Lift Off With Skycam 6
Get A Bird's-Eye View Of Breaking News
If it's breaking news you want, Skycam 6 is the fastest way for us to deliver it to you.
RTV6 anchors and reporters cover stories in the air when there are police chases, fires, or other fast-breaking news.
Skycam 6 gives you a bird's-eye view of the action with our special live broadcast capabilities.
The chopper is the most expensive part of our newsgathering.
The 1993 Bell LongRanger 3, which can fly as fast as 150 mph, can get anywhere in the Indianapolis metro area in a matter of minutes.
Chances are you have seen or heard Skycam 6 flying overhead.
The pilots are Keith Kinder, Don Ernst and John Solenberg.
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• Model: 1993 Bell LongRanger 3 • Max Speed: 150 MPH
• Max Altitude: 20000 feet
• Average: 550 flight hours a year
• Total fuel capacity: 110 gal
• Seats: 6 (including pilot)
• Major inspections: Every 100 hours
• Empty weight: 2667 lbs (Weight as weighed empty)
• Gross weight: 4150 lbs (Max weight loaded)
• Rotor diameter: 37 feet
• Total length: 42 ft 8.5 in
• Rolls-Royce Model 250-C30P
• Burns 45 gals an hour
• Time between overhaul 2000 hours
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