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Spend a little time exploring the information about the SAFARI, and you'll be ready to explore the world from the seat of your own helicopter.
When deciding between a certified and experimental aircraft, the two most important considerations are safety and cost of ownership. The SAFARI has proven itself with a 20 year safety record , and simplicity and ease of maintenance make the SAFARI the helicopter of choice for the pilot who would rather fly than "fix".
With no belts or chains, the SAFARI offers the security of oil bath gears, chip detectors, and over running sprag clutch. The SAFARI does not use a proprietary engine, requiring repairs and service available at only a few locations. Because it is reliably powered by a Lycoming or Superior aircraft engine, the SAFARI can travel the world.
We want to provide the information you need to make a decision you will be happy with for many years.
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With stiff competition from experienced professional pilots in million dollar commercial helicopters, SAFARI owner and pilot Alan Coubray and his navigator Glen Maulcay walked (or flew) away as Champions at the annual New Zealand Helicopter Championship. No competitor had ever scored a perfect finish until Alan aced a complex, timed exercise of navigation skills and precision flying. Alan scored well in the remaining segments as well, which included dropping objects into a target at speed from a specific height, and a "water bucket" event requiring precise control of the helicopter. An interesting challenge was provided by an exercise completed with a 2' chain attached to one skid, and a 3' chain attached to the other Keeping only the longer chain touching the ground while maneuvering through 360° turns and backward, forward, and diagonal movements proved a true test of piloting skill. While SAFARI dealer Bruce Belfield of South Pacific Home Rotors competed in the event also, Alan and his SAFARI stole the show! More information about this event is available here:
WOW! What a great show! Our thanks to all of you who came out to support aviation in general and rotorcraft in particular. Choppertown was a busy place, with 7 SAFARI owners showing off their helos and winning the 3 prizes awarded for rotorcraft.
Jimmy Benson's SAFARI, with a custom tangerine and black paint job and interior won top honors. Photos of this Grand Champion can be seen here. Mike Smolek's white, black and red "pride and joy" took a well deserved award for Best Helicopter. Have a look at the ingenious use of space in this winning helicopter here. Al Rulton, who took the Gold Lindy Grand Champion award at Oshkosh in 2008, carried another honor for Outstanding Helicopter back to Canada for his black and candy apple red "dream machine". Photos of Al's helo can be seen here.
If you weren't able to join us at SunNFun, please make your plans now to attend Oshkosh. We are going to have even more fun there!
Oshkosh is Coming - Make Plans NOW!
Aviation's family reunion is coming July 26 - August 1. Soon, enthusiasts from around the world will descend on Wisconsin for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010!
Come join us for a great time! As a longtime supporter of the show, we encourage you to make this event an important part of your summer plans. SAFARI can be found in the Ultralight area, as always, on the rotorcraft flightline. Come see all the wonderful SAFARI Helicopters on display. We are expecting quite a turnout of SAFARI owners and helicopters.
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