Helicopter Lifts

Helicopter lifts play a pivotal role in both transportation and construction sectors. Articles within this category delve into various facets of helicopter lifts, encompassing safety protocols, methodologies for load securing and transportation, applications in tower construction, and rooftop HVAC installation. Furthermore, they shed light on the intricacies of the equipment and procedures integral to helicopter lifts, emphasizing the expertise and training mandates for pilots and ground personnel. These articles also address the economic and logistical factors that underscore the feasibility of helicopter lifts in specific scenarios.

Erickson S-64F Air-Crane lifting an antenna section during installation work on the CN Tower

The Sikorsky CH-54 Skycrane: From Military Flying Crane to the Erickson S-64F Air-Crane

Heavy Lifts - Helicopters - Specifications

An in-depth look at the Sikorsky CH-54 Skycrane and its evolution from the CH-54A and CH-54B into the Erickson S-64F Air-Crane, including history, design changes, and heavy lift capabilities.

How Helicopter Sling Load Operations Keep Remote Projects Moving

How Helicopter Sling Load Operations Keep Remote Projects Moving

Heavy Lifts

Helicopter sling load operations have become a backbone of modern remote logistics, supporting construction, utilities, mining, and disaster response where roads and runways simply do not exist. This guide explains how external load helicopter services work, where they add the most value, and what safety practices keep every lift controlled and predictable.

Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane lifting a commercial rooftop HVAC unit while rigging crew monitors the heavy lift operation

Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane Heavy Lift Helicopter: Specs, Capabilities, Uses

Firefighting - Heavy Lifts - Helicopters - Specifications

Authoritative guide to the Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane heavy lift helicopter, including verified specifications, operational strengths, and where it delivers the biggest schedule and cost advantages for contractors and project teams.