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#Monday #Aviation #FunFactMonday Happy Aviation #FunFactMonday, everyone! Did you know that the Sikorsky S-92 #Helicopter, often used for #Offshore oil rig transport and search and rescue missions, features a unique and robust design that allows it to perform #Safely in challenging #Weather conditions? The #S92 is equipped with advanced systems for #Stability and #Reliability, including a fully integrated #Autopilot and a state-of-the-art #RotorSystem. This impressive helicopter has proven its mettle in some of the most demanding environments, showcasing the resilience and versatility of rotorcraft in #Aviation. As we marvel at the capabilities of the #Sikorsky S-92, let's also salute the skill and dedication of the #Pilots and #Crew who operate these remarkable machines. Here's to smooth flights and successful missions! #AviationFunFact #Sikorsky #S92 #MondayMotivation #RotorcraftResilience #Avionics #ReadoutServices #Airlines #OEMs #MROs #Wingmate

Interesting maintenance and operational challenges in Vietnam when the fleet varies from the HELICOPTERES GUIMBAL G2 Cabri right up to the Airbus Helicopters #EC225 - plus EC155, Bell Flight 505, Leonardo Helicopters #AW189 and two subtypes of Russian-built Mi171s How would you rationalise this and still provide an into training, tourism flights and offshore rig support? Any easy wins, or is diversification - and non-reliance on a single OEM - a good way to keep them all on their toes? #Helicopter #MarketIntelligence

The AW109E is one the most popular light twin-engine turbine helicopters. Developed by Leonardo Helicopters the aircraft belongs to the very successful “AW109” family, which dates back to 1971, when the first prototype took its maiden flight. ⏩ For a full in-depth look at the pre-owned market of the legendary AW109E, read our "Rotortrade 360 - Market Pulse" copy here: https://lnkd.in/dVjwutPt ⚠ If you are looking to keep your finger on the pulse of the pre-owned helicopter market, “Rotortrade 360 – Market Pulse” is a must-read. It is a series of groundbreaking articles featuring industry-leading insight and in-depth analysis of the pre-owned market. Each article provides background to each model’s development, its successes and challenges it has faced in the market, with operator feedback as to its benefits and limitations. 🔜 Keep checking this page for further editions of the “Rotortrade 360 – Market Pulse”. In partnership with Vertical Magazine #HelicoptersYouCanTrust #MarketAnalyis #Rotortrade360MarketPulse #MarketingIntelligence #ProductAnalysis #Helicopters #Aviation #LeonardoHelicopters #109E

The EGPWS system will adjust colours on the terrain display automatically as the aircraft altitude changes. The terrain display transitions between the lower altitude relative display and the higher altitude peaks display automatically. No pilot action is required. The most important function of the EGPWS is to give the pilot easy interpreted information about terrain/obstacles relative to the aircraft, and increase the situational awareness for the pilot. In general, the normal presentation of green, yellow and red colours. #egpws #avionics #helicopters Aircrafts & Helicopters #aircraftmaintenancetechnician

If you’re going to make something, why not make history? At Heli-Expo, in partnership with @airbus_helicopters , we introduced the world to a custom H145 configuration over 10 years in the making. With state-of-the-art safety features and cutting edge modifications, this custom H145 is the fastest, safest, and most sophisticated aerial firefighting platform in US Forest Service history. Say hello to the next generation of aerial firefighting. It’s a new way to fight. A new way to serve. A new way to protect what matters most. It’s more than a new helicopter. It’s a new world. Learn more at the link below, where you can also find out more about being part of our team. https://lnkd.in/eUJZ6XN5 #hillsboroaviation #airbushelicopters #h145 #airbush145 #aerialfirefighting #aviation #helicopter #heliexpo #verticon #heliexpo2024 #heliexpo24

Simply put, no, helicopters are NOT designed to fly upside down in the same way that fixed-wing aircraft can. 🔃🚁 Of course, there are specialized types of helicopters—such as the Eurocopter EC120 Colibri seen above performing a barrel roll during an airshow—that can perform limited inverted flight or other advanced maneuvers. However, such helicopters are not representative of the capabilities of standard helicopters used for general aviation or operational purposes. The main reason helicopters cannot fly upside down is due to the design and operation of their rotor system. The rotor blades of a helicopter generate lift by creating a pressure difference between the upper and lower surfaces of the rotor blades as they rotate. ⬆️ This lift is primarily directed vertically to support the weight of the helicopter and keep it airborne. In order to fly upside down, the rotor blades would need to be inverted, and the lift generated would be directed in the wrong direction, pushing the helicopter toward the ground instead of supporting it. ⬇️ 🚫 This configuration is simply not possible with the conventional rotor systems used in most helicopters. ❓ Dying for more FAQs? Check out our blog post for answers to 9 more popular helicopter questions: https://lnkd.in/ddECtDcK #chopperspotter #faq #helicopter #helicopters #helicopterpilot #helicopterowner #aviation #rotorcraft #upsidedown

Sometimes, just the registration gives us information. The I-AWVx series (and I-AWTx before that) are helicopters owned by Leonardo which are for sale. Generally these have been taken in part-exchange for a new aircraft. This #AW169 was replaced by an #AW139 with a French owner. #Helicopter #MarketIntelligence

The maximum altitude that a helicopter can achieve depends on various factors, including its design, engine power, weight, and environmental conditions. 🌬️ 🚁 That’s because, as a helicopter climbs to higher altitudes, the air becomes thinner, resulting in reduced engine performance and rotor efficiency. Therefore, the higher a helicopter flies, the more limited its lifting capacity becomes. Generally, helicopters are capable of flying up to altitudes ranging from 10,000 to 25,000 feet (3,000 to 7,600 meters) above sea level. ☁️ Certain specialized helicopters, such as high-altitude reconnaissance or utility helicopters, may have specific modifications or equipment—like more powerful engines, improved rotor designs, or even auxiliary systems like oxygen supplies to support operations in thin air—to enable them to operate at higher altitudes. The Eurocopter X³, for instance, has demonstrated the ability to reach altitudes exceeding 37,000 feet (11,000 meters). However, such helicopters are not commonly used for practical applications and are designed with specific high-altitude performance goals in mind. ❓ Dying for more FAQs? Check out our blog post for answers to 9 more popular helicopter questions: https://lnkd.in/gSYUFpsN #chopperspotter #faq #helicopter #helicopters #helicopterpilot #helicopterowner #aviation #rotorcraft

🚁 The AW139 is one of the most successful twin-engine helicopter programs of the past 40 years, recording over 1000 deliveries in 15 years. ⏩ For a full in-depth look at the pre-owned market of the successful Leonardo Helicopters AW139, read our "Rotortrade 360 - Market Pulse" copy here: https://lnkd.in/dpQpb5Df ⚠ If you are looking to keep your finger on the pulse of the pre-owned helicopter market, “Rotortrade 360 – Market Pulse” is a must-read. It is a series of groundbreaking articles featuring industry-leading insight and in-depth analysis of the pre-owned market. Each article provides background to each model’s development, its successes and challenges it has faced in the market, with operator feedback as to its benefits and limitations. 🔜 Keep checking this page for further editions of the “Rotortrade 360 – Market Pulse”. In partnership with Vertical Magazine Leonardo Helicopters #HelicoptersYouCanTrust #MarketAnalyis #Rotortrade360MarketPulse #MarketingIntelligence #ProductAnalysis #Helicopters #Aviation Leonardo Dalmasso

A selection of our database updates today * Turbine helicopters - we checked out a new Leonardo AW169 which has started test flying this week, and we know which contract it will be flying on * Heliports and Airports - this screen grab from Google Maps shows a location we added to our files today, building on the 23,400+ helipads (and 56,600 airfields) already known. * Helicopter Contracts - validated details of a contract renewal that starts over 21 months from now. #Helicopter #MarketIntelligence