VHA Begins Flight Test of New MD 530F Main Rotor Blades
Van Horn Aviation returned to flight testing this week as it celebrated a successful first flight of its MD 530F main rotor blades on July 24, 2012. The flight testing, held at the MD Helicopters facility in Mesa, Ariz., validated the design changes made to the blade since last year’s initial hover test and allows the program to move forward toward certification. VHA flight test personnel expect to continue through the various phases of flight testing through the third quarter 2012.
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If you're heading to Anaheim for Heli-Expo 2024, be sure to stop by VHA's Booth No. 2211 to say hello and pick up your limited edition bottle opener and tap hammer (while supplies last). Both items are manufactured in-house at VHA's facility in Tempe.
Van Horn Aviation provides two resources for authorized repair personnel who replace bearings in VHA 206 series tail rotor blades. These include Technical Bulletin TB 2062200-1 and a How-To video.
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