HeliTrak’s Collective Pull Down Receives FAA Certification

GIG HARBOR, Washington (October 13, 2016) – Today, HeliTrak announces FAA certification of the Collective Pull Down (CPD) line of products. On October 13, 2016, HeliTrak received the Supplemental Type Certificate (AML STC) SR02506SE, from the Federal Aviation Administration.

The FAA certification supports our vision for developing innovative safety products like the CPD which senses low rotor RPM and automatically lowers the collective. The CPD’s response allows the pilot time to recognize the low RPM situation.

The pilot’s recognition time in the event of low rotor RPM is a concern with all models of helicopters. Pilots will immediately understand the safety value of this new product as it makes its debut in rotorcraft like the Robinson R22, which is widely used for training. “A primary design goal for the CPD was to improve the probability of a successful outcome in the event of a sudden loss of rotor RPM”, said Chris Nehls, President of HeliTrak.

The CPD is the company’s first safety product to reach the market. The CPD is lightweight (1.9 lbs.), is easily installed and is also adaptable to other rotorcraft. For more information, visit www.helitrak.com.

About HeliTrak 

Helitrak, Inc., is dedicated to developing innovative safety solutions for helicopters. HeliTrak is just entering the market with its first product, the Collective Pull Down (CPD). FAA certification is nearly completed for the CPD. The company, founded by longtime friends, colleagues, aeronautical engineers, and avid pilots John Mercer and Peter Hambling, is located at the Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW) in Gig Harbor, Washington. For more information, visit www.helitrak.com..

Contact

Suzanne Steiner  Vice President of Marketing & Business Operations  (253) 857-0890  suzannes@helitrak.com