Van Horn Aviation has recently become aware of a particular flight condition that can set off an extreme vertical hop on lightly loaded LongRangers using VHA main rotor blades. In cases where a 206L fitted . . . Keep Reading
Van Horn Aviation engineers presented a Manufacturer’s Tech Brief on installation and repair procedures of composite rotor blades at HAI Heli-Expo 2022 on Tuesday, March 8 at 3 pm. Approximately 35 technicians and other company . . . Keep Reading
Livingston Aviation is a fixed base operator located in Waterloo, Iowa—the Heartland of America and home of the first gas-powered tractors. For more than 30 years they have provided expertise to the aviation industry as . . . 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
VHA’s 206B/L main rotor blades were initially designed with two or three overlapping abrasion strips covering the the leading edge. The inboard and middle abrasion strips were made from roll-formed stainless steel; the outboard tip . . . Keep Reading
Many customers have asked about the differences between our original 206B JetRanger main rotor blades (Part Number 20631000-101) and our 206B Version 2 blades Part Number 20635000-501) This post explains the differences and provides some . . . Keep Reading
The Federal Aviation Administration issued STC SR02732LA for Van Horn Aviation’s new 206B Version 2 composite main rotor blades designated part number 20635000-501. With redesigned carbon fiber ply counts and orientation to provide a softer . . . 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
At its home in sunny South Florida, family-owned Agricultural Air Services has been operating with cutting-edge service for over 25 years. Founders Brian and Robin Parker believe the Agricultural Air Services’ team is important to . . . Keep Reading
Based in the stunningly beautiful Coast Mountains of Northwest British Columbia in Canada, Quantum Helicopters Ltd operates a small fleet of Bell 206B JetRanger, Bell 206L LongRanger, and Airbus H125 (Eurocopter EC350 AStar) helicopters. While . . . Keep Reading
Diagnostic Solutions International (DSI) is expanding its capabilities to support Van Horn Aviation (VHA) main rotor blades by offering VHA 206B and 206L main rotor blade track and balance software for the Honeywell Vibration Expert . . . Keep Reading