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Robinson's new R66 turbine helicopter now available
Robinson Helicopter, Inc. is accepting orders for the new R66 turbine-powered helicopter. The R66 is designed to compete with the Bell 206, MD 500, and AS350 single-engine light turbines.
Additional Resources
Answers for Pilots: The tax man cometh
The aviation industry has been hard hit with the economic storm over the past year. But there may be some light in the gray clouds at tax time for those who purchased aircraft to use for business purposes. Here are some of the details - but remember that it is critical to have a qualified financial professional review your specific situation.
Engine and propeller
This course introduces pilots to engine and propeller operation and maintenance. Take the AOPA Air Safety Foundation course to find out more. It runs from 45 to 60 minutes.
AOPA Forums
Nearly 10,000 pilots share their insight and experiences in our fun, informative AOPA Forums. Join in the discussion with pilots from around the world or use the more than 500,000 posts to research a wide variety of flying topics. It's another benefit of AOPA membership! Read More >>
Team demonstrates unmanned helicopter missions
Lockheed Martin Corporation and Kaman Aerospace Corporation (Team K-MAX) have successfully demonstrated to the U.S. Marine Corps the capability of the unmanned K-MAX helicopter to resupply troops at forward operating bases in Afghanistan.
Embraer gives Legacy 450, 500 status updates
Embraer has released updates on its Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 business jets, indicating progress in the definition phases of these designs.
Aerospace, military projects among Collier nominees
The National Aeronautic Association on Feb. 2 announced nominees for the 2009 Robert J. Collier Trophy.
Cessna’s Mustang, Bombardier’s 605 hit milestones
Are we easing out of the recession? Hope so. Here’s some more ammunition for the positive thinkers: Cessna has delivered its 300th Mustang—to a retail customer in Australia; and Bombardier has delivered its 100th Challenger 605.
Women in Aviation to take Disney by storm
Women in Aviation, International (WAI) will take Walt Disney World by storm this February. The Disney Coronado Springs Resort will host the Twenty-First Women in Aviation Conference this Feb. 25 through 27. The event's theme is Aviation--It's a Small World.
Haiti relief: Trading chocolate for rice
John Arnold was enjoying the Hershey Chocolatefest with his family in Pennsylvania Jan. 17 when he got the message - an urgent need to transport supplies from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Haiti. Less than eight hours later, he and fellow pilot Jim Adair landed a Pilatus PC-12 NG in Florida.
Photographer captured history of aviation
Photographer Howard Levy shot aviation photos continuously starting in 1936 with a few years off for World War II. Even then he was a photographer for the Army Air Corps. The dedicated aviation photographer died Jan. 29 at his home in New Jersey at the age of 88.
FAA seeks feedback on aircraft certification overhaul
With engine options, composite airframes, and lightweight digital electronics, the GA aircraft being built today are birds of a different feather from those manufactured just two decades ago.
Singapore show watched for signs of recovery
The 130,000 attendees at this week’s Singapore Airshow are watching company announcements for signs that the recession is ending. It appears that while it is ending, orders won’t return to normal until 2012.
