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Breakthrough Performance
Better Performance Starts With Better Technology
BLR has developed and certified its FastFin® Tail Rotor Enhancement and Stability System for installation on Airbus H125 helicopters. The System is available for all models of AS350, and certified performance is available for the B1, B2, B3 and H125/B3e. The FastFin System is compatible for Transport Canada STC SH96-31 battery modifications.
FastFin uses advanced airflow management to increase the effectiveness of the H125 anti-torque system for significant increases to hover load and stability. The FastFin is comprised of an Advanced Tailboom Aerodynamic Cowling (ATAC), a Tailboom Strake and Vortex Generators.
FastFin System benefits include but are not limited to:
- Reduction in Pilot Workload
- Up to 10% Increase in Available Right Pedal
- Greater Control in Precision Hover-Hold
- Up to 120lbs Useful Load Increase in OGE Hover
- Reduces Potential of Over-Torque
- For Return on Investment (ROI) Calculations Contact Keith Ray
* W/ AS350 B3e Airbus Power Upgrade
- FAA, EASA (Europe), ANAC (Brazil), Canada, CAAC (China), DCGA (India), DGCA (Mexico)
The H125 (AS350 Series) FastFin System is available to the aftermarket and as a factory-installed option on new H125 helicopters. The FastFin System is compatible for Transport Canada STC SH96-31 battery modifications.
Read what others have to say about Fast Fin®
“Cost per pound is king, I have wanted more capability for several years, and FastFin represents a step change in useful load. All four FastFin Systems are flying and proving their worth. We're lifting more, and our pilots are reporting improved stability and reduced workload. This is a product with a good cost/benefit ratio."
– Bart Brainerd, Brainerd Aviation
"We immediately noticed the much more neutral pedal position when lifting which translates to more available pedal when needed. The hover is quite stable and most situations require less pedal work than before the modification…..Most importantly for us, the aircraft will easily lift what the new performance charts indicate. This is often well over a 100lb increase in payload compared to the original charts."
– John Whedons, Chief Pilot, Mountain Blade Runner Helicopters
"An interesting observation with our BLR FastFin machine was that during the same 600hr T/R inspection, minimal wear was noted on the feathering and yoke bearing. These bearings were able to be kept in service, and upon reaching the required Airbus 1200hr OTL bearing replacement, the feathering bearings were still within limits. Surprisingly, the yoke bearing was also found to be within limits. Talking with the pilots about the matter, these observations made sense as they reported less yaw input necessary and increased stability while in hover operations."
- Darren Shipman, Production Manager, Horizon Helicopters