Originally Posted by
bluesideoops
If you get an STC/mod for downlink antennas for live broadcast like this for example:
Crosstube Antenna Mount AS350 / AS355
Is the rest of the equipment considered 'role' equipment and not needed to be covered by STC/mod? Do broadcast companies generally bring along all the gear and just need the heli to have the antennas to downlink via?
How about ELA/EM considerations.....
Yes thats the way it is. But...
Don't get shocked when their gung ho crew comes in with wires tapping directly to your battery, spread loads of unsecured cables on the cabin floor, asked to hook into your ICS for a permanent communication, carry a "portable" power source into your cabin, computer and power unit loosely tie to the seat with seat belts... Certainly don't let your pilot question if these guys have their maintenance licence.
Better get them to show you how exactly they want to work with you.