Helicopter platforms - luxury and comfort

Helipads are part of the earth or other surface that is used to land bladed aircraft and is equipped for this purpose with the necessary means.

Classification

Depending on the conditions, the sites are divided into permanent or temporary. Separately there are 3 large groups, which are classified according to their destination:

• Transport. From the name it becomes clear that they are used for the transport of goods, as well as the transportation of passengers when there is no possibility of operating the aircraft.
• Educational. At such venues, young specialists are trained and trained to operate the helicopter.
• Special. They have a narrow purpose and are used for specific purposes. For example, to provide medical assistance in places where the aircraft does not sit down.

Helicopter platforms of collapsible type

They are designed for landing aircraft on the terrain, which has insufficient strength of the ground. Panels are made of pressed steel sheets of the bent profile. Also, the kit includes special hooks and mounting tools.

During operation, it is necessary to conduct a full site survey. Over time, the bolted joints are weakened and should be checked periodically for strength.

Advantages and characteristics

The length and width of the platform is 20 meters, and the weight is 11.7 tons. It is capable of withstanding the weight of the flying device up to 12 tons.

• Long service life and reliability. Due to the full color of the panels are protected from corrosion.
• Easy installation. The kit includes special tools and equipment.
• Mobility. Transportation can be carried out by rail or by truck.

Helicopter platforms - an indicator of luxury

Increasingly, there are situations where the availability of a equipped helicopter landing site radically changes the cost of elite housing.

Rich people constantly raise high demands on luxury objects, which should completely satisfy their desires. But even the most chic house can be left without buyers, if it does not provide a platform for landing of flying funds.

Helicopter gives great advantages and fully pays for its value. It helps to save time on movement and frees you from traffic jams. For this, wealthy people can take any steps.

For example, one rich co-founder, without finding an official opportunity to build helipads on the roof, found another way. He bought himself a floating heliport, which cost him a decent amount. Thus, a person has shown that for his convenience and comfort he is capable of any tricks, if only there was a helipad on his territory. The photo of the project was widely spread and pushed architects to develop new ways for landing and taking off of aircraft.

Equipment and dimensions

Helipads can be manufactured in many ways. Used asphalt pavements or panels made of aluminum. This is the main part of the site, which will take off and landing, as well as a parking lot flying. A special approach must be created for it.

Site equipment should be trusted only by specialists. They will professionally study the terrain and weather conditions, select the necessary equipment and prepare the ground.

Care must be taken to ensure safety for the transport of goods and people, so specialists do not advise themselves to engage in independent equipment of such facilities.

Dimensions of the helicopter pad should be at least 5 × 5 m. Also space for borders - 2 × 2 m is added. They are indicated by white or black color depending on the season.

The site located on the roof of the building must be flat and placed exactly in the center. Do not slope to the horizon greater than 8º. It is forbidden to place electrical equipment and antennas on or near the facility.

It is also necessary to have a metal pallet equipped with a blind parapet. Its height is not less than 0.1 m. It is recommended to install a grid guard with a height of at least 0.9 m. For fire safety, the platform is equipped with a foam automatic fire fighting system.

Design

Recently, the availability of seats for take-off or landing has become not only a luxury, but also an actual addition to the building. Therefore, the design of helipads is becoming increasingly in demand. On demand, a proposal appears in the form of a multitude of firms that provide such services. But you can not trust such a responsible business of the first company. The contractor must have experience in the design and construction of sites, and also have knowledge of sanitary norms and safety requirements.

Design, and then construction of places for take-off and landing is performed according to the following algorithm:

• Study of the possibilities of placing the site.
• Carry out engineering and survey work on the ground.
• Drawing up a site plan with technical and economic calculations.
• The choice of coverage from which the site will consist.
• Drawing up a scheme for the location of signal and light equipment, as well as navigation equipment and radio communications.
• If a high-quality and large-scale heliport is being created, then it is necessary to plan the parking lot, the tracks for the flying means going to the take-off site, and the facilities for maintenance and refueling.

Further, it is necessary to transfer the finished project for approval to the general architect and prepare it for execution.