Ryan Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Looking for info on a TC approved vest I saw at HAC a few years ago. Was black mesh with a pocket for a small Spare-Air bottle, and maybe had a Mustang type inflatable collar? Also some nice utility pockets I think. Tried Google till my fingers bled..... anyone else ever seen this thing? Any info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullcap Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Ryan; I have one of these http://www.switlik.com/mcrew.html might be what you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper76 Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Ryan, I also use the same type Skullcap posted and I am very happy with it. The design is not too big and it will keep your head above water. How is the AA treating you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Losing faith in your AME Ryan? All kidding aside i just came across one of those floater c02 things that the rcmp wears and it was approved for aviation. Something like THIS (CLICK) With pull pin c02 inflators. Heres hoping you never have to use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Mainly this one (click again) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Mainly this one (click again) Hey Cole I use a very similar life vest. I don't really like it because the orange housing is kind of rigid and rubs on your neck. So it normally just hangs on the back of my seat. I know I could never get it on if something were to happen but hopefully it will float past me on the surface. Norm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironclad Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 perhaps this site might help. http://www.lifesupportintl.com/ click on the left 'safety', then click 'life preservers', then click 'helicopter air crew'. hope that helps ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 looks like the one you found there Ironman. looking at it now.... maybe a bit of overkill for me haha. some of the others look good too though. Skullcap/Chopper76 what did you pay for your? you know the AA life this time of year chopper. flown a whopping 1.9 so far this month. :down: then again it's blowing about 45 kts here today so I'm not too keen on going out in that crap. having flashbacks to last winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skids Up Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 The certified ones (yellow, over the head) that we carry in the machine, under the seat, in a plastic bag, is a piece of crap. When we did our underwater egress training, it was very soon learned that it was near impossible to get out and get on. So, the question is, what is thought about the Mustang collar vest you can buy at your local stores? What does it lack, that is found on the certified ones? If you carry the certified one under the seat to comply with the requirement to have one one on board, why not have one (Mustang) that is easy to wear and use, and will keep you afloat. Is it better to have one that you will use, that is not certified, or one that you won't use, that is? How many rules are being broken?? :shock: Do I have to duck...??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullcap Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Mustang and 'Switlik both make constant wear, sort of comfortable vests which are approved(believe it needs to be tso'd 13d), no need to buy a non appoved one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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