Amphibious Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Boss is building a rooftop pad and is concerned about leaving the machine there during high winds/overnight. would like some Ideas/examples of ways people secure their machine. maybe the logging types the use barges can chime in? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ame206350 Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Boss is building a rooftop pad and is concerned about leaving the machine there during high winds/overnight. would like some Ideas/examples of ways people secure their machine. maybe the logging types the use barges can chime in? thanks! Include heavy tie-down rings in your pad design while incorporating optimum angles and combinations of their layout for the machines you have. Invest in any OEM or Kit aircraft tie-down provisions if none exist. (i.e. lots of people operate 350's but most have the lost the little blue tie-down rings that came with the helicopter a long time ago). I'm interested to hear if there are other options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphibious Posted April 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 thanks for the advice. should add this is for a R44 and Bell 407 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ame206350 Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 thanks for the advice. should add this is for a R44 and Bell 407 Check these out for some possible ideas: http://aluminium-offshore.com/our-business...CFRQWawodwWLTGA http://www.sladekcorp.com/aircraft.cfm http://tiedownsystems.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over-Talk Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 One of the easiest systems I ever saw was a truckers tie-down strap (big herc strap). It ran from a recessed ring outside the right skid, through the cargo hook, then down to a ring on the left of the helicopter. It was easy to attach, then crank-down on the strap until the heli was sucked down tight. I wouldn't recommend it for a Navy ship, but it worked well for a basic rooftop pad. P.S. If it is really that windy.....tie down ALL your main rotor blades and tail rotor too. Note; research the restrictions on pulling-down on Robinson blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper doctor Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 I second the "herc strap" method. Easy, cheap, reliable. Most A/C should have the tie down rings( or provisions for them) on the cross tubes. Just make sure you have a fool proof method to make sure that ALL THE STRAPS ARE REMOVED BEFORE FLIGHT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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