First place was awarded to Eli Vossler from Leading Edge Flight Academy in Bend, Oregon. Second and third place were Jerry Trimble Helicopters instructors Isaac Groves and Kolton Merritt.
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Registration opens for Touchdown Autorotation Contest
This will be Jerry Trimble’s last competition as he passes the torch to the younger generation. “Why should I have all the fun?” he says.
AEROCOR expands into helicopter sales
The company’s initial focus will be on Robinson helicopters.
Picture of the Day: Let the sun shine
James Viola submitted this photo and note: “While flying cross country in this new R-44 Raven II, I landed at 02AZ, Silver Bell AHP, an Army helicopter training site, to let the weather pass and enjoyed this beautiful rainbow after the storm.”
New name for helicopter association
The decision to rebrand stems from the rapid expansion and technological evolution occurring in the vertical aviation industry.
New flight school opens at O38
A new flight school, TruFlight Academy, which specializes in helicopter flight training, has opened at Gundy’s Airport (O38) in Owasso, Oklahoma.
Top 10 best-selling rotorcraft in 2022
According to the latest figures from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, piston helicopter deliveries increased 7.2% in 2022, with 194 delivered, while civil-commercial turbine helicopter deliveries increased 7.6% to 682.
Garmin GI 275 certified for Robinson helicopters
The FAA awarded an STC for R22 and R44 installations in early July 2022.
2022 Helicopter Expo puts pandemic in the past
The 2022 Helicopter Association International (HAI) HELI-EXPO wrapped up March 10 after four days that brought more than 13,000 people from 72 countries to Dallas.