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nature. It is powered by a fuel­efficient Turbomeca ARRIUS 2F engine and its wide unobstructed cabin, along with its excellent visibility, makes the EC120 an ideal platform for law enforcement operations.” 


Night Flight Concepts Services Ensure NVG Safety 24/7 to Fayette County, GA Sheriff’s Office


Night Flight Concepts, a comprehen­


American Eurocopter Celebrates First Two of Four EC120s to Deliver to Baltimore Police Department


In October of last year, the Baltimore


Police Department ordered four EC120® helicopters as part of a fleet renewal program for its current fleet of four EC120s that it has been operating since 2000. The delivery of two of the department’s new EC120s took place in July, with the remaining two being delivered in August. “Our EC120s have been such reliable


aircraft that we are really looking for­ ward to getting these new aircraft and putting them into service,” said Lieutenant Don Bauer, Aviation Commander for the Baltimore Police Department. “With the continued sup­ port of American Eurocopter, we fully expect these aircraft to carry on the reputation set by our current fleet.” The Baltimore Police Department uti­


lizes its fleet of EC120s for law enforce­ ment missions that include patrol and support, as well as homeland security missions. The department had the first


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EC120 in the world to reach 10,000 flight hours, and a second BPD aircraft recently reached that milestone. The purchase of four new EC120s showcas­ es the appeal and effectiveness of the EC120 for airborne law enforcement operators. “The EC120 offers a high­technology, low­cost solution, and it is the best­sell­ ing, light single­engine turbine helicop­ ter in the law enforcement market for the past 10 years,” stated Ed Van Winkle, American Eurocopter’s Sales Manager


for Airborne Law


Enforcement. “It also offers the most modern design and advanced technolo­ gy of any other aircraft in its class, fea­ turing the Vehicle and Engine Multifunction Display (VEMD) and Fenestron® anti­torque system.” Baltimore PD’s EC120s were complet­


ed by American Eurocopter and feature advanced avionics and mission equip­ ment, including thermal imager, search­ light, moving map, and video downlink systems. These aircraft are unique in that they have been completed with both front seat and rear seat consoles for Tactical Flight Officers, which were custom­designed by American Eurocopter. The EC120 is known for its high maneuverability,


sive night vision solution company, it was pleased to announce it was select­ ed by Fayette County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) Aviation Unit to provide Night Vision Goggle (NVG) maintenance and NVIOTM NVG Computer­Based Training services to help ensure the safety and readiness of equipment and personnel for night operations. “It’s about safety” stated Lieutenant


Bill Riley, FCSO NVG program lead. “That’s our bottom line. NVGs have always been essential to our organiza­ tion to ensure safety at night. Our NVG maintenance program and NVIO NVG CBT help keep the team safe at night by keeping us current.” Night Flight Concepts is providing


regular 180­day NVG inspection and repair services to FCSO to ensure equip­ ment airworthiness. The NVIO NVG CBT is being used to help maintain training currency. Riley comments on the NVIO training: “I like that it provides a flexi­ ble, state­of­the art way to stay up to date on NVG curriculum and what’s new.” Time savings and flexibility mat­ ter to Lt. Riley given his demanding schedule. Riley is one of two certified NVG instructors in the State of Georgia and assists 4 other organizations in the state maintain NVG currency in his spare time. “Night Flight Concepts recognizes the


state­of­the­art ergonomic cockpit, and low noise sig­


integral role the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office plays in enabling the existence of a certified, airworthy NVG capability in the


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