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Serving customers all over the globe and operating a wide range of aircraft, youll nd Erickson wherever theres a need for reliable, safe, and innovative aerial services. From working on infrastructure projects in the American heartland, to providing aerial support for oil and gas exploration in the South American jungle and executing military operations overseas, Erickson is up for the challenge. Were proud of our capabilities and global reach, made possible by a multi-mission eet of close to 100 aircraft, including utility helicopters, xed-wing aircraft, and our own industry-leading Aircrane, which we manufacture and maintain in Oregon.

HISTORY  FLEET  TRAINING & CREWING  AFTER-SALES SUPPORT  CAPABILITIES  MRO  POWER UTILITIES  FIREFIGHTING  OIL & GAS  GOVERNMENT  LOGGING  SHORT-TERM WORK  MEDEVAC 
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In 1971, Erickson Lumber Company, owned by second-generation logger and entrepreneur Jack Erickson, leased an S-64E Skycrane helicopter from Sikorsky Aircraft and renamed the company Erickson Air-Crane. At that time, many small operations around the world were experimenting with helicopter logging with little success due to the high cost of supporting the aerial operation. Mr. Erickson realized the specialized nature of the S-64, and used his years of experience in the logging industry to optimize the heavy-lift helicopter for timber harvesting. His system proved protable, leading to the purchase of the rst S-64 in 1972, followed by the purchase of three more aircraft later that year. Erickson eventually purchased the S-64 Type Certicate from Sikorsky in 1992 and continues to manufacture and maintain the aircraft, since renamed as the Aircrane, from its facility in southern Oregon. Erickson has innovated aerial service capabilities over the years, broadening the timber harvesting capabilities of the S-64 and expanding into reghting, infrastructure support, and powerline construction. In 2013, the company expanded its global reach with the acquisition of Evergreen Helicopters and Air Amazonia, increasing its presence in South American oil and gas exploration and entering the defense and personnel transport markets. Erickson now boasts a eet of nearly 100 aircraft, and offers services, training, and support in many industries, including reghting, construction, timber harvesting, crewing, oil and gas exploration, manufacturing, passenger and cargo transport, support of defense operations, MEDEVAC, and more.

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Jack Erickson purchases four Sikorsky S-64s and begins to construct powerline towers. Erickson has constructed over 8,000 miles of electrical transmission towers across North America.

Erickson transports 1,100 tons of construction equipment and supplies over a four-day period in order to build an access road in Alaskathe worlds largest civilian airlift operation at the time.

1993
Assisting in extensive renovations, Erickson removed and replaced the Statue of Freedom atop the Capitol Dome in Washington, D.C.

In a series of wildres since christened Black Christmas, an Erickson Aircrane named Elvis became a national celebrity after helping to save 1,500 homes and the lives of 14 reghters.

2013
Erickson acquired McMinnville, Oregonbased Evergreen Helicopters and Brazilian company Air Amazonia, a subsidiary of oil and gas company HRT.

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EUROCOPTER AS350 ECUREUIL B2 EUROCOPTER AS350 ECUREUIL B3 Known in North America as the AStar, this single-engine light helicopter offers a wide cabin and excellent range. The B3 variant was the rst helicopter to land on Mt. Everest, and Erickson uses the AStar primarily for heli-skiing and oil & gas exploration. Erickson has long been an industry leader, thanks to the adaptable and reliable Aircrane. While the Aircrane remains a cornerstone of the business, recent acquisitions allowed Erickson to signicantly expand the eet, now totaling almost 100 readily mobilized aircraft, stationed all over the world. This diverse eet provides the complete airlift solutionwhether its heavy-lift construction work, mediumand light-lift projects, or passenger transport. While Erickson is primarily known as a rotorcraft manufacturer and operator, our eet also boasts a number of xed-wing aircraft, each of which serves an important role in supporting our customers needs, particularly in the transport of people and products. We recognize our customers unique aerial services needs, and are dedicated to meeting them every time. Erickson maintains fast response times, providing the highly qualied pilots, maintenance personnel, and support teams necessary to ensure safe ight operations.
Fixed-wing Aircraft Our xed-wing eet includes aircraft from Beechcraft, Casa, and Learjet. Helicopters Our mixed eet includes aircraft able to carry from 4 to 19 passengers.

Aircranes Erickson manufactures & operates the worlds largest eet of S-64 Aircrane helicopters.

BEECHCRAFT 1900D The 19-passenger twin-engine turboprop Beechcraft 1900D is used for corporate transport, as a freight aircraft, and in government and military operations. It can take off from relatively short runways.

BELL 212 This two-blade, twin-engine medium helicopter was originally developed for the Canadian Forces and was later purchased in large numbers by the United States military.

BELL 214ST This aircraft is a rugged and reliable work horse known for its multimission capabilities and impressive power. The aircrafts hot and high capability provides the Bell 214ST with signicant power and impressive payloads at lower elevations. Its versatile interior is designed to accommodate multiple mission proles with rapid conguration capability, ideal for military applications. See image on page 35.

BELL 206B JETRANGER II & BELL 206L-3 LONGRANGER III The Bell 206 is a family of two-bladed, single-/twin-engine helicopters originally adapted from the military Bell YOH-4. The 206B-3 boasts an increased horsepower engine, while the LongRanger models added two additional passenger seats. These aircraft serve a variety of purposes, including corporate transportation, emergency services, and oil and gas rig support. See image on page 17. SPECIFICATIONS: MANUFACTURER INTRODUCTION POWERPLANT CAPACITY FUSELAGE LENGTH LIFT CAPACITY* MAX EXT. LOAD MAX SPEED MAX RANGE 0-5,000LBS BELL 206B-3 Bell 1971 RR 250-C20B 4 (1 crew) 31.2 ft. (9.5 m.) 1,093 lbs. (496 kg.) 1,500 lbs. (680 kg.) 130 kts. 311 nm.

BELL 412EP The Bell 412EP (Enhanced Performance) is the next generation in medium twin helicopter technology. With a state-of-the-art avionics package, increased reliability, and improved performance from earlier Bell 412 models, the Bell 412EP is truly the industry leader for multi-mission capable aircraft. 5,000-20,000LBS BELL 214ST Bell 1982 2x GE CT7-2A 17-18 (1-2 crew) 49.1 ft. (14.96 m.) 5,500 lbs. (2,495 kg.) 7,900 lbs. (3,583 kg.) 160 kts. 421 nm.

BO 105CBS Eurocopter 1978 2x Allison 250-C20B 4 (1-2 crew) 28.92 ft. (8.81 m.) 1,628 lbs. (738 kg.) 1,984 lbs. (900 kg.) 145 kts. 307 nm.

BELL 206L-3 Bell 1981 RR 250-C30P 6 (1 crew) 34.24 ft. (10.44 m.) 1,355 lbs. (615 kg.) 2,000 lbs. (907 kg.) 130 kts. 305 nm.

AS350 B2 Eurocopter 1990 1x Arriel 1D1 5 (1 crew) 35.86 ft. (10.93 m.) 1,540 lbs. (699 kg.) 2,557 lbs. (1,160 kg.) 130 kts. 340 nm.

AS350 B3 Eurocopter 1997 1x Arriel 2B 5 (1 crew) 35.86 ft. (10.93 m.) 1,800 lbs. (816 kg.) 3,086 lbs. (1,400 kg.) 130 kts. 340 nm.

BELL 412EP Bell 1984 2x P&W PT6T-3D 13-14 (1-2 crew) 41.8 ft. (12.74 m.) 2,700 lbs. (1,225 kg.) 4,500 lbs. (2,041 kg.) 140 kts. 360 nm.

BELL 212 Bell 1968 2xP&W PT6T 3B 13-14 (1-2 crew) 42.4 ft. (12.92 m.) 3,580 lbs. (1,624 m.) 5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg.) 130 kts. 238 nm.

MANUFACTURER INTRODUCTION POWERPLANT CAPACITY FUSELAGE LENGTH LIFT CAPACITY* MAX EXT. LOAD MAX SPEED MAX RANGE

*BASED ON REAL-WORLD PERFORMANCE AS OPPOSED TO OEM SPECIFICATIONS **FIXED WING: MAXIMUM TAKEOFF WEIGHT

ERICKSON S-64E AIRCRANE ERICKSON S-64F AIRCRANE Manufactured and maintained in Central Point, Oregon, the S-64 was the rst helicopter built as a ying crane, with an aft-facing pilot station that gives the pilot an unobstructed view of the load being carried and full positive control of the aircraft during precision operations. EUROCOPTER AS332 L1 SUPER PUMA The twin-engine Super Puma is an enlarged and re-engineered version of the Puma, used primarily for offshore oil rig support. The Super Puma has own over 4 million ight hours.

CASA C-212 AVIOCAR A capable and extremely versatile aircraft specically designed for maximum maneuverability at low speeds. A large cargo area and wide rear ramp make the CASA 212 the ideal aircraft for skydiving, passenger and cargo transportation, STOL and LCLA airdrop operations.

AROSPATIALE SA 330J PUMA The Puma is perhaps the most successful European-built medium-lift helicopter ever manufactured, and is used in both the military and commercial markets. Erickson currently uses the SA 330J in support of the Department of Defense in Afghanistan, providing vertical replenishment to US Navy vessels at sea. See image on page 28. SPECIFICATIONS: MANUFACTURER INTRODUCTION POWERPLANT CAPACITY FUSELAGE LENGTH LIFT CAPACITY* MAX EXT. LOAD MAX SPEED MAX RANGE 5,000-20,000LBS PUMA 330J Eurocopter 1976 2x Turmo IVC 18-19 (1-3 crew) 46.12 ft. (14.05 m.) 5,500 lbs. (2,495 kg.) 7,700 lbs. (3,493 kg.) 167 kts. 374 nm. S-61 Sikorsky 1961 2x GE CT 58 140-2 30 (2 crew) 72.83 ft. (22.2 m.) 7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg.) 8,000 lbs. (3,629 kg.) 145 kts. 420 nm. SUPER PUMA L1 Eurocopter 1981 2x Malika 1A 22 (2 crew) 50.95 ft. (15.53 m.) 6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg.) 9,920 lbs. (4,500 kg.) 140 kts. 400 nm. >20,000LBS S-64E Erickson 1969 2P&W JFTD12-4A 3 70 ft. (21.3 m.) 17,000 lbs. (7,711 kgs.) 20,000 lbs. (9,072 kgs.) 115 kts. 250 mi. (402 km.)

MBB/EUROCOPTER BO 105CBS The CBS variant of the BO 105 features more powerful engines & an enlarged fuselage for the purpose of improved EMS capabilities, though it is also used in law enforcement and offshore transport.

SIKORSKY S-61 This ve-blade, twin-engine heavy helicopter was originally developed for the United States Navy. Today, Erickson uses the S-61 primarily in support of our South American oil and gas work.

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S-64F Erickson 1970 2P&W JFTD12A-5A 3 70 ft. (21.3 m.) 22,500 lbs. (10,206 kg.) 25,000 lbs. (11,340 kg.) 104 kts. 240 mi. (386 km.)

FIXED-WING BEECHCRAFT 1900D Beechcraft 1991 2x P&W PT6A-67D 19 (2 crew) 57.81 ft. (17.62 m.) 6,356 lbs. (2,883 kg.) 17,120 lbs. (7,766 kg.)** 280 kts. 1,100 nm.

C-212 EADS CASA 1979 2x TPE331-10R-511C 28 (2 crew) 53.1 ft. (16.18 m.) 8,642 lbs. (3,920 kg.) 16,975 lbs. (7,700 kgs.) 162 kts. 978 nm.

MANUFACTURER INTRODUCTION POWERPLANT CAPACITY FUSELAGE LENGTH LIFT CAPACITY* MAX EXT. LOAD MAX SPEED MAX RANGE

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FLIGHT CREW TRAINING We are approved under Federal Aviation Administration Part 141 to provide Pilot Ground School and Aircraft Type Rating Certication for the S-64 Aircrane. Agencies that have completed training within Ericksons facilities include the Korea Forest Service, the Italian Forest Service, the Italian National Aviation Authority, the United States Forest Service, and the United States Federal Aviation Administration. We also offer courses in Aerial Fire Suppression with the attached re retardant tank and additional aircraft systems-specic training as requested. MAINTENANCE TRAINING Erickson also offers a 240-hour maintenance training program for technicians learning line and eld maintenance on the S-64. We provide comprehensive courses in maintenance, service, inspection, and repair of the S-64E and S-64F aircraft.

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S-64E/F MAINTENANCE TRAINING Familiarization Type Training Hydraulic System Engines/Fuel Control Rotor System (MRH/TRH) Drive Train Flight Controls/Rigging Fuel System

TRAINING COURSES

Auxiliary Power Plant AFCS/Electrical Electrical Systems Environmental Control Systems Fire Tank Rotor Track and Balance S-64 Inspections NDT/UT/FPI Mission Equipment

NON-AIRCRAFT-SPECIFIC TRAINING Certified J Standard Wire Soldering & Crimping FAA-approved Human Factors Blueprint Reading, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances, Datum Reference, and Frame Construction

CREWING As both an operator and an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Erickson has full-spectrum experience and capabilities that are relatively rare in aviation. As such, were able to offer our customers access to distinct subsets of our overall service portfolio to support their aerial operations, including providing pilot and maintenance crews on a project basis. Erickson offers a complete line of crewing services, primarily for the S-64, including command and co-pilots and precession aft seat piloting for complex aerial lifting requirements. Erickson also offers complete maintenance crewing for the S-64 for all line maintenance, as well as customer crew training.

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AFTER-SALES SUPPORT
As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the S-64 Aircrane, Erickson has manufactured and maintained the S-64 since obtaining the Type Certicate from Sikorsky Aircraft in 1992. This work has included creating and supporting our own eet of S-64s, as well as producing them for sale to outside customers, including San Diego Gas and Electric, the Korea Forest Service, and Corpo Forestale dello Stato (the Italian Forest Service). Whether supporting customers or our own eet, weve engineered and innovated unique improvements to the aircraft to support specic mission needs (see below.) When we sell an aircraft to a third party, thats really only the beginning of the relationship, as Erickson maintains a comprehensive After Sales Support team, dedicated to working with customers operating aircraft purchased from Erickson. We maintain a fully certied Repair Station (JYDR439F ), approved by the FAA for all repair and overhaul work associated with the S-64, which holds a Class II rating for work on all metal airframes. Ericksons Engineering Department can also provide major modications, Supplemental Type Certicates (STCs), and changes to Type design, fully implementing testing programs and FAA approvals.

AIRCRANE IMPROVEMENTS
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Proprietary, 2,650-gallon water tank attachment for firefighting Ram scoop hydrofoil attachment, allowing for refills from freshwater or saltwater sources in as little as 30 seconds Hover Snorkel used to refill the water tank within 45 seconds from freshwater sources as shallow as 18 inches (~45 centimeters) Optional foam nozzle water cannon Anti-rotation rigging device Development of a composite main rotor blade, currently under way

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CAPABILITIES
Erickson has nearly 100 aircraft in our eet, including the signature Aircrane; heavy-, medium-, and lightlift helicopters; and xed-wing aircraft. Were experts in moving materials and people around the world, awlessly executing challenging aerial services safely and efficiently.
Were proud to send our fleet of aircraft and talented crews all over the world to meet our customers challenging needs in a variety of industries.

AERIAL SERVICES

Erickson manufactures and maintains our own fleet of Aircranes, as well as S-64s owned by other operators, boasting robust MRO capabilities for an array of other legacy platforms.

AIRCRAFT SERVICES

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS AS9100 American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) CARB certication FAA repair station Parts 91, 133, 135, 137, 145 S-64 Type Certicate Pratt & Whitney JFTD12A-5A Type Certicate SHARP certication HAI Safe Operator (2011, 2012, 2013)

EXTERNAL LOAD LIFT

When our customers have heavy aerial lift needs in challenging situations, Erickson is here to help.

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND OVERHAUL

Our world-class MRO facilities enjoy a consistent record of safety and reliability, and state-of-the art technical resources.

PASSENGER & CARGO TRANSPORT CREWING

Erickson transports more than just external loads. We also transport passengers and cargo quickly and efficiently. We provide a complete line of crewing services, from pilots to maintenance to training.

MANUFACTURING

Erickson has been designing, manufacturing, and operating high-performance utility helicopters for four decades.

MATERIAL SUPPORT

TRAINING SERVICES

Erickson offers multiple training opportunities for pilots and aircraft mechanics.

We can create an equipment support and maintenance program custom tailored to a customers aircraft, mission, and project needs.

AFTER-SALES SUPPORT

MAINTENANCE TRAINING

Technicians learning line and field maintenance can participate in our 240-hour maintenance training program.

Whether supporting customers or our own fleet, we consistently engineer and innovate unique aircraft improvements.

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Whether moving people or product, ghting res, or supporting large-scale construction projects, helicopters perform punishing work. Every single component of your aircraft must be up to the taskperforming with surgical precision, time after time, while meeting elite standards for safety, reliability, and dependability. Erickson provides world-class maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services to keep our customers aircraft in peak operating condition. With a 40-year record of safety and reliability, state-of-the-art technical resources, and an established international presence, we are uniquely suited to support an array of MRO needs, from small helicopter component repairs to extensive heavy airframe rebuilds. EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST Weve been designing, manufacturing, and operating high-performance utility helicopters for four decades. As a world-renowned OEM, we understand the cost, schedule, and reliability pressures operators face, and the importance of nishing a job on time and on budget. Our highly qualied, experienced technicians meet industry-leading, FAA-approved standards for safety, regulatory approval, and performance.

MRO SERVICES
Over 50,000 square feet of logistics and warehousing 100+ A&P Certified Technicians Integrated planning and production scheduling Diversified supply chain organization Tooling design and manufacturing Precision machining and component manufacturing Airframe restoration and conversion Dynamic component and engine test cell Fuel component overhaul Hydraulic component overhaul

ROBUST LEGACY PLATFORM SUPPORT We support and maintain aircraft platforms from around the world, including the Bell 212 and 412, the Sikorsky S-61, and many other legacy helicopter platforms. Bolstered by a broad range of technical resources and a global supply chain, our technicians can completely refurbish almost any aircraft with the speed, mindfulness, and technical expertise of the OEM.

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POWER UTILITIES
The precision of our aircraft, the skill of our pilots and crew, and our experience in the energy industry make Erickson the world leader in precision aerial heavy-lift operations in support of power transmission and infrastructure projects. Working with some of the biggest energy providers on the continent, weve placed over 8,000 miles (12,000 kilometers) of electrical transmission towers across North America. Our signature Aircrane has a rated lift capacity of up to 25,000 pounds (11,340 kilograms) and a unique aft-facing pilot station that has allowed us to develop a transmission line construction system that is costcompetitive with conventional methods. This system offers three major benets to contractors. First, it concentrates the labor force in strategically located central assembly yards, minimizing labor travel time and other inefficiencies and allowing foremen to closely supervise tower assembly. Second, it allows for precise tower erection scheduling, but with the exibility to change course at a moments notice. Finally, were able to set towers quicklyover 80 lattice tower sections a day or over 140 wooden H-frames. In addition to using the Aircrane to place line and traditional towers, weve also worked with wind energy companies in Italy, Spain, and Canada to deliver 144-foot (44-meter), 15,800-pound (7,110-kilogram) wind turbine blades to remote and mountainous terrain that is inaccessible to ground-based vehicles.

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Ericksons expert pilots and a eet of specially equipped Aircranes are deployed seasonally to re hotspots around the worldat the ready when forest res erupt in Greece, Turkey, Australia, Italy, Canada, and the United States. These Aircranes, armed with 2,650-gallon (10,031-liter) water tanks, combine the capacity of a xed-wing tanker with the accuracy and rell speed of a helicopter. The Helitanker can drop over 25,000 gallons (~95,000 liters) every hour. Our ram scoop hydrofoil attachment rells from freshwater or saltwater sources in as little as 30 seconds, and the original Hover Snorkel design rells within 45 seconds from freshwater sources as shallow as 18 inches (46 centimeters). For extra reghting power, an optional foam nozzle water cannon mounts on the left-hand side of the cockpit, below the pilots side door, offering precision delivery of water or foam-injected water. Once the re has been extinguished, the Helitanker remains a valuable part of the operation, as it can deliver stabilizing Hydroseed to jump-start re-vegetation and prevent erosion. Ericksons Hydroseed operations are particularly effective on steep slopes and inaccessible areas.

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Erickson understands that timing is critical in the oil and gas industry, and we have an enviable reputation for on time reliability and outstanding operational availability. Our eet is capable of supporting every aerial aspect of an oil and gas exploration endeavor, making us the logical choice for energy industry needs. AN AIRCRAFT FOR EVERY NEED Our diverse eet of aircraftranging from light single-engine to large twin-engine, multi-role helicopters enables us to provide comprehensive solutions for our oil and gas customers, including pipeline patrol, seismic acquisition, passenger crew transport, drilling equipment relocation, and frontier operations. We are multi-operation ready, and backed by Ericksons exemplary record of safety and reliability. FULL-SPECTRUM SUPPORT Ericksons, multi-platform eet stemmed from our success with the Aircrane, an aircraft designed and built for precision heavy-lift work which weve been ying for more than 40 years, including in support of oil and gas operations. We are the Type Certicate holder and manufacturer of the S-64 and its twin Pratt & Whitney engines, which helps ensure the best real-time maintenance and spare parts support possible for our eet. Ericksons seasoned crews are experienced at performing challenging, precise work in difficult and remote environments, and our crew experience in aerial heavy-lift helicopter operations is second to none.

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We are proud to offer heavy-lift solutions and passenger and cargo transport to the US Department of Defense, US State Department, and other government agencies, as well as civilian contractors. Erickson operates under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 135, US Flag Carrier, holding Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) approval to operate both Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing aircraft for the United States Department of Defense. We operate in some of the most challenging environments in the world, including providing support to ongoing military operations in the Middle East, and shipboard logistics in the Atlantic and Pacic Oceans and the Arabian Gulf. Our unwavering commitment to safe, reliable, affordable, and operationally efficient aviation services has helped us become an expert in this realm. GLOBAL REACH AND READINESS With current DoD operations on ve continents and in two oceans, Erickson specializes in remote and austere operations in hostile areas. We have the capability of deploying aircraft with turnkey support packages to support external load operations, passenger, cargo, combination loads, Low Cost/Low Altitude (LCLA) air drops, Short Takeoff and Landing STOL and, MEDEVAC/CASEVAC. Ericksons aircraft can be equipped with STCd Night Vision Goggles, Ballistic Protection, and roller systems. With over 50 years of experience with the DoD, dating back to the rst Evergreen Helicopters ight in 1960, Erickson is qualied to perform any mission required. OUR CERTIFICATIONS Erickson operates under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 135, US Flag Carrier, holding Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) approval to operate both Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing aircraft for the United States Department of Defense. 29

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Erickson started in aerial timber harvesting, and it still plays an important role in the business today, in markets including the US, Canada, and Malaysia. Helicopter timber harvesting with the S-64 is a cost-effective method of harvesting wood, a natural renewable resource. Timber is lifted vertically and own out rather than skidded across the forest oor. The benets of this state-ofthe-art forest practice include far less damage to adjacent stands of trees, soil, and riparian areas resulting in a healthier forest environment. In addition, timber harvesting by helicopter provides for substantial cost savings by minimizing the need for road development, thus reducing the costs of falling, loading, and hauling the timber. The S-64 is not bound by limitations of conventional logging practices, allowing for a greater number of harvesting options. Through the use of irregular cut block boundaries patterned for the environment rather than the machinery, the visual impact concerns are signicantly reduced, preserving the natural beauty of our forests. Erickson Air-Crane uses a highly successful hydraulic grapple system for the S-64, greatly enhancing the non-intrusive nature of helicopter timber harvesting. The Aircranes powerful grapple system uses hydraulic power to open and close the jaws in three seconds, and with over 42,000 pounds (19,000 kilograms) of pressure to keep logs secure as they are pulled up and away from the forest oor. From there, the Aircrane can haul wood to a roadside landing area up to one mile (2.5 kilometers) from the cut site.

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Thanks to our extensive eet of Aircranes, helicopters, and xed-wing aircraft, were prepared to nd solutions for our customers short-term projects. Our innovative team can design a tailored solution for your aerial-lift needs, whether its an HVAC project, one-off moving challenge, movie or commercial production, or something else entirely. Our anti-rotation system prevents loads from spinning, allowing for precise placement, and a unique aft-facing pilot station allows the backseat pilot an unrestricted view during precision operations. HVAC EXPERTISE The Aircrane is uniquely designed to aid in delivery and installation of heavy-weight ventilation and air conditioning units onto hard-to-reach roof tops, and were particularly adept at installing commercial HVAC units atop city high rises. The precision capabilities of the Aircrane, combined with the skill and experience of our pilots and crew, has led to the placement of over 40,000 HVAC units onto skyscrapers, automobile plants, and aviation hangars across North America and Europe. Erickson has been extremely successful in the HVAC aerial heavy-lift arena. For example, an operation at the Toyota manufacturing plant in Indiana illustrated our crews expertise and efficiency, as the pilots and ground crew placed 134 HVAC units and seven exhaust stacks all in one day. Some of Ericksons more unique short-term projects include removing and reinstalling the Statue of Freedom atop the United States Capitol dome, rescuing an endangered rhino from the jungles of Borneo, and performing the Sierra Nevada Corporations Dream Chaser programs rst captive carry and test release ights.

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We offer comprehensive aircraft solutions to fulll the most rigorous air medical services standards, all while maintaining one of the industrys best safety records. Erickson partners with the U.S. Army to provide aerial MEDEVAC services in environments ranging from the sub-zero arctic conditions of interior Alaska to the balmy jungles of the Southern Philippines. We are equipped to provide both emergency and urgent patient transports throughout the United States and abroad. Our eet is available for one-time, emergency situations as well as long-term support contracts. We are also able to provide search and rescue capability, supporting these crucial, rapid response efforts for customers in Alaska, Hawaii, the Middle East, and at sea. For a time, prior to its merger with Erickson, Evergreen Helicopters held the record for the highest altitude short haul rescue, on Mount McKinley at Denali National Park.

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