When it comes to complex installations in challenging locations, Fair Lifts Helicopter Services is the go-to solution. In a recent helicopter HVAC lift project, we were tasked with the new installation, removal, and complete swaps of HVAC units at the Costco in Lynnwood, Washington. This project was conducted on behalf of Five Star Mechanical, a family-owned commercial HVAC company based …
How Fair Lifts Creates a Helicopter External Load Lift Operation Flight Plan in Congested Areas
At Fair Lifts Helicopter Services, our project managers are experts in conducting a helicopter external load lift operation flight plan in congested areas. This article provides an inside look at our meticulous planning process that ensures safety, efficiency, and compliance with FAA regulations. What is a “Congested Area?” The FAA does not provide a precise definition for a “congested area”. …
Fair Lifts’ Critical Role in Netflix’s “Instant Dream Home”
Netflix’s home renovation reality series, “Instant Dream Home”, is renowned for its rapid transformations of deserving families’ homes. In the first season’s third episode, titled “A Room With A View”, Fair Lifts Helicopter Services played a critical role in the surprise renovation of a firefighter EMT’s bungalow, overcoming unique challenges and delivering excellence. Project Overview Based in Atlanta, GA, Fair …
The Chinook Helicopter: A Flying Workhorse that’s Changing the Game
The Chinook helicopter, an engineering marvel and symbol of strength, has been a pivotal player in the world of aviation for over six decades. This versatile, heavy-lift helicopter has shaped the course of military and civilian operations across the globe. Join us as we embark on an exciting journey to explore the origins, capabilities, and the riveting stories of this …
Can Black Hawk Helicopters be Used for Lift Operations in Major Cities?
Black Hawk helicopters, designated the UH-60 Black Hawk, are widely used by civilian operators as well as military and law enforcement agencies for a variety of missions, including transportation, search and rescue, emergency medical services, and heavy lift operations. However, these very capable helicopters are not typically used for lift services inside major cities because they require special permission to …
How Much Weight Can A Helicopter Lift?
Helicopter Lift for Construction? Construction helicopters are one of those machines that probably provoke a great deal of curiosity in people who’ve never had to work with them to any degree. After all, while everyone recognizes the tremendous mechanical power of terrestrial construction machinery, it’s easy to wonder just how much of this same stamina a seemingly fragile rotary flying …
US Navy Awards Sikorsky Contract for a New Series of CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters
The United States Navy has awarded Sikorsky a contract worth 897 million dollars to build nine more CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters that will be used by the US Navy in future ventures. Sikorsky is a Lockheed Martin Company that is used for building new helicopters and selling them to militaries across the world, most notably the American military. The new contract …
Hauling Multi-ton Pumps by Heavy-duty Helicopter
There are few situations in which the use of Heavy-duty Helicopter Lift Services becomes more useful than when it comes to replacing machinery weighing thousands of pounds in the middle of rugged terrain. This is especially the case when your drop-off and pick-up site happens to be the middle of a rural lake whose shoreline is almost entirely inaccessible to …
The New Look of the New Defiant X Helicopter Has Been Released.
Sikorsky is an acclaimed US-based helicopter company that has been creating a quiet hype and circulation around their new Defiant X helicopter. On April 7th, a video was released on their Twitter page showing the concept around the Defiant X Helicopter. The video, while created using computer-generated imagery, showed a short clip of their new helicopter landing on a field …
Robinson Helicopter Commences 2021 By Making Helicopter Delivery
Robinson Helicopter, which is a California-based company, started the year 2021 by making its 13,000th rotorcraft delivery. This development came amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, posing a distraction to the manufacturer who didn’t realize the milestone he had made until weeks later. According to a statement released by the company’s president Kurt Robinson, the airframer was in good shape until last …









