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Owning and operating a helicopter can be a significant investment, but for many people, it’s a worthwhile endeavor that provides numerous benefits. From personal use to commercial use, the helicopter is a versatile and reliable mode of transportation that can offer unmatched convenience, efficiency, and freedom. In this blog post, […]

For many people, the idea of owning a helicopter is nothing more than a distant dream. However, for those who have the means, owning a helicopter can provide a world of benefits for both personal and business use. Whether you’re looking to save time, increase efficiency, or simply experience the […]

Robinson Helicopter Company has released a new SB affecting almost all tail rotor blades for the R22, R44, and R66 helicopters. We have broken this down for you below, but if you have any questions please feel free to contact the Sellacopter team.   What’s the issue?   RHC has received […]

When I was around ten years old, I went to a pumpkin patch in Aurora, Oregon. At the patch, we tossed rotting tomatoes, searched for the perfect pumpkin—and took a helicopter tour! At that time, I was obsessed with airplanes, but I didn’t know anything about helicopters. In fact, helicopters […]

These past couple of years, home prices have skyrocketed, new car shortages are driving up prices of both new and used vehicles, and extreme inflation shows no end in sight. I am by no means an economist, but being in helicopter sales, I have been watching the market closely enough, […]

How to Transition from Flying Planes to Helicopters As aviators, we are often unsettled when we are not progressing. I’m always thinking about the next airframe I can fly, the next challenge, and the newest ink I can add to my logbook. The next aviation box to check for many […]

Helicopter Insurance: The Impact of a “Hard” Market on Owners   The death of Kobe Bryant and eight others in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020, rocked the world. While the tragedy affected many people differently, it also brought new scrutiny to helicopter insurance. Helicopter owners saw their rates […]

Summer Heat and Helicopter Operations: How Temperature and Humidity Affect Performance   The summer heat can take its toll on just about everyone and everything, including helicopters. As summer temperatures continue to rise, it’s important to be aware of how hot temperatures and high humidity can affect helicopter operations – […]

Thinking of upgrading from a piston to a turbine helicopter? Four factors to consider when upgrading from a piston to a turbine helicopter. Piston and turbine helicopters are the two variants of helicopters today – that is, until someone decides to create an electric version!  The main difference between the […]