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February 15, 2021

AEM Completes Enstrom 480B Caution/Warning Panel

The MCP480B Project Is One Of Several Successful Collaborations Between Enstrom and AEM

Development is now complete on Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corporation’s MCP480B Master Caution Panel project, which was awarded to the Canadian avionics manufacturer by Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) last year. Enstrom selected AEM to design and manufacture the new annunciator panel for their flagship aircraft, the 480B helicopter in July of 2019. Integrating the MCP480B will make the Enstrom aircraft even more desirable to their customers and end-users.

Join K-State Poly's Industry Experts For A FREE Webinar And Q&A Session!

The FAA has announced several changes related to UAS operations that will go into effect in the coming months. These regulation changes are important for every new and existing UAS pilot to understand. The updates to the federal regulations primarily cover remote identification of unmanned aircraft, operations over people, operations at night, and requirements for recurrent training for remote pilots. The webinar’s primary focus will be on the immediate changes that will affect RPICs starting in March.

Purpose Of The Accident Flight Was To Conduct Wildlife Damage Management Operations

On February 5, 2021, about 1400 mountain standard time, a Hughes OH-6A, N6639R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Horseshoe Bend, Idaho. The pilot sustained serious injuries and passenger sustained minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a public use flight. The pilot reported that the purpose of the accident flight was to conduct wildlife damage management operations. While maneuvering at a low altitude over hilly terrain, the pilot noted a loss of rotor rpm. The pilot maneuvered the helicopter down a draw in an attempt to regain rotor rpm.