Helipads are a part of the earth or other surface, which is used for landing paddled aircraft and equipped for this with the necessary means.
Classification
Depending on the conditions, the sites are divided into permanent or temporary. Separately, there are 3 large groups that are classified by purpose:
- Transport. From the name it becomes clear that they are used for transporting goods, as well as transporting passengers when there is no possibility of operating the aircraft.
- Training. At such sites, young specialists are trained and trained to fly a helicopter.
- Special They have a narrow purpose and are used for specific purposes. For example, to provide medical care in places where the plane does not land.
Heliports collapsible type
They are intended for landing aircraft in an area with insufficient ground strength. The panels are made of stamped steel sheets with a bent profile. Also, the set of equipment includes special hooks and mounting accessories.
During operation, a full site inspection is necessary. Over time, bolted joints loosen and should be checked periodically for strength.
Advantages and characteristics
The length and width of the site is 20 meters, and the mass is 11.7 tons. It is able to withstand the weight of a flying vehicle up to 12 tons.
- Long life and reliability. Thanks to their full color, the panels are protected against corrosion.
- Easy installation. The kit includes special tools and equipment.
- Mobility. Transportation can be carried out by rail or by truck.
Helipads - an indicator of luxury
More and more often there are situations when the availability of equipped space for landing helicopters fundamentally changes the cost of luxury housing.
Wealthy people constantly make high demands on luxury facilities that must fully satisfy their desires. But even the most luxurious home can be left without buyers if it does not provide a platform for landing flying facilities.
The helicopter gives great advantages and fully pays for its value. It helps to save time on movement and frees from traffic jams. For the sake of this, wealthy people can take any steps.
For example, one wealthy co-founder, not finding an official opportunity to build helipads on the roof, found another way. He bought a floating heliport, which cost him a decent amount. Thus, a man showed that for his convenience and comfort he is capable of any tricks, if only a helipad was present on his territory. The photo of the project became widespread and pushed architects to develop new methods for landing and taking off aircraft.
Equipment and dimensions
Helipads can be made in many ways. Used asphalt concrete pavement or panels made of aluminum. This is the main part of the site on which take-off and landing will take place, as well as the parking of flying assets. A special approach should be created for it.
Site equipment should be trusted only by specialists. They will professionally study the terrain and weather conditions, select the necessary equipment and prepare the foundation.
It is necessary to carefully consider safety for the transport of goods and people, therefore, experts do not advise to engage in independent equipment of such facilities.
The dimensions of the helipad should be at least 5 × 5 m. Space for borders is also added - 2 × 2 m. They are indicated in white or black, depending on the time of year.
The platform located on the roof of the building should be flat and placed exactly in the center. Slope to the horizon greater than 8º is not allowed. It is forbidden to place electrical equipment and antennas on the territory of the facility and near it.
It is also necessary to have a metal pan equipped with a blind parapet. Its height is at least 0.1 m. It is recommended to install a lattice fence with a height of at least 0.9 m. For fire safety, the site will be equipped with a foam automatic fire extinguishing system.
Design
Recently, the availability of places for take-off or landing has become not only a luxury, but also a relevant addition to the building. Therefore, the design of helipads is becoming more and more popular. On demand, a proposal appears in the form of a multitude of firms providing such services. But you can not trust such a responsible business of the first company. The contractor must have experience in the design and construction of sites, and also have knowledge of sanitary standards and safety requirements.
Design and then construction of take-off and landing sites is carried out according to the following algorithm:
- Study of the possibilities of placing the site.
- Conducting engineering and survey work on the ground.
- Planning a site with technical and economic calculations.
- The choice of coverage from which the site will consist.
- Drawing up the arrangement of signal and light equipment, as well as navigation equipment and radio communications.
- If a high-quality and large-scale heliport is being created, then a lay-out of the parking lot, paths for flying vehicles going to the take-off place, as well as facilities for servicing and refueling are necessary.
Further, the finished project should be submitted for approval to the general architect and prepared for execution.