by Rotorworks Inc | Apr 14, 2013 | Rotorworks Blog
Rotorworks was doing some initial external training with some of our customers during the last couple of months. Rotorworks students have also been doing external load training during the last couple of weeks as they finish their course. Tyrel Kehler getting ready for...
by Rotorworks Inc | Mar 12, 2013 | Rotorworks Blog
Rotorworks was out doing some training for operational customers and we were doing some hover exits from a Bell 206 Helicopter. There is an annual training requirement when the hover exit is used to disembark customers when the helicopter can’t land. The pilots...
by Rotorworks Inc | Feb 24, 2013 | Rotorworks Blog
Whiteout caused by blowing snow is always a concern for helicopter pilots flying in the winter. We practice working in blowing snow with our students so they are aware of the techniques available to minimize the risks. R44 rotorwash picking...
by Rotorworks Inc | Jan 21, 2013 | Rotorworks Blog
Rotorworks has the helicopter maintenance completed with a Contract AMO (Aircraft Maintenance Organization). Our AMO is Northwest Helicopter Services Inc and it is run by Darcy Cornock. Northwest Helicopter Services is on the Whitecourt Airport and when we have our...
by Rotorworks Inc | Dec 21, 2012 | Rotorworks Blog
Joey Lister came up from Lloydminster Alberta to check out Rotorworks as he is looking to get his commercial helicopter licence. The day he arrived was snowing, and after we talked about the school and the helicopter industry, we went for an Introductory Flight. We...
by Rotorworks Inc | Oct 30, 2012 | Rotorworks Blog
Rotorworks students were out to our Blueridge facilities for some off airport operations. They spent a couple of days working out of the log cabin simulating an operational site. The students were learning to use fuel barrels and pumps for refueling the helicopters,...
