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February 01, 2011

ANN Special Feature: ADS-B Is Rolling Out - 02.01.11

ANN's Jim Campbell talks with Tim Taylor, President and CEO of FreeFlight Systems, about ADS-B, which he says both the FAA and aircraft operators are adopting faster than you might be aware.

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Twirly Birds Announce Annual Meeting

Held In Conjunction With Heli-Expo In Orlando, FL

The Twirly Birds will hold their annual meeting in Orlando, FL, held again this year in conjunction with the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo. The organization says the meeting is open to anyone who has soloed in a helicopter at least twenty years ago.

Primary Mission Will Be For Critical Transport To U.S. Mainland

Air ambulance company AirMed International said Sunday that a Learjet 36R/X at had arrived at its Honolulu base. This long-range jet will be used for urgent transports to the mainland, serving the transport needs of Hawaii hospitals as well as the U.S. Department of Defense.

Allowing Flights Over Tourist Island

Chinese officials are apparently considering easing restrictions on private helicopter flights. The government said on Friday that they would begin to allow helicopters to fly in low-altitude airspace over Hainan ... an island catering to tourists.

Helos Need Help Staying Out Of The Weeds... Sandel Provides It

The concept of terrain avoidance is a serious one for anyone that flies... as the saying goes -- The Meek May Inherit The Earth... But Pilots Are Trying To Put THAT Off As Long As Possible... This is particularly true of those of us who fly helicopters. The fact that helos have vertical take-off and landing capability means we spend a lot of time doing both... and loitering a little closer to the ground (than the average fixed-wing) in the process. When operating in reduced visibility or at night, this becomes a really tricky proposition... and we need all the help we can get. Enter Sandel's HeliTAWS ST3400