ABC15 Bio: Chopper15
Chopper15 has a gyro-stabilized camera, two interior cameras and one lipstick camera mounted on the tail. The helicopter holds 143 gallons of Jet-A (JP-4) fuel, which can keep it aloft for approximately 3 and 1/2 hours. With a top cruise speed of 155 kts (normal cruise speed of 110 kts), the aircraft's engine produces over 740 shaft horsepower and can hold 4 passengers (including its pilot). It can fly both day and night and can transmit pictures from over 100 miles.

Chopper15 is piloted by:

Pilot/Reporter: Craig Smith (mornings)

Co-Pilot: Molly "The Flying Dog" (mornings)

Pilot: Kirk Sabree (evenings)

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Chopper15 specifications:
Model: Eurocopter AS-350 B2
Service ceiling: 20,000' MSL
Top cruise speed: 155 kts
Normal cruise speed: 110 kts
Weight (empty): Approx. 3,340 lbs. (no pilot, no photographer, no fuel)
Weight (full): 4,500 lbs. wet (with fuel) including pilot and photographer
Weight (max gross): 4,961 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 143 gallons of Jet-A (JP-4) fuel
Fuel range: 3 hours, 20 minutes
Power: 740 shaft horsepower
Dimensions: Approx. 42'6" length, 12' height