Which best lifter for AS350 - floats equiped

[TBM700]

Hello guys,

Any of you can share his experiment with a good helicopter truck or lifter?
I am especially looking for a way to move an AS350 squirrel without removing the floats fitted on.

For the moment I have a "chopper spotter" but it needs to unlock the rear side at each lift... A pain twice a day...

Rgds

[Gordy]

We have a Huey and a Bell 212 that can lift and move it for you....but prolly not what ya meant huh?

[Earl of Rochester]

-TBM

Probably one of the most effective solutions will be to install a custom built landing trolley.

If you don't possess a ground handling tug then an electric motor can be fitted to the trolley wheels enabling it to be steered (in much the same way as the Chopper Spotter) or a small set of tracks can be laid which lead into the hangar.

Rgds

Earl

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/2/2/9/1429922.jpg (http://www.pprune.org/photo/Channel-7-News/Eurocopter-AS-350B-2-Ecureuil/1429922/L/&sid=6033e48e401c56f7359b9428daf70bd6)

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/middle/4/0/6/1763604.jpg (http://www.pprune.org/photo/Dekalb-County-Police/Eurocopter-AS-350B-2-Ecureuil/1763604/L/&sid=b9c87eb58d1915f5a73ec2411cf96f32)

http://www.tradenote.net/images/users/000/141/827/products_images/785588.jpg

[mac oz]

http://www.omartechnology.com/admin/include/fs_view.asp?id=162

it lift directly from the skid without damage paint because it have rubber tampon

very easy to use in my opinion

[Earl of Rochester]

-TBM

I think that what MacOz has revealed is probably exactly what you are looing for if you want a direct replacement from the Chopper Spotter.

If you want to buy one then here is the link to the manufacturer: Omar Technology - Container, Shelter uso medicale, container ospedalieri, Sale operatorie mobili, movimentazione elicotteri, Mobile hospital, Military, Trolley for helicopter, Logistic (http://www.omartechnology.com/)

MacOz - perhaps it might be more appropriate to refer to the rubber pad which makes contact with the skid cross tubes as a 'stopper'. Looks like a useful piece of kit. Well done!

Earl

http://www.kopterdoctor.com/images/helicopter_drawing.jpg

[The Count]

A company called TLC here in the UK made a modified version of their standard model for a float fitted 350. Works very well indeed, and is really stable on the move.

Maybe check out their website and give them a call (sorry, don't have the details to hand).

[Earl of Rochester]

-TBM

We have a fair number of noblemen here on PPRuNe and my cousin The Count has recommended a helicopter buggy from the UK firm TLC who can be contacted via this link: TLC Handling (http://www.tlchelilift.com/index2.html)

Earl

http://www.tlchelilift.com/images/main_picture.jpg

[TBM700]

Hello guys !

Thanks for repleing so fast !
I've requested some more informations to the firm you provide me.

Unable to use Gordy ;-) or Earl of Rochester proposals, but thx !

Will keep you advised !

Nicolas

[TBM700]

Hello guys,

Well... here what I found with your help:
TLC Handling (http://www.tlchelilift.com)
Aircraft tug mototok - easy moving aircraft and helicopter (http://www.mototok.com/)
Omar Technology - Container, Shelter uso medicale, container ospedalieri, Sale operatorie mobili, movimentazione elicotteri, Mobile hospital, Military, Trolley for helicopter, Logistic (http://www.omartechnology.com/)

Here what I had:
Chopper Spotter - Home (http://www.chopperspotter.com/)

I decided to modify the system by myself so as being able to use it without removing the floats. All these robot are wonderfull but they really are too expensive...
If any are interested, I can post pictures.

Rgds.

N