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Enstrom Helicopter to Host Maintenance Training Classes for Both Piston, Turbine

Menominee, Michigan | August 18, 2024

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation would like to invite mechanics and pilots to join the upcoming Enstrom maintenance training courses the weeks of September 23 (for piston models) and September 30 (for turbine models). Each course will run for five days, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. These classes are the final set of courses… Read more »

Enstrom Dazzles Record EAA Crowd with New Helicopters, Features

Menominee, Michigan | August 6, 2024

At this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation demonstrated to the world once again why Enstrom deserves its reputation for building amazing, safe, and high-performance helicopters. The weeklong celebration welcomed about 686,000 visitors, breaking last year’s attendance record of 677,000. Guests got to experience thrilling displays of aerobatics, hands-on workshops, diverse aircraft displays, and… Read more »

Enstrom Company Careers Overview

Menominee, Michigan | July 22, 2024

Enstrom’s story began with a mining engineer in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula experimenting with helicopter designs in the 1950s. Fast forward to today, and Enstrom is now a well-respected helicopter manufacturer with aircraft in operation around the world. We’ve grown from a tiny brick building in 1961 to a facility of over 173,000 sq. ft. Do… Read more »

Confined Takeoffs & Landings

Menominee, Michigan | July 22, 2024

If you’ve been following Enstrom for a while, you’ve probably seen Dennis Martin land and take off from his backyard on his way to or from an expo. But how does he do it? And what should you know about landing in a confined space (like your own backyard)?

Safety Check: Hello Dolly

Menominee, Michigan | July 22, 2024

Moving a helicopter after it shuts down can be a cumbersome task, which a helicopter dolly can help simplify, turning it into a one-person job. I frequently utilize an old dolly the Indiana State Police left behind at Goshen Municipal more than 20 years ago. But just because a dolly or moveable platform is available… Read more »

Enstrom Makes Connections at Rotors ‘n Ribs 2024

Menominee, Michigan | July 18, 2024

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation returned to participate in the Rotors ‘n Ribs 2024 celebration in Goshen, Indiana. Helicopter pilots from all over the nation flew into Goshen Municipal Airport (KGSH) for the festival, considered to be one of the country’s premier helicopter fly-ins. This year, Rotors ‘n Ribs was once again held in conjunction with America’s… Read more »

Safety Check: Behind the Scenes of Enstrom’s D.C. Flyover

Menominee, Michigan | June 23, 2024

It’s summer flying season, and helicopter pilots are frequently called upon to fly for airshows or other aviation events. That might involve giving rides, doing flyovers, demonstrating our aircraft, or just parking our helicopters for static displays. Not only are these a great way to show people the amazing inner workings of helicopters, but they… Read more »

Cavalcade of Planes Delights Crowd, so does Enstrom

Menominee, Michigan | June 23, 2024

Dozens of vintage, historic, and military aircraft took to the skies above Bolingbrook, IL earlier this month for the Cavalcade of Planes Air Show. Enstrom is proud to have taken part, with hundreds of people lining up to explore the Enstrom 480B at Clow International Airport. Enstrom Chief Commercial Officer Dennis Martin flew the helicopter… Read more »

Enstrom Returns to Rotors ‘n Ribs

Menominee, Michigan | June 23, 2024

Enstrom will showcase one of its latest helicopters to a friendly, Midwestern crowd at this year’s Rotors ‘n Ribs celebration in Goshen, Indiana July 13, 2024. Enstrom’s 480B will join dozens of other rotorcraft at what is considered one of the country’s premier helicopter fly-ins, featuring pilots from all over the nation.