Sikorsky S-76 Hoovering (Holding) for T-6 Texan Condor Squadron to Land at Van Nuys Airport N61DJ

03-24-24 Here is an immaculate Sikorsky S-76 showing a flyby, Hoovering & Landing at the Van Nuys Airport. If you listen closely you can hear the tower talking to the Condor Squadron over the ATC.
NOTE: This the same Model that Kobe Bryant was on that crashed on January 26th 2020, S-76B N72EX crashed in Calabasas, California, killing all nine occupants, including the retired professional basketball player Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna.
Manufacturer Name: SIKORSKY Now Lockheed Martin
Model S-76B
MFR Year: 1991
Serial Number: 760380
Owner/Operator Name: BLACK BADGE AVIATION LLC
The Sikorsky S-76 is a medium-size commercial utility helicopter designed and produced by the American helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky Aircraft. It is the company's first helicopter specifically developed for the civilian market.
The S-76 was developed during the mid-1970s, originally being designated S-74 but renamed in honor of the U.S. Bicentennial. Drawing upon its recently-developed S-70 helicopter, it features twin turboshaft engines, four-bladed main and tail rotors, and retractable landing gear. On 13 March 1977, the prototype performed its maiden flight. The initial production variant was the S-76A, the first deliveries of which took place on 27 February 1979. Several improved models were produced over time, including the S-76 Mk II launched in 1982, and the S-76B in 1987. Development of the S-76D was particularly troubled, being delayed by four years of delays due to flight envelope issues; it was finally certified for operation on 12 October 2012.

[@DomAZ]

Awesome capture👍

[@EdWhizAviationTrains]

Thank you so much Dom 👍😎

[@VMBproduction]

Wonderful catch and video, Ed!
Such a beauty 😍 Double thumbs up and best regards to you - Volker 👋 👋

[@EdWhizAviationTrains]

Hello Volker, thank you my friend 👍😎

[@BAVBavarianAviationVideonews]

Very nice catch, thumbs up Ed👍😉

[@EdWhizAviationTrains]

Hello Martin & Thank you my friend 👍😎

[@PLANEMANIA747]

Nice capturing 😍

[@EdWhizAviationTrains]

Thank you so much 👍😎

[@kptrains]

Great footage 👍👍Well done

[@EdWhizAviationTrains]

Thank you my friend 👍😎

[@DruSteel69]

Pretty awesome catch, Ed. 👊🏼😎

[@EdWhizAviationTrains]

Thanks so much Dru 👍😎

[@ZRHSPOTTER-sw3ot]

Outstanding Video Ed

[@EdWhizAviationTrains]

Thank you for your kind words 👍😎

[@TheRollingBear]

Nice catch

[@EdWhizAviationTrains]

Thanks so much Rolling Bear 👍😎

[@Andreas-Frank_Pohlert]

Very nice video my friend Ed.
Thank You and Thumbs Up.
Many Greetings
Andreas

[@EdWhizAviationTrains]

Hello Andreas & Thank You 👍😎

[@backalleyrailroading2835]

Cool landing... Way to stick with it !!

[@EdWhizAviationTrains]

Ya, the pilot had to wait awhile and I cut some of the video out, thank you very much for watching 👍😎