AviationGeeks.com - Sikorsky To Start Light Single Helo Certification Tests In January

Sikorsky is to start certification testing on the S-434 light single helicopter in January, thus postponing FAA certification to a targeted December 2011, AIN has learned. With this improved Schweizer 333, engineers already have completed some 50 hours of development flight tests to “mitigate risks and develop new systems,” according to company spokesperson.