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Safety Check: Helicopter Traffic Pattern Etiquette
I recently pulled out an old Sweet Helicopters T-shirt with our old slogan printed across the back. It read, “No runway, no problem!” I wore it proudly, especially around my airplane-obsessed friends who would talk trash about rotorcraft. Not even the biggest helicopter critic can question the exceptional maneuverability of helicopters, which allows us helicopter… Read more »
Pinnacle Landing Demonstration in Enstrom 280FX
Are you familiar with how to complete a pinnacle landing? That’s the special landing technique pilots use when landing on the top of a building or mountain where wind could be a concern. CCO Dennis Martin demonstrates what you need to know!
Enstrom Supports NWTC at Welding Rodeo
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation took part in a friendly welding competition on October 9, with all proceeds going to benefit Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. As part of the first ever “Welding Rodeo,” five professional teams and two high school teams were given eight hours to create a welded sculpture on the NWTC Marinette campus. Judges graded… Read more »
Safety Check: Dangers of Rotor Downwash
Whenever you transition from a rotorcraft-friendly airport to a more rural environment, you’re bound to experience a few growing pains. A good friend compared the initial presence of a new helicopter as a “bull in a China shop.” The biggest challenge? Managing rotor downwash. Rotor downwash is a byproduct of a rotor disc generating thrust.… Read more »
AIRBOYD Enstrom Helicopters Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Boyd from AIRBOYD recently took an extensive behind-the-scenes tour of Enstrom Helicopters with our president Todd Tetzlaff.
Enstrom Welcomes New SVP-Eng to Growing Engineering Team
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is pleased to welcome its new Senior Vice President of Engineering, Larry Pilkington. The SVP-Eng is responsible for setting goals and direction for the Enstrom engineering team, also functioning as the department’s face to executive leadership and the aerospace industry as a whole. Pilkington started in his new position on July 15.… Read more »
Enstrom Joins South African Partners at AAD 2024 Conference
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation representatives traveled to Tshwane, South Africa this month to take part in this year’s African Aerospace & Defence Conference. Held from September 18-20 at Air Force Base Waterkloof, the event focused on adapting to the future of warfare, addressing maritime security against piracy, and highlighting the South African Defence Industry. Enstrom President… Read more »
Safety Check: What’s the Secret to Turbine Time?
Even full-time pilots might find themselves baffled by the catch-22 of logging rotorcraft turbine time. In order to affordably acquire turbine time, you need to have logged hundreds of hours already. Last month at Rotors ‘n Ribs, an experienced pilot, who recently discovered his love for helicopters, asked me if I knew the secret to… Read more »
Enstrom Featured at Rotors ‘n Ribs
Enstrom was proud to serve as an official sponsor of this year’s Rotors ‘n Ribs. Helicopter pilots from all over the nation flew into Goshen Municipal Airport for the festival, which was held once again, in conjunction with America’s Freedom Fest. Dennis Martin, Doug Smith, Adam Richardson, and Phil Heiner all made the trip down.… Read more »
Upcoming Events
Rotors ‘n Ribs
07/11/2026Location: Goshen Municipal Airport, Goshen, Indiana
Open to all helicopter owners, pilots, and enthusiasts, Rotors ’n Ribs is a helicopter fly in featuring educational seminars, flight demonstrations, and, of course, delicious ribs.
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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
07/20/2026 — Sun., 07/26/2026Location: Oshkosh/Nekimi, Wisconsin
Fun for the whole family that you’ll find only in Oshkosh is waiting for you at the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration®!
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National Night Out
08/04/2026Location: Enstrom Helicopter, Menominee, MI
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation will join in celebrating National Night Out, an annual campaign aimed at better connecting first responders with the communities they serve.
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