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LOOP News![]() 12 JUL 06: TOP AWARD FOR R44 SNAPPERThe award-winning photos were of a flooded New Orleans during last year's devastating hurricane. The R44, flown by Ken Pyatt of Houston-based Sky Helicopters, was designated by the FAA as the shared helicopter for still photographers. Flying into a city just hit by a Category 4 hurricane had its difficulties. The absence of air traffic control, places to refuel, and maintenance facilities created conditions that tested Pyatt's piloting skills and the helicopter's capabilities. The morning after the storm, Pyatt estimates that more than two dozen helicopters were flying low over the city without assistance. The R44's advanced communication system and fuel efficiency enabled Pyatt to manoeuvre the aircraft safely in and around the city for up to three hours at a time, twice a day for two continuous weeks. W: www.robinsonheli.com | |||||||
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