Van Horn Aviation recently received FAA approval to extend the service life of the grip plates on the original 206B main rotor blades (Part No. 20631000-101) from 2,800 hours to 4,800 hours. This change results . . . Keep Reading
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 . . . Keep Reading
To assist operators in their goal of a smooth and painless track & balance experience, VHA engineers recently compiled a set of procedures and best practices for performing track & balance on VHA 206B/L main . . . Keep Reading
On October 30, 2020, Arizona-based rotor blade manufacturer Van Horn Aviation (VHA) received a Letter of Acceptance from Transport Canada for the company’s updated composite main rotor blades fitting the Bell 206B JetRanger helicopter. Approved . . . Keep Reading
VHA recently received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) on its updated composite main rotor blades for the Bell 206B JetRanger helicopter. The last major hurdle prior to receiving a supplemental type certificate . . . Keep Reading
Located on Norman Rogers Airport (CYGK) in Kingston, Ontario, AOG Heliservices has been providing helicopter maintenance services to Canadian operators since 1983. Owner Ken Przontka has spent his entire life in aviation, growing up in . . . Keep Reading
Beginning with April 2020 deliveries, VHA customers may notice a matte finish on their main and tail rotor blades. VHA has begun applying a new nano hybrid polyurethane (NHP) topcoat to all of its main and tail rotor . . . Keep Reading
For owner and dedicated pilot Tokkie Botes, animals and the conservation of animals is the passion behind Flying For Freedom SA. FFFSA’s mission is to fly for the survival of those without a voice. Based . . . Keep Reading
Our original 206B main rotor blade (P/N 20631000-101) features a single trim tab for easy track and balance. We ship each blade with the trim tab set at zero degrees, and many operators find that they . . . Keep Reading