COMPLETE HELIPORT SOLUTIONS A New Approach to Safety ICAO 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 hard-wired 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 countries which are signatory to the International Civil Aviation Organization (‘ICAO’), the ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) are...

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 5m max with a minimum of four lights on each side including a light at each corner TLOF ICAO Guidelines for night lighting A surface level heliport is one that is located on the Illustrations are for informational purposes only and are not to scale ground. Surface level heliports are typically located in an area near an airport and consist of several helipads. ICAO lighting recommendations for surface level heliports consist of: • Final Approach and Take Off (FATO) lights • Touchdown and Lift-off area (TLOF) lights • Approach lights to indicate the preferred approach direction...

50m max with a minimum of four lights on each side including a light at each corner 5m max with a minimum of four lights on each side including a light at each corner TLOF FATO Illustrations are for informational purposes only and are not to scale FINAL APPROACH AND TAKE-OFF (FATO) FATO area lights shall be fixed omnidirectional white lights placed along the edges of the final approach and take-off area. The FATO lights should not exceed a height of 25cm. If a light protruding above the surface could endanger helicopter operations then the lights should be inset. The lights shall be uniformly...

FLIGHT PATH ALIGNMENT GUIDANCE At a heliport where it is desirable and practicable to indicate available approach and/or departure path directions(s) flight path guidance marking(s) should be provided. 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 shall consist of one or more arrows and should be in a colour that provides good contrast against the background colour of the surface...

HELIPORT BEACON A heliport beacon should be provided at a heliport where: a) Long range visual guidance is considered necessary and is not provided by other visual means; or b) Identification of the heliport is difficult due to surrounding lights The heliport beacon shall be located on or adjacent to the heliport, preferably at an elevated position and so that it does not dazzle the pilot at short range. If the beacon is likely to dazzle the pilot, it may be switched off during the finals stages of approach and landing. WIND DIRECTION INDICATOR A heliport needs to be equipped with at least one...