Line Up and Wait Coming Soon
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:22:42 -0400
Effective Sept. 30, 2010, the familiar ATC instruction -- “taxi into position and hold” -- will no longer be used. Instead, you will hear “line up and wait” when ATC issues instruction for a pilot to taxi onto a departure runway and wait for takeoff clearance. The change is to help simplify and standardize ATC phraseology, as well as to comply with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.
Sitting Governor Achieves New Aviation Milestones
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:22:33 -0400
Two-term Governor of Georgia Sonny Perdue has managed to add two significant aviation ratings to his commercial pilot certificate. On September 6th, the Governor took advantage of the Labor Day holiday and passed both the Helicopter Commercial and Helicopter Flight Instructor practical check rides.
Combat Helicopter Pilots Association holds 2010 Annual Meeting
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:10:26 -0400
CHPA will hold it's 2010 annual meeting this year in New Orleans. The meeting will take place September 24-26, with early bird registration and reception on September 23.
THE FIRST OF FIFTEEN BELFORT AWOS SYSTEMS FOR THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY INSTALLED AT PRINCETON AIRPORT
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:10:33 -0400
BALTIMORE, MD – Belfort Instrument Company has installed its DigiWx TM Automated Weather Observation system the Princeton Airport, Princeton, NJ.
Update: President Obama’s New Economic Plan
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:55:00 -0400
As previously reported on HAI’s RotorNews, President Obama has announced $50 billion in infrastructure spending as well as tax breaks. At a speech in Ohio today, Wednesday September 8, he will reportedly announce over $180 billion in new spending and tax breaks for businesses.
HAI to Work with FAA on Credit Validation for HUMS-equipped Helicopters
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:07:51 -0400
Alexandria, VA (September 7, 2010) — The Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Research Grants Program has awarded the Helicopter Association International a cooperative agreement to support research titled “Validation of FAA AC-29-MG for Usage Credits”. “HAI is pleased to be working with the FAA on this important project” says Matthew Zuccaro, HAI President. “The ability of the Health and Usage Systems (HUMS) to detect mechanical degradation significantly reduces unscheduled maintenance of the power train, enhancing aircraft availability and avoiding mechanical failures in flight.
Hawke Capital Partners Completes Recapitalization of Uniflight, Acquires Aviation Services Unlimited
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:45:41 -0400
Grand Prairie, TX (September 8, 2010) - The rotorcraft-focused private equity investor Hawke Capital Partners announced today that it successfully recapitalized the balance sheet of its wholly-owned operating subsidiary Uniflight, LLC, while simultaneously completing the acquisition of the assets of Aviation Services Unlimited, based at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, New York.
AFS Barrier Filters Improve Paradise Helicopters
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:32:46 -0400
Kailua Kona, HI (September 7, 2010) – Aerospace Filtration Systems, Inc. makes Paradise Helicopters, a leading provider of island tours, excursion flights, interisland travel and charter services in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, more efficient with Inlet Barrier Filters.
Mersey River Rafters Found
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:00:48 -0400
The Mercury - THREE young adventurers were found safe and well this morning after a tipping out of rafts and spending a night in the bush in north west Tasmania. The Westpac Rescue helicopter located the 21-year old woman and her 19- and 20-year-old male friends about 10.30am. They were winched out from beside the Mersey River.
CHP dispatches helicopter to rescue injured Concord hiker near Alpine Dam
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:55:04 -0400
Mercury News.com - A California Highway Patrol helicopter scooped up an injured hiker who had fallen into a ravine along a Marin County hiking trail Monday afternoon, the CHP said. At about 3 p.m., the helicopter whirled into action after the Marin County Sheriff's Office called for assistance in transporting the hiker, Charlotte Loving of Concord, according to the CHP. Loving had been hiking along the Cataract Trail, which runs south from Alpine Lake along the north face of Mount Tamalpais, when she fell 22 feet into a ravine.
Rescue Crews Airlift Teenager from Rushing River
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:50:25 -0400
Dramatic River Rescue Caught on Tape
CBS News - A teenager from Northern California got caught in the rushing Kern River, near Bakersfield, Calif. on Sunday. The 19-year-old from San Jose was playing with friends in the river. He was able to grab onto a rock and hold on until help arrived. Rescuers tried to reach him by boat and by climbing out onto the rocks. In the end, they decided it was best to hoist him to safety using the Sheriff Department's helicopter.
American Heroes Air Show 2010, Canton GA
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:35:58 -0400
Buckle up the entire family for high-flying excitement when the American Heroes Air Show, the nation's premier aviation event devoted exclusively to helicopters, returns to the community of Canton outside Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, September 11th.
Obama Announces $50 Billion Infrastructure Plan
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:29:16 -0400
In Milwaukee on Monday, President Obama began a string of jobs-related speeches that will continue through Wednesday. In Monday’s speech the President announced a plan to spend $50 billion on transportation projects over the next six years.
VIP NOTAM ISSUED FOR NEW YORK CITY, NY--SEPTEMBER 8
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:25:46 -0400
The FAA has issued a VIP NOTAM for New York City, NY on Wednesday September 8, 2010.
S-70i™ BLACK HAWK Helicopter Debuts at MSPO Exhibition
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:44:37 -0400
The S-70i™ BLACK HAWK helicopter, the international variant of the BLACK HAWK helicopter, is on public display for the first time. Built at PZL Mielec, Sikorsky Aircraft's company in Poland, the aircraft will be on static display at the MSPO exhibition through Sept. 9.