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Effective Correlator Operations
Enstrom occasionally get questions from pilots about why their correlator doesn’t seem to be effective. Most of the time we find that this issue comes from a misunderstanding of how it works and how to properly use it. The major difference between the correlator operation and governor operation (in piston engine helicopters) is that with… Read more »
Keeping the nose straight
Earlier this month our Director of Operations and fellow DPE of Sweet Helicopters, Jeff Schorsch, conducted a recurrent training course for our pilot staff. One of his topics was a review of Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness (LTE). So, this month I selected a recent accident report, onboard the helicopter was a pilot and passenger.… Read more »
Enstrom has Received its Production Certificate
By now many of you may have seen the good news that Enstrom received its Production Certificate PC. But what exactly is the PC, and why is it important? Most people are familiar with Type Certificates (TC), which is an FAA approval of an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propellor design. The key word here is… Read more »
The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Receives Production Certificate
The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) is excited to announce that it has received FAA Production Certificate No. 26CE. Doug Smith, Enstrom’s VP of Quality Assurance, was on hand to receive the Production Certificate (PC) in person at the Minneapolis MIDO. The PC authorizes Enstrom to manufacture parts for all models of Enstrom helicopters, an important milestone… Read more »
HR Update
We have some very exciting news to share, we have broken the century mark and now there are officially 101 people employed at Enstrom! And we’re still seeking even more qualified individuals who combine dedication, skill, and innovation to join our team! Featured positions: Manufacturing Engineer, Subassembly & Test Manufacturing Engineer, Component Manufacturing Liaison Engineer… Read more »
Dates are set for 2023 Enstrom Maintenance Training
The 2023 maintenance training dates have been released. The classes are held at the Enstrom Helicopter factory in Menominee, MI. Training will emphasize inspection and routine maintenance of the helicopter and its systems. Maintenance, overhaul, and troubleshooting of the airframe and rotor system components will be covered, along with the main rotor tracking and trail… Read more »
Inadvertent IMC – UP, DOWN or AROUND?
Welcome to the November 2022 edition of Safety Check – the section of our newsletter that we reserve to promote Enstrom helicopter safety. This month we will be discussing the pilot’s corrective action if we encounter inadvertent instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC) or a fancy way of saying unintentionally flying into clouds or low visibility flight… Read more »
Enstrom Helicopter Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Enstrom Helicopter would like to welcome Adam Richardson to the Enstrom family. Adam has joined the company as the Chief Operating Officer starting in October. Here is a little bit about Adam, in his own words. First, I want to let you know how excited I am to join the Enstrom family. The coming years… Read more »
HR Update
Enstrom Helicopter is growing, and we’re looking for qualified people to join our team, especially engineers. This time last month we had 86 employees, and as of right now we have 98! We’re hiring smart, passionate people who want to help launch Enstrom to the next level. We are as proud to be made in… Read more »
Upcoming Events
VERTICON 2025
03/10/2025 — Thu., 03/13/2025Location: Dallas, TX
Meet us at booth #8211! Network with 15,000 professionals and 600+ exhibitors.
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SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo 2025
04/01/2025 — Sun., 04/06/2025Location: Lakeland, Florida
SUN ‘n FUN, which has become known as “spring break for pilots,” draws hundreds of thousands of visitors every year to Lakeland, Florida, making it the sunshine state’s largest annual convention of any kind.
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Enstrom Maintenance Course, Piston
06/09/2025 — Fri., 06/13/2025Cost: $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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