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Aircraft:SE-JGZPhoto date:Type:10 May, 2014Operator:Photo views:Location:1953Photo by:Jämtlands Flyg celebrated its 60th anniversary (through Jämtlands Aero) by arranging a event at the main base in Göviken, Östersund. The company Jämtlands Aero was established by Gunnar 'Spökis' Andersson on 10 May 1954.
The celebration was honored by a four-ship fly-by, with all the modern types of today led by a 1947 Repiblic SeaBee. The aircraft in the picture are SE-JGZ, SE-JLM (R44), SE-AXB (RC-3) and SE-JOZ (EC120). The SeaBee was a legendary airplane in the mountain areas back in the days.Direct link: http://www.nordicrotors.com/SE-JGZ/5956 -
Aircraft:SE-JGZPhoto date:Type:3 Aug, 2013Operator:Photo views:Location:2617Photo by:Regards to friendly pilot for funny posing!
Photo taken at Neste Oil Rally Finland 2013Direct link: http://www.nordicrotors.com/SE-JGZ/5601 -
Aircraft:SE-JGZPhoto date:Type:5 Dec, 2012Operator:Photo views:Location:2585Photo by:Jämtlands Flygs AS 350 B2 taking off from Göviken Heliport in Östersund to lift some new power line poles in place.Direct link: http://www.nordicrotors.com/SE-JGZ/5391
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Aircraft:SE-JGZPhoto date:Type:5 Nov, 2009Operator:Photo views:Location:1494Photo by:SE-JGZ during the installation of the SkyView gondola (on top of the Ericson Globe Arena) in central Stockholm. This kind of advanced sling load operation with centimeter precision in bad weather (and in this case almost no references) is usually carried out by Jämtlands Flyg in the Scandinavian mountains. This was a high profile job by Liftbyggarna, and Jämtlands Flyg was naturally called upon to show the capital of Sweden how precision lifting is done.Direct link: http://www.nordicrotors.com/SE-JGZ/2129
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Aircraft:SE-JGZPhoto date:Type:27 May, 2005Operator:Photo views:Location:1926Photo by:Landing at Jämtlandsflygs idyllic base in Östersund after yet another mission.Direct link: http://www.nordicrotors.com/SE-JGZ/183
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Aircraft:SE-JGZPhoto date:Type:ca. Apr, 2005Operator:Photo views:Location:924Photo by:Jämtlands Flyg’s B2 Ecureuil is seen taking off from the base at Göviken Heliport in Östersund as its sister ship SE-HIA is preparing to elevate in the background. SE-HIA was exported to Norway in mid-2006 and is no longer in service with Jämtlands Flyg.Direct link: http://www.nordicrotors.com/SE-JGZ/720
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Aircraft:SE-JGZPhoto date:Type:26 Oct, 2004Operator:Photo views:Location:1465Photo by:Pilot Ulf Grinde is about to take off for a mast mounting operation at Ågesta Golf Course in southern Stockholm.Direct link: http://www.nordicrotors.com/SE-JGZ/2453
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Aircraft:SE-JGZPhoto date:Type:30 Sep, 2004Operator:Photo views:Location:935Photo by:Jämtlands Flyg's SE-JGZ is about to set down at the top of Mt. Helags, at an altitude of 1 797 meters above sea level. The photo was taken during a pylon mounting operation at the mountain.Direct link: http://www.nordicrotors.com/SE-JGZ/727
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Aircraft:SE-JGZPhoto date:Type:3 Sep, 2004Operator:Photo views:Location:903Photo by:This beautiful image was shot as the last pipe section had been lowered and the working week was over. The helicopter was in the area to transport pipes during the preparations for the Alpine World Ski Championships that will be held in Åre in 2007.Direct link: http://www.nordicrotors.com/SE-JGZ/703
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Aircraft:SE-JGZPhoto date:Type:6 Oct, 2003Operator:Photo views:Location:1192Photo by:Logging operation in a ski slope at the Åre Ski Resort, west of Östersund. Åre will hold the alpine World Ski Championship in 2007, and huge investments are now taking place in the area.Direct link: http://www.nordicrotors.com/SE-JGZ/741
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Aircraft:SE-JGZPhoto date:Type:ca. Nov, 2001Operator:Photo views:Location:935Photo by:A rather unusual photo, an Austrian helicopter with Swedish company markings as it's flying in Sweden. This helicopter came to Östersund-based Jämtlands Flyg AB in Sweden from the Austrian Mondsee-based helicopter operator Heli Austria GmbH in late-2001. The registration was changed from OE-XXL to SE-JGZ in November the same year.Direct link: http://www.nordicrotors.com/SE-JGZ/726
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Aircraft:SE-JGZPhoto date:Type:ca. Nov, 2001Operator:Photo views:Location:840Photo by:Jämtlands Flyg's SE-JGZ (then registered OE-XXL) photographed during a moulding operation in 2001.Direct link: http://www.nordicrotors.com/SE-JGZ/730
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Aircraft:OE-XXLPhoto date:Type:13 May, 2001Operator:Photo views:Location:2206Photo by:This photo was taken during the Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix in Spielberg, Austria, by the experienced air photographer Elisabeth Klimesch back in 2001. The helicopter was currently in service with St.Johann-based Knaus Helicopters GmbH. It's now owned by Swedish Jämtlands Flyg AB and registered SE-JGZ.Direct link: http://www.nordicrotors.com/SE-JGZ/617
SE-JGZ
Information about SE-JGZ
This aircraft was imported to Austria from Germany in the mid-90's, wearing a pale yellow livery. The machine was involved in a crash and was exported to the Eurocopter factory for a total make-over. It was entirely rebuilt at the production line by Eurocopter in 1999 and almost every single part was replaced by a brand new one. The helicopter had a new construction number and was as good as new when it left the factory shortly before Christmas in 1999. It was purchased by the Austrian Mondsee-based operator Heli Austria GmbH and carried the registration OE-XXL. However it wouldn't take long until the helicopter was sold to Knaus Helicopter in St.Johann. The company mainly used the machine for aerial works, filming and air taxi.
In the summer of 2001 the Swedish Östersund-based company Jämtlands Flyg was searching for a more powerful helicopter to use in aerial works. The company is one of the most experienced ones in Sweden and operates in the harsh, but yet so beautiful, Swedish mountains. Jämtlands Flyg had recently sold an EC 120 (SE-JMZ) and currently operated four aircraft, two Schweizer 269s and two EC 120s. The owner of Jämtlands Flyg, the Grinde family, had good experiences of the Ecureuil helicopter from the time the family owned Jämtlands Aero, and was interested in purchasing such a machine. The Austrian OE-XXL was acquired and Jämtlands Flyg brought it to Sweden in the autumn of 2001.
Ghost Markings and genuine history
As the helicopter became a part of the company's fleet it was furnished with the traditional ghost marking on the nose. The symbol honours the founder of Jämtlands Aero, moreover the legendary father of Mrs Grinde, Mr Gunnar "Spökis" Andersson (a.k.a. "the Ghost Pilot"). He got his well-known nickname during World War II as he made several secret flights to Norway, picking up refugees with his military ambulance airplane. However, Sweden was neutral and unsurprisingly denied that such flights took place. Even the residents claimed they'd never seen the airplane. He founded the company Jämtlands Aero in 1954 and managed to make it one of the largest operators in Sweden. Unfortunately the Ghost Pilot lost his life in a tragic accident on 19 December 1974 when his Jet Ranger struck a power line in Ånge.
Gunnar Andersson's wife Dagmar took over the company and Jämtlands Aero was kept in its leading position, offering everything from flight school to taxi flights and fishing camps. However, the company was eventually purchased by Sterner Aero AB in the mid-80's and within a few years the organisation became Heliflyg AB, which was later purchased by the rival company Osterman Helicopter AB.
The Ghost Pilot's daughter Siw Grinde and her husband took the initiative to establish an own company in the area. The project took off during the end of the 80's and the new company was named Jämtlands Flyg AB. The company grew and is currently - once again - one of the leading operators in the region. This brings us back to the ghost markings. The symbol is attached to each helicopter in the fleet as a reminder of what you've just read, the company's genuine history throughout the centuries.
Back to the purchase of the AS 350B2
The helicopter was kept in its Austrian registration for a short while, but was given its Swedish registration, SE-JGZ, in November 2001. The new aircraft brought entirely new perspectives to Jämtlands Flyg's activities. The company, that was mainly aimed towards agricultural works, wildlife conservation and air taxi, could suddenly offer more advanced aerial works. A few years later the company got a pylon mounting certificate which made them rather unique in the middle of Sweden. Another quite odd business area opened for this helicopter in December 2002 as the company PolyTech equipped the machine with a Kelvin 350 II Gimbal infra-red camera. Several applications were adopted, as fire mapping and entirely new features in powerline inspections and wildlife inventories.
Throughout its career with Jämtlands Flyg, the helicopter was used for a wide range of missions. It was mainly based at the company's home base in downtown Östersund.
Jämtlands Flyg's retirement
In February 2019, Jämtlands Flyg announced that the company was to close down its operations in mid March the same year. The company declared that the controlled closure was due to decreasing profitability and stricter regulations.
The company had one AS350 (SE-JGZ), two EC120s (SE-JHZ & SE-JLZ), and two R44s (SE-JJZ & SE-JLM) when it closed its operations. The aircraft was subsequently offered for sale.
In the summer of 2001 the Swedish Östersund-based company Jämtlands Flyg was searching for a more powerful helicopter to use in aerial works. The company is one of the most experienced ones in Sweden and operates in the harsh, but yet so beautiful, Swedish mountains. Jämtlands Flyg had recently sold an EC 120 (SE-JMZ) and currently operated four aircraft, two Schweizer 269s and two EC 120s. The owner of Jämtlands Flyg, the Grinde family, had good experiences of the Ecureuil helicopter from the time the family owned Jämtlands Aero, and was interested in purchasing such a machine. The Austrian OE-XXL was acquired and Jämtlands Flyg brought it to Sweden in the autumn of 2001.
Ghost Markings and genuine history
As the helicopter became a part of the company's fleet it was furnished with the traditional ghost marking on the nose. The symbol honours the founder of Jämtlands Aero, moreover the legendary father of Mrs Grinde, Mr Gunnar "Spökis" Andersson (a.k.a. "the Ghost Pilot"). He got his well-known nickname during World War II as he made several secret flights to Norway, picking up refugees with his military ambulance airplane. However, Sweden was neutral and unsurprisingly denied that such flights took place. Even the residents claimed they'd never seen the airplane. He founded the company Jämtlands Aero in 1954 and managed to make it one of the largest operators in Sweden. Unfortunately the Ghost Pilot lost his life in a tragic accident on 19 December 1974 when his Jet Ranger struck a power line in Ånge.
Gunnar Andersson's wife Dagmar took over the company and Jämtlands Aero was kept in its leading position, offering everything from flight school to taxi flights and fishing camps. However, the company was eventually purchased by Sterner Aero AB in the mid-80's and within a few years the organisation became Heliflyg AB, which was later purchased by the rival company Osterman Helicopter AB.
The Ghost Pilot's daughter Siw Grinde and her husband took the initiative to establish an own company in the area. The project took off during the end of the 80's and the new company was named Jämtlands Flyg AB. The company grew and is currently - once again - one of the leading operators in the region. This brings us back to the ghost markings. The symbol is attached to each helicopter in the fleet as a reminder of what you've just read, the company's genuine history throughout the centuries.
Back to the purchase of the AS 350B2
The helicopter was kept in its Austrian registration for a short while, but was given its Swedish registration, SE-JGZ, in November 2001. The new aircraft brought entirely new perspectives to Jämtlands Flyg's activities. The company, that was mainly aimed towards agricultural works, wildlife conservation and air taxi, could suddenly offer more advanced aerial works. A few years later the company got a pylon mounting certificate which made them rather unique in the middle of Sweden. Another quite odd business area opened for this helicopter in December 2002 as the company PolyTech equipped the machine with a Kelvin 350 II Gimbal infra-red camera. Several applications were adopted, as fire mapping and entirely new features in powerline inspections and wildlife inventories.
Throughout its career with Jämtlands Flyg, the helicopter was used for a wide range of missions. It was mainly based at the company's home base in downtown Östersund.
Jämtlands Flyg's retirement
In February 2019, Jämtlands Flyg announced that the company was to close down its operations in mid March the same year. The company declared that the controlled closure was due to decreasing profitability and stricter regulations.
The company had one AS350 (SE-JGZ), two EC120s (SE-JHZ & SE-JLZ), and two R44s (SE-JJZ & SE-JLM) when it closed its operations. The aircraft was subsequently offered for sale.