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Category: Inside Enstrom

How Enstrom fits in the broader context of Helicopter History

In a previous month’s article on Enstrom history, I briefly shared about mechanic Rudy Enstrom’s ingenuity in the ‘40s and ‘50s, leading to the creation of the first Enstrom helicopter. This month, I want to show you how Enstrom’s innovation fits into the overall history of helicopters. So, let’s step back and look at the… Read more »

Employee Spotlight: Christian Broschardt

If there’s a part that’s metal on an Enstrom helicopter, there’s a good chance I had a hand in creating it. My name is Christian Broschardt. I work in the sheet metal department at Enstrom on the CNC press brake, which we affectionately call “Big Red.” With this powerful tool, I can help shape everything… Read more »

North to Alaska: Bush Flying in Alaska

I’m back in Alaska this week after spending the past several weeks in Michigan and Wisconsin. As always, I had a fabulous time representing Enstrom Helicopter at our booth for EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. It was a great week, and I got the warmup I was looking for. When I finally arrived back in Anchorage,… Read more »

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation delights families at City of Marinette’s “National Night Out”

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation employees and their families joined the Marinette community on August 1 in celebrating National Night Out. National Night Out is an annual campaign aimed at better connecting first responders with the communities they serve. Event organizers believe bolstering relationships is the key to making neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. At… Read more »

Enstrom at Rotors ‘n Ribs 2023

Contrary to what might be common perception, a helicopter salesman does not get to zoom around in a new helicopter daily. So, when Enstrom decided to showcase a couple helicopters at the Rotors ‘n Ribs fly-in, you can bet I jumped at the opportunity to help fly one down. Our mission was to safely traverse… Read more »

Employee Spotlight: Rich Hosking

Every time I see an Enstrom helicopter flying overhead, I can’t help but be filled with pride knowing I played a part in making it fly. My name is Rich Hosking, and I help produce the fan shrouds that funnel air flow toward the piston motor, keeping it cool. Building machines to the safety and… Read more »

North to Alaska: Rain, Sun, and Glaciers

This is the second installment in my “North to Alaska” series, see part one here. I’ve spent the better part of a year flying heli-fishermen up to the remote waters near Talaheim Lodge in Alaska. These past few years, I’ve spent most of my summer in Alaska, only returning to the lower 48 for EAA… Read more »

Enstrom at EAA

Company representatives with Enstrom Helicopter Corporation are proud to have participated in this year’s EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Enstrom has been a consistent presence at EAA for more than 30 years. Despite sometimes sweltering temperatures, early reports indicate record attendance at the weeklong event. In a typical year, AirVenture attracts roughly 600,000 visitors during… Read more »

North to Alaska: Bayard’s First Trip to the Alaskan Wilderness

This is the first installment in a series I’m calling “North to Alaska.” If you haven’t noticed, I’ve been missing from the lower 48 for a little while. I have spent the past few months up at Talaheim Lodge in Alaska, flying heli-fisherman up to the remote waters there, where they’ll be surrounded by nothing… Read more »

Upcoming Events

Enstrom Maintenance Course, Piston

09/23/2024 Fri., 09/27/2024
Cost: $1,400 Per Person
Location: Menominee, Michigan, USA
Enstrom offers maintenance courses to educate pilots and ground crew. They are I.A. Renewal Accredited.

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Enstrom Maintenance Course, Turbine

09/30/2024 Fri., 10/04/2024
Cost: $1,400 Per Person
Location: Menominee, Michigan, USA
Enstrom offers maintenance courses to educate pilots and ground crew. They are I.A. Renewal Accredited.

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Global Defense Helicopter 2024

10/22/2024 Thu., 10/24/2024
Location: Warsaw, Poland
The 11th Global Defence Helicopter (GDH) meeting is scheduled to return to Warsaw, Poland in October 2024.

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