Eurocopter’s Blue Edge rotor blades are sure to get conspiracy theorists in a frenzy. The new radical design has proven in tests to lower sound generated by conventional blades a significant amount. The trick isn’t just in the new shape, it’s in the piezoelectric motors that can adjust flaps on the trailing edge of the [...]
The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation came out the winner in a seven way bidding competition with other aircraft manufacturers. The prize? A contract to deliver 16 of their 480B turbine helicopters to the Royal Thai Army. A representative from Enstrom said that the 480B’s will be some of the most advanced aircraft in the Army’s fleet. [...]
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PJ Helicopters, located in Red Bluff, California, recently did some line work in the Orinda hills. They were featured in a quick story done by ABC 7 which I stumbled on while looking for an article on KGO’s forced landing. This company operates a fleet of 13 aircraft, including four Hughes 500s, offering a variety [...]
According to a new FAA preliminary report, N7QK, a 1994 Eurocopter AS350BA had to make a forced landing in San Jose, California yesterday. The damage was listed as minor and there weren’t any injuries to either of the two on board. I see this particular helicopter on a regular basis over my office in San [...]
