EC-130B4 Sun Shades

[HeliNomad]

Hello,

I'm a private EC-130B4 operator in the US and am looking for sun shades or tinted panels for the front cockpit glass similar like the EC-135/145 have. My searches have so far turned up nothing. Anyone have a good sollution that is elegant and looks appropriate?

Thanks

[tu154]

I seem to remember these people might have a solution. Air Covers - Home of the Copter Cover (http://aircovers.com). Might be worth an email. I seem to remember them doing internal shade and not just covers.

[SLIPANDSKID]

https://www.aircraftcovers.com/general-aviation-models/eurocopter/ec-130

I use Bruce's custom covers. They are easy to work with and quick to dispatch (about a week). Good quality as well.

[RotaryWingB2]

Are you taking about covers, or a sun shade that fit inside the windscreen to shield your eyes from the sun whilst flying?

[HeliNomad]

No I'm talking about screens that would be used during flight. They should be tinted and see through. Similar to what the EC-145/135 have.

[RotaryWingB2]

As I thought, the posters above were confused with the terminology. I'll have a dig around at work for you.

[chucksweet]

This is what I use.

Slap-On Sun Visor - Sporty's Pilot Shop (http://www.sportys.com/PilotShop/product/9073)

Chuck

http://www.sportys.com/source/images/products/large/9073.jpg

[HeliNomad]

Hey Chuck,

Yeah I bought those too but they don't always stay on. Hopefully someone makes a proper STC'd tinted sun screen.

[Art of flight]

The ones for the 135 from the OEM cost £1500 around 14 years ago, not sure what they charge now. They have to be poppered on so a degree of preparation is required to fit them.

[John R81]

My portable version - sunglasses and a baseball cap - was significantly cheaper!:)

[Flyting]

I use a normal grey car window shade with the sucker thing in the middle for long ferries.
It folds out to be about 40x40cm and folds away small enough to put in a pocket in the cockpit....and cheaper than £1500