Guyana’s largest helicopter, the army’s Bell 412, is back up and running after years of being parked.Millions of dollars have been spent by government to bring back the chopper. Yesterday, Government said that the helicopter was recently used to conduct aerial surveys for an alternative roadway for the East Bank Demerara linkage to the Timehri airport. It was also recently used for overhead flights of the Amaila FallsLike new: The repaired army chopper at CJIA yesterday shortly after conducting a ceremonial flight.hydro project access roads.According to Transport Minister, Robeson Benn, the chopper which has been at least three decades in the hands of the Guyana Defence Force, will continue to be used in search and rescue operations.Its long time pilot,Jordan Outlet Australia, army Captain Michael Charles,Maglia Juventus Bambino, has been recalled to handle it.Back in the days of former President Forbes Burnham, the yellow chopper, which carries the registration mark, 8R-GFP, was a fixture in the Guyana skies.However, because of financial and other issues, the army was forced to park it. There were even attempts to sell it.The calls to bring back the chopper grew and in 2010,Cheap Authentic Soccer Jerseys, after much consultation, repairs started. Prior to that, Government had toyed with the idea of buying a similar one.Captain Charles, who is said to know the aircraft “inside out”, was brought back also from his retirement.There are now moves to equip it with some of the latest search and rescue equipment including powerful night lights.? It has already been deemed airworthy by the regulators, the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority.With Guyana’s mostly forested terrain one of the roughest in the world, the Bell 412 has been praised for its ability to conduct flights in tough conditions.The army also has two Bell 206 helicopters,Man City Away Kit 18/19, but these have been criticised as not being even close to the capabilities of the yellow bird.Yesterday, the chopper made its majestic landing at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport,Cheap Soccer Jerseys Wholesale, minutes before officials,Jordan Retro 11 For Sale Mens, including President Donald Ramotar turned the sod for a US$150M airport expansion project. (Leonard Gildarie)