Helicopter OEMs Modernize Maintenance by Paul Pitts | The JetAv Blog. In any helicopter operation, aircraft availability is so important that it is imperative that operators are able to maintain their aircraft in a safe and efficient manner. Helicopter maintenance is expensive, so the ability to develop an inspection schedule that will substantially reduce direct […]
Bell Helicopter’s 429 Gains Global Traction by Paul Pitts | The JetAv Blog. Bell Helicopter announced today continued progress towards achieving worldwide approval of increasing the MTOW of the 429 to 7500 pounds. Ecuador’s Director General of Civil Aviation and the Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia have approved the increased maximum gross weight for the […]
AgustaWestland AW609 Tiltrotor Program Update by Paul Pitts | The JetAv Blog. AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is moving forward with the development of the AW609 tiltrotor programme following the completion of its acquisition in November 2011. The company will continue the certification process with the Federal Aviation Administration targeting AW609 certification in the first half of […]
FH-1100 (OH-5) FIRST FLIGHT by Jack Schweibold. Hiller Air Museum located in San Mateo, California, announced it will again host the Vertical Challenge Helicopter Air Show June 16th, 10am to 4pm. (1) This comprehensive showcase of rotorcraft brings back memories of my first flights in the predecessor of the Fairchild Hiller FH-1100, the YOH-5 some 50 years ago. I […]
In the link below is the latest eddition of the Helicopter Flying Handbook. It is a free FAA publication released on May 6, 2012. I have not been able to read it yet to see what changes were made. http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aircraft/media/faa-h-8083-21.pdf
Chicago’s No-Fly-Zone this month with the NATO meeting at McCormack’s Place reminds us of the Hall’s first opening in 1960. Yes, it already burned once in 1967. (1) It featured a helicopter crash … many of us credited to an early act of terrorism. The building’s opening program included an outdoor aviation display. It was […]
HELICOPTER SALES FORCAST STRONG FOR light single engine helicopters. We are often asked, “How is the helicopter market doing?” A well researched answer comes from Honeywell’s most recent survey of over 1,000 managers and chief pilots which indicates: Operator Preferences by Class of Helicopter Light single-engine helicopters continue to be the most popular product class for […]