COMPLETE HELIPORT SOLUTIONS A New Approach to Safety FAA Recommendations Avlite Systems is an international designer & manufacturer of complete aviation lighting systems; airfield, heli & obstruction We believe technology improves navigation™

We believe technology improves navigation™

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US “Avlite Systems is a world-class aviation lighting systems manufacturer providing turnkey solutions for defence, government, civil and humanitarian aid applications in the most remote, toughest environments.” COMPANY OVERVIEW Avlite Systems has a renowned international status for producing the most reliable, innovative solar and hardwired aviation lighting systems in the world, earning it the preferred choice and industry’s only program of record system approval for US ARMY and US DOD combat solar airfield lighting systems. The Avlite solar aviation lighting systems are...

COMPLETE HELIPORT SOLUTIONS Avlite Systems works with strategic partners to consult and provide complete heliport or helipad solutions from initial design through to commissioning of the heliport for commercial applications, private or residential buildings, government installations and hospitals/healthcare industry. These heliports or helipads are designed to the latest standards of the Civil Aviation Code of the country of installation. However, for the United States the Federal Aviation Administration (‘FAA’) regulations are usually followed. Helideck and Support Structures Determination of...

The most critical moments of helicopter operation are during landing and takeoff. That’s why Avlite Systems is working with owners and operators to enhance the safety of their operations. Our complete heliports can be designed in accordance with various international and national rules and standards. We have a dedicated team of aviation and heliport advisors available for consultation. Avlite’s clientele is varied and includes companies and organisations from many different industries and sectors such as: Need assistance? Just ask we’ll help you find the best solution for your project requirements....

ENHANCING HELIPORT SAFETY & NIGHT FLIGHT OPERATIONS Flying at night for helicopter pilots can be a dangerous and challenging environment to navigate. The procedures used when flying at night depend on many factors along with weather conditions. Flying on a bright, still, moonlit evening with perfect visibility is similar to flying during daylight hours. However, flying during a cloudy night over a dense populated area, with little or no outside ground lights is extremely different. Visibility when flying at night is restricted, so pilots need to be more diligent when navigating obstructions and...

Distracting City Lights and Limited Visual Cues Extreme weather conditions A new approach to safety Heliports and landing zones can be located within the vicinity of an airport where air traffic control (ATC) and supplementary services are available to provide navigational and ground support. In most cases helicopter pilots find themselves landing at unfamiliar heliports or locations where there are limited visual cues and many obstacles the pilot must carefully navigate on the approach to the FATO area. To enhance aviation safety, owners and operators of heliports must ensure their heliports...

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PROJECT OVERVIEW Helipad Lighting Solution, East Midlands UK The East Midlands Police Force Air Support Unit required a radio-controlled helipad lighting system suitable for both day and night operations to enhance operational effectiveness and importantly, to increase flight safety. The client specifically required an illuminated helipad for day and night operations in both visible and infrared/NVG configurations that clearly identified the helipad on approach or from above during hovering or in low visibility weather. The heliport lighting system can be controlled from the ground, air traffic...

SURFACE LEVEL HELIPORTS 25ft max with a minimum of three lights on each side including a light at each corner TLOF FAA Guidelines for night lighting Illustrations are for informational purposes only and are not to scale A surface level heliport is one that is located on the ground. Surface level heliports are typically located in an area near an airport and consist of several helipads. FAA lighting recommendations for surface level heliports consist of: • Final Approach and Take Off (FATO) lights • Touchdown and Lift-off area (TLOF) lights • Landing direction lights may be required for directional...

25ft max with a minimum of four lights on each side including a light at each corner 25ft max with a minimum of three lights on each side including a light at each corner TLOF FATO Illustrations are for informational purposes only and are not to scale TOUCHDOWN & LIFT-OFF AREA LIGHTING SYSTEM (TLOF) TLOF perimeter lights: The touchdown and lift-off area lighting system for a ground level heliport shall consist of flush green lights meeting the requirements of Engineering Brief 87, to define the TLOF perimeter. A minimum of 3 lights per side of a square or rectanglular TLOF should be used with...

FLIGHT PATH ALIGNMENT GUIDANCE It may be desirable and practicable to use flight path alignment markings and/or lights to indicate the available approach and/ or departure flight path direction(s). Located on one or more of the TLOF, FATO, safety area or any suitable surface area in the immediate vicinity of the FATO or safety area, this marking shall be a straight line along the direction of approach and/or departure path. Flight path alignment guidance marking consists of one or more arrows indicating the preferred approach/departure direction(s) in a color that provides good contrast to the...

HELIPORT IDENTIFICATION BEACON A heliport identification beacon is optional. It is used to aid the pilot in visually locating the heliport. The beacon should be located on or close to the heliport and as an option can be turned on by the pilot when needed. The beacon should be white/ green/yellow and flash at the rate of 30–45 flashes per minute. See AC 150/5345-12, Specifications for Airport and Heliport Beacon. ILLUMINATED WIND CONE A windcone should be used to show the direction and magnitude of the wind. The color of the wind cone should provide the best possible color contrast to its background....