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Forum: Rotorheads
7th May 2021, 19:24
Replies: 851
Views: 735,438
Posted By southerncanuck

An FYI for 505 operators, we had a successful...

An FYI for 505 operators, we had a successful pull test at Bell Fort Worth for our new side mount. Flight test will be in early June. Expect the FAA STC late summer with EASA approval shortly there...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2019, 04:37
Replies: 851
Views: 735,438
Posted By southerncanuck

Our newest project, a large camera mount and...

Our newest project, a large camera mount and hardpoint for the 505.
Cal

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Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jul 2018, 00:42
Replies: 56
Views: 25,012
Posted By southerncanuck

Very proud of our team at Meeker-Airfilm for...

Very proud of our team at Meeker-Airfilm for making all the mounts you see used on the rotary wing assets. lots and lots of design and machining went into this project!
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2018, 02:23
Replies: 110
Views: 35,753
Posted By southerncanuck

Rainer took me on a practice run and did the...

Rainer took me on a practice run and did the display, the only thing he mentioned that was special was to always check the TRGB oil levels and top it up as it bled out under negative G.


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Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2018, 00:12
Replies: 56
Views: 25,012
Posted By southerncanuck

We made most of the mounts used on the...

We made most of the mounts used on the helicopters for this movie, my business partner was down on location for a few weeks and said TC was super nice and very interested in the mechanics behind the...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2018, 21:09
Replies: 12
Views: 3,227
Posted By southerncanuck

We always have our customers at least leave the...

We always have our customers at least leave the lower cutter installed. yes the camera is in front of the lower cutter, but dont remove the actual blade. in this picture i dont know why the lower...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Aug 2017, 19:37
Replies: 30
Views: 8,249
Posted By southerncanuck

OK, not a video, but worthy of mention

OK, not a video, but worthy of mention
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jul 2017, 21:21
Replies: 11
Views: 4,442
Posted By southerncanuck

From where i sit, we mfg maybe 90% of all the...

From where i sit, we mfg maybe 90% of all the mounts in use today for aerial filming, we don't see any softening of the market, it is steady. The cameras most commonly used for filming are getting...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2017, 21:54
Replies: 851
Views: 735,438
Posted By southerncanuck

This is the aircraft mentioned in the article,...

This is the aircraft mentioned in the article, owned by the father of the 16yr old. Scott has a boat load of hours on all types, sold more helicopters than almost anyone i know, highly respected...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th May 2017, 21:20
Replies: 22
Views: 5,879
Posted By southerncanuck

The mount used here is our AF200, we just did an...

The mount used here is our AF200, we just did an upgrade to the existing STC test flight last week. 36" Pictorvision Elcipse camera ball, big camera time!
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Apr 2017, 18:45
Replies: 8
Views: 2,140
Posted By southerncanuck

We just finished off our FAA STC flight test...

We just finished off our FAA STC flight test program for our new light weight nose mount (<50lbs) for the R44 and R66. Will be in a position to sell the mount in approx 2 months.

Meeker Aviation...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2016, 22:59
Replies: 64
Views: 12,668
Posted By southerncanuck

Chopjock, -with the FAA, the rule is,...

Chopjock,

-with the FAA, the rule is, (simplified wording): if its on the outside of the airframe and effects the performance, you need an STC. FAA stc's are recognized by most agencies via...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2016, 20:30
Replies: 64
Views: 12,668
Posted By southerncanuck

Short overview from what we see and know. -...

Short overview from what we see and know.

- there are payload specific stc's and payload size defined stc's (we have both)
- most are payload sized defined
- payload specific(all up stc's) are...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2016, 19:40
Replies: 64
Views: 12,668
Posted By southerncanuck

we are working on a variety of approved STC'd ...

we are working on a variety of approved STC'd light weight camera mounting platforms, specifically for the R44/R66, AS350/355, 206/407 etc. we already have our sister company making a high speed...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Dec 2015, 19:11
Replies: 19
Views: 4,592
Posted By southerncanuck

OP, yes the Apical system can be used with a...

OP, yes the Apical system can be used with a winch, just have to be careful to keep the wire off the middle float bag.
send a PM, have images if you want them.
Cal
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Aug 2013, 19:36
Replies: 10
Views: 4,104
Posted By southerncanuck

the Cineflex probably needs an O/H !

the Cineflex probably needs an O/H !
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jan 2013, 18:07
Replies: 47
Views: 18,390
Posted By southerncanuck

Get a gimble:ok:

Get a gimble:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Sep 2012, 16:19
Replies: 21
Views: 8,908
Posted By southerncanuck

Having installed a few nose mount on 206/407's,...

Having installed a few nose mount on 206/407's, the location of the mount used in this operation is a little suspect.
from past experiences, a mount forward of and close to the pitot static has a...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jun 2012, 17:10
Replies: 1,125
Views: 472,667
Posted By southerncanuck

sir, you might try and contact Coyotair, as they...

sir, you might try and contact Coyotair, as they have both our mounts for the 135 and 355.
there is no counterbalance needed on the 135, if using cameras in the Cineflex / UMHD type
cal
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jun 2012, 19:22
Replies: 1,125
Views: 472,667
Posted By southerncanuck

sir, send us a email, will help with any...

sir, send us a email, will help with any questions. also the HD skycam mount is ours as well
thanks
cal
[email protected]
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2012, 21:35
Replies: 4
Views: 1,351
Posted By southerncanuck

we have FAA and EASA approved mounts for the...

we have FAA and EASA approved mounts for the 206/407, many operators use them for the V14 / UMHD type systems
cal
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2011, 00:23
Replies: 61
Views: 30,044
Posted By southerncanuck

chopper2004 we (meeker-airfilm) make alot of...

chopper2004
we (meeker-airfilm) make alot of mounts for various helicopters. most are designed to take at the minimum the V14 / UMHD or Starsafire / MX15i class. most are FAA and EASA STC'd
we have...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2011, 15:38
Replies: 83
Views: 28,318
Posted By southerncanuck

what type of blackhawk is shown in the pictures...

what type of blackhawk is shown in the pictures from the mail. is it a blackhawk, are the pictures even real?

Osama bin Laden dead: Photo of Obama watching the Al Qaeda leader die on live TV |...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jan 2011, 02:16
Replies: 11
Views: 2,121
Posted By southerncanuck

sir, as a mfg of camera mounts for many of the...

sir, as a mfg of camera mounts for many of the most popular helicopter types, we deal with almost all the camera mfg's on a consistent basis.
that said, you need to be alot more specific in your...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Dec 2010, 16:23
Replies: 2,112
Views: 321,072
Posted By southerncanuck

downlinking HD or standard Def?

downlinking HD or standard Def?
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2010, 15:07
Replies: 34
Views: 10,266
Posted By southerncanuck

jafo, thanks for the kudos. also we have...

jafo, thanks for the kudos.

also we have payload arms specific to downlink pods. we have customers using the rear hardpoint for pods, either for transmitting long range or in HD. the suffolk 135...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Apr 2010, 21:10
Replies: 34
Views: 10,266
Posted By southerncanuck

ian, thats is correct for suffolk, both...

ian, thats is correct for suffolk, both deflectors are removed, as they have left and right payloads up front.
also ALL ec-135 and 145 with either our stepmount, or the EC bolster step have the...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Apr 2010, 20:00
Replies: 34
Views: 10,266
Posted By southerncanuck

rigga, whether using our step mount or the EC...

rigga, whether using our step mount or the EC bolster step, one has to remove the lower wirestrike deflectors (pixie boots) to allow the camera to be installed. if you have one payload fwd, then the...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Apr 2010, 17:57
Replies: 34
Views: 10,266
Posted By southerncanuck

widgeon, that is our ec-145 stepmount, with the...

widgeon, that is our ec-145 stepmount, with the spectrolab xp on the rear hardpoint, flir starsafire on the fwd hardpoint. we are supplying EC UK with both the 135 and 145 steps for the UK police...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Nov 2009, 19:11
Replies: 205
Views: 68,371
Posted By southerncanuck

412 /212 Max loading nose avionics bay

does anyone know or can direct me to the manual that states the max allowable load limit for nose avionics bay ballast and or avionics weights
thanks in advance
dr
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2009, 17:35
Replies: 2
Views: 966
Posted By southerncanuck

agree with you widge try dart, they are making...

agree with you widge
try dart, they are making them now as well
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Sep 2009, 20:40
Replies: 358
Views: 149,855
Posted By southerncanuck

possibly been discussed before, but was the...

possibly been discussed before, but was the subject aircraft taxied while the nose gear was locked?
this would put a boatload of strain on the tailboom during taxi, just a theory
dr
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jun 2009, 15:34
Replies: 297
Views: 65,917
Posted By southerncanuck

P-easa.im.r.s.01538

to all: received our easa certification for the md 500/520 and 600 rapid release door kit.
let us know if you need a copy
thanks for your patience
cal
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2009, 22:17
Replies: 297
Views: 65,917
Posted By southerncanuck

widgeon, in all fairness to TC, once again, we...

widgeon, in all fairness to TC, once again, we have been fortunate, all our projects have been accepted / recognized in short order.
if i had one complaint with any process it would be to streamline...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2009, 20:30
Replies: 297
Views: 65,917
Posted By southerncanuck

hughes500, no offence taken. we feel your pain....

hughes500, no offence taken. we feel your pain. its a drain on everyone, especially those waiting for aircraft to be "signed off" in europe and put into service.
its frustrating for us, md and the...
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