Tue, Jun 28, 2005
Tenth New 300CBi
Schweizer Aircraft says it's
delivered the tenth new 300CBi to BC Helicopters, the helicopter
flight training school, charter operator and Schweizer Sales and
Service Center in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Gerry Friesen,
owner of BC Helicopters, took delivery of the aircraft at the
Schweizer factory and flew it 2,400 miles to Abbotsford, the fifth
new CBi that Friesen has flown on this route.
Incorporated in 1992, BC Helicopters is a helicopter school and
helicopter operator using the Schweizer 300CBi in photography,
reconnaissance, and other charter roles. In 2001, the flight school
switched to an all Schweizer 300CBi fleet. "The CBi's flight
characteristics and safety record make it the best training
helicopter in the world. These aircraft provide excellent operating
margins, which are critical for conducting our demanding mountain
flying training course. Likewise, the roomy cabin allows us to
cater to a variety of students and charter customers alike,"
Friesen said.
The Schweizer 300CBi received FAA certification in 2002 as an
enhanced version of the company's 300CB. Since then, the 300CBi has
become the training helicopter of choice due to its excellent
flight handling characteristics, impressive safety record and a
number of improvements. These improvements include a fuel injected
engine, overhaul/retirement components with time/life limits not
less than 4000 hours and Schweizer's STAR system which includes a
start-up over speed limiter, automatic rotor engagement and a low
rotor RPM warning device. Combined, these features and enhancements
provide simplified operating procedures, competitive operating
costs and further safety advancements.
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