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Customer Spotlight on Helicopters Canada
Nicknamed the “Gateway of the North,” North Bay Ontario is a perfect Canadian getaway with its stunning parks, lakes, beaches and winter trail systems. The city originated as a rail yard for the Canadian Pacific Railway and during the Cold War its airport was an important military installation. And for more than 40 years it has been home to Helicopters Canada.
Previously operating as two separate companies at Jack Garland Airport, Helicopters Canada and Essential Helicopters amalgamated under one roof in 2019 to create the Helicopters Canada known today. After both companies had been in business for over 40 years apart, the current owners selected the most experienced, knowledgeable and customer service-focused personnel from each company to form the latest team of professionals and aircraft.
As an approved Transport Canada Flight Training School and Charter company, Helicopters Canada offers a wide range of services in the aviation industry. With a fleet that includes Eurocopter (Airbus) AS350B2, Robinson R44 and Bell 206BIII JetRanger helicopters, they take pride in the ability to take you anywhere in Canada, no matter how remote the location.
In 2013 Helicopters Canada partnered with Canadore College to provide a Commercial Pilot-Helicopter Flight Training program, the only one of its kind in Canada. The program uses Canadore College’s 87,000 sq. ft. training facility paired with operational courses to provide both academic and hands-on training. And as a special bonus, every graduate is honored for accomplishing their first solo flight by getting doused with buckets of ice-cold water.
Flight training is only part of the many services available from this multi-faceted Canadian aviation company. It also specializes in pipeline control, mining and exploration, wildlife survey, fire suppression and several other services which can be achieved in a helicopter. If you want an aerial view of a special event or just want to do some sightseeing from a different view, the company’scharter services can accommodate all your requests.
Sharing its passion for flying with the local community, Helicopters Canada has been providing helicopter rides for many years at events such as the International Plowing Match, Havelock Jamboree, Richmond Fair, the Cranberry Festival and many more.
Flight training is only part of the many services available from this multi-faceted Canadian aviation company. It also specializes in pipeline control, mining and exploration, wildlife survey, fire suppression and several other services which can be achieved in a helicopter. If you want an aerial view of a special event or just want to do some sightseeing from a different view, the company’scharter services can accommodate all your requests.
Sharing its passion for flying with the local community, Helicopters Canada has been providing helicopter rides for many years at events such as the International Plowing Match, Havelock Jamboree, Richmond Fair, the Cranberry Festival and many more.
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For 206L LongRanger operators flying P/N 20633000-101 serial numbers A007-A009 or A012-A104, we would like to remind you that these blades are subject to AD 2022-22-08, which requires recurring tap inspections every 400 flight hours or 2,400 engine starts, whichever comes first. You can learn more about the tap test requirements and procedure in our video . These blades are likely to develop a delamination in the area of the weight pocket on the lower surface of the blade. The AD further requires removing the blades from service if the delamination reaches 6 inches in length. However, extensive company testing indicates that all blades will likely achieve their full retirement life before that occurs. So long as the delamination is monitored and does not exceed the permitted length, the blades are entirely safe to fly with no adverse effects on aircraft behavior or performance. Operators are required to report their findings at every inspection interval to VHA for tracking using the form on the last page of Service Bulletin 33000-4 . Completed forms should be emailed to info@vanhornaviation.com . Providing this data helps to ensure all operators of these blades remain safe. All of the identified blades are likely to have delaminations, so if none are detected please contact us for assistance. In addition, this AD is considered an interim action and once sufficient data is gathered it may be updated to reduce the required frequency of inspection. Refer to AD 2022-22-08 and SB 33000-4 for further information.
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