For many industries, automated inspections are sufficient, but for many industries, inspections of components should be manual. For example, you should manually inspect commercial helicopter parts for maintenance needs and repairs. There are some clear benefits that...
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The Mechanics of Flying a Helicopter at Night
Helicopters are marvels of technology, but what's really amazing is how they can fly at night. According to the General Aviation Survey by the FAA, around 16% of all helicopter missions take place at night. Here's how helicopters can navigate in dark conditions...
How Do Stabilizers Work on a Helicopter?
More commercial helicopters are in the air than ever before. Black Hawk maintenance has taken on a new level of importance because of all the commercial birds flying around. According to Statista, there are 12,659 registered commercial helicopters in North America. The...
Why Is Parts Manufacturing Approval Important?
The aviation industry is one of the most important industries we have today. It has made transportation easier, faster, and more convenient. However, there's so much that happens behind the scenes for a product to be considered airworthy. One of those aspects is Part...
President of Rotair Aerospace Corporation, Wes Harrington
Rotair Aerospace Corporation, Inc., led by 22-year industry veteran Wes Harrington, provides replacement parts for both commercial and military helicopters, supplying components for repairs on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. models....
Why Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopters are Excellent for Air Assault
Air assault is the process of moving ground-based military forces to terrain that has not yet been fully secured using vertical take-off and landing aircraft, such as a helicopter. The goal of these missions is frequently to seize and hold unsecured terrain or to...
What Is the Difference Between a Seahawk and a Black Hawk Helicopter?
Because of our extensive work in the aerospace and aviation fields, Rotair Aerospace publishes news articles on a regular basis that highlight key aspects of the industry. Because of our extensive experience with Black Hawk helicopters, we thought an article comparing...
Are Your Repairs Going to be a Challenge? The Hardest Black Hawk Aircraft Parts to Find
Are you looking for BlackHawk aircraft parts? Curious to know what the hardest parts are to find? The BlackHawk is a utility helicopter produced by Sikorsky Aircraft in the late 60s and early 70s. It has become a staple in the U.S. army over the years, and as a...
What Goes Into Helicopter Hydraulic Testing?
Based on Statista, the United States has the largest helicopter fleet in the world. These include large helicopters such as Black Hawks. These helicopters require substantial force to move flight control surfaces like the swashplate and tail rotor pitch slider, hence...
What Does a Military Helicopter Need to Stay Compliant?
A military helicopter is a helicopter that is either specifically built or converted for military use. As many as 5,581 combat helicopters exist in North America, according to Statista. Their uses include the transport of troops, aircraft carriers, weapons, and...