Recently FairLifts assisted with a Manta Ray airlift at the Atlantis, Paradise Island Resort. The giant manta ray was tagged and relocated as part of the research program with Mote Marine Laboratory. The large manta will be released to study the animal’s migration patterns. The animal airlift was scheduled for June 15th to lift the 700+ pound manta ray to …
The famous circus performer, Erendira Vasquez Wallenda, is planning an attempt at breaking a world record. Her husband, Nik Wallenda, previously broke records after crossing the falls on a high-wire. On the anniversary of his feat, June 15, Erendira will hand by her teeth from a helicopter above the falls. What Erendira Wallenda Has to Say About Her Upcoming Stunt …
Helicopters continue to be an efficient and viable option for ground mapping and surveying. Helicopters for aerial surveys are used for scientific, biological, utility, infrastructure, construction, census surveys, and more. The following are some of the direct benefits that come with utilizing helicopters for aerial surveys and other operations. Safety Helicopters provide a safer surveying option when located in densely …
The Sikorsky S-70 series is full of next-generation, multi-mission capable aircraft. Sikorsky, now a Lockheed Martin company, has made improvements to the Sikorsky S-70 that will not only make missions easier but also keeps pilots’ workloads at a minimum. The S-70 changes the game for a multitude of industries, including firefighting and military. The following are a few of the …
April 22 marks the anniversary of the modern environmental movement that began in 1970, Earth Day. At the time, the U.S. was utilizing leaded gas through massive V8 sedans. Smoke and sludge were discarded into the environment without a care about the consequences. Mainstream media remained oblivious to environmental concerns as the stage was being set for change. First, public …
Scheduled for January 27th to 30th, the 2020 HAI Heli-Expo will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. If you are looking for a new aircraft, vendor, or another networking opportunity, this is your chance! There will be hundreds of education courses with 18,000 professionals from the industry and 700 exhibitors. The Helicopter Association International is an organization …