Eagle 300T Certification Program

We are very excited to be in Oshkosh once again for our 43rd straight year. In continuing our tradition of commitment to aviation and to the EAA, Rotorway is striving to innovate. Last year, Rotorway International announced its commitment to enter into the certified market with our two-seat Rolls- Royce turbine powered training helicopter. We have had several milestones that we, and our partners, Rolls-Royce, would like to share with the aviation world. The biggest milestone is the type certification of the Rolls Royce 300B1 engine specifically for the Eagle 300T. The Rolls-Royce 300B1 engine is a derivative of the RR300 engine that is certified for the Robinson R66 5-seat helicopter. Rolls-Royce 300B1 Engine Along with this achievement, Rotorway International has begun the FAA certification process in earnest. We are following the same certification path forged by other helicopter industry leaders and we believe we can achieve certification in a similar time frame. As we pursue the certification of the Eagle 300T, we will continue to concentrate on our two largest markets, the experimental kit helicopter market and the non-type certified markets which have been very loyal markets for Rotorway and we are rewarding that loyalty with our commitment to always having the latest and best products. Rotorway International has been in the experimental helicopter market for 43 years and we continue to lead that market with our award winning A600 Talon series helicopter. Some advances that we are currently bringing to market include a governor and a remotely/autonomously piloted A600 Talon. Rotorway International is also making great strides in expanding our international markets. Our assembly and flight-testing facility in South Africa has achieved Non-type certification, which allows the A600 Talon to be flown for commercial purposes in South Africa. We are leveraging this nontype certification to expand into previously closed markets. China is quickly becoming a crucial partner for Rotorway, as the civil aviation market becomes easier for companies inside the United States to open. Just this year, Rotorway has signed a deal for 116 helicopters to be built in Asia for use as training helicopters in China. This fills a niche that no other helicopter company can serve. As the Chinese general aviation market increases, so will Rotorway International in China. We are leveraging our history and looking toward the future to bring you the best in the experimental and certified helicopter industry. Rotorway International, showcasing craftsmanship and pride since 1967.

RotorWay South Africa is Awarded MOA Approval

Rotorway South Africa has been granted a Manufacturing Organization Approval Certificate by the South African Civil Aviation Authority. This certificate allows for helicopters built in the South African factory to be used for commercial operations. RotorWay South Africa is in the process of several helicopters sales to flight schools. K5, a a prominent South African training school is looking at several machines and to take advantage of the relatively inexpensive acquisition and operating cost. The ability to sell helicopters for commercial purposes promises to be a major asset for RotorWay South Africa, and is a giant step towards full certification.

JustHelicopters.com visits RotorWay

Recently, Lynn Burks, of JustHelicopters.com came by our factory and flight school to do a story on RotorWay and the A600 Talon. Lynn is an experienced helicopter pilot with many years of flying under his belt. Lynn always swore to stay out of home-built helicopters, and he came to RotorWay to finally take the plunge. Did he like it? Well, you'll just have too see for yourself. Part 1

FAA, 51% - Approved Kits

The FAA has suspended courtesy inspections pertaining to the verification and listing of all kit plane manufacturers that are in compliance with the 51% rule.   We are led to believe that the suspension will remain in effect until the FAA publishes an official ruling.   The above suspension of manufacturer inspections will in NO-WAY impact a builder’s ability to obtain an airworthiness certificate from their local DAR.   RotorWay maintains that, as usual with the normal build process, builders keep accurate build-logs, sequential photos of the build and be prepared to answer process/procedural questions regarding their build.   If you have questions regarding obtaining airworthiness certificates, please feel free to contact your local DAR or RotorWay directly.