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Employee Spotlight: Kristi Johnson
“Do what you love and love what you do.” It’s difficult to sum up each of the many facets of my job, but I can honestly say I love all of them. My name is Kristi Johnson, and I’m the Executive Admin Assistant at Enstrom. I’m the first person you see when you walk in… Read more »
Safety Check: The Magic Number for Senior Insurance
It’s always hard for me to see a long-time Enstrom dealer close their business. I recently discovered the reason behind one such closure, and I couldn’t help but wonder, could this have ended differently? The owner had run a successful helicopter operation for many years, maintained a solid relationship with the FAA, and appeared to… Read more »
Enstrom Announces Opening of New Repair Station
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is celebrating the opening of its brand-new, FAA-approved repair station, number EHCR228E. The state-of-the-art repair station operates within Enstrom’s Menominee, MI factory. It will provide helicopter maintenance, damage repairs, upgrades, and component overhauls, all at the hands of Enstrom’s premier repair experts. “This is a significant upgrade to what customers might have… Read more »
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Finalizes Sale to Peruvian Military
Enstrom is excited to announce the signing of new purchase agreements with the Peruvian Military for four 280FX training helicopters. The Peruvian Army purchased two helicopters, and the Peruvian Air Force purchased another two. These aircraft will supplement both services’ respective training fleets, which already include multiple Enstrom helicopters. “We’ve supplied the Peruvian Army with… Read more »
Tips for Flying the Trim without Fear
I recently had the privilege of ferrying a 280FX from the factory in Menominee to Cleveland, Ohio. Smooth air and cool temps made for a nice ride as we swung around Chicago and headed east. However, even with the tailwinds, it was still a six-hour flight. It’s flights like this where I really appreciate the… Read more »
Safety Check – Surviving an IIMC Event
I recently observed one of my friends, a fellow CFII, helping a pilot perform multiple instrument approaches. For the purposes of this article, I’ll call the pilot “George” and the instructor “Sam.” Sam informed me George had faced a very scary experience the previous week after encountering inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC). George… Read more »
Employee Spotlight: Peter Woodruff
After so many years deployed away from home, I’m so thankful to have finally found a home with Enstrom Helicopter Corporation. Hi, my name is Peter “Woodie” Woodruff. I grew up in Swartz Creek, Michigan, an area known as the “’burbs of Flint,” and joined the army in 2002 shortly after my first daughter Abigale… Read more »
Join Enstrom at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024
Time is running out to register for the world’s largest annual helicopter trade show. HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 is set to run from February 26-29 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. Enstrom representatives are excited to join more than 14,000 industry professionals for a week full of networking opportunities and educational courses. You’ll find… Read more »
Enstrom Announces 2024 Maintenance Training Dates
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is pleased to announce the official dates for its 2024 maintenance training classes. The dates are as follows: Piston June 3-7 September 23-27 Turbine June 10-14 September 30-October 4 Each course will run for five days, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Mechanics and pilots who join Enstrom’s training… 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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