AM Air Service Bell 222UT [N788AM] Takes Off From Vertiport Chicago [43IL] [12.08.2017]

Описание: The Bell 222 is an American twin-engine light helicopter built by Bell Helicopter. The Bell 230 is an improved development with different engines and other minor changes. A cosmetically modified version of the 222 was used as the titular aircraft in the American television series "Airwolf". The Bell 222 was the first light commercial twin-turbine helicopter developed in the United States.

The Bell 222 incorporated a number of advanced features including dual hydraulic and electrical systems, sponsons housing the retractable landing gear, and the Noda Matic vibration reduction system developed for the Bell 214ST.

Manufacturing began in 1975. The Model 222 first flew on August 13, 1976. It received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on August 16, 1979 and was approved for visual flight rules (VFR) use on December 20, 1979. Helicopter deliveries began on January 16, 1980. The FAA approved the 222 for single-pilot instrument flight rules (IFR) operation on May 15, 1980.

The Bell 222B variant was developed into the 222UT with skids, introduced in 1983. The lack of retractable landing gear allowed for larger auxiliary fuel tanks. The Bell 222UT is powered by 2x Honeywell (formerly Lycoming/Honeywell LTS101-650 turboshaft engines, rated at 592 hp each) LTS-101-750C's with a takeoff rating of 680 horsepower each, and a larger main rotor.

Vertiport Chicago is a full service, state-of-the-art Chicago helicopter facility located just minutes from downtown, providing FBO services & charter and tour flights, as well as support to air ambulance flights/HEMS ( helicopter emergency medical services ).

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Recorded with a Canon SX40HS on Tuesday, December 12th, 2017.