H145/EC145 Hoist Equipment (Harness, ...)

[Nillis]

Hello fellow Rotorheads,

We have started operating H145 Windmill Hoisting Operation in Europe
I was wondering what equipment you all use. Winchman harness, attachment to the helicopter,...
any pictures?
Do you have a sort of Quick-release for the Winchman incase of a ditching... . Now standing on the skid so needs a possibility to quick release

I am used to hoisting on my knees and inside the cabine (AS365) and now the step to the H145 is an adaptation!

hope to hear from you

gr
Nillis

[KernelPanic]

Which country?

Australia generally uses either SETS or Air Safety Solutions. On board uses Wander Leads from these companies, and rescue crew use a Y-piece for attachment with a quick release built in. However, Australian items require an ATSO approval.

[rrekn]

In Europe I would recommend talking to Lite-Flite. They manufacture harnesses and quick releases all to EASA standards.

https://www.lite-flite.aero/

[hoistop]

Did you check carefully your RFM?
It might be that type of harness (PCDS) for such operation is already prescribed by manufacturer. Ther was a big issue with EASA on this topic few years ago.