extra storage compartments on trailer. Radios installed on truck. Designed for 2-man crew pilot/driver. Call Mike at Silvaair 800-844-0904 or 205-602-0097

1983 AS-365N Dauphin VIP S/N: 6080, 3400 TT, Fresh Airframe Major Overhaul Contact: marc.mongeau@orange.fr, Ph: +33 608 786 373, Fax: +33 153 016 550

1962 Sikorsky S-58T, TTSN 9976, SMOH 14287/13219, SPOH Ask Status, Cargo interior, exterior Order Your Turbine R66 and Fly With the CIA! Contact Dominique Youakim 217-512-1000, has been newly painted. Call Raymond for price, 418-871-0047. Visit www.thabetaeroplus.ca dominique@flywithcia.com, www.flywithcia.com

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1994 A109C SPIFR 5645 T, Utility Config with Many Optionals, Contact: marc.mongeau@orange.fr, tel: +33-608-786-373, fax: +33-153-016-550 (05-10)

1982 Bell 206 L3 S/N 51009; 9885 hrs TT, Utility configuration, Ground handling wheels, Dual Garmin SL-40 VHF Comm, For Additional Information: Contact Mark Clancy 763-753-3700, mclancy@helicopterbuyer.com (05-10)

1981 Bell 206 L3 (L1/C-30P) , S/N: 45694, R/N: C-GWHA, 8054 hours TT, Utility Configured, Facet Scavenge filter, Dual Garmin SL-40 VHF COMM, For Additional Information: Contact Mark Clancy 763-753-3700, mclancy@helicopterbuyer.com (05-10)

Bell Bell 47 Projects for sale as is or can be built to your specs. Bell 4762 and Bell 4765. Data plates and logs for both. Centerframes, tailbooms and cabins. $20,000 for both.

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2009 Bell 206 L4, S/N: 52405, R/N: N391SB, “Green” Standard Configuration, For Additional Information: Contact Mark Clancy 763-753-3700, mclancy@helicopterbuyer. com (05-10)

1981 Bell 206 L1 S/N: 45676, R/N: N811SP, 6483 hours TT, Corporate/Private Configuration, Baggage extender & Ambulance Doors, No Damage History.

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1993 Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III - PRICE REDUCED! S/N 4281, 731 TT, Corporate Background, New Paint and Interior, Dual Controls, Rotor Brake, High Skids with FliteSteps, Heater and Defroster, Pneumatic Door Openers, King Avionics: KMA-24H Audio Panel, Bose Headsets. Sales 512292-7088 (05-10)

2006 Bell 206 L-4 Long Ranger IV S/N 52324, 180 TT, Dual Controls, Rotor Brake, Air Conditioner, Heater, Particle Separator, Skywatch Traffic, Stormscope, Garmin Package: GNS 530 GPS/COMM, SL 30 COMM/NAV, GTX 327 Digital Transponder, GTX 155XL IFR GPS, Sales 512-292-7088 (05-10)

2008 Bell 206 L-4 LongRanger IV PRICED REDUCED! S/N 52387, 30 TT, High Skids with FliteSteps, Dual Controls, Rotor Brake, High Altitude Tail Rotor, Cargo Hook Provisions, Wire Strike Protection System, 7-Place Blue Vinyl Interior.

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1981 Bell 412, S/N 33036, R/N: N412BE, 17,070 hours TT, EMS configured, ERA Auxiliary Fuel tank, For Additional Information: Contact Mark Clancy 763-753-3700, mclancy@helicopterbuyer.com (05-10)

1996 Bell 430 S/N 49011, R/N: N431UT, 6006 hours TT, EMS configured. Heated bird proof windshield. Pulse light. For Additional Information: Contact Mark Clancy 763-753-3700, mclancy@helicopterbuyer.com (05-10)

1989 Bell 206 L3 S/N 51328, R/N: 2473 hrs TT, corporate configured, 5 place cabin seating, Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel For Additional Information: Contact Mark Clancy 763-753-3700, mclancy@helicopterbuyer.com (05-10) Bell 206 fuselage SN1510, good shape, good condition. Call 631-5882780.

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1999 Bell 407 Price Reduced.S/N 53329, 1461 TT, VIP Corporate Background, 2-Tube EFIS, Coupled Autopilot, Skywatch, Stormscope, Fuel Computer, Stereo, High Skids, Rotor Brake, Air Conditioner, Heater, Strobes. Sales 512-292-7088 (05-10)

1981 Bell 206 L1, S/N: 45676, R/N: N811SP, 6,483 hrs TT, Corporate / Private Configuration. For Additional Information: Contact Mark Clancy 763-753-3700, mclancy@helicopterbuyer.com (05-10)

Enstorm 480B Helicopter, S/N 5085, HT-8 Custom Interior, Leather Seats, HT-10 Shadin MiniFlo Fuel Flow Totalizer, HT-26 Dual Controls, AT-11 Garmin GNS 530 GPS/ Com, AT-15 Garmin GTX 327, AT-22 King Kr 87 ADF (Digital) w/Ki227, AT-25 ELT Ameriking AK450, AT-32 ACK a-30 Blind Encoder. Call 305-592-5427 (05-10)

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Eurocopter 1979, Bell 206 B III,TTSN 13,960, SMOH 849, SPOH 3,750/3,750; Equipped with night flying, GPS, Cargo hook, Dual control. Excellent Condition. $540,000 Call Raymond, 418-8710047.Visit www.thabetaeroplus.ca (05-10)

1989 Bell 206 L3, S/N 51328, R/N: CFYGB, 2,473 hrsTT, Corporate Configured.

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1998 Bell 412 EP, S/N 36201, R/N: N412AT. Exclusively Offered For Sale. 5,760 Hours TT, Standard Configuration, Like New Condition. For Additional Information: Contact Mark Clancy 763-753-3700, mclancy@helicopterbuyer.com (05-10)

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1993 American Eurocopter Twinstar AS355F2, Serial #5481, N355AV, 860 TT, S/N CAE841007, very low time, one owner, corporate helicopter. Owned and operated by the original buyer. Flown and maintained regularly since new. It has not been in storage, crash rebuilt, or used as a parts ship; just consistent small amounts of corporate usage year after year. No major damage history. For more information, Pollard Aircraft Sales, 817-626-7000 or www. pollard-aircraft.com (05-10) 1990 BO105 LS, 4750-TT. Eng 1&2 418TT.Well equipped, executive configuration, new paint ‘06. $750,000. www.tradewindinternational.com Tradewind Int’l: 800585-7004, 608-756-3632, fax 608-7562606 (05-10)

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Make an OFFER! like NEW–N388JA, 2004 S-300CBi, 395TTSN,VFR 6pack Instrumentation, IFR config possible. Left Hand Pic, Ext paint and interior EXCELLENT, 3-seats.

A/C located in St. Petersburg, FL. Call details/ spec sheet. OFFICE 727-823-5200 or FAX 727-823-5484. Visit our website at: www. wfhelicopters.com (05-10) FOR SALE: 2008 Schweizer 269C with TT 681.8 Instrument Trainer Asking $290K Pls. call: Ken Thrasher/ HeliTech: 850-763-9000 email: ana@helitechinc.com (12-10)

Ag Related Everything for the Ag Operator. Satloc Level III Sales & Service, Spray Systems, CP Nozzles, Dry Breaks, AgTex, Avtex Airforce/Navy Flight Suits Helmets. Light Weight, Noise Attentuated. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 573-359-0500, email to: sales@midcont.com (05-10)

2007 Schweizer 300CBI, N511BH. TT921 hrs., dual controls, heater, flyable ground wheels,dual landing lights, Bendix/King Ky96A COMMS, Xponder, GPS Mount & VSI. Aircraft location: Norwood, MA. Contact: Blue Hill Helicopters, 781-688-0263.

Visit our website for more opportunites: www.bluehillhelicopters.com (05-10)

Sikorsky

1962 Sikorsky S-58T, TTSN 9976, SMOH 14287/13219, SPOH Ask Status, Cargo interior, exterior has been newly painted.

Call Raymond for price, 418-871-0047.

Visit www.thabetaeroplus.ca (05-10)

TRADEWIND INTERNATIONAL LLC 1601 Knilans Road • Janesville, WI 53546

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Bell 206B, L • MD500 • AS350 • S300

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Large Inventory of parts Outright Sales and Exchange Components • Instruments • Accessories Bell • MDHC • AEC • Schweizer Rolls Royce • Lycoming Check our web page for a complete listing 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 Toll Free 800-585-7004 USA & Canada Only.

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Check stock at www.preferredairparts. com (02-11) PT-6, Allison and Turbomeca parts. We have a small inventory of new parts, including consumables. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-11) 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: danny@actionaircraft.com., website: www. actionaircraft.com (12-10) UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS, INC. Stocking Supplier of Pratt & Whitney PT6A & PT6T Parts, Engines & Accesories. New, Overhauled & Serviceable.

We Buy Turbine Aircraft, Engines, & Inventory. All Conditions. Call for Fax or a Quote Call USA +1 334-361-7853, FAX USA +1 334-361-0290 E-MAIL: sales@UTPparts.com (08-10)

Equipment

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 (12-10) The Right Aviation Insurance Broker makes all the difference in the world. The experience you need to get the job done right.

Focused on service. We work for you, not the insurance companies. Jim Gardner & Rick Langley @ J. Smith Lanier & Co. 678 - 639 - 4108, 800-654-7892, x4108 or 4104, jgardner@jslaviation.com, rlangley@jslaviation.com. Your team that can’t be beat.

(12-10) Specializing in placing aviation/helicopter insurance. We have access to all markets, domestic and overseas. Your inquiries are appreciated. Phone: 562-492-1217 Fax: 562492-1147 Cell Phone 562-756-8685 E-mail: cfm.insurance@verizon.net Clemens Meuleman/CFM Aviation Insurance (05-10) Mid-Continent Aircraft Insurance Brokers - Over 59 years Risk Management Experience for Professional Operators. 800-3250885, e-mail: acinsurance@midcont.com Sharon/Laura (05-10)

Misc. Aircraft

1976 Cessna 180F 5391 TT, 1367 SFRM, 468 SPOH (2007), KX 125 nav/com, PM 6000 4 pl. intercom, 300 ADF, 359ATransponder, 75 gal fuel, stainless screw kit, steps & handles, recovered seats, useful load 1006, July Annual, Transponder and Altimeter test due 8-10 $63,000 Call Chip or Henry at 478-788-3491 www.loweaviation.com (05-10)

MISC. ITEMS

Bubble covers, Engine covers, Blade tiedowns, engine plugs & blade covers at Bruce’s Custom Covers, 408-738-3959, bruce@aircraftcovers.com (02-10) Dyna Nav (Dynamic Navigation & Mapping Systems) provides GPS guidance systems for your aircraft. 604-465-0009, info@ dynanav.com, www.dynanav.com (06-10) 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 337-8390500 or email tjkling@offshorehelicopter.net (05-10) LongRanger Cargo Hook & Beam Assy 206-706-341-101 including provisions.

Also have 206B/206L rotor brake, dual control, wire strike Kits and parts for sale Call Tradewind Int’l. 800-585-7004, 608-756-3632. Fax: 608-756-2606. Email: info@tradewindinternational.com, www. helicopterparts.net (05-10)

Doctor’s Orders: A pilot’s vacation home with a pilot discount! St. George Island, Florida. Directly on private beach with expansive views of the Gulf of Mexico, three levels of covered furnished decks. Spacious open living/dining/kitchen area. Five bedrooms including two master suites and four baths, multiple TVs/DVDs/VCRs/wireless Internet.

Occupancy 12, beds: three kings, four twins, one queen sleeper sofa. Under-house concrete parking, 15’ x 30’ pool (heated for a fee), enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower, fish cleaning area, park-style grill. Paved 3339’ airport on island (F47) a quarter mile from the house. Ask for “pilot’s discount” Major discounts for Spring and Fall! Visit www. resortvacationproperties.com for photos, 877.272.8206. The Helicopter Newspaper “Endorsed”.

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The great new Schweiss one-piece hydraulic door features a self-supporting header frame, requiring a minimum 4-inch headroom, and the ever-fast-moving bifold door features the new lift strap technology that provides a quiet, smooth operating door.

Schweiss Bifold Doors, at bifold.com or 800-746-8273 (12-10) 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. $49,900 includes closing costs. 478.987.2250 (tfn) LOT FOR SALE: Beautiful 2.73 acres wooded lot, 298’ wide and 400’ deep, Pine Ridge Equestrian Estates, Public water and septic sewer, Five miles from Crystal River, Florida, Covenant exclusive neighborhood, Community center, Pool & golf course.

Mini-ranchettes with zoning that allows up to three horses and stables with your home. 27 miles of horse trails with access at rear of lot. GOOGLE IT! Citrus County, Florida, 3620 Stirrup Drive, Beverly Hills, FL. $94,900. David A. Eiland, Realtor, Realty Select Phone 352-563-5313, Fax 888-8349437, Email: citruslevyland@gmail.com, Website: www.citruscountyland.com (tfn) Schweiss Bi-Fold Doors leads the bifold door industry in quality, innovation, design, and price. Our website at http://bifold.com offers assistance with installing bifold doors, upgrading your existing building structure, and helping you find the best bi-fold door for your needs (12-10)

Operations For Sale, 100X100 Behlen heated aircraft hanger, with 30X15 office, central heat and air in office, Schweis 60’ Bi fold door, electric & water, completed in 2005, located at (47K) KS. Ideal facility for Ag operator, maintenance operation or corporate flight department.Price $265,000. Contact Randy Hardy @ 316-655-2322 or Dick Russell @ 316-208-3140 (06-10)

Parts ASTARWINDOWS,NEW,CHEAP like new condition as removed by AS 350 completion center at customer request, many sets, french, clear, tinted, perfect for part 91, request list/ prices at 509-961-1303 (05-10) For Sale by Bid: OH-6A Helicopter Components. The City of Pomona is accepting bids for surplus sale of OH-6A Helicopter Components, All components sold in one lot. Min. bid $160,000. Bids due on May 31, 2010, before 11:00am. Contact the Purchasing Division for more information: (909) 620-2381 (05-10)

H269C-1 Parts/Project machine for sale. Mfg. Date:11-99 Reg:N2029H SN:101 98% Complete project ship new and used parts. No blades; main or tail. 395TTAF. $105k. Will consider parting out. Call Patrick (315)868-4901 Email: PSDillon81@ hotmail.com (05-10) Bell Helicopter Tailbooms For Sale.

205/212/412 to 206B/L series and 407.

Sold with Transport Canada Form 1 Certification, overhauled using Bell CSF Approved Jigs to ensure Structural Compliance for alignment. CHS, Mike Duck, Phone: 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, mike@ helistructures.com (06-10) Parting out Bell 212 and 206 Fuselages, many parts available. Please phone or Fax your requests. CHS, Mike Duck, Phone: 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, E-mail: mike@helistructures.com (06-10) UH-1H Composite main rotor blades for sale P/N 205-015-150-101 and main rotor blades B model P/N 204-011-001-015.

Tail rotor blades Van Horn Aviation P/N 2042200-101 for the H and B models and for the 206 P/N 2062200-101. Call Pablo at HeliBlade, Inc. 530-365-1278 (04-11) Bell 206B Tail Rotor Gear Box as removed.

P/N 206-040-400-13 outright. 631-5882780.

(05-10) Cascade Aircraft Conversions new Barrier Filter System. Reduce your TOT by up to 38º C. www.cascadeaircraftconversions. com, cascade@completebbs.com, 509635-1212 (06-10)

Hiller parts. We have a small stock of new Hiller parts. Check with us often. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-11) Eurocopter parts. We have purchased several inventories of new parts and are ready to serve you. Contact us, or search our web site for the parts you need. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-11) 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 (02-11) 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; 330698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-11) Universal Turbine Parts, Inc. Stocking Supplier of Pratt & Whitney PT6A & PT6T Parts, Engines & Accesories. New, Overhauled & Serviceable. We Buy Turbine Aircraft, Engines, & Inventory. All Conditions.

Call for Fax or a Quote Call USA +1 334361-7853, FAX USA +1 334-361-0290 E-MAIL: sales@UTPparts.com (08-10)

New STC Tail Rotor Blades, Part No. 2042200-101 for 204 UH-1 heliopters from Van Horn Aviaiton LLC. Contact HeliBlade Inc. Distributor & Service Center for these new and improved composite tail rotors 530-365-1278 (04-11) ENSTROM PARTS, SALES & SERVICE Huge parts inventory, 20 yrs exp., loaner tools. AOG same day shipping a specialty, full time factory trained A&P parts man on staff. Get service advice with your parts.

A.O.G. and Exports Sales New Garden Aviation, Ask for Tom 610-268-2048 Fax 610-268-0342 (05-10) BELL 47 PARTS FAA/PMA Approved Many in stock and ready to ship. M/R Grips for 1200 hours with no eddy current inspections. Fan Belts, Engine Mounts, Mufflers, Sprag Kits, “ No Bar” Control System and many other parts. texashelicopter@ aol.com, www.thcwasp.com or 972-3991045 office or 972-790-6397 fax (05-10) UH-1 Overhauled Components available exchange or outright; 204-012-101-141 M/R hub, 204-040-016-5 Transmission, 204-011-400-11 Swashplate & Support assy., 204-011-401-11 Scissors & Sleeve assy, 205-040-263-111 Input Quill, 205040-200-1 gen. Offset Quill, (4) 204-040600-11 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 (05-10)

NEW Tail Rotor Blades for UH-1H–FAA STC/PMA SR02051LA, Carbon Fiber construction, 2400 hr service life, competitive pricing. Van Horn Aviation LLC, 480-4834202, www.vanhornaviation.com (12-10) 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 (12-10) Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, accessory parts for just about everything. Big discounts! 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com (02-11) Sikorsky parts. We have a growing stock of new Sikorsky parts. We can often save you time and money. Contact us or check stock on our web site. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280.

Check stock at www.preferredairparts. com (02-11)

206 B/L UH-1 B/H/F

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 (02-11)

Bell 206B Main Rotor Blade, P/N 206010-200-133. The blade has 3,429 hours remaining or 68%. Call Steve @ 800-3596457 or sl@botco.com (05-10)

Hughes parts. We have some new Hughes parts at big discounts. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280.

Check stock at www.preferredairparts. com (02-11)

Bell 206L-4 New Low Skid kit for sale. Will trade for float kit for L-4. 631-588-2780.

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RR 250-C20B complete compressor 0.00 TSO new wheels. $45,000.00 USD exchange. Call 631-588-2780.

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UH-1 Vertical Fin Spar Kits. Pac West Helicopters is an approved Distributor for the Global Helicopter Technology STC approvedVertical Fin Spar replacement which terminates AD99-25-12 action. Have your kit installed by us at our Cal. facility where we are able to perform extensive repairs if necessary, order your kit and install it at your shop, or arrange for us to install it at your location. For sales and scheduling contact Tel/530-241-2402 “e” pwheli@awwwsome.com (05-10)

Services 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)

Fuel cell repair or replacement for all makes & models–FAA approved commercial crash resistant construction, flexible bladder nitrile rubber construction, all construction TSO-C80 cer tified, 2-year warranty. Contact Floats & Fuel Cells at 901-842-7110, www.ffcfuelcells.com (12-10) CHS - your complete Bell Helicopter Repair and Overhaul Facility, supporting only Bell Helicopter Products from Component Overhauls to Major Inspections. CHS puts quality first. CHS #95225 216th Street Langley, B.C. V2Y 2N3 www.helistructures.com Transport Canada AMO#.137-96 and EASA.145.7112 604-533-1148 Fax: 604-533-1517 mike@ helistructures.com (06-10) Floats & Fuel Cells–your N. american Eurocopter authorized repair facility with comprehensive repair capabilities for all makes & models, available for 24/7 shipping. FAA repair staion no. TH4R544M. 901-842-7110, www. ffcfuelcells.com (12-10)

Rotor blade repairs by HeliBlade, Inc. a FAA Repair Station. Contact Pablo Martinez at 530-365-1278 (04-11) Magellan Aerospace Turbine Services LLC a FAA/EASA Approved repair station, for A250, T53, CT58 and TPE331 turbine engines component overhaul or repair. For more information visit our website at www.magellanats.com or Call 623-9310010 (05-10) Component Overhauls & Par t Sales, FAA,CRS, Agusta, Bell, Eurocopter, & MD Approved CSF, Acclaimed Quality Service, Competitive pricing, Discount on Par ts, Dedicated Friendly Customer Service. Contact Tom Sullivan at Sterling Helicopter. 215-271-2510 Fax 215788-7319, E-mail: tom@sterlinghelicopter.com (05-10) Export / Import, Pre-Buys & Transport ANYWHERE! Aircraft Recovery. Contact Tom Sullivan at Sterling Helicopter 215271-2510 Fax 215-788-7319 E-mail: tom@ sterlinghelicopter.com (05-10) BELL 47 PARTS FAA/PMA Approved We have over 50 years of knowledge in the Bell 47 Model Helicopter. If you have a question or need a part contact us.Texas Helicopter Co., Inc.972-399-1045 office or 972-790-6397 fax or email us at texashelicopter@aol.com or visit our web site www.thcwasp.com (05-10)

WEST FLORIDA HELICOPTERS 30 years of service to the Helicopter Industry: Authorized sales dealer for Sikorsky Global Helicopters/ Light Helicopter Program.

Details at OFFICE 727-823-5200 or FAX 727-823-5484. Visit our website at: www. wfhelicopters.com (05-10) Bell Helicopter Importations and Exports, Pre Buy Inspections, as well as Helicopter Appraisals. . Contact: CHS. Mike Duck, Phone: 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, E-mail: mike@helistructures.com (06-10) Bell Helicopter Commercial and UH-1 Component Overhauls.

205/212/412/206B/L Series and 407.

Quality Services, Competitive Pricing with Technical staff, specializing only in Bell Products. Contact: CHS, Mike Duck, Phone: 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, E-mail: mike@helistructures.com (06-10) Specializing in Bell Helicopter Commercial and UH-1 Tailboom Overhauls.

205/212/412 Tailbooms, 206B/L and 407 overhauled using Bell Approved Jigs.

Tailbooms overhauled to Bell Specifications. Cer tification provided Transpor t Canada Form 1. Mike Duck, 604-5331148, Fax: 604-533-1517, mike@helistructures.com (06-10) Specializing in Bell Helicopter Commercial and UH-1 Air Frame Completions/ Refurbishments. Authorized Bell Helicopter Textron Customer Service Facility, specializing in Models 205/212/412, 206 Series, 407s. Quality Services, Competitive Pricing with Technical staff specializing only in Bell Products. CHS, Mike Duck, 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, mike@helistructures.com (06-10)

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Universal Turbine Parts, Inc. Stocking Supplier of Pratt & Whitney PT6A & PT6T Parts, Engines & Accesories. New, Overhauled & Serviceable. We Buy Turbine Aircraft, Engines, & Inventory. All Conditions. Call for Fax for a Quote Call USA +1 334-3617853, FAX USA +1 334-361-0290 E-MAIL: sales@UTPparts.com (08-10)

Schools / Training Helicopter Instruction:Training in R-44 Raven for private, instrument, commercial and solo time building. Block rates start at $299 wet.

Kissimmee Airport near Orlando attractions.

Call Thom at 407-973-9347 or visit www. kissimmeehelicopters.com (05-10) 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, 781-688-0263 Come Fly With Us! (05-10) Florida Suncoast Helicopters, Sarasota and Lakeland. Come fly with us - we offer training & tours. Authorized Robinson sales & service. Call: Sarasota: 941-335-1258 or Lakeland: 941-355-1259 (05-10) 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 (05-10)

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BLADE REPAIRS BY Heli OPS truck/trailer COMBO. Designed & built by experienced pilot. 5500 08 Chevrolet crew cab, 4-door, 4WD, 330HP Diesel, less than 1500 miles, never put in field service. 26-foot Better-Built gooseneck trailer, new 2200 Gal nurse tank, 500 Gal batch tank. 50 Gal pre-batch crane on truck bed to lift drums, 12-drum capacity on truck, all new tanks, hoses, pumps, valves, meters etc. Toolboxes & extra storage compartments on trailer. Radios installed on truck. Designed for 2-man crew pilot/driver. Call Mike at Silvaair 800844-0904 or 205-602-0097 (05-10)

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Make life easier - or at least make your engine and aircraft inspections easier using a flexible borescope from Machida, Inc. Call: 800-431-5420 or info@machidascope.com (03-11)

Parts Wanted Bell 206 B&L, 204, 205, 212, 214 , MD, Eurocopter, & Allison. Looking for R/B, W/S, Duals etc. kits and parts. We buy inventories or By The Piece. Call Tradewind Int’l. 800-585-7004, 608-756-3632. www. helicopterparts.net info@tradewindinternational.com (05-10)

Borescope and Videoscope Repair Services. Any brand or any model. Your one stop source for the best value visual inspection equipment since 1981. Check out our new products and rental units at www.

Borescopesrus.com or call Borescopes-RUs at 931-362-4009 (05-10)

Universal Turbine Parts, Inc. We buy Turbine Aircraft Engines & Inventory. All conditions. Call or Fax for a Quote 334-3617853; fax 334-361-0290 E-MAIL: sales@ UTPparts.com (08-10)

HeliBlade, Inc. • Composite • Metal • Main & Tail Rotor Blades • Bell • McDonald Douglas • Sikorsky • Distributor & Service Center for Helicopter Technology Co. & Van Horn Aviation, L.L.C. Pablo Martinez Ejarque 19797 Riverside Ave. • Anderson, CA 96007 Tel: 530-365-1278 • Fax: 530-365-3056 helibladellc@yahoo.com

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Bell UH-1H Plus REGISTRATION: N703PH SERIAL NUMBER: 69-15602 TOTAL TIME: 4749.5 ASKING PRIcE: cALL fOR PRIcE cONTAcT: sales@nwhelicopters.com, 360-754-7200 More about this helicopter on page 20

2 Eurocopter AS350BAs REGISTRATION: PENdING SERIAL NUMBER: 1873 & 1087 TOTAL TIME: 9881, 7702 ASKING PRIcE: OPTIONS STARTING AT $850,000 cONTAcT: sacha.wetzel@helisupport.co.nz More about this helicopter on page 20, more on Helisupport NZ on page 4

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