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The FAA is seeking comments by May 30 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), which would require inspecting for the presence of the retaining ring in emergency flotation systems with certain inflation assemblies installed and, depending on the results, taking corrective action.

(POWER UP magazine) – A helicopter pilot’s experience and skill enable him to counter low‑altitude downdrafts, preventing a more serious accident.

(POWER UP magazine) – Forests cover more than 60% of South Korea and wildfires there in recent years have become increasingly destructive.

The Kentucky-based company has completed FAA flight testing toward approval of its internal aerial fire suppression system tank for the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk.

The OEM has published a feature about the German helicopter air ambulance operator, which recently took delivery of its 40th H145.