BLR Aerospace

More performance. Less fatigue. BLR_DualStrake_250x250 Dual Tailboom Strakes are the most cost-effective, multi-functional, value-added modification ever developed for single-rotor helicopters with enclosed tailbooms.b They work by organizing and controlling rotorwash, reducing undesired sideways lift on the left side of the tailboom. By reducing turbulence under the tailboom, Dual Tailboom Strakes reduce tail rotor pedal reversals by up to 38 percent. Fly with new levels of control and authority. Installing Dual Tailboom Strakes on your helicopter is an investment in safety, productivity and the one thing money can’t buy – peace of mind.

Better, More Reliable Lighting BLR_LED_250x250 BLR’s Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Lighting System upgrade is a lightweight, high-performance retrofit that provides significant benefits over standard incandescent lights. These highly reliable LED wingtip lights reduce flight cancellations due to bulb failure and burn brighter making them highly visible with less flashback when operating in heavy fog or clouds. Benefits include: Increased reliability Reduced power consumption and weight High illumination and a modernized aircraft Long life for improved mission readiness LED Lighting Systems are available for: Click below to download available performance charts. Please contact BLR directly for more information on those that are still under development. King Air 90 Series King Air 200 Series King Air 300 Series

Stability & Comfort BLR_RearStrakes_250x250 This modification consists of two tapered ventral fins known as strakes. Each strake is a two-part split design, and the rear-most portions are attached to the tailcone. This design allows for the largest possible surface area consistent with rotation angle ground clearance while maintaining ease of tailcone removal for maintenance and inspections. Benefits Include: Improved directional stability during take-off, climb and landing Improved cabin ride during cruise flight Improved stability and handling at high angles of attack and low airspeed Reduced yaw with or without yaw damper engaged Reduced aft body drag with associated benefits Additional two knot reduction in Vmc

For Safety, Performance & Profit BLR_VGSketch_250x250 Like most BLR products, Vortex Generators (VGs) are designed to optimize airflow – in this case over the wing of the aircraft on which they are installed. VGs enhance performance by energizing airflow and spinning it into tiny vortices that travel over the wing and compress the boundary layer. All VG kits include small, highly engineered aluminum tabs that are attached to the wing aft of the leading edge in precise locations. Benefits include: Increases useful load (most models) Reduces Vmc below stall speed (most models) Increases aileron effectiveness in all flight regimes Shorter takeoffs and landings with steeper climbouts and approaches Decreased tire and brake wear Stall speed reductions of 7-21% (varies by model) Approved on Known-Ice aircraft No additional maintenance required Easy one-day installation No weight and balance change required

A Complete Performance Package BLR_PKG_250x250 The Grand Duke performance package includes BLR Vortex Generators, Aft Body Strakes, Winglets and a new operational weight of 7, 039 pounds. Together, these enhancements provide impressive performance gains for Duke owners who want more from their aircraft. 225 pounds of additional useful load 43% greater climb performance Significantly lower approach speeds The Grand Duke program can be tailored to meet your schedule and budgetary needs. Whether you need a complete fast track installation program or prefer to spread the package over several purchases, BLR can accommodate your needs. Grand Duke Package is available for: Click to download available performance charts or contact BLR. Beechcraft Duke

Performance & Style BLR_WingletSketchB_250x250 Winglet Systems from BLR Aerospace are a solid, stylish addition that will distinguish your King Air in the hangar, on the ramp and everywhere you fly. Carbon fiber Winglet and aluminum wing tip increase wing aspect ration to reduce induced drag and fuel consumption up to 5 percent or more. Benefits include: Reduced time to climb and fuel burn Improved short field performance Extended range Improved OEI climb Improved handling Increased hull value Improved high altitude performance Modernized appearance

Safer & More Manageable BLR_WingletSketchB_250x250 Adding Winglets to your Duke will provide dramatic improvements in flight characteristics and handling, making it safer and more manageable in all conditions. This is especially true when high angles of attack occur during take-off or engine-out operations. Enhanced performance results from an increase in effective wingspan, or aspect ratio, and associated reductions in lift-induced drag. Benefits include: Climb to altitude faster Cruise more efficiently at higher altitudes Enhance safety margins at take-off with lower liftoff speeds for short field operations Reduce Dutch roll tendencies Lower stall speeds allow approach category A IFR minimums