Bell Helicopter has quietly called time on one its longest running and most iconic programmes, with assembly of the 206 series due to end in the first half of 2017. The airframer feels that with the ...

Van Horn Aviation recommends that Bell 206L pilots avoid the shaded area to prevent collective bounce but, if experiencing the phenomenon, they should pull collective and load up the rotor system.

The Bell 206 JetRanger helicopter is one of the world’s most popular choppers since its debut in the skies more than 40 years ago. The 1,500-pound helicopters are light and easy to maneuver, making ...