NEWS
Machida to Display Innovation in Video Borescopes at Heli-Expo
2016 Booth 6546 For the fi rst time at Heli-Expo, Machida Borescopes will showcase its latest addition to the Machida Videoscope family, the VSC-4-140-NLT in its hands-on engine display. The new 4mm Video Borescope fi tted with a threaded removable side view adapter is used by engine manufactures and approved for use in helicopter engines. This durable video borescope allows for stunning images and video in both straight view and ninety degree. The VSC-4-140-NLT pairs with Machida’s DPU 7-7070 digital processor that, since its debut at Heli-Expo 2015, has become an industry standard for helicopter engine inspections.
Machida will also have on display for the fi rst time
ever at Heli-Expo the smallest diameter video borescope with a Sony CCD Chip, the VSC-2.4-100N. This 2.4mm diameter video borescope provides the highest resolution images in its class and pairs with Machida’s Mini HD DPU 7-7070.
This scope and processor combo hails over 14 standard
and new desired features including stunning photos, video recording in high-defi nition, easy to use software, picture- in-picture, new updated zoom features, side by side image review, and portable image archiving that can be saved and shared via an SD Card. Machida will also be displaying its Pratt & Whitney Canada approved engine kit PWC34910-109 Kit at its booth. This kit comes complete with our upgraded 3mm, VSC-3-140-NL, which boasts a durable tungsten outer cover with a Sony CCD Camera Chip, Machida’s newest digital processor the DPU 7-7070, and all the engine manufacturer accessories you need to get started. This scope is Machida’s go-to kit and is good for all engines. Machida will also have its budget-friendly PWC34910- 106 Kit on display. This low-cost option comes equipped with Machida’s FBA-4B-100P, 4mm battery operated fi berscope and its new and improved battery-operated light source. If you are unable to see Machida at the show, you can
reach thim via email at
info@machidascope.com, or by telephone Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM EST at 1-845-365-0600 and toll free at 1-800-431-5420. You can also visit
www.machidascope.com to keep up to date with Machida news and product releases.
Baldwin Launches BaldwinSOS™ Program with Safety Operating
Systems Baldwin Aviation, a global provider of customized safety management and operational effi ciency systems for aviation, ground and airport operations, announces an alliance with one of the industry’s major aviation safety
consultancies, Safety Operating Systems (SOS). The new collaborative program, BaldwinSOS™
, provides clients of
both fi rms with a suite of additional a la carte services that further enhances and supports safety. Baldwin’s experience supporting business aviation, helicopter medical transport, small commercial operations and data sharing through its proprietary SMS and SAVVYdoc™
manual management software, coupled
with SOS’s expertise with large commercial operations, provides a 360-degree safety program for a wide range of organizations. Building upon Baldwin’s facilitation of ASIAS and ASAP data collection, SOS also brings fl ight data management (FDM/FOQA) to raise the bar and further simplify client’s safety programs. “This arrangement is an extremely effi cient and immediate way for both of us to off er signifi cant enhancements to the services we currently provide our clients,” says Don Baldwin, chief executive offi cer of Baldwin Aviation Safety and Compliance. “We now off er a compliment of services and programs our clients have been yearning for. We believe we are raising the standard for safety in the industry to an even higher level. BaldwinSOS™
will further solidify our
companies’ ability to off er a premier collaborative safety management
program...and bring exceptional concierge support services to both Baldwin and SOS clients. We’re extremely pleased to be working with SOS. BaldwinSOS™ collaboration will further strengthen our programs by supplementing the identifi cation and monitoring of Safety Performance Indicators (SPI) through Baldwin’s innovative Report Cards.” “The strategic alliance of Baldwin with SOS brings
two leaders in aviation safety together to give clients more services and new combined services,” says John Cox, president of Safety Operating Systems, based out of Washington, DC. “BaldwinSOS™
provides a partnership of
proven leadership in safety, training, fl ight data monitoring, and safety management systems. From large airlines to single aircraft operations, BaldwinSOS™
is the right cost-
eff ective safety enhancement. More safety for less cost. Baldwin is a great organization, and we are delighted to be in partnership with them.” “BaldwinSOS™
now makes Flight Operations Quality
Assurance (FOQA) and Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) more readily available to Baldwin clients, whose data monitoring will now be incorporated into their Baldwin portal,” John Cox continues. “By working together, BaldwinSOS™
is able to provide very attractive pricing
for implementing and servicing FDM for operators. This unique process ensures that maximum information is gained from the data and recorded in monthly reports that provide operators with clear information on their fl ight operations. Trend data within the monthly report will also highlight critical safety trends and allow early mitigation.” SOS also provides high quality IS-BAO and IS-BAH auditing services for clients desiring IBAC registration.
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