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inside this edition:AKV Inc. announces Turbomeca validation of their Arriel 1 Cycle CountersShare views at International Helicopter Safety SymposiumGENA Systems launches Sky Commander new avionics systemChildren’s Medical Center’s new state-of-the-art helicopter

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a “big deal” for us as a company which further signifies our systems capability and accuracy.” Quote provided by Jonathan Gunn, CEO, President of AKV, Inc.

AKV Engine Cycle Counters are not only the most affordable engine cycle counters in the industry they are also valuable in that they allow the operator to accrue lower operating cycles of up to 45% over the more conservative manual “Lump” pilot method.

Cycle Counters Benefits include:• Reduced Engine Operating Costs

From Increased Cycle Life Usage• High Accuracy• Field Programmable• Easy Installation• Optional “Data Stream” available

for Automatic data transfer• Easy To Read 4 Line LCD Display

Indicating: •RealTimeGasProducer(Ng)andPowerTurbine(Np)Speeds

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Currently AKV holds FAA, Transport Canada, EASA and Brazil approvals for the Arriel 1 Cycle Counter.

AKV Inc. announces Turbomeca validation of their Arriel 1 Cycle CountersOCEANSidE,CA - AKV Inc. in conjunctionwithTurbomeca(Safrangroup)isverypleasedtoannouncethatTurbomeca has validated the AKV Arriel 1 Engine Cycle Counter as an acceptable cycle counting aid system for their Arriel 1B, 1D, 1D1 engines installed in the EurocopterAS350and1E1/-2enginesinstalled in the Eurocopter BK117C1 and C2(EC145).Thenewlydevelopedandvalidated“LinearMethod”procedurenow utilized by the AKV Cycle Counter is based on the published “Recommended” procedure but provides for a more precise and less conservative method of computing and accruing both Gas Producer(Ng)andPowerTurbine(Np)cycles.

Turbomeca will reference and officialise the AKV Arriel 1 Cycle Counter as a cycling aid system in the Turbomeca documentation, through the distribution oftheGeneralServiceLetter2283/04.inaddition,forexistingCycleCounters

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“After8yearsinoperation,iamverypleased to have received this validation. As pilots we have all done our best to comply with manual cycle counting requirements, but at the end of a busy flight day it can be anyone’s guess...! Having obtained Turbomeca validation is

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inside this edition:AKV Inc. announces Turbomeca validation of their Arriel 1 Cycle CountersShare views at International Helicopter Safety SymposiumGENA Systems launches Sky Commander new avionics systemChildren’s Medical Center’s new state-of-the-art helicopter

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Share views at International Helicopter Safety SymposiumAviationexpertsfromaroundtheworld will gather at the International Helicopter Safety Symposium taking placeinFortWorth,Texas,onNov.8-9.Thethemeofthefifthannualsymposium for the worldwide helicopter industry will be Human Factors: Our Collective Challenge – Our Individual Responsibility.

Participants from across

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accident rate lower.

The event is a gathering of helicopter operators, manufacturers, service providers, trade associations, academia, government regulators, pilots, mechanics, instructors, and other industry participants from across the globe aimed at finding ways to drive the helicopter accident rate lower. Organizations involved in the symposium also are members of the International Helicopter Safety Team, which was createdin2005withamissionofreducing the worldwide civil helicopter

accidentrateby80percentby2016.Thesymposiumwillincludesix

panels during the two-day event with participantssharingtheirexpertiseonawide variety of topics, including:• •SmallHelicopterOperatorsPanel

– Safety Strategies Implemented and Challenges to Implementation.

• •TrainingPanel–TrainingandSimulation Tools that Improve decisionMakingandAddressHuman Factors.

• •NewTechnologies/NextGenerationHelicopterInfrastructure Panel – Improvements for Impacting Human Factors and Decision Making.

• •CorporateSafetyCulturePanel–Strengthening a Safety Culture.

• •RegionalPartnersPanel–HowtoBest Implement Safety Intervention Recommendations in Regions Throughout the World.

• •iHSTExecutiveCommitteePanel– What are the Global Helicopter Community’s Biggest Challenges in Reaching Their Safety Goal?

MoreinformationabouttheFifthAnnual International Helicopter Safety Symposium can be obtained at the International Helicopter Safety Team web site(www.iHST.org).

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SALzBURG, AUSTRIA–GENASystemsannounces the new product launch of Sky Commander, the “World’s First Mission-CriticalManagementSystemTM

GENA Systems launches Sky Commander new avionics system designed to solve mission-critical operations problems

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To solve this problem CEO Werner Gerold developed a Sky Commander feature called the Consortium ManagementSystem(CMS).Thefirst-of-kind feature allows for one flight director to quarterback the collaboration of multiple inter-organizational relief efforts during natural disasters such as the JapanesetsunamiinMarch2011,TheGreatMississippiFloodofApril2011,andTexaswildfiresinSeptember2011.

CEO Werner Gerold engineered Sky Commander with mission-oriented companies and specialist in mind. He says, “One attribute I wanted to integrate was scalability. This allows operators to obtain the immediate benefits of our systems at a cost-effective pricing point, yet, allow operators to integrate more Sky Commander features as needed. Once a unit is installed all additional modules are built on the main chassis and all new upgrades are programed on the same unit allowing

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of AgustaWestland helicopters, which already includes two of the well proven Grand helicopters. The contract also marks the entrance of the all new AW169helicopterintothegrowingUAEmarket.BrunoSpagnolini,ChiefExecutive

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modern developments in avionics while retaining the Grand’s outstanding performance and features. The GrandNewisthefirsttypecertifiedlighttwin(CS/JAR/FAR27)toenterservicewith a new EFIS featuring Synthetic Vision and the first helicopter in this class on the market fully compliant with the latest advanced global positioning system-based navigation requirements for all weather operations. Orders for over 300 helicopters from the Grand series have beenplacedbymorethan180customersin over 30 countries worldwide in order toperformmanytasksincludingViP/corporate transport, passenger transport, EMS/SAR,harbourpilotshuttle,ENG,maritime patrol and water pollution monitoring.TheAW169helicopterprogramme,

which was unveiled at the Farnborough internationalAirShowinJuly2010,isprogressing as planned with the first flightscheduledin2012.deliveriesareexpectedtofollowimmediatelyaftercertification is obtained. A significant number of firm orders have already been logged worldwide for a range of applications.

A versatile, new generation twin engine light intermediate category helicopter,

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Children’s Medical Center’s new state-of-the-art helicopter at forefront of air medical transport safety

Children’s has had a dedicated helicopterformorethansixyearsandtransfersmorethan4,800acutelyillor injured patients a year to Dallas for medicalcare.Children’sMedicalCenterTransport Service is the first pediatric transport team in the nation to receive CAMTS(CommissiononAccreditationofMedicalTransportSystems)certificationin all three modes of medical transportation:fixed-wing,rotor-wingand ground. Children’s also is the first transport program in the nation to have a jet dedicated solely to pediatric transport. The hospital also offers the only Level I trauma pediatric hospital in NorthTexas.

The helicopter will be located on-site and at Transport Services at Love Field Airport at Signature Flight Support. Love Field has the space and equipment necessary for maintenance and support of the aircraft and is located only one nauticalmilefromChildren’sMedicalCenter.

aboutChildren’s is a private, not-for-profit

system. It’s the seventh-largest pediatric healthcare provider in the country, with559licensedbeds,twofull-servicecampuses and 10 outpatient sites. It was the state’s first pediatric hospital to achieve Level 1 Trauma status and is the onlypediatricteachingfacilityinNorthTexas,affiliatedwithUTSouthwesternMedicalCenter.Formoreinformationabout Children’s, please visit www.childrens.com.

dALLAS,TX–Children’sMedicalCenter(www.childrens.com)hasdebutedanewstate-of-the-art medical helicopter that can fly two patients at a time while setting the highest standard for safety, including two pilots and full night-vision technology.TheSikorskyS-76C++isatwin-engine

helicopter that operates at higher speeds and performance and provides greater range and smoother rides than smaller medical helicopters. It allows for enhanced safety with two pilots at the controls. The aircraft can fly safely in inclement weather, with certification from its pilots.

“Children’s has chosen to be one of the few transport programs and the only neonatal and pediatric program within the United States to fly with two pilots in the helicopter,” said the hospital’s transport services director, Scotti Floyd-

Edgar. “This is one of the greatest safety enhancements a program could bring to their community, the patients and families that we serve and our medical crew.” The dual-pilot system is now used by many medical pilots in Canada and Europe.

Safety is paramount to the transport programatChildren’s.Since2003,morethan80peoplehavediedinmedical helicopter accidents nationwide, accordingtoNationalTransportationSafety Board statistics.

The $14 million helicopter’s ability to fly two patients on stretchers at once will allow patients’ families and physicians the opportunity to accompany children during flights and differentiates Children’s from other pediatric hospitals in the Dallas and Fort Worth area. “This is a tremendous comfort to the child being transported and to the parent as

well,” Floyd-Edgar said. The new helicopter will be staffed with

medical personnel specially trained in neonatal and pediatric critical care. It is equipped with pediatric and neonatal equipment. The flight team consists of two pilots, a registered respiratory therapist and a registered nurse, and also can include a paramedic and physician when needed.

The helicopter is owned and operated byPHiAirMedical,awhollyownedsubsidiary of PHI, Inc. The medical personnel who will fly on board are employedbyChildren’sMedicalCenter,while the pilots are provided by PHI. Muchoftheequipmentwasdonatedbymembers of the community.

“As the hospital’s air ambulance provider, we share in the important and uniquemissionofChildren’sMedicalCenter,” said Paul Julander, director of Traditional Programs with PHI Air Medical.“PHihasalwaysbeenatthe forefront of safety practices and performance standards in the industry, and we look forward to this partnership with Children’s in providing the community with the highest and safest level of care.”

The helicopter will transfer patients from other hospitals to Children’s MedicalCenter,butdoesnotflytoemergency medical scenes. The new helicopter will be easily recognized from the ground by its snazzy purple-and-red graphics and by a large “Children’s MedicalCenter”logopaintedonthebottom.

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NTSB Identification:*CEN11CA535*Date:August01,2011Location: Joice, IAAircraft:TexasHelicopterOH-13H/M74AInjuries: 1 Uninjured.The pilot reported that he was paralleling a highway as he was applying chemical to a cornfield. He gained altitude to clear a homestead and then descended into the field to continue spraying once he cleared the homestead property. He reported that the helicopter impacted an unmarked wire that was strung diagonally between the road he was paralleling and the corner of the homestead property. The helicopter impacted the field and the main rotor blades separated from the airframe, causing the helicopter to cartwheel prior

coming to a stop. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the helicopter prior to the wire strike.

NTSB Identification:*ERA11iA436*Date:August01,2011Location:Relience,TNAircraft:BELL206Injuries: 4 Uninjured.ABell206L4helicoptersustainedminordamage from a wire strike during takeoff in Reliance, Tennessee. The pilot, two crewmembers, and one patient were not injured. In a written statement, the pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to pick up a patient that had been involved in a motor vehicle accident. Thelandingzone(LZ)wasa“largefield”

where he performed an approach after performing a “high and low recon” of the area, and receiving a briefing of the obstacles by the “Lz command” that was established by the local fire department. The crew was advised of wires along the road that was north of the field, and large rolls of hay spaced intermittently across the field.

He initiated the takeoff, and when the helicopter reached 50 feet and 40 knots, the pilot adjusted the flight controls for a60-knotclimbattitude.Aboutthattime, the pilot heard a loud “thud” and saw scuff marks on the windscreen that alerted him to the wire strike. A FAA aviation safety inspector visited the site, and photographed the area. A three-strand group of wires crossed

the west side of the field perpendicular to the takeoff path. When viewed from the point of departure, the wires appeared out of the thick, tall tree lines that bordered both sides of the Lz, and were superimposed against a background of dense woods. There were noadditionalvisualcues(poles,towers,ortransformers)availablethatcouldbe associated with the wires that were struck.

NTSB Identification:*CEN11CA540*Date:August02,2011Location: Charles City, IAAircraft:BELL47G-2,Injuries: 1 Serious.The operator reported that prior to the accident flight, the pilot was distracted

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during his intended refueling operation. The distraction involved ground personnel entering the helicopter cabinafterlandingtodiscussthenextspraying operation with the pilot. After the conversation, the pilot departed without refueling the helicopter. While completing an aerial application, theengineexperiencedalossofengine power. The pilot initiated an autorotation and impacted terrain. Apostaccidentexaminationofthehelicopter showed the tail boom was partially separated and the landing gear skids were bent. The operator reportedthatapproximately3.5quartsof fuel were drained from the fuel tanks, and2gallonsoffuelwereconsideredunusable.

NTSB Identification: *WPR11LA373*Date:August06,2011Location: Chino Hills, CAAircraft:ROTORWAYExecInjuries:2Uninjured.Anexperimentalamateur-builtRotorway162Fhelicopterwassubstantiallydamaged during a forced landing that followed a complete loss of engine power. The owner was seated in the right seat, and the private pilot was seated in the left seat, which was the normal seat for solo flight in that helicopter. The private pilotwaspilotflying(PF).

When the helicopter was about 3 milesfromCNO,thePFnoticedthatthe engine “sputtered,” and called it to the attention of the owner, who then took control of the helicopter. The engine ceased operating about the same time, and the owner initiated a 180degreeauto-rotationtoavacantfield. At touchdown, the helicopter had some forward speed, the landing skids dug into the terrain, and the helicopter pitched nose down. The main rotor struck the ground and also severed the tail boom, and the helicopter rolled onto its left side.

According to the owner, the helicopter wasbuiltin2008,andwasequippedwithaRotorway162F150hpengine.Asof its most recent conditional inspection inMay2011,thehelicopterhadaccruedatotaltimeinserviceof205hours.Theowner stated that he began the flight with 17 gallons of fuel, that the total operating time for the flight was 57 minutes, and that the engine consumed about 10 gallons per hour.

NTSB Identification:*CEN11LA553*Date:August06,2011Location:Metone,iNAircraft: Hyde William R HelicycleInjuries: 1 Uninjured.Anexperimentalamateur-builtHydeHelicycle helicopter sustained substantial damage when it landed hard during an autorotation after a loss of engine power. The private pilot was not injured.

The pilot reported that he was about 100 yards from the landing zone at 100feetabovegroundlevel(agl)whenthe engine “flamed out.” He attempted toexecuteanautorotation,butthehelicopter hit hard. The landing skid broke and the main rotor, tail rotor, and tail boom sustained substantial damage.

NTSB Identification: *WPR11LA377*Date:August08,2011Location: Deer Park, WAAircraft:RobinsonHelicopterR22BETAInjuries:2Uninjured.ARobinsonHelicopterR-22Betasustained substantial damage following a loss of in-flight control and a subsequent hard landing. The flight instructor and his student were not injured.

The flight instructor said that this was the second training flight for the student. The student was practicing hovering over the landing pad when the aircraft began to drift. The flight instructor announced that he was taking the flight controls, but the student hesitated in letting go. Control of the helicopter was momentarily lost and the aircraft made a hard landing. Subsequently the skids were spread, the firewall and fuselage were wrinkled, and the fuel tank’s mounting straps was compromised.

NTSB Identification:*WPR11LA379*Date:August14,2011Location: Los Banos, CAAircraft:BELL47G-3B-2Injuries: 1 Uninjured.ABellhelicopter47G-3B-2Soloyimpacted trees following a loss of engine. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the tailboom and to the main rotor blades. The agricultural flight had just departed from the tender truck about1245.Thepilotreportedthatjust after takeoff he observed the rotor rpm decaying and attempted to regain the rpm by lowering the collective. The rpm did not recover, and, due to the low altitude operation, the pilot was forced to land into the almond grove. The helicopter was recovered from the accidentsiteforfurtherexamination.

NTSB Identification:*ERA11WA472*Date:August19,2011Location: BrazilAircraft:AGUSTAAW139Injuries: 4 Fatal.AnAgusta,AW139,helicopterimpactedinto the Atlantic Ocean, near an oil rig, the helicopter sank in waters with a recorded floor depth of 100 meters (328feet).The2personflightcrewand2passengershavenotbeenlocatedand are presumed killed. The flight had justdepartedP-65andwasenroutetoMacaeMunicipality,RiodeJanerio,Brazil, at the time of the accident.

NTSB Identification:*WPR11CA398*Date:August21,2011Location:Los Banos, CAAircraft: BELL 47G-4Injuries:1Minor.The pilot was performing an agricultural application flight in the helicopter over a cantaloupe field. During the final pass along the field border, he observed bee boxesadjacenttopowerpoles,andhe shut off the spray applicator. After passingtheboxes,heturnedthesprayapplicatorbackon;hisnextrecollectionwas of lying upside down in the field. Examinationofthehelicopteratthe

accident site revealed that the main rotor blades struck a set of wooden powerpolesatthe20-foot-level.Thehelicopter sustained substantial damage to the main rotor blades and fuselage structure. The pilot reported that he had flown an application flight over the same field a week prior, and was aware of the location of the power poles. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Identification:*CEN11LA606B*Date:August21,2011Location:Mt.Clemens,MiAircraft:SCHWEiZERHUGHES269CInjuries:1Fatal,2Uninjured.An attempted aerial transfer of an individual(wingwalker)fromaBoeingA75N1StearmanairplanetoaHughes269Chelicopterresultedinafatalinjury to the wing walker during an air show performance at Selfridge Air NationalGuardBase(MTC),MountClemens,Michigan.Neitheraircraftweredamaged during the accident; nor was either of the pilots injured. Both aircraft landed normally after the accident. The airplane pilot stated that the wing walker


fell during their third pass. He reported that the wing walker was to wait for a cue from the helicopter pilot when both aircraft were in position for the transfer. He stated that the wing walker jumped to reach the skid on the helicopter before it was in position, letting go of the handle on the airplane. The wing walker was unable to regain a hold of the handle on the airplane and fell. The airplane pilot noted that the wing walker did not normally let go of the handle on the airplane until his arm was wrapped around the skid on the helicopter.

The helicopter pilot reported that the aerial transfer was planned to occur on the third pass. The initial passes went according to their plan. However, on the third pass, the wing walker attempted to grab the helicopter skid prior to the briefed transfer point. The helicopter pilot stated that the wing walker released his hold on the airplane handle, and lunged with both hands for the helicopter skid before the aircraft were in position. He reported that the wing walker attempted to go back to the airplane, but was unable to grab on to anything. The wing walkersubsequentlyfellapproximately150 feet to the ground.

The wing walker was transported from the scene in critical condition, and subsequently died at a local hospital.

NTSB Identification:*CEN11FA599*Date:August26,2011Location:Mosby,MOAircraft:EUROCOPTERAS-350-B2Injuries: 4 Fatal.AEurocopterAS-350-B2helicopter,sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain during an autorotation following a loss of power. The pilot, flight nurse, flight paramedic, and patient received fatal injuries.

The purpose of the air medical inter-facility transport flight was to transport a patient from the Harrison County Community Hospital to Liberty Hospital. The request was received by the company’s communication center at 1719andthepilotwasnotifiedat1720.He reported that he lifted off with two hours of fuel and 3 persons onboard andwasenroutetoBethany,Missouri.Approximately28minuteslater,at1758,the helicopter landed at the Harrison County Community Hospital helipad to pick up the patient.

While the helicopter was shut down on the helipad, the pilot contacted the company’s communication center by

telephone and notified them that about half way through the flight from KSTJ, he realized that he did not have as much fuel onboard as he originally thought. After a discussion about possible fueling and re-routing options, the pilot elected to stop en route at KGPH for fuel, and then proceed to the Liberty Hospital helipad to drop off the patient. The person, who was providing flight followingtoN352LNatthecompany’scommunication center, informed the pilotthatLibertyHospitalwas62nm,andthatKGPHwas58nmdistant,respectively. About1811,theflightdepartedfrom

the Harrison County Community Hospital helipad. About a minute later, the pilot contacted the company’s communication center and reported that he had 45 minutes of fuel and 4 persons onboard and was en route to KGPH. He asked the flight follower at the company’s communication center to contact the fixedbaseoperatoratKGPHtoletthemknow that the helicopter was inbound for fuel.At1841,thehelicopterimpacteda farm field about 1.7 nm miles north-northeast of KGPH. There was no postimpact fire.

NTSB Identification:*CEN11WA617*Date:August27,2011Location: St. Ferdinand, CanadaAircraft:ROBiNSONR44Injuries: 4 Fatal.OnAugust27,2011,at2115easterndaylight time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff near St. Ferdinand, Quebec, Canada. The pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries.

NTSB Identification:*WPR11WA421*Date:August28,2011Location:SouthMalekula,VanuatuAircraft:HUGHES369dInjuries:1Fatal,2Minor.OnAugust28,2011,at1500universalcoordinatedtime,aHughes369d,Vanuatu registration YJ-HEL, collided with the ground after the attached long-line became entangled in the rotor system nearMalekula,Vanuatu.Thehelicopterwas operated by Vanuatu Helicopters under the pertinent civil regulations of Vanuatu. The pilot was fatally injured, and the two passengers received minor injuries. The helicopter was substantially damaged.

NTSB Identification:*CEN11CA638*Date:August29,2011Location:Menominee,MiAircraft:ENSTROMF-28FInjuries: 1 Uninjured.According to the pilot, the purpose of the company test flight was to measure collective stick forces with the collective bias disabled. The pilot, who was the helicopter’s only occupant, lifted the helicopter into a hover and then hovered clear of any obstacles. He reported the collective controls were heavy as expected,butthehelicopterwasverycontrollable. During his attempt to position a force gauge between his hand and the collective grip, the pilot lost control of the helicopter and it landed hard onto the ramp. The helicopter’s tail rotor blades impacted the ramp and the helicopter came to rest upright. Apostaccidentexaminationofthehelicopter showed the tail rotor blades were bent, and the tail rotor drive shaft was sheared. The pilot reported he should have taken an observer or other personnel on the flight to assist while he concentrated on flying the helicopter.

NTSB Identification:*ANC11LA099*Date:August30,2011Location: Unalaska, AKAircraft:RobinsonHelicopterR22BETAInjuries: 1 Uninjured.ARobinsonR22Betaiihelicoptersustained substantial damage following a loss of engine power and subsequent emergencylandingapproximately60miles southwest of Unalaska, Alaska. Thepilotreportedthatapproximately

9milesfromhisdestination,theengineran rough for about three engine revolutions before losing total power. He entered an emergency autorotation, and landed the helicopter in a shallow bay,approximately150feetfromtheshoreline. After contacting the water, the helicopter rolled to the right, and sank in shallow water. The pilot reported substantial damage to the tail rotor drive system.

Q & A with Question: A friend of mine was recently “ramp checked” by an FAA inspector. Do you have any guidance as far as what to expectduringarampcheck,andalist of items that I may be asked to produce?

Answer: A ramp check doesn’t have to be a scary prospect. FAA inspectors conduct routine surveillance of normal airport activities--checking that both the pilot and the aircraft are legal and safe. Some of the routine items that the inspector may request include a pilot certificate, medical certificate, photoid(perFAR61.3(a)(2)),andtheaircraft registration and airworthiness certificates. One common question that arises in ramp check situations is whether pilot logbooks need to be carried in the airplane, and therefore if they need to be produced for review by the inspector. The answer to this

question varies, depending on the certification level of the pilot or flight instructor, and the type of flight. For instance, student pilots and flight instructors with sport pilot ratings may need to possess their logbooks depending on the circumstances. For more information, check out AOPA’s Ramp Checks subject report as well as a narrative of a ramp check event.

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Eurocopter AS 350B3 AStarTotal production (all variants): 3,254Engine(s): Arriel 2B HP (takeoff) 847 shpDimensions: main rotor 35.07 ft/10.69 m Tail rotor 6.10 ft/1.86 m, Height 10.96 ft/3.34 m, Length 42.45 ft/12.94 m, Width 8.3 ft/2.53 mEmpty weight: 2,707 lb/1,228 kg Gross weight: 4,960 lbs/2,250 kgOptional gross weight: 5,225 lb/2,370 kgUseful internal load: 2,253 lbs/1,022 kg External 3,086 lbs/1,400 kgVne: 155 kts/287 kmh Max cruise: 140 kts/258 kmhMax rate of climb: 1,979 fpm/10.0 msHIGE: 13,285 ft/4,050 m HOGE: 11,200 ft/3,415 mService ceiling: 16,630 ft/5,070 mStd fuel: 143 gal/540 lit Max fuel Ferry Tank: 268 gal/1,015 litMax range std fuel (no reserve): 359 nm/665 kmRange with opt fuel: 673 nm/1,246 kmVFR: Crew 1 Passengers 6

AgustaWestland AW119Ke (Koala Enhanced)Total production (all variants): >140Comments: Fast cruise speed with large multi-purpose cabin.Engine(s): (1) Pratt & Whitney PT6B-37A HP (takeoff) 1002 shp/747 kwDimensions: main rotor–35.53 ft/10.83 m Tail rotor 6.36 ft/1.94 m, Height 12.73 ft/3.77 m, Length 42.70 ft/13.02 m (rotors turning), Width 5.28 ft/1.6 m (M/R blade at 45 degrees)Empty weight: 3,208 lbs/1,455 kgMax gross weight (internal): 6,283 lb/2,850 kg (ext) 6,945 lb/3,150 kgUseful load: (internal) 3,075 lbs/1,395 kg (external) 3,737 lbs/1,695 kg, Vne: 152 kts/281 kmh Max cruise: 139 kts/257 kmhMax rate of climb: 1,789 fpm/9.1 msHIGE: 11,400 ft/3,475 m HOGE: 7,600 ft/2,316 mService ceiling: 15,000 ft/4,572 m Std fuel: 160 gal/605 lit Max fuel: 230 gal/870 litMax range std fuel (no reserve): 374 nm/692 kmMax range aux fuel (no reserve): 547 nm/1,013 kmVFR Crew: 1 Pilot Passengers 7

Enstrom F28F-P Sentinel (police)Total production (all variants):13 First flight 1987Comments: Includes 24 volt electrical system, annunciator warning panel, night, map, position, anti-collision & landing lights and numerous police options furnished upon request.Engine(s): Lycoming H10-360-F1AD w/turbo HP (takeoff) 225 shpDimensions: main rotor: 32 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 mEmpty weight: 1,640 lbs/744 kg Gross weight: 2,600 lbs/1,180 kgUseful load: 960 lbs/435 kg External: 1,000 lbs/454 kgVne: 97 kts/180 kmh (SL to 915 m) Max cruise: 100 kts/185 kgMax rate of climb: 1,450 fpm/442 mpmHIGE: 13,200 ft/4,023 m 7,700 ft/2,347 m @ 2,600 lbsHOGE: 8,700 ft/2,652 m @ 2,350 lbsService ceiling: 12,000 ft/3,658 (max. op. alt.) S/E service ceiling N/AStd fuel: 40 gal/159 lit Max fuel: 53 gal/201 litMax range: std fuel (no reserve) 229 nm/424 kmVFR: Crew 1 Passengers 2

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Bell Helicopter 412EPTotal Production (all variants): 800+Comments: Proven, versatile utility helicopter with Category “A” certification, excellent hot-high performance, and single and dual pilot IFr.Engines: P&WC PT6T-3D HP (Takeoff)1,800 SHP/1,342 kwDimensions: Main Rotor 46 ft/14 m, Tail Rotor 8.6 ft/2.6 m, Height 14.9 ft/4.5 m, Length 56.2 ft/17.1 m, Width 9.5 ft/2.9 mEmpty Weight: 6,903 lb/3,131 kgMax Gross Weight: 11,900 lb/5,398 kgUseful Load: Std 4,997 lb/2,267 kg External: 4,500 lb/2,041 kgVne: 140 kn/ 259 km/h Max Cruise: 122 kn/ 223 km/hMax Rate of Climb: 1,780 fpm 9 mpsHIGE: 10,200 ft/3110 m HOGE: 5,200 ft/1,585 mService Ceiling: 16,300 ft/4,970 m S/E Service Ceiling: 7,600 ft/2,316 mStd Fuel: 330.5 gal/1,251 L Max Fuel: 494.5 gal/1,872 LIFR Crew: 1 or 2 VFR Crew: 1 Passengers 14

Eurocopter AS 350B3 AStarTotal production (all variants): 3,254Engine(s): Arriel 2B HP (takeoff) 847 shpDimensions: main rotor 35.07 ft/10.69 m,Tail rotor 6.10 ft/1.86 m, Height 10.96 ft/3.34 m, Length 42.45 ft/12.94 m, Width 8.3 ft/2.53 mEmpty weight: 2,707 lb/1,228 kg Gross weight: 4,960 lbs/2,250 kgOptional gross weight: 5,225 lb/2,370 kgUseful internal load: 2,253 lbs/1,022 kg, External 3,086 lbs/1,400 kgVne: 155 kts/287 kmhMax cruise: 140 kts/258 kmhMax rate of climb: 1,979 fpm/10.0 msHIGE: 13,285 ft/4,050 m HOGE: 11,200 ft/3,415 mService ceiling: 16,630 ft/5,070 mStd fuel: 143 gal/540 litMax fuel: Ferry Tank 268 gal/1,015 litMax range std fuel (no reserve): 359 nm/665 kmRange with opt fuel: 673 nm/1,246 kmVFR Crew: 1 Passengers 6

260L HummingbirdTotal production (all variants): 110 First flight 1988Comments: The 260L Hummingbird seats four people comfortably in its wide 4’9” cabin. Plenty of baggage space. Smooth 3-blade rotor system. The 260L is newly manufactured with numerous modifications including the Lycoming powerplant.Engine(s): (1) Lycoming VO-435 HP (takeoff) 260 shpDimensions: main rotor 33 ft/10.06 m, Tail rotor 8 ft/2.44 m, Height 8.7 ft/2.65 m, Length 30.6 ft/9.33 m, Width 5 ft/1.52 mEmpty weight: 1,750 lbs Gross weight: 2,700 lbs/1,224 kgUseful load: 950 lbsVne: 117 mphMax rate of climb: 1,250 fpmHIGE: 9,000 ft/2,865 mHOGE: N/AService ceiling: 12,000 ft/3,657 mStd fuel: 57 gal/259 ltMax range std fuel (no reserve): 375 miVFR Crew: 1 Passengers 3


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1997 MD600 Great Exec or Utility Notar quiet, Strong RR-C47 Engine, Fadec start, All forward seating or club seats. Custom paint. Mid time components. Reduced to$895k for quick sale. Check all our helicopters at www.Airexcell.us or Call Mark at 717-309-3100 or email at [email protected]

Hummingbird Helicopter-Order positions available in our next production run. Contact Vertical Aviation Technologies, Inc., 407-322-9488, [email protected], www.vertical-aviation.com

1983 Bell L3 sn/51054 13k TT 200 SHSI excellent components. Oversize panel with glove compartment, wire strike, frameless crew seats, smokeless burner, door openers, 7pl shoulder harnesses, wedge windows rear, litter door, maintenance steps, shroud heater, lead acid. Avionics, GMA 340, GNS 430, KY96A, GTX 330 w/traffic. L3 collision avoidance, Shadin flight data computer, Garmin 396, King HSI, No damage. Fresh annual and straps upon sale, 135 ready. Ask 765K Call J.Seibold 858 775 6357. Email [email protected]

2000 Bell 427 - New to the Market! S/N 56010, 1850 TT, VIP Corporate, Dual Controls, Rotor Brake, Particle Separator, Air Conditioner, Heater, 28 AMP Battery, Engine Fire System, Pneumatic Door Openers, Preflight Kit, Engine Wash Kit, Sliding Windows, Flight Instruments, HSI Heading System, Dual Garmin 530, NAT FM, Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel, Garmin GXT 327 Transponder, ELT, 7-Place VOX ICS, Leather Interior.Call Austin Jet Aircraft Sales 512-292-7088 www.austinjet.com

2000 Bell 412 low total time, SPIFT with dual flight directors, Mark XXI EGPWS, KTA 870 TCAS, Delivered with Fresh 3000 hour & 5 Year insp. For more information call Groenemann & Summit , Don Groenmann 817-266-8788 or email [email protected] or John Milko 540-992-5500 or email [email protected]

2009 Enstrom 480B N44SZ. Leather seats, Lightspeed Zulu Headset, Garmin GNS $845,700 for more information visit www.sharkeys.com or call 603-298-8728

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1983 Bell L3 sn/51054 13k TT 200 SHSI excellent components. Oversize panel with glove compartment, wire strike, frameless crew seats, smokeless burner, door openers, 7pl shoulder harnesses, wedge windows rear, litter door, maintenance steps, shroud heater, lead acid. Avionics, GMA 340, GNS 430, KY96A, GTX 330 w/traffic. L3 collision avoidance, Shadin flight data computer, Garmin 396, King HSI, No damage. Fresh annual and straps upon sale, 135 ready. Ask 765K Call J.Seibold 858 775 6357. Email [email protected] (10 -11)

2000 Bell 412 low total time, SPIFT with dual flight direc-tors, Mark XXI EGPWS, KTA 870 TCAS, Delivered with Fresh 3000 hour & 5 Year insp. For more information call Groenemann & Summit , Don Groenmann 817-266-8788 or email [email protected] or John Milko 540-992-5500 or email [email protected] (10 -11)

2000 Bell 427 - New to the Market! S/N 56010, 1850 TT, VIP Corporate, Dual Controls, Rotor Brake, Particle Separator, Air Conditioner, Heater, 28 AMP Battery, Engine Fire System, Pneumatic Door Openers, Preflight Kit, Engine Wash Kit, Sliding Windows, Flight Instruments, HSI Heading System, Dual Garmin 530, NAT FM, Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel, Garmin GXT 327 Transponder, ELT, 7-Place VOX ICS, Leather Interior.Call Austin Jet Aircraft Sales 512-292-7088 www.austinjet.com ( 1 0 -11)

2008 Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV S/N 52387, 35 TT, High Altitude Tail Rotor, High Skids with FliteSteps, Dual Controls, Rotor Brake, High Visibility M/R Blades, Cargo Hook Provisions, WSPS, 7-Place Blue Vinyl Interior, New Base White Paint. Take it as is and do your own completion or we can offer full customizing to your specifications. Call Austin Jet Aircraft Sales 512-292-7088 www.austinjet.com (1 0 -11)

Bell 206 fuselage SN1510, good shape, good condition. Call 631-588-2780. TFN

1995 Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III - Price Reduced! S/N 4377 - 935 TT, One Owner Since New, Dual Controls, Rotor Brake, High Skids w/FlightSteps, WSPS, Engine Auto Relight, Vibration Reduction System, King KAP-150 Autopilot, King KCS-55A HSI, King KLN-94 GPS, King KX-155 NAV/COMM, King KY-196A COMM, King KT-76C Digital Transponder, King KMA-24H Audio Panel, 2 Bose Headsets. Austin Jet Aircraft Sales 512-292-7088 www.austinjet.com (10-11)

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RobinsonROBINSON R22 BETA II with Garmin G400 GPS available for lease to flight school. Call 323-376-1969 or email [email protected], Visit our website http://www.robinsonleasing.com (10-11)

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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 addi-tion 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: [email protected]., website: www.actionaircraft.com tfn

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

ENSTROM PARTS, SALES & SERVICE Huge parts inven-tory, 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 (10-11)

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, 205-040-200-1 gen. Offset Quill, (4) 204-040-600-11 Hanger assy., 204-040-003-37 gear box 42, 204-040-012-13 gear box 90. Pac West Helicopters CRS PW6R1161J Tel/530-241-2402 “e” [email protected] (10-11)

servicesHELICOPTER EXPORT / IMPORT, Transport Anywhere, Pre-Buys and Recovery Service. Contact Tom at Sterling Helicopter 215-271-2510 /Fax 215-788-7319 >[email protected] (10-11)

Penderson Powder coating. Custom Colors and two tone available. For more information Call 706-604-4934 12-11

UNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS, INC. Stocking Supplier of Pratt & Whitney PT6A & PT6T Engines & Accessories. We Buy Turbine Aircraft, Engines, & Inventory. All Conditions. Call for Fax for a Quote Call USA +1 334-361-7853, FAX USA +1 334-361-0290 E-MAIL: [email protected] TFN

Floats & Fuel Cells–your N. American Eurocopter authorized repair facility with comprehensive repair capabilities for all makes & models, available for 24/7 shipping. FAA repair staion no. TH4R544M. 901-842-7110, www.ffcfuelcells.com tfn

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Absolute Fire Solutions ...........12

Action Aircraft Parts .................8

AgNav Inc ...................................3

AvidAir .........................................8

Blue Hill Helicopters .............. 15

Bruce’s Custom Covers .............4

Canadian Heli Structures ...... 19

DynaNav .................................. 21

Falcon Insurance ..................... 13

Floats & Fuel Cells .................. 24

FL Sun Coast ............................ 15

FlyIt Simulators ...........................5

Heli-Tech ................................... 22

HeliBlade ...................................11

HEROs ..........................................9

HW Farren ............................... 21

Isolair ..........................................6

Kissimmee Helicopters .......... 15

Machida Borescopes .............. 10

Mauna Loa Helicopters ......... 15

Preferred Airparts ......................7

Tradewind Int’l ...........................7

Universal Turbine Parts ............2

Van Horn Aviation .................. 19

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CO MP O NENT OV ER H AU L S / PA R T S A LES , Approved Be l l 206,407, 429,430. Eurocop-ter EC120,AS350/355. Agusta A109,A119,AW139. MD369,500N,MD900 CSF’s. Discounts on Parts, Dedicated Quality Customer Service. Contact Tom Sullivan @ Sterling Helicopter 215-271-2510/Fax 215-788-7319 & [email protected] (10-11)

Support the helicopter industry...Become a member of HAI! Call 800-435-4976 or 703-683-4646, Email [email protected], or visit www.rotor.com (tfn))

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: [email protected] TFN

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 #9-5225 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 [email protected] TFN

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: [email protected] TFN

Specializing in Bell Helicopter Commercial and UH-1 Tail-boom Overhauls. 205/212/412 Tailbooms, 206B/L and 407 overhauled using Bell Approved Jigs. Tailbooms overhauled to Bell Specifications. Certification provided Transport Canada Form 1. Mike Duck, 604-533-1148, Fax: 604-533-1517, [email protected] TFN

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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, [email protected] TFN

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

schools / trainingBLUE 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 [email protected], (800)-670-4162 Come Fly With Us! T F N

Helicopter Instruction: Training in R-44 Raven for private, instrument, commercial and solo time build-ing. Block rates start at $299 wet. Kissimmee Airport near Orlando attractions. Call Thom at 407-973-9347 or visit www.kissimmeehelicopters.com t f n

Florida Suncoast Helicopters, Sarasota and Lake-land. Come fly with us - we offer training & tours. Authorized Robinson sales & service. Call: Sarasota: 941-335-1258 or Lakeland: 941-355-1259 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 [email protected] TFN

softwarewww.AircraftCostAnalysis.com Helicopter Operators can calculate your breakeven, % investment return, profit potential, and produce annual & monthly cash flows. Project your financials without spending hours of your time. All reports are produced automatically and accurately after you provide your inputs. Types of analyses performed include: Company/Individual Ownership, Managed with/without Leaseback, Com-mercial Operation, Agricultural/Fire/Ambulance Operations, Joint Ownership, Fractional Ownership, and Charter/Rental. Helicopter sales organizations can provide your prospects with customized & pro-fessional ownership cost analysis. This program is a great sales aid and management tool. FREE sample reports. Click REQUEST INFORMATION on the website or call 281-419-7443 (tfn)

toolsMake life easier - or at least make your engine and aircraft inspections easier using a flexible borescope from Machida, Inc. Call: 800-431-5420 or [email protected] (03-12)

wantedUNIVERSAL TURBINE PARTS, INC. We buy Turbine Aircraft Engines & Inventory. All conditions. Call or Fax for a Quote 334-361-7853; fax 334-361-0290 E-MAIL: [email protected] TFN

Parts Wanted Bell 206 B&L, 204, 205, 212, 214 , MD, Eurocopter, & Allison. Looking for R/B, W/S, Duals etc. kits and parts. We buy inventories or By The Piece. Call Tradewind Int’l. 800-585-7004, 608-756-3632. www.helicopterparts.net [email protected] TFN

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