FITOUT FOR NEST SIKORSKY
In 2012 Northland Emergency Services Trust refitted ZK-IKM, one of their three Sikorsky helicopters. The fitout involved installation of two aft facing crew seats designed and manufactured by Flight Structures. The seats have a four point harness.
In 2012 Northland Emergency Services Trust refitted ZK-IKM, one of their three Sikorsky helicopters. The fitout involved installation of two aft facing crew seats designed and manufactured by Flight Structures. The seats have a four point harness.
The new seats allow the crew to rest as much as possible during long night flights, reducing fatigue.
Northland Emergency Services Trust are based in Whangarei, and provide a rescue service to Northland and beyond.
Here is a link to their website.
NEW CREW SEATS FOR PHILIPS SEARCH AND RESCUE TRUST AS350 FLEET
Flight Structures have successfully developed a short rear crew seat for Philips Search and Rescue Trust fleet of AS350 'Squirrel' helicopters.
Flight Structures have successfully developed a short rear crew seat for Philips Search and Rescue Trust fleet of AS350 'Squirrel' helicopters. The seat which folds up out of the way, uses existing harnesses, and can be placed at either side of the cabin. This allows a stretcher to fit in the helicopter when required. The seat was designed and manufactured by Flight Structures.
Philips Search and Rescue Trust operate 5 helicopters in the North Island, providing rescue services throughout the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Central North Island. Here is a link to their website.