HANGAR TALK


the R66 and FAA certification of new options for the R66 including floats and a police version. ◆


Robinson Doubles Last Year’s Production


Robinson Helicopter Co. continues to be the world’s leading producer of civil heli­ copters. In 2011, the company produced 356 helicopters (212 R44s, 88 R66s and 56 R22s), more than double 2010’s pro­ duction of 162.


While the R44 remains Robinson’s top selling helicop­ ter, the response to its latest model, the R66 Turbine, has been very strong. The R66 was FAA certificated in October 2010. As of December 31, 2011, total orders received for the new model exceeded 360. Robinson enters 2012 with a backlog of more than 400 air­ craft orders making produc­ tion a top priority. The compa­ ny has expanded its manufac­ turing space and is continuing to increase its workforce. Other priorities for 2012 include foreign validation of


FEBRUARY 2012


Night Flight Concepts to Feature New Program


At Heli­Expo 2012, Night Flight Concepts (NFC), the leading provider of compre­ hensive night vision solutions, will feature new Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Maintenance Solution Bundles providing value­added solutions to include a “No­Worry” NVG extended warranty program; high­quality, cost­sensitive 180­day NVG inspections; and the NVIS Lighting Inspection


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Program. In response to the FAA mandated 24­month NVIS inspec­ tion requirement, NFC offers the Hoffman Engineering LM­33­550 Lighting Conformity Toolkit, the “torque­ wrench” of the NVG lighting inspection industry. NVG Maintenance Solution Bundling customers receive preferred pric­ ing on many of the products and services offered by NFC, the premier FAA Approved NVG Part 145 Repair Station.


The NVG Maintenance Solution Bundle program also features the FAA­approved, NVIO™ Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Computer­Based Training (CBT). The NVIO NVG CBT is an internet­based train­ ing solution that integrates self­paced courseware and practice in advanced synthetic environments to deliver Just­ In­Time training and mainte­ nance performance support anytime, anywhere resulting in greater NVG learning effec­ tiveness and lower sustain­ ment costs. ◆


announce their Editor­In­ Chief; Lyn Burks was recently selected as the recipient of Helicopter Association International’s “Excellence in Communications” award. Each year HAI, through its Salute to Excellence Awards Program recognizes the indi­ vidual or organization achiev­ ing the most creative and dis­ tinct dissemination of infor­ mation about the helicopter. For over 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exception­ al merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program. By acknowledging exceptional individuals and organizations, the Salute to Excellence program encour­ ages the highest standards of professionalism in the helicop­ ter industry.


Lyn Burks, Rotorcraft Pro Editor In Chief Chosen for HAI Salute To Excellence Award


Rotorcraft Pro Media Network (RPMN) is pleased to


Lyn began his aviation career over 20 years ago and has worked as a pilot in vari­ ous sectors of the industry. During this time, he has been using his talents and experi­ ence to help shape the heli­ copter culture through media, education and professional­ ism. Most notably, he has been helping mentor industry professionals with his career


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