FAA Approves R44 Pop-Out Floats
Robinson Helicopters and vendor Apical have received FAA approval for helium-charged pop-out floats for the R44 helicopter. Inflating in two seconds, the floats are designed to provide buoyancy in emergency situations, and are activated with a mechanical lever mounted under the collective. The...
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