The helicopters will replace one that was destroyed when it crashed in August during training at Hemet-Ryan Airport. The other is replacing an older helicopter that lacks equipment for rescues and night flying.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY: Sheriff buying two AS350-B3 helicopters
Re: RIVERSIDE COUNTY: Sheriff buying two AS350-B3 helicopters
I wonder how they will be identified on air. Probably still Star 9.brandon wrote:The helicopters will replace one that was destroyed when it crashed in August during training at Hemet-Ryan Airport. The other is replacing an older helicopter that lacks equipment for rescues and night flying.
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Re: RIVERSIDE COUNTY: Sheriff buying two AS350-B3 helicopters
Radio callsigns at RSO have nothing to do with serial numbers, VIN numbers, or in this case, tail numbers.
Re: RIVERSIDE COUNTY: Sheriff buying two AS350-B3 helicopters
I have been hearing one of them identifying as Star 97 since around Sept or so.cvrules90 wrote: I wonder how they will be identified on air. Probably still Star 9.
Re: RIVERSIDE COUNTY: Sheriff buying two AS350-B3 helicopters
I hear them checking in with March Tower when they are in the area. Star 97 is a new one to me, last few months. Anyone know what the deal is with the one heli that sits on the trailer? I think it is the one they take around to air shows, etc. Doesn't seem to be flyable.
Re: RIVERSIDE COUNTY: Sheriff buying two AS350-B3 helicopters
N997SD - Serial Number: 7949
http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry ... txt=N997SD
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N997SD
N998SD - Serial Number: 7952
http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry ... txt=N998SD
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N998SD
Both helicopter equipped with ADS-B transponder for tracking it online.
http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry ... txt=N997SD
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N997SD
N998SD - Serial Number: 7952
http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry ... txt=N998SD
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N998SD
Both helicopter equipped with ADS-B transponder for tracking it online.