Fri, Jul 29, 2005
Enstrom Helicopter Corp.’s newly configured 480B Guardian
returned from the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) show
in Reno, Nevada, and then went on static display at the EAA show in
Oshkosh, Wisconsin through 31 July.
On the flight west to the ALEA show, the 480B Guardian, stopped
at the Nebraska State Patrol in Lincoln, Nebraska. There the
helicopter was flown by Nebraska State police pilots to get a feel
for the response and capability of the Guardian.
At the ALEA show, the 480B Guardian
showcased an ideal aerial law enforcement platform to over 2000 law
enforcement officers in attendance at the show. During ALEA over 15
demonstration flights were conducted to police pilots from all over
the country. The 480B Guardian is outfitted with the latest in
police technology including a front mounted camera, a digital video
recorder/monitor system and search light. The response from the
tours have produced a lot of excitement due to the fact that many
of the pilots have not had an opportunity to fly a 480B yet, and to
see first-hand how much the Guardian offered the police market.
When asked about the focus on the demonstration tour, Enstrom
President & CEO Jerry Mullins said “Enstrom determined it
was time to take a dedicated police configured 480B with special
mission equipment on the road. Visiting police and sheriff
departments throughout the country, highlighting the exceptional
performance, handling capability and visibility of this
aircraft directly to police pilots, is the best way to publicize
the fact that we have a very competitive turbine aircraft for
police patrol missions.” Between the west coast tour and the
previous east coast tour, Enstrom has visited over 15 police
precincts and intends to go on the road again in late September
2005 for another demonstration tour.
Founded in 1959, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation manufactures a
complete line of helicopters including the three-seat,
piston-powered F28F and 280FX, and the turbine-powered 480B. The
480B is available as a three-place advanced trainer or as a three-
to five-place VIP aircraft. For law enforcement applications, the
480B is known as the Guardian and the F28F is called the
Sentinel.
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