ASU to deliver 19 NVG units to Virginia State Police
Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited, 3 Sep, 10
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) announced today that the Virginia Department of State Police Aviation Unit in Richmond, Va., would receive 19, F4949 Pinnacle Aviation Night Vision systems. ASU already had obtained a necessary GSA contract that covered a full line of ITT aviation systems, parts and accessories. “We are thrilled to fill the order for [...]
Centra Health launches new EMS operation after opting out of Virginia State Police system
Source: The News & Advance, 13 Aug, 10
Centra’s new EC135 replaces the Virginia State Police’s MedFlight III service. Centra opted out of that arrangement following a change in Medicare policy that meant Centra needed an upgraded flight certificate from the FAA
Laser aimed at police helicopter in Virginia; Man charged
Source: Washington Post, 22 Jul, 10
Michael E. Promisel, 18, was charged after officers on the ground were called to search for the source of the laser allegedly aimed at the helicopter as it passed over Mantua Elementary School on Horner Court shortly before midnight July 15, police said.
Fairfax man accused of shining son’s laser at police helicopter
Source: NBC Washington, 7 Jul, 10
A grand jury is expected to decide whether Raymond Jeffrey Poli should stand trial.
Carilion Clinic welcomes visitors from Thailand
Source: Carilion Clinic Patient Transportation, 9 Apr, 10
Carilion Clinic Patient Transportation Services (CCPT) was pleased to welcome 2 members of the Rotary International Group Study Exchange (GSE) Program today at our Roanoke base. The Rotary Foundation’s GSE Program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of [...]
New Unmanned Helicopter Design Would Investigate Nuclear Disasters
Source: Space Daily, 9 Mar, 10
Students at Virginia Tech’s Unmanned Systems Laboratory are perfecting an autonomous helicopter they hope will never be used for its intended purpose.
Profile – Virginia Beach Police Aviation Unit
Source: Virginian Pilot, 24 Feb, 10
The Virginia Beach Police operate a Bell 407 which has recently gone through a major equipment upgrade program
Virginia State Police pilot nominated in All-Star contest
Source: America's Most Wanted, 17 Feb, 10
This follows an incident where Aviation Sergeant Don Childs safely landed his Bell 407 after being shot seven times (see HeliHub.com accident report)
Defense Holdings Demonstrates AfterGlo® Photoluminescent Aviation Safety Paint On a VA Police Helicopter
Source: Rotornews, 16 Dec, 09
Defense Holdings is demonstrating its revolutionary, patented AfterGlo® Brand Photoluminescent (PL) Aviation Safety Paint on the main and tail rotor blades of a Bell Helicopter Textron Model 407 helicopter belonging to the Fairfax County, Virginia Police Aviation Division. Sections of the rotor blades were painted in October 2009.
North Halifax Volunteer Fire Dept Celebrates Helipad With Groundbreaking
Source: Gazette Virginian, 15 Dec, 09
Members of the North Halifax Volunteer Fire Department were joined by representatives from Halifax Regional Health System and Centra Health of Lynchburg to celebrate the department’s new helipad with a groundbreaking ceremony Friday.
Sentara Healthcare starts saving for EC145 to replace its BK117
Source: WTKR, 28 Sep, 09
The life-saving helicopter Nightingale is being retired and Sentara needs to buy a new multi-million dollar replacement.
US Navy Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 moving from Texas to Virginia
Source: US Navy, 23 Sep, 09
HM-15 was moved from Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas to Naval Station Norfolk under BRAC 2005. It has 10 MH-53 Sea Dragon helicopters.
Fairfax Helicopter Crew Wins National Award
Source: WUSA, 4 Sep, 09
The video from the Superbowl pursuit helped prosecute the two thieves and break up a construction theft ring. A catch that won the helicopter crew third place from the 2009 FLIR Vision Awards. FLIR is a company that makes infrared cameras.
University of Virginia Health System’s Pegasus celebrates 25 years
Source: Charlottesville Daily Progress, 1 Sep, 09
On Aug. 31, 1984, Pegasus, the University of Virginia Health System’s chopper, carried an accident victim from Louisa County to the hospital. Today, that would hardly merit a batted eyelid. In 1984, it was revolutionary, as Pegasus, the medical chopper, made its first flight.
History buffs can now take helicopter tour of the county
Source: Powhatan Today, 19 Jun, 09
Indianapolis firm to build pad and hangar for presidential helicopter
Source: Indy Star, 19 Jun, 09
Med-Flight program turns 25
Source: Daily Press, 28 May, 09
Carilion Clinic launches new Life-Guard 10
Source: WSLS, 13 May, 09
Carilion Clinic holds Farewell Celebration for its Bell 412
Source: Carilion Lifeguard, 16 Apr, 09
VHA Gala Celebrates “Around the World” Flight
Source: Vertical, 9 Apr, 09
Virginia Helicopter Association Hosts Celebration of Record-Setting Helicopter Flight Around the World
Source: Vertical, 10 Mar, 09
King William heliport plan could meet emergency needs
Source: Times Dispatch, 20 Feb, 09
Helipad approved in Northampton County, Virginia
Source: Delmarva Media, 12 Feb, 09
