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February 22, 2012

Aero-TV: It’s All In The Details – A Closer Look at The Bell 525 Relentless

A More Detailed Look At The Biggest News Story Of Heli-Expo 2012

Bell helicopter did more than just put on a good show for the attendees of Heli-Expo 2012... they signalled to one and all that they are intent on recapturing past glories. Once the world's pre-eminent helicopter builder, Bell's glory days have been eclipsed by aggressive product development at Eurocopter -- which now proudly carries top billing in the world's heli-builder sweepstakes. It wasn't always that way... and if Bell proves to be good to its word and new direction, it may just topple Eurocopter and go on to lead the heli-world once again.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (02.22.12)

“When Congress passed the ‘Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990’ requiring airlines to phase out noisier Stage 2 aircraft, it provided some relief to airport neighbors. We asked Congress to finish what it began in 1990.” Source: Bob Bogan, Deputy Executive Director at Morristown Municipal Airport, a founding airport member of Sound Initiative: A Coalition for Quieter Skies.

A controllable – variable pitch propeller with a range sufficient enough to allow the blades to be turned parallel to the line of flight to reduce drag. This is done in the case of engine failure and is called feathering the prop.