Kaweah Delta hosts helipad completion celebration
Source: Kaweah Delta, 17-May-13
Kaweah Delta Health Care District will celebrate the completion of its helipad on Thursday, May 16, in Visalia. The event will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. under the helipad in the main parking lot at Kaweah Delta Medical Center, 400 W. Mineral King Ave. The $2.7 million helipad is expected to be fully operational by [...]
Santa Barbara County helicopter budget under scrutiny
Source: Noozhawk, 13-May-13
Officials air concerns about the fleet’s soaring expenses, which have already exceeded the budget available. (See Full Story)
Los Angeles Helicopters Expands Pilot Training to Rwanda Air
Source: Los Angeles Helicopters, 07-May-13
Los Angeles Helicopters, LLC (LAH), a leading helicopter flight training operator, is pleased to announce that after completing FAA commercial license and Instrument rating training for 6 pilots from Rwanda in 2012, LAH was invited to travel to Rwanda and provide additional Mountain training as well as Emergency Procedures training and a refresher course for [...]
Private helipad OK’d for Chico industrial park
Source: ChicoER, 03-May-13
A new helipad will be constructed in the industrial park adjacent to the Chico Municipal Airport. The project was approved Tuesday night by the Chico Airport Commission, at the request of DigitalPath, which already operates the helicopter at the airport for service purposes.(See Full Story)
Emergency medical helicopter plan put on hold
Source: U~T San Diego, 03-May-13
A proposal to station an emergency air ambulance helicopter in Oceanside was put on hold by the City Council Wednesday pending further negotiations. (See Full Story)
Chico Airport to consider helipad
Source: ChicoER, 30-Apr-13
The Chico Airport Commission has a full agenda at its next meeting, including the matter of a private helipad, a new location for the Chico Air Museum, and developing a work plan. (See Full Story)
CALSTAR Transports 50,000th Patient
Source: CALSTAR, 19-Apr-13
january was a historic month for CALSTAR as we transported our 50,000th patient, CALSTAR CEO Lynn Malmstrom announced. “Surpassing 50,000 patient transports is a significant accomplishment and we would like to recognize our dedicated CALSTAR team members, past and present, as well as our many industry partners who have made it possible,” Malmstrom said. CALSTAR [...]
CALSTAR celebrates 15 years in Ukiah
Source: The Ukiah Daily Journal, 18-Apr-13
After completing approximately 7,000 flights, the CALSTAR base in Ukiah marked its 15th anniversary Monday. The base, known as CALSTAR-4, serves the diverse and largely remote areas of Mendocino and Lake Counties (see full story).
Metro Aviation delivers new EC135 to CALSTAR
Source: Metro Aviation, 18-Apr-13
Metro Aviation recently delivered the third of eight new EC135s to California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR). The new aircraft are part of a comprehensive fleet upgrade and standardization plan for the helicopter emergency medical service based in McClellan, CA. Metro will provide eight EC135s to replace the program’s older fleet, making it an all-Eurocopter [...]
CALSTAR adds new “clot stabilizing” treatment
Source: CALSTAR, 17-Apr-13
Sacramento based CALSTAR, the largest nonprofit air ambulance on the west coast, is the first air ambulance in the United States to introduce a new “clot stabilizing” treatment to its arsenal of medications. Tranexamic acid (TXA) could save hundreds of lives in California and thousands across the country, according to Dr. David Duncan, CALSTAR’s medical [...]
LAX Heliport to Permanently Close
Source: PHPA, 16-Apr-13
The Board of Airport Commissioners is meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at 12:00 pm (tomorrow) to hear LAWA (the agency that runs the L.A. Airports) propose the closure of one of the only two public use heliports in California. The Executive Director of LAWA will make a report to the Board of Directors of the Airport Commissioners regarding the [...]
Cities formally dissolve ABLE helicopter program
Source: Daily Pilot, 12-Apr-13
A 20-year law enforcement partnership that provided police helicopter patrols to Costa Mesa and Newport Beach touched down for the last time Thursday morning. (see full story)
REACH Air Medical Services Earns Diamond Certified Again
Source: REACH, 28-Mar-13
REACH Air Medical Services has just been awarded the prestigious Diamond Certified® symbol for the third consecutive year. This is the result of being rated highest in quality in a patient and customer satisfaction rating performed by American Ratings Corporation. In order to earn Diamond Certified, a company must apply to be rated by American [...]
California Senator weighs in on helicopter noise campaign
Source: Sen. Ted W. Lieu, 19-Mar-13
Sen. Ted W. Lieu introduced today a resolution urging President Obama and Congress to approve the pending Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act. “Los Angeles County residents who have endured the cacophony of seemingly endless helicopter flights over their homes need relief,” Lieu said about a bill that would ask the Federal Aviation Administration [...]
Vacaville Medical Center opens new helipad
Source: Times Heraldonline, 11-Mar-13
Work on the 54-foot helipad began last August. Officials said it’s the largest hospital-based helipad in Solano County and one of the many new achievements at the Vacaville Kaiser facility (see full story).
Executive HeliShares take delivery of another AW109 Power
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the handover of an AW109 Power to Executive HeliShares, a Briles Wing & Helicopter, Inc. Company, located in Van Nuys, California. Executive HeliShares has selected the AW109 Power and GrandNew product lines as the VIP platforms of choice for their exclusive Fractional Ownership Program on the West [...]
StandardAero Announces Rotorcraft Support, Inc. as Authorized Support Center
Source: StandardAero, 06-Mar-13
StandardAero announced that it has signed Rotorcraft Support Inc. (RSI) of Van Nuys, Calif., as an Authorized Support Center. The agreement is a one year extension to the current contract and includes optional one-year extensions at the end of each expiry date. “Today’s announcement reflects our continued presence and growth throughout the U.S. and reinforces [...]
Sacramento Metro Fire chooses Becker system for UH-1
Source: Becker Avionics, 06-Mar-13
The Sacramento Metro Fire Air Operations unit recently received a grant to upgrade its avionics and selected the Becker Avionics DVCS6100 digital airborne audio control system for one of its UH-1 multi-mission helicopters. The aircraft is currently undergoing an avionics upgrade at Advanced Helicopter Services (AHS) facility in Woodland, CA-near Sacramento. The popular Becker DVCS6100 [...]
Universal Helicopters announces new NVG training alliance
Source: Universal Helicopters, 03-Mar-13
Universal Helicopters (UHI), a leader in helicopter flight training, Night Flight Concepts (NFC), the leading provider of comprehensive night vision solutions, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s oldest and most prestigious aeronautical university and Dodge City Community College (DC3) are pleased to announce new training alliance to bring collegiate level NVG programs to the southwest. [...]
US Forest Service contracts exclusive night-flight firefighting helicopter
Source: US Forest Service, 27-Feb-13
The United States Forest Service announced Thursday it would contract a full-time night-flying firefighting helicopter beginning next year. The helicopter will be used for dropping water and flame-retardant on fires. The Forest Service plans to use the helicopter in the future to also include emergency medical transport and aerial management of controlled burns and wildfires [...]
Advanced Helicopter Services to Exhibit during Heli-Expo
Source: Advanced Helicopter Services, 25-Feb-13
Northern California helicopter maintenance and completions provider, Advanced Helicopter Services (AHS) will for the first time this year be an exhibiter at the upcoming Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. The world-wide helicopter showcase will run from 4-7 MAR 2013 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Based at the Watts-Woodland Airport in [...]
California County Inching Toward Drone Deployment?
Source: Wired, 22-Feb-13
Alameda County, just east of San Francisco, is closing in on becoming one of dozens of local law enforcement agencies nationwide to deploy the unmanned crafts. (see full story)
FAA had twice suspended licence of pilot in fatal crash
Source: LA Times, 21-Feb-13
The pilot of a helicopter that crashed in Acton this month had his pilot privileges suspended twice in the last decade, according to FAA records (see full story). Details on the accident referred to can be found at 10-Feb-13 N59518 Bell 206B Acton, US-California (3F)
Rebtech provides NVG capability to HeliStream
Source: Rebtech, 20-Feb-13
REBTECH, one the first civil and military aviation night vision lighting providers in the world has announced the initial night vision compatible conversion of an AS350B3 owned and operated by longtime helicopter training provider, HeliStream. Based in Costa Mesa, California at the John Wayne airport, HeliStream has been offering comprehensive flight training, FAR Part 133, [...]
PHPA, HAI, FAAST and Robinson join for Safety Workshop
Source: PHPA, 11-Feb-13
Topic: Jam Packed Helicopter SAFETY Workshop with National & Local Safety Items Addressed. (Held at Robinson Helo Facility) On Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 8:00 AM Location: Robinson Helicopter Company, 2901 Airport Dr., Torrance, CA 90505 Select Number: WP0548604 Description: HAI (Helicopter Association International), So Cal PHPA (Professional Helicopter Pilots Association), and FAAST (FAA Safety Team) invite you to a day [...]
Schiff, Feinstein, Boxer introduce Bill to Regulate LA helicopter traffic
Source: Congressman Schiff, 05-Feb-13
Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) introduced legislation today that would require the Federal Aviation Administration to provide Los Angeles County residents relief from the noise and safety concerns caused by low-flying helicopters above residential neighborhoods. The Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act would establish regulations [...]
CALSTAR launches new Eurocopter EC135s
Source: Lompoc Record, 28-Jan-13
Central Coast residents had the opportunity Friday night to check out two new air ambulances that recently started serving the area and have the capability to whisk them to safety in an emergency (see full story)
Desert Valley Hospital to build helipad
Source: Victorville Daily Press, 20-Jan-13
Desert Valley, owned by Prime Healthcare Services, is ready to build the $150,000 helipad as soon as the City of Victorville approves the plan (see full story)
CGAS Los Angeles to use Torrance Airport for crew checks
Source: US Coast Guard, 15-Jan-13
Coast Guard Air Station Los Angeles personnel will be completing Their annual standardization flight crew checks from Jan. 28th through Feb. 7 th . Residents living near the Torrance Airport can expect to see and hear the air station’s MH-65 Dolphin helicopters more Frequently During That Time period. In an effort to reduce the frequency of flights near [...]
UC Davis demo unmanned helicopter spraying vineyards
Source: Wines & Vines, 09-Jan-13
Professors at the University of California, Davis, recently demonstrated an unmanned helicopter that could have numerous vineyard uses including spraying liquid and granular pesticides, seeding cover crops and sensing and implementing precision agriculture. (see full story)
CHC Safety & Quality Summit 2013 – New Pre-Summit Course
Source: CHC, 07-Jan-13
Accident/Incident Response Preparedness March 21-23 (2.5 days) Course Description: This course is designed for individuals who are involved in either preparing for an accident or responding to one as a representative of their organization. It is based on the premise that accidents are relatively rare events and organizations may have little experience in dealing with them. [...]
CALSTAR sells two night-capable MD Explorers to UK
Source: HeliHub.com, 07-Jan-13
Specialist Aviation Services have imported a pair of MD Explorers from California, which have been purchased from EMS operator CALSTAR. The two have been registered as G-HMDX and G-KSSA and are serials 900-00121 (previously N902RN) and 900-00123 (previously N902CS) respectively. G-HMDX is for Magpas Helimedix, a more recent addition to the UK EMS scene. Magpas [...]
Riverside County Sheriff selects Becker digital system for AS350 fleet upgrade
Source: Becker Avionics, 07-Jan-13
Becker Avionics announced today that Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in California, selected the Becker DVCS6100 digital airborne audio control panel system to upgrade their four Eurocopter AS350 multi-mission helicopters and single Cessna 182P surveillance fixed wing platform. During the next few months the Riverside Air Unit aircraft will undergo avionics upgrades, to include Becker’s Digital [...]
LA Fire Dept close to completing Diamond Bar helipad upgrades
04-Jan-13
Helispot 120 in Diamond Bar is located just above Pantera Park, next to the water tanks off of Eastgate Drive, and has been undergoing a series of maintenance improvements (see full story)
City of Upland re-negotiates contract for air ambulance
Source: Contra Costa Times, 03-Jan-13
As part of the city’s ongoing measures to address budget difficulties, officials have negotiated a new contract for their Air Ambulance program. (see full story)
Bad start to 2013 – four helicopters down in US, including two on EMS work
Source: HeliHub.com, 03-Jan-13
Wednesday 2nd January saw a bad start to 2013 with no fewer than four helicopter accidents in the US already recorded on the HeliHub.com accident pages. Two of these were EMS helicopters, a Med-Trans Bell 407 in Iowa and an Air Methods EC130 in Oklahoma. The former occurred after night fall and took the lives [...]
New B206/R44 charter operator at Hawthorne, California
17-Dec-12
Star Helicopters, one of the leading helicopter tour operators in Los Angeles, is proud to begin operating charter and air taxi helicopter rides with an FAA Part 135 certification. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires that all aircraft operators carrying passengers for hire in point-to-point helicopter rides or charters and commuter flights must carry this [...]
Santa Barbara County refurbish UH-1 for fire and sheriff tasks
12-Dec-12
Commissioned into service Monday at Santa Ynez Airport, state-of-the-art Copter 3 is able to provide law enforcement functions as well as aerial firefighting, search and rescue, air ambulance service, and the transport of Special Enforcement Team (SET) members. (see full story) File photo
Los Angeles Helicopters Secures GSA, will Train Federal Agencies, DHS, ICE
Source: Los Angeles Helicopters, 11-Dec-12
Los Angeles Helicopters, LLC (LAH), a leading helicopter flight training operator, is pleased to announce that they have been awarded a GSA Schedule 874 contract (GS-02F-004AA) and are now certified to provide goods and services to the Federal Government. Federal agencies establish Government-wide contracts to simplify the procurement process. Through the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedules [...]
John D Silva – TV helicopter pioneer – dies at 92
Source: LA Times, 10-Dec-12
John D. Silva was the chief engineer for KTLA-TV in 1958 when he outfitted a helicopter with a TV camera and changed television news coverage forever. (see full story)
US Rep. Schiff vows to continue LA helicopter noise fight
Source: HAI, 07-Dec-12
On Dec. 5, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced plans to take up legislation to regulate low-flying helicopters above residential neighborhoods in Los Angeles, California, saying voluntary controls for “persistent fly-overs” were insufficient. The announcement comes amid longstanding complaints from residents regarding low-flying police and news helicopters. Schiff said he would take up stalled legislation introduced [...]
REACH Air Medical Services acquired by AMGH
Source: REACH, 06-Dec-12
This is the press release confirming the story HeliHub.com ran FIVE WEEKS ago! – see California’s REACH sold to AMGH REACH Medical Holdings LLC, parent company of REACH Air Medical Services with headquarters in Santa Rosa, has been wholly acquired by Air Medical Group Holdings, Inc. (AMGH). As of December 5, 2012 REACH joins a [...]
Sequoia Helicopters selects Becker emergency beacon locator for SAR ops
Source: Becker Avionics, 19-Nov-12
Becker Avionics is pleased to announce the selection of its new airborne BD406 Beacon Decoder by Sequoia Helicopters for their MD 530F Helicopter. Sequoia Helicopters, located in El Dorado County, CA volunteers its MD 530F Helicopter for use in conjunction with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department Aero Squadron, under the command of Sheriff John [...]
Two Pasadena Police OH-58s contact each other
Source: HeliHub.com, 18-Nov-12
A pair of law enforcement Bell OH-58s came into contact with each other on Saturday, just as one was in the process of landing and the other taking off. Pasadena Police are now two helicopters down, but still have four others immediately available according to a local television interview. Both helicopters ended up on their [...]
Redlands and Fontana Police departments share aerial coverage
Source: San Bernardino Sun, 31-Oct-12
Two forces – one with a Robinson R44 (and expanding to R66) and one with a Cessna fixed-wing – to merge aviation operations (see full story)
California’s REACH sold to AMGH
Source: HeliHub.com, 30-Oct-12
Word is reaching the HeliHub.com office that Air Medical Group Holdings have bought REACH Mediplane in California. Air Medical Group Holdings refers to itself as “the largest independent provider of air medical services in the world”, operating through subsidiaries Air Evac Lifeteam, Med-Trans and EagleMed We are expecting a formal press release today, or possibly [...]
Hillsboro Aviation awarded Military Friendly Schools Title
Source: Hillsboro Aviation, 24-Oct-12
Hillsboro Aviation was named to Victory Media’s coveted Military Friendly Schools® list. The 2013 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus. “Inclusion on [...]
United Rotorcraft awarded EC130T2 EMS completion
Source: United Rotorcraft, 19-Oct-12
United Rotorcraft announces it was awarded the contract by Enloe Medical Center of Chico, Calif., to complete the medical center’s new Eurocopter EC130 T2 aircraft. The contract includes the manufacture and integration of a new Federal Aviation Administration (STC’d) approved medical EMS interior and avionics suite. The aircraft is slated to be delivered during the [...]
Children’s Hospital Central California upgrades Bell 407 to EC135
Source: KMPH-KFRE, 15-Oct-12
The patients and staff at Children’s Hospital Central California on Thursday welcomed a new addition — a new “Air George” helicopter. (see full story)
Santa Barbara County Supervisor defends aviation unit
Source: KEYT, 12-Oct-12
Santa Barbara County Supervisor Janet Wolf is standing by the newly combined Aviation Unit despite some critics who say crews from the fire and sheriff’s department’s are not working well together. (see full story)
25 years sentence for shooting at LAPD helicopter
Source: KABC, 12-Oct-12
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for firing a gun at a Los Angeles Police Department helicopter while it was in flight. He was 18 at the time of the incident (see full story) File Photo
Erickson Air-Crane buys Sun Bird aircraft from San Diego Gas & Electric
Source: Erickson Air-Crane, 07-Oct-12
Erickson Air-Crane, a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful heavy-lift helicopter, the Erickson S-64 Aircrane, today announced its purchase of the Sun Bird Aircraft (“Sun Bird”) and associated spare parts inventory and accessories from San Diego Gas & Electric Company (“SDG&E”). The Sun Bird is an Erickson model S-64F Aircrane that was originally [...]
Robinson Helicopter Co donates to area middle schools
Source: EasyReader, 07-Oct-12
Torrance-based Robinson Helicopter Co. donated $15,000 each to Palos Verdes and Torrance school districts. In PV the funds went toward building fabrication labs at each of three area middle schools. (see full story)
Redondo Beach Council backs federal helicopter noise bill
Source: The Beach Report, 05-Oct-12
Federal legislation aimed at reducing helicopter noise over residential neighborhoods in Los Angeles has been unanimously backed by the Redondo Beach City Council. The Los Angles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act was introduced on July 28, 2011, by Rep. Howard Berman, D-Van Nuys (see full story)
PHPA establishes unprecedented TV helicopter pool
Source: PHPA, 30-Sep-12
Earlier this year, the PHPA began a dialogue with the Southern California RTNA (Radio & Television News Association) regarding this weekend’s I-405 bridge demolition, dubbed Carmageddon II. Specifically, the PHPA was interested in getting the media outlets to reduce the helicopter noise over the freeway closure this year. A similar event last year generated noise [...]
Hillsboro Aviation hires Director of Sales and Services
Source: Hillsboro Aviation, 13-Sep-12
Hillsboro Aviation is pleased to announce the addition of Giancarlo Newsome to its senior management team. Giancarlo has taken on the role of Director of Sales and Services overseeing Hillsboro Aviation’s airplane and helicopter sales, customer maintenance, avionics, parts sales and FBO service departments. As the head of Hillsboro Aviation’s sales and services division, Giancarlo [...]
US Transportation Secretary announces $18M grant for Van Nuys Airport
Source: FAA, 10-Sep-12
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced an $18.4 million Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant to reconstruct and repave the primary runway at Van Nuys Airport. “This funding will help improve Van Nuys Airport’s infrastructure and will keep aircraft moving safely and efficiently through the airport,” LaHood said. “Investing in our nation’s airports promotes economic [...]
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center tests new helipad
Source: KSBY, 10-Sep-12
The nearly $2 million dollar helistop can accommodate helicopters up to the size of a Blackhawk (see full story)
SDG&E Renews Air-Crane Support For Regional Firefighters
Source: SDG&E, 06-Sep-12
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) today announced it has renewed agreements with the County and City of San Diego and firefighting agencies to continue to make a heavy-lift air-crane available to support fire suppression efforts this fire season. An Erickson Air-Crane helitanker, the “Sun Bird,” was used by SDG&E during construction of the Sunrise [...]
US Forest Service to resume night firefighting in SoCal in 2013
Source: US Forest Service, 17-Aug-12
Beginning next year the U.S. Forest Service will contract a helicopter capable of fighting wildfire at night in a move to strengthen the agency’s capability to suppress fires and better protect firefighters and communities in Southern California. “We have made this important decision very carefully,” said Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. “We have studied night [...]
Senator Ted Lieu co-sponsors Los Angeles helicopter noise-relief act
Source: Senator Lieu, 16-Aug-12
The California State Legislature has approved Assembly Joint Resolution 25 by Assembly Member Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles), urging Congress to pass the Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act (H.R. 2677 and S. 2019). The resolution signals the Legislature’s support of the federal measure. H.R. 2677, sponsored by Representative Howard Berman and co-sponsored by Representatives [...]
CALSTAR to standardise on EC135 – orders up to eight
Source: American Eurocopter, 16-Aug-12
American Eurocopter announced today that California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR), with headquarters at McClellan, CA, has agreed to purchase up to eight EC135® helicopters. CALSTAR operates nine full-time bases in northern and central California and is the largest nonprofit air ambulance provider on the west coast. With this order, it will replace its older, [...]
Barnhart-Balfour Beatty awarded $35M contract for MV-22 hangar at MCAS Camp Pendleton
Source: US DoD, 30-Jul-12
Barnhart-Balfour Beatty, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded firm-fixed-price task order 0004 at $35,497,794 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-10-D-5407) for the replacement of an existing double hangar. This consists of the demolition of the existing hangar and construction of a new two bay hangar to accommodate MV-22 aircraft with adequate [...]
California R22 crash kills record-holder pilot Johan Nurmi
Source: HeliHub.com, 09-Jul-12
It is with sadness we record the untimely death of world record holding pilot Johan Nurmi in an R22 accident in California on Monday 9th July. While the circumstances of the accident are unknown, press photos show Robinson R22 N7527Y lying on its side in a desert area some four miles east of French Valley [...]
Important Changes to LAX Airspace
Source: PHPA, 03-Jul-12
Beginning June 28 2012, LAX Class D airspace is activated north and south of LAX airport. This Class D airspace is adjacent to LAX Class B airspace and SMO Class D airspace. South of LAX, the Class D is adjacent to HHR class D airspace. Due to the close proximity of these multiple regulated airspaces, [...]
Calstar nurse celebrates 25 years of service
15-Jun-12
This month, Rose Gaither marks her 25th year as a flight nurse. At 57, she is the longest flying flight nurse at CalSTAR (see full story)
Boeing to move unmanned helicopter tests out of Victorville
Source: Victorville Daily Press, 15-Jun-12
After 17 years at Southern California Logistics Airport, Boeing will soon move its A160T Hummingbird flight test program to Arizona (see full story)
USMC helicopter pilot in court on child porn charges
Source: 10 News, 04-Jun-12
A Marine Corps helicopter pilot was arraigned in federal court Friday, charged with possession and distribution of child pornography. (see full story)
Fuel donation helps Oakland Police continue flying
Source: Oakland Tribune, 31-May-12
Oakland police lauded Fueling California on Wednesday after the nonprofit donated $10,000 worth of fuel to power their helicopters. (see full story)
ASU helps launch NVG program for Pasadena Police
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 31-May-12
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) announced that they completed a full-service order for the Pasadena Police Department. The Pasadena Police Department purchased four new night vision goggles, modified the interiors of their two Bell OH-58s and received initial training for seven pilots. “The Pasadena Police Department plays a vital role in the protection of one of [...]
Sacramento Police get free OH-58 from Yamhill County Sheriff
Source: Sacramento Bee, 30-May-12
The Bell OH-58 is being donated by the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Department in Oregon, just north of Salem. It can no longer afford to have an air operations program. (see full story) File photo
California – EMS helipad added to Pauma Valley Airport strip
Source: Union-Times, 29-May-12
The helipad is on the Pauma Valley airport strip. It will allow Mercy Air Services to land quickly and take off when patients with medical emergencies need to be transported fast to Palomar Medical Center in Escondido or other facilities. (see full story)
REACH renews NVG Training Contract with Night Flight Concepts
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 22-May-12
Night Flight Concepts® is pleased to announce contract renewal of NVIO™ Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Initial and Recurrent Computer-Based Training (CBT) for REACH Air Medical pilots, flight nurses and EMT aircrew. “With more than 200 pilots and crew, Night Flight Concepts NVIO™ NVG CBT allows for easy access, and standardized training to all personnel regardless [...]
HMH-363 completes time in Hawaii, transitions to VMM-363 in California
Source: US Marine Corps, 20-May-12
The color guard and headquarters staff of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 render honor while the national anthem plays during a change of command and re-designation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, May 10, 2012. The commanding officer of HMH-363, Lt. Col. Mark Revor, flew his squadron’s battle colors before casing them for [...]
Calstar appoints new Director of Medical Operations
Source: CALSTAR, 15-May-12
California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR) has named Cordelia Resident Scott Wallace, R.N., C.C.R.N., C.F.R.N., as its new Director of Medical Operations, CALSTAR COO Tad Henderson announced. In his new position, Wallace will have direct responsibility for all medical operations of CALSTAR, the largest non-profit air ambulance provider on the West Coast. “Scott is a [...]
