The 2003 Northeast Blackout In 2003, 50 million people in southeastern Canada and eight northeastern states were impacted by the largest electrical blackout in U.S. history. The blackout was caused by a fault from a high voltage power line brushing against an overgrown tree. On top of that, the alarm system that would have tripped an alarm in the control …
Happy New Year from FairLifts As 2020 approaches, the aviation experts at FairLifts are preparing to wrap up a successful year. We have facilitated hundreds of operations across the country just this year alone. Our team would like to take a moment to thank you for the trust and support you instill in us. We plan to continue assisting in …
The History of the Huey The Bell UH-1 Iroquois is a notorious, multipurpose, utility helicopter. It is most famous for its work during the Vietnam War. Their primary purpose is to transport troops, medical evacuations, aerial attacks, and cargo transport. The Huey is known for being the most widely used helicopter in the world. The most produced variant of the …
Types of Helicopter Search and Rescue Operations There are many different kinds of helicopter Search and Rescue that can be seen across the country on an almost daily basis. Helicopters provide quick and urgent transportation for rescue crews and patients. Their ability to maneuver and hover in ways that fixed-wing makes helicopter the preferrable choice with emergency transport in rural …
Helicopter avalanche control plays a critical role in mitigating the significant threat posed by avalanches in mountainous regions, particularly on National Forest lands in the United States, where they claim 25 to 30 lives annually—more than any other natural hazard. To mitigate this danger, professionals employ controlled avalanche operations to manage snow buildup and protect both the public and critical …
In the Southeast, January through June is generally considered the rainy season. Field drying involves the use of various ground-based agricultural applications via manpower and hardware to effectively dry an area of land following torrential rains. In more recent years, growers and producers have implemented the use of helicopters in aerial field drying attempts. The result of rotorcraft design allows …
With springtime approaching rapidly, many companies have already been planning events and fundraisers, but most of those events are not as successful as they have the potential to be. Many people don’t realize how easy it is to spruce up a fundraiser event with a little excitement. Many golf tournaments also happen during spring. Golf tournaments are a great opportunity …
Do you have a job that requires helicopter assistance? Have you been shopping around for the best, most reliable company to hire? Look no further! FairLifts can help you get any helicopter job done with ease. FairLifts Who? We are different from other companies providing helicopter services. We have established first-hand relationships with hundreds of helicopter operators not only in …
Helicopters were designed to be some of the most versatile machinery utilized by civilians and military around the world. The following are the largest helicopters known to man. Mi-26 (Halo) This Soviet/Russian aircraft is famously known for the containment efforts of Chernobyl’s nuclear accident in 1986. It is the largest and most powerful helicopter to have gone into series production. …
The Bell helicopter aircraft family is extensive. If you go back to the beginning, in 1960, it was not a given that Bell would manufacture the helicopter the military needed. It all started with the United States Navy when they wanted a lighter helicopter. A total of 12 other manufacturers were considered for the task. Originally the design started as …