by Rotorworks Inc | May 31, 2017 | What's New
We all had a great time getting our helicopter license and all miss flying when we can't go. Whether you are a private or commercial helicopter pilot we believe it's important to keep your skills current. Even if it's once or twice a year it helps. If your...
by Rotorworks Inc | May 31, 2017 | Rotorworks Blog
At long last summer is here and hopefully for a very long time to come. This is a great time to talk about power management. In the middle of winter that cold, dense air gives bags of power and density altitude isn’t even a thought in most pilots heads. Now the...
by Rotorworks Inc | May 10, 2017 | What's New
At long last the sun is out in Whitecourt and it finally feels like summer is on the way. We've been busy with lots of recurrent training for companies gearing up for the summer. This Astar is heading up to Valley B Aviation in Manning, Alberta. Ryan did some...
by Rotorworks Inc | May 1, 2017 | Rotorworks Blog
As long as you stay clear of visible moisture it is unlikely you will experience icing but take note of the temperature/dew point spread before you fly. The closer they are, the less temperature change required for that water vapour to become full saturated and...
by Rotorworks Inc | Apr 11, 2017 | What's New
Thanks to Tyson, Kristen and Colton who came up from Edmonton last weekend for a discovery flight. It was the first time any of them had been in a helicopter and we had a great time dispite the weather. We had a look around the school and the helicopter before heading...
by Rotorworks Inc | Mar 22, 2017 | What's New
Our Cheif Pilot Ryan has worked with several companies over the last few years and maintains close ties with them. When Gogal Air from Manatoba asked him to run up their new Astar while it was at Northwest Helicopter Services here in Whitecourt he was happy to help....
by Rotorworks Inc | Mar 7, 2017 | Rotorworks Blog
Every year in Janvier, Alberta they hold a snowmobile drag racing weekend. This year the good people of Octane Addictions also came up with 4 riders from the X-Games and put on a few shows. We decided to check it out and flew up in the R44. Planning out the route it...
by Rotorworks Inc | Mar 1, 2017 | What's New
Congratulations to Nathan who just got his first job in the industry and is currenty on his way North. Nathan came to Rotorworks for some recurrent training in the R22 and then started applying for jobs. He got an interview and checkride in a Jet Ranger and so came...
by Rotorworks Inc | Feb 15, 2017 | Testimonials
"Had an overall great experience at Rotorworks. Jim, Ryan and Sean were all patient, welcoming, and very knowledgeable. I had let my currency expire past the 5 year mark and had to write a pstar and complete a flight review. It was an excellent re-introduction to...
by Rotorworks Inc | Feb 15, 2017 | Rotorworks Blog
Getting your 100 hour commercial license is of course the first step to getting your dream flying job. A very important step but by no means the last. Companies looking to hire pilots aren't looking for your license, they know you wouldn't be...
