Haverfield Aviation Inc. of Gettysburg, PA has recently purchased an AS 355F1, marking their first acquisition of a Eurocopter product. The aircraft joins their fleet of MD500's and will be utilized in support of Haverfield's aerial patrol and Comprehensive Visual Inspections for the electric utility industry. The TwinStar has the added reliability and security that comes with twin engines and redundant systems. The fuel endurance of the F1 also allows for more time "on line" for increased productivity for our customers", stated Brian Parker, Haverfield's Vice President.

The following pictures define the procedures used to make this ship ready to enter our fleet. Haverfield prides itself on our attention to detail and this ship and crew exemplify that basic fabric.

After delivery of the aircraft, Haverfield crews attended the Eurocopter training program in Grand Prairie, TX and the helicopter underwent Haverfield's specialized modifications at their Joliet, IL base. The TwinStar will be involved in a multi-year project with U.S. Department of Energy as well as several major electric utilities. Haverfield will continue to provide their energized live-line services as well.

This ship is now based in the Portland, OR area and will be involved in comprehensive visual inspections and patrols throughout the United States.

The pilot in command for this ship is Mr. Laurence Perry. He is OAS certified and originally trained with Haverfield in 1992. Mr. Perry has 25+ years flight experience, logging over 14,000 hours. He has extensive overseas experience. He is qualified for high altitude and rescue work, heli-skiing and motion picture work. Mr. Perry was just awarded the Helicopter Association International Pilot of the Year Award for 2003. The Haverfield project foreman is Larry Graham. Larry brings over 30 years of experience from the utility industry to this project. As a Haverfield foreman Larry has 8+ years of helicopter platform experience as well. The Data Coordinator for this project is Donna Graham. Donna has worked as a Data Specialist on projects in Alaska, Puerto Rico, Panama and many US utility locations. Donna has 5 years experience as a Lead Data Coordinator for Haverfield. The mechanic for this project is Jim Halfman. Jim has 15+ years experience as an A&P certified mechanic. Jim has a wide and varied helicopter background working for various companies in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as the Department Of Energy and the US Forest Service.

L-R Laurence Perry (Pilot), Jim Halfman (Mechanic), Larry Graham (Foreman)

L-R Laurence Perry (Pilot), Donna Graham (Lead Data Coordinator), Larry Graham (Foreman)

Helicopter Association International - Pilot of the Year Award

Ship Specifications