Development of the Bell 214B Big Lifter The Bell 214B Big Lifter is a remarkable helicopter, developed from the successful Bell 204 and 205 series. Initially designed in the early 1970s, the Bell 214 was created to meet the demands for a high-performance, heavy-lift helicopter. The design incorporated a powerful engine and advanced rotor system to ensure superior lift capabilities …
Helicopter logging has emerged as a viable and effective solution for timber harvesting in challenging terrains. A prime example of this is the Bill Williams Mountain Restoration Project, where this innovative method has been successfully employed to thin hundreds of acres of dense forest on steep slopes. The Bill Williams Mountain Restoration Project The Bill Williams Mountain Restoration Project is …
History of the Industry The first report of helicopter logging was tested in Scotland in 1956. They used a small Bell 47G that only has a lift capability of 600 pounds. Other tests were made in Canada and Russia in the 1950s. Due to the limited load capacity of these aircraft, the tests were proved to be economically inefficient. The …