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HELICOPTER APPLICATION
Some Questions We Will Address:
CASE STUDIES
What will the helicopter of the future look like in its role of transporting passengers? Is all-weather capability away from airports to ensure continuous air rescue really possible? How can helicopters become more efficient and thus ‘greener’? How does society benefit from helicopters? How have helicopters supported police and rescue services during the coronavirus pandemic?
On-site Appointments with Manufacturers and Operators
Get the latest from the established helicopter manufacturers (e.g. Airbus, Leonardo, Robinson) and engine manufacturers (e.g. Safran), as well as from the operators (e.g. ADAC Luftrettung, Heli Austria), and talk to experts (e.g. industry representatives, association representatives, pilots, engineers) from the sector.
Current Challenges Does the lack of pilots endanger emergency care? How can helicopters become even safer? How can drones and air taxis be integrated into the airspace? And how can flight safety be guaranteed in the future?
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AERIAL WORK 1.
Precise and low-impact deployment for Agriculture and Forestry
Facts:
In Germany, helicopters spread around 230,000 tons of lime over 600 km2 of forest every year. A helicopter can transport up to 600 m3 of timber per day. Projects / References Heliswiss International, Switzerland KMN Koopmann Helicopter, Germany Environmental pollution, pest infestations, climate change and aggressive forestry are causing difficulties for native forests. Helicopters have proven to be a useful solution for protecting forests. Since the 1980s, for example, they have been deployed in the fight against acidic soils caused by emissions in ‘forest liming’ – but currently to a much lesser extent than is necessary. Helicopters are also the tool of choice for pinpoint pest control in remote or inaccessible terrain – such as when spraying pesticides in steep-slope viticulture. In areas that are difficult to access, forests can be carefully managed by aerial logging — harvesting the timber from the air. This makes it unnecessary to cut aisles for harvester use or access roads. It therefore reduces the impact on the ecosystem to a minimum. How does the targeted use of helicopters contribute to forest health? What is the cost-benefit ratio? What contribution will helicopters and drones make to the agriculture and forestry of the future?
2.
Helicopters Assisting in Infrastructure
Facts
A helicopter can inspect 300 km of power lines in just one day. Around 1 million kilometres of oil, gas and water pipelines are checked by helicopter in Germany every year. Projects / References Airtelis, France Heli Austria, Austria Airwork Heliseilerei In difficult and inaccessible terrain, helicopters play an important role – such as for the installation of antennas, electricity pylons, cable cars and mountain huts. But helicopters are also used in a variety of ways for the maintenance and repair of power lines, the laying of cables or the pruning of trees along railway lines. In just one day, power lines can be visually inspected by helicopter over a length of around 300 kilometres – more than with any other tool. In addition, around 1 million kilometres of oil, gas and water pipelines are inspected from the air every year. Helicopters are often the only tool with which heavy loads, building materials, supplies, freight or workers can be transported to areas that are difficult to access. In the mountains, especially, helicopters are used to lift heavy loads weighing several tonnes, fly them quickly to their destination and set them down precisely. How does the helicopter contribute to security of supply? Should helicopters be called in more often to with a view to preventing potential damage? What effective contribution do helicopters make to the construction, maintenance and monitoring of infrastructure?
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These topics will be addressed during the Aerial Work Conference as part of the educational programme at the EUROPEAN ROTORS. The Conference is supported by
Heli-Austria www.heli-austria.at WIR SPRECHEN DEUTSCH - ASTRID AYLING: +44 (0)208 549 5024 - Astrid@avbuyer.com
AUGUST 2021
HELICOPTER BUYER EUROPE 47
