Fair Lifts, a corporate helicopter charter and lift company, utilized an MD 600N helicopter to lift 21 HVAC units to the top of a newly constructed building. The entire task took 1.5 hours because all units were pre-rigged. A well-trained pilot from Fair Lifts facilitated the units’ moving process from the group to the structure’s top. Helicopter pilot duties were lowering the helicopter, lifting each unit, and hovering above the surface.
The MD 600N helicopter has a lift capacity of 1800 lbs; hence, capable of lifting each unit with ease. On each lift, workers on the ground hooked one unit at a time to the helicopter while it was hovering. The pilot then lifted the unit to the top of the building. The helicopter was then positioned to the correct angle and lowered the unit to the top of the new construction. It then hovered for the other waiting workers on the roof to unhook the unit.
Everyone on the roof was tied off to prevent any accidents due to falls. This is because the structure had openings on the curb adapters. More safety precautions were briefed to all involved individuals on three conference calls. Again, the lifting took place early in the morning to avoid the rain, which was likely to compromise the day’s activities.
In recent years, the use of helicopters to lift heavy equipment to buildings has significantly increased. The pattern has been seen in the U.S. and globally to ease the hassle of lifting such loads. However, it requires the help of well-equipped helicopters designed for such practices. Using inappropriate helicopters and inexperienced pilot skills may often lead to avoidable accidents.
Always Trust FairLifts for All Your Helicopter Lift Solutions
Whether you need to lift new HVAC units to a new or renovated construction, using a helicopter is an excellent choice. Yet, it can become tricky to hire the right team for the job. But here at Fair Lifts, we have made things easier for you. We have the right helicopters trained for the job solely designed to lift heavy loads.
More importantly, at Fair Lifts, we have top-rated and experienced pilots to navigate various buildings to your property. Besides, they can hover at one location while workers hook and unhook the load hassle-free. Our company has the best customer service and offers state-of-the-art services at competitive rates. For more information regarding our helicopter lift services, contact us to find out more.