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Hi all,
I've recently been assigned to our squadron projects cell, operating the mighty Iroquois. We explore new and improved ways of doing business for all of our crew members. For example a few of the more recent projects have been: testing and aquiring NVG friendly flashlights, improved cold and wet weather gear for our helictoper crewmen, and a new strop for our rescue hoists.
The purpose of this discussion is to generate chat about what you, as an operator, or members of your crew, have found to be extremely useful during the conduct of your work. Whether it be a particular pocket knife, a pilots kneeboard, a lumbar support roll for those aching backs, an aircraft or system mod; I'd like to know about the little things (or not so little) that make your job easier.
Thanks a lot
Munga
I've recently been assigned to our squadron projects cell, operating the mighty Iroquois. We explore new and improved ways of doing business for all of our crew members. For example a few of the more recent projects have been: testing and aquiring NVG friendly flashlights, improved cold and wet weather gear for our helictoper crewmen, and a new strop for our rescue hoists.
The purpose of this discussion is to generate chat about what you, as an operator, or members of your crew, have found to be extremely useful during the conduct of your work. Whether it be a particular pocket knife, a pilots kneeboard, a lumbar support roll for those aching backs, an aircraft or system mod; I'd like to know about the little things (or not so little) that make your job easier.
Thanks a lot
Munga
Last edited by Munga_3; 2nd Apr 2008 at 04:50. Reason: Improve Interest
Hi Munga_3,
you have already NVG-torches?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIkAlZ08_Wk
other kit for flying?
personal survival (flares/strobes)?
Kind of "Fleecetube" for the throat/neck - didn't find a link - mine is from Jack Wolfskin - great in winter
Greetings Flying Bull
you have already NVG-torches?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIkAlZ08_Wk
other kit for flying?
personal survival (flares/strobes)?
Kind of "Fleecetube" for the throat/neck - didn't find a link - mine is from Jack Wolfskin - great in winter
Greetings Flying Bull
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Hi Bull,
thanks for your reply.
Yes we're covered for NVG flashlights thanks.
Our aircraft are fitted standard with a good survival bag and also an assortment of personal survival aids fitted to the mae west of each crew member including strobes, flares and PLB's.
The fleece tube for the neck you mentioned is definitely something I think we could look into as a standard issue item, and defintely from a fire safety perspective, as many of the guys are wearing personally owned items that I suspect are made of synthetic fibres that would shrink and melt onto the victims neck in the event of a fire.
Thanks again.
Munga
thanks for your reply.
Yes we're covered for NVG flashlights thanks.
Our aircraft are fitted standard with a good survival bag and also an assortment of personal survival aids fitted to the mae west of each crew member including strobes, flares and PLB's.
The fleece tube for the neck you mentioned is definitely something I think we could look into as a standard issue item, and defintely from a fire safety perspective, as many of the guys are wearing personally owned items that I suspect are made of synthetic fibres that would shrink and melt onto the victims neck in the event of a fire.
Thanks again.
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Munga_3: Considering the Fleece tube thing - I have seen a similar item used by racing drivers and made from fire retardant material in the form of a faceless balaclava such that you pull your head through the face hole using it as a neck roll or - when cold, pull it over the head from the rear of the neck to use as a head and neck cover. Similar to this:
http://www.racewear.co.uk/item.php?item=24
Not expensive either but not sure as to practicality.
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http://www.racewear.co.uk/item.php?item=24
Not expensive either but not sure as to practicality.
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Race neck warmers
That's useful, thanks mate.
Some of the lads have similar items made from merino wool (black of course ;-) We could definitely look into how that sits around the neck seeing as not all are comfortable with having their mouths covered.
Cheers
Some of the lads have similar items made from merino wool (black of course ;-) We could definitely look into how that sits around the neck seeing as not all are comfortable with having their mouths covered.
Cheers
