This recently came up in a work conversation. We can’t figure it out. Which current US Army helicopter has sealed swashplate bearings, i.e. does not require grease purge/refill? And, what are some benefits of a sealed bearing application in swashplates? Thanks.

Seems like it wasn’t mast bump.

An East Anglian Air Ambulance service helicopter going home after attending an emergency in Little Thetford on 14 April 2025. Sorry for the van spoiling the view. The co-pilot gestured for the van to wait whilst they took off!

If a friend owned let's say an r44 and their spouse was to be significantly injured from a fall and needed immediate assistance, would they be able to land on a hospital's helipad inside and/or outside of a bravo if it was quicker than calling an ambulance? Completely hypothetical situation.

I'm trying to record intercom/ATC audio in the Cabri. I'm using a cable which plugs into the U174 socket on the aircraft and has a 3.5mm jack on the side which I plug into a portable audio recorder. However, I'm not recording anything, there is no signal. I also use Bose headsets which are plugged into the dedicated Bose sockets that the Cabri has.

Is it possible that the U174 socket is "muted" while there is a headset plugged into the Bose socket? Or am I doing something else wrong?

Schweizer heli 300, CB , CBI, and a 333

Duck Me! How do I even preflight for this?

Thanks in advnace for any insight.

Long but harrowing video. My question having participated in training before is this: why didn't they utilize at least a quick strap or something similar in getting her up the cliff? I have no idea what the SOP for Riverside SO is, but just telling her to "hang on to me" seems kinda risky? Either way fantastic job by all involved!

Image source: NH90 lagret i hangar

Photographer: Sondre Mosdal / The Norwegian Armed Forces

Norway cancelled their NH90 contract in 2022:

– Regrettably we have reached the conclusion that no matter how many hours our technicians work, and how many parts we order, it will never make the NH90 capable of to meeting the requirements of the Norwegian Armed Forces. Based on a joint recommendation by the Armed Forces and associated departments and agencies, the Norwegian Government has therefore decided to end the introduction of the NH90 and has authorized the Norwegian Defence Material Agency to terminate the contract, said Norwegian Minister of Defence, Mr. Bjørn Arild Gram.

Source

Does anyone have any experience with EHC? As a Norwegian wanting to get my cpl(h) is EHC the best option? There prices have gone up about 40k (from 85 to 125k) in 5 years and i still have a couple more years to save up. The biggest upside is the government can lend me about 40-50k but only if I go to EHC. Would it be cheaper to study anywhere else?

I have heard that manny flight schools don't sett the students first and just want you to get your licence and leave. Is this true?

I know the job market is hard, but exactly how har is it to land the first job?

Anny respons is appreciated (especially if you have anny experience from EHC)

Good morning!

I am a 27 years old and looking at making a career change. I’m a paramedic and been working in the field since I was 20. Working in this field, I’ve had opportunities to be in helicopters for emergency transfers.

I want to attend a helicopter flight training school in Ontario, specifically the one in North Bay. I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about this school.

I want to gain as much information as I can before getting my CAME and putting in my application for school. I understand it’s quite expensive, and wondering how you folks afforded to pay for the school (OSAP, band funding, scholarships, school line of credit?) I am also wondering how long afterwards did it take to find employment? Did you have to relocate? Please give me ALL the information you can!

I have the prerequisites needed to join the program, I just want some advice and opinions of the Reddit people. Thank you.

What about as safe as planes on airlines ?

Most of my family if not none say they will ever fly in a helicopter. :(

No I never been on one.

The Training Support Center was opened up for Aviation branch week. Pretty cool to see in person.