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NOTAR. No Tail Rotor Helicopter
NOTAR is a helicopter system which avoids the use of a tail rotor. It was developed by McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems (through...
Garth Calitz
Aug 4, 20214 min read


HeliCrewManager the Future of Helicopter Operation Control
Craig Webster a former computer programmer turned helicopter pilot identified a host of problems in the conventional management of...
Garth Calitz
Mar 24, 20202 min read


Sikorsky HH-60W “Jolly Green Giant II” Awarded Second Production Contract
Sikorsky will build 12 additional HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters (CRH) following a second Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contract...
Garth Calitz
Mar 3, 20206 min read


News Letter 21 November 2019
Good day all Before we get into what’s happening this weekend and news about our beloved industry, I make one request of everyone that is...
Garth Calitz
Nov 21, 20196 min read


Helivate Heli Olympics 2019 -Testing Precision Flying
Jack Taylor airfield based just outside Krugersdorp is the operational base of Helivate Helicopter Services, established in 2011 in...
Andre Venter
Oct 15, 20194 min read


The Eurocopter X³ - Turboprop speeds in a Helicopter
The Eurocopter X³ is based on the Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin helicopter, with the addition of short span wings each fitted with a tractor...
Garth Calitz
Sep 3, 20194 min read


NOTAR. No Tail Rotor Helicopter
NOTAR is a helicopter system which avoids the use of a tail rotor. It was developed by McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems (through...
Garth Calitz
Mar 5, 20184 min read


NEWS LETTER 20 DECEMBER 2017
Festive Greetings As we reach the end of 2017, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the wonderful people that make up the...
Garth Calitz
Dec 20, 20174 min read
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