Sikorsky s76a, 75, 22, 8, 185 cu ft, 5 kts, 362 nm, 1976 1991. During a fatal night flight over the gulf of mexico, the pilots of the. Dec 06, 2015 this helijet s 76 lands at the lodge at hippa island, which is located on haida gwaii, british columbia. Sikorsky s92 pc flight simulation downloads and more. Sikorsky navy vh3a helicopter flight manual, naweps 01230hly1. The new manuals help pilots understand the intent of each helicopters system operations and are part of an effort led by helioffshore to enhance safety and build collaboration across the industry. Short flight with nemeth designs upcoming sikorsky s 76a in prepar3d 4. Introduced in 1977, the s76 series was originally built for the rigorous demands of the.
Do not use these information for navigation, flight planning, or for use in flight. The project clearly showed the experience gained with the s 70 combat helicopter. Flightsafety has developed training manuals, schematic breakouts and. The slope capability of a given helo is very dependant on many factors, only a few are the helicopter, so the numbers in the typical flight manual serve as guidelines only. The sikorsky s76d boasts reduced external noise in addition to its improved safety enhancements with all. This release will come for fsx and prepar3d v4 with. This item is sold for historical and reference only. Initially this helicopter was designed and developed for chc helicopter corporation, canada.
Its design was influenced by the companys work to bring the s70 about this becoming the famous uh60 black hawk in military service. It cruises at 155 knots and has a range of over 400 nautical miles. Fsx helicopters page 7 the worlds capital for flight. Aeronautical accessories offers a complete line of branded windows for sikorsky s76 series helicopters. Hovercraft is a super site and i have used them for some great aircraft and scenery. First flown in 1980 as n552, this s76 was delivered to okanagan helicopters in 1980 as cgimg. Sikorsky s61 flight manual sikorsky helicopter flight manuals.
Sikorsky began development work on the s76 for a time named spirit in the mid 1970s and used technologies and experience gained from the military s70 black hawk program. The sikorsky s76 is a twin turboshaft engine helicopter and is an incredibly versatile aircraft used in both civil and paramilitary missions around the world. The s76 was the first sikorsky helicopter designed for commercial, rather than military, use and can seat 12 passengers. Sikorsky s76 specs, interior, and price helicopter specs. Sikorsky s 76 is a multirole, mediumsize utility helicopter manufactured by sikorsky aircraft, a subsidiary of sikorsky aircraft. Flight manual s76a free ebook download as pdf file. Faa approved rotorcraft flight manual sikorsky model s76a. Seeing there was a growing need to move workers to offshore oil drilling platforms, the company started work on. The new manuals help pilots to better understand the i ntent of each helicopters system operations and are part of helioffshores global programme to enhance safety across the offshore fleet. Both the 2d an vc panels have fsx friendly gauges, includes the fsx helicopter radial engine sound update, has seven textures by various authors with thumbnails, textures are for. S76abc model recurrent training is satisfied for many clients by attending an. Sikorsky s76d graphical flightdeck simulator flightsafety, march 03, 2017 new york flightsafety international and sikorsky, a lockheed martin company, announce the entry into service of a new graphical flightdeck simulator designed specifically for the sikorsky s76d helicopter.
We have 1 sikorsky turbine helicopters aircraft for sale. This 6passenger rotorcraft from sikorsky has a range of 251500 nm. Sikorsky s76a, b, c, crew windows aeronautical accessories. Sikorsky aircraft s76b specifications technical data. Sikorsky s76, pictures, technical data, history barrie. All replacement windows and special use windows are fabricated to stateoftheart manufacturing processes, from highquality acrylic. Our service is currently available online and for your ios or android device. Sikorsky s76a helicopters 1080hd descending and landing. The first of four s76 prototypes performed its initial flight on march 1977. The s76 carried technologies developed for the uh60 black hawk helicopter. This is an update to the greg pepper fs2002 usn ho2s1 ho3s1g dragonfly. Beautiful sikorsky s76a helicopter with 3d hd interior and 10 repaints. Mar 06, 2017 helioffshore member sikorsky today launched flight crew operating manuals for its s92 and s76d aircraft.
I know this because i was the chief test pilot on the s76 and wrote or edited much of the original flight manual. Flightradar24 is a global flight tracking service that provides you with realtime information about thousands of aircraft around the world. This was the number two aircraft, serial number 76002, registered n762sa. No warranty of fitness for any purpose is made or implied. The gauges are partly default fsx and by other authors.
Select a departure city from the list below to update the range map. This program builds on your proven flying abilities with challenging training that expands your skills and. Igor sikorsky founded the sikorsky aero engineering corporation near roosevelt field in new york on may 23, 1923. We have four s76as in our area flying for life flight. Sikorsky s76c pilot operating handbook hey i would love to get into the s76c in xplane 11 but i cant find any manuals on it except for operating limits. North bay, ontario, canada sikorsky aircraft participated in a transfer ceremony of an s76a helicopter maintenance trainer to canadore college earlier today for use as a handson training aid for students in the school of aviation technology. We have benefited from and look forward to the continued cycle of learning and. This ad schedule is applicable to sikorsky aircraft corporation s76a, s76b and s76c series helicopters manufactured under federal aviation administration faa type certificate no. I always thought the gama designed flight manual wasnt as good as the military ones i use, but i also know there are plenty of ways to improve the 76 flight manual otherwise. The sikorsky s76 is an american mediumsize commercial utility helicopter, manufactured by the sikorsky aircraft corporation. It was principally designed and developed for chc helicopter corporation, canada. Sold to helijet in 2011, it would become cfzaa and is still current at time of. Helijet international was recognized in february 2012 as the operator of the worlds highest flight time sikorsky s76 airframe an s76a helicopter serial number 760074 with 37,025 flight hours. Information on this site may not be accurate or current and is not valid for flight planning or any other aircraft operations.
Aviation photos of sikorsky s76 aircraft shared by photographers from around the world. Its popular in corporate transportation and frequently used by the oil drilling industry. Short flight with nemeth designs upcoming sikorsky s76a in prepar3d 4. These are either original or copies of manuals and blueprints used when these aircraft were in active duty, now transferred into electronic format. The sikorsky s76 is a commercial utility helicopter with twin turboshaft engines, fourbladed main and tail rotors and retractable landing gear. Flightsafetys matrix system is used for both pilot and maintenance training. The s76 features twin turboshaft engines, fourbladed main and tail rotors, and retractable landing gear. Sikorsky s76 specs, interior, and price sikorsky s76 is a mediumsized multirole versatile helicopter manufactured by sikorsky aircraft corporation sac di stratford, us. To start with flight was on march 1977 and faa accreditation was granted. Filmed july 2014 for more info, on where this was fi. This is a mediumsized, twin turboshaft, commercial helicopter.
Back in the 80s i had assisted with doing the lz a couple times. The s 67 actually began life in the 70s as the s 74. Sikorkys chief pilot, john dixson, and s76 program test pilot nicholas d. We are adopting a new airworthiness directive ad for sikorsky aircraft corporation sikorsky model s76a, s76b, s76c, and s76d helicopters. Feb 26, 2016 sikorsky is a lockheed martin company nyse. Sikorsky launches s92 and s76d flight crew operating. The items are as they come from the closed airplane stores we acquire. The sikorsky s 76b is a medium 14seat twinengine multipurpose helicopter produced by the american manufacturer sikorsky aircraft.
The sikorsky s76a is an intermediate class twin engine commercial multipurpose helicopter powered by two turboshaft engines. Helijet sikorsky s76a landing on hippa island youtube. Comprehensive data about the sikorsky s76, including performance and engines, with listings of relevant maintenance, charter, training and completions companies, and. The sikorsky s 76 is an american mediumsize commercial utility helicopter, manufactured by the sikorsky aircraft corporation. The model s76 was developed by sikorsky aircraft for the ultracompetitive mediumlift commercial helicopter market. Also, certain private browsing modes and similar web browser setttings may cause resources to be unreachable. Information essential to proper maintenance of the helicopter is contained in the sikorsky s76a. Distance, the category alanding distance, and the category b landing distance as stated in the current rotorcraft flight manual rfm by multiplying. S76a maintenance trainer to canadore college, 01may14. Fsx helicopters page 3 the worlds capital for flight.
Sales of the s76a were slow at the outset, due to the sluggish economy and various minor technical problems with the machine. It also embraces the highest level of proven helicopter reliability in the marketplace today, this being the combination of productivity and performance. Thanks to rory kelly for the original model and to bob chicilo for his earliar fsx update. The sikorsky s 76a is an intermediate class twin engine commercial multipurpose helicopter powered by two turboshaft engines. Introduced in 1977, the s 76 series was originally built for the rigorous demands of the. The sikorsky helicopter company is mostly known for their military choppers, but they have a number of civil helicopters in their range as well. The sikorsky s76 helicopter has brought together the advanced technology, comfort, and safety that was expected from sikorsky. Sikorsky s76a failed to detect cockpit indications of their descent to the water. Sikorsky has completed more than 300 hours of flight. If not then why not the reason i ask is that the irish coast guard are retiring their s61n s and the entire fleet is going to be s92 s.
Sikorsky launches flight crew operating manuals for s92 and. The protoype sikorsky s76a spirit made its first flight at the companys development flight center, west palm beach, florida 06fa. Building of the four prototypes began in may 1976 the designation s 76 was chosen to mark the american bicentennial. This helicopter type is mostly in operation with civil operators for executive passenger transport vip, emergency medical service ems, search and rescue operations sar and offshore passenger and material. Deliveries of the initial s76a production version began in early 1979. Find specs, range, speed, capacity and more information for the sikorsky s76a here. Includes floation system, engine covers, emergency exits, and many other details.
Flightsafetys new master aviator program is available to sikorsky s76 operators. Nov 18, 2014 here s closeup spotting footage of a sikorsky s 76a helicopter descending and then landing from a hover. The s76a is a variant of the s76 medium commercial utility helicopter manufactured by the sikorsky helicopter company of america. The sikorsky s76b is a medium 14seat twinengine multipurpose helicopter produced by the american manufacturer sikorsky aircraft. The s 76 is wellknown for its work in vip transportation and utility work. The resulting s76a was powered by two allison 250c30s turboshafts and could seat 12. Short flight around the mediterranean sea with the nemeth designs sikorsky s76a in prepar3d v4. Airworthiness directive schedule helicopters sikorsky s 76a 28 january 2016 notes 1. More than 800 s 76 helicopters have been delivered to various operators. The pilot can be heard transitioning the helicopter from a cruise speed to a hover by. This helicopter type is mostly in operation with civil operators for executive passenger transport vip, emergency medical service ems, search and rescue operations sar and offshore passenger and material transportation. Sikorsky s flight crew operating manuals are aligned with our commitment to providing safe and efficient aircraft for our customers, said dana fiatarone, vice president, sikorsky commercial systems and services.
The s 76 features twin turboshaft engines, fourbladed main and tail rotors, and retractable landing gear. Sikorsky helicopter aircraft reports aircraft helicopter. Helione is widely recognized as a world leader on the s76 platform having supported hundreds of thousands of aircraft flight hours through. The maiden flight of s 76 took place on march 1977.
I havent found any documents about procedures or checklists which is a shame. The ensuing s76a was fueled by two allison 250c30s turboshafts and could situate 12. Sikorsky started advancement deal with the s76 for a period named spirit in the mid 1970s and utilized innovations and experience picked up from the military s70 black hawk program. The new manuals help pilots understand the intent of each helicopter s system operations and are part of an effort led by helioffshore to enhance safety and build collaboration across the industry. Sikorsky s76a specifications, cabin dimensions, speed. Comprehensive data about the sikorsky s76, including performance and engines, with listings of relevant maintenance, charter, training and completions companies, and news about the aircraft.
Sikorsky s76 can carry out various types of operations, including. We currently have 0 new or used sikorsky s76a aircraft listings. List of all sikorsky s76a aircraft in the united states, including tail numbers and registration information. Sikorsky releases flight crew operating manual for s92 and. Helicopter flying handbook federal aviation administration. The s76 was the first helicopter specifically designed by sikorsky to meet the needs of the civilian and commercial markets. Sikorsky s76 pilot training is available at our learning centers in lafayette, louisiana. Sikorsky s76, wsps the wsps wire strike protection system provides a measure of protection for helicopters in the event of inadvertent flight into horizontally strung mechanical, electrical transmission, or communication wires or cables. The package features a completely reworked and enhanced vc and 2d panel.
The second prototype was the first to fly, on march 1977, complete with ifr avionics. Hi all, is there any sikorsky s92 in the works for fs9fsx that s freeware or payware. With the s76d, sikorsky takes a classic and makes it state of the art. The sikorsky s 76a is a medium 14seat twinengine multipurpose helicopter produced by the american manufacturer sikorsky aircraft. The offshore mission accounts for 65 percent of the total flight hours accumulated fleetwide to date. It has state oftheart equipment that enables flights in the most diverse weather conditions, day and night operations. This ad requires inspecting the main rotor mr servo pushrod pushrod assembly and applying slippage marks. Sikorsky aircraft s76 series helicopter ad schedule. In these cases, the margin of increase in costeffectiveness over the mi17v5 often is such. Although operated by okanagan subsidiary universal helicopters from 1982 to 1985, its shown here back in vancouver being prepared for sale to arctic air service of santa maria, ca as n348aa. Flightsafety sikorsky s 76 series pilot training manual, vol. The helicopter was conceived of as a vehicle for corporate transport and oil industry use. Sikorsky s 76c pilot operating handbook hey i would love to get into the s 76c in xplane 11 but i cant find any manuals on it except for operating limits.
This ad schedule is applicable to sikorsky aircraft corporation s 76a aircraft manufactured under federal aviation administration faa type certificate no. This is an fsxacceleration update for the fs20022004 boeing ch46. Several airlines operate the s76a on scheduled services including helijet international of vancouver, british columbia, canada. First flight was on march 1977 and faa certification was awarded in november 1978.
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