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When considering integrating a helicopter program into your station's news operation, turn to the professionals at Angel City Air. Our custom-designed full service package delivers the right helicopter, ENG bundle, maintenance program, crew training and efficient management that fits your station's needs. Angel City Air's consultants will work with you to produce and implement a helicopter service that is both affordable and streamlined to yield a highly efficient news ship, giving you the aerial advantage in your market.

The Right Helicopter
Many factors determine the type of helicopter that's right for your operation. Budget is usually the first determining factor along with frequency of use, number of crew members, type of ENG equipment, weather conditions in your area, and altitude considerations. Choosing the wrong helicopter can be an extremely costly mistake. Let Angel City Air make that critical decision a simple task.

The Right Eng Bundle
Just as important as choosing the right helicopter is making the decision on the best Electronic News Gathering equipment for your needs. Angel City Air works directly with ENG manufacturers and installers to offer the very latest state-of-the-art equipment available. We listen to the needs of photographers and pilots in determining what goes in the airship for user-friendly operations. Our ENG designed installations have the flexibility of converting your news helicopter into a production ship with a few simple equipment changes.

The Right Maintenance Program
You now have the best helicopter and equipment to fit your needs. Your next step is to round out your package with the finest maintenance program. Don't trust your investment to just any mechanic; let Angel City Air provide you with a qualified, experienced technician and the proper maintenance schedule to keep your helicopter in top working condition.

The Right Helicopter Crew and Management Training
Angel City Air's staff of talented pilots, photographers and management will train your crew in your news station. We will evaluate your current methods of operations and make recommendations based on our years of experience. We will fly with your helicopter crew and offer insights on techniques utilized in the Los Angeles market. Or if you're just starting out, we will build you a dynamic aerial operation program that will be the envy of your Designated Market Area.

 

Angel City Air’s Carston Bell tackled a challenging task – he built the perfect helicopter. Drawing on his news and video production experience, Carston took the newly acquired Eurocopter B2 A-Star and installed the very latest ENG equipment available into a sharp, user-friendly design.

 
Identified by its tail number – 31A - the new airship is equipped with the dynamic Cineflex V14 HD gyro-stabilized camera, the Troll Systems Skylink HD Microwave Antenna and C-100 Airborne Controller. The all-digital chopper features flat panel monitors in both photographer and pilot positions. 31A can transmit in Standard and High Definition, and has the capacity to record on various formats including BetaCam SP, DigiBeta, DVCPro and XDCAM.

The ENG installation makes changing out equipment quick and simple, allowing the helicopter to switch from news coverage to production work in a snap. As soon as Carston put the finishing touches to 31A, it was activated into service for KTVK-TV in Phoenix, Arizona on a temporary lease agreement.

Contact Angel City Air and let us put you into the perfect helicopter to fit your every need.