Helicopter Operations

Question 1

Additional measures required for Heli-ops

Answer 1

-Helideck structure rated for helicopter in use (D value [diameter of blades] + T value [weight of helicopter in tonnes]
-Appropriate fire fighting equipment
-Appropriate training for crew

Question 2

Heliops Additional equipment required

Answer 2

-Extraction equipment - hacksaw, seatbelt cutter, prys
-Additional fire equipment and CO2 extinguishers
-Appropriate PPE and communication devices (airband) to communicate with helicopter

Question 3

Training required

Answer 3

HDA - Helideck Landing Assistant

HLO- Helideck Landing Officer

FOD check, takeoff and landing procedures, preparing for flight, transferring personnel, fuelling procedures, lashing down on and storing helicopter, rescue boat procedures

Question 4

Helideck General Precautions

Answer 4

-Rotors turning - approach the helicopter with view of the pilot
-Landing lights
-Rotor downdraight - FOD check prior to landing and takeoff
-Flotation equipment (do not step on them)
-Air intakes and exhausts
-Pitot tubes can be hot
-Static electricity
-Aerials
-Danger areas