Heave Ho Hoist
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Heave Ho Hoist
Fellow Rotorheads,
Am trying, with limited success to find out some info on a piece of equipment I last came across a number of years ago called the "Heave Ho Hoist". Used as a handraulic secondary hoist method, should the bolt on one fail. Any assistance in the form of suppliers, manufacturers etc would be greatly appreciated.
The Juggler
Am trying, with limited success to find out some info on a piece of equipment I last came across a number of years ago called the "Heave Ho Hoist". Used as a handraulic secondary hoist method, should the bolt on one fail. Any assistance in the form of suppliers, manufacturers etc would be greatly appreciated.
The Juggler
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: On the other side
The 'Heave-Ho hoist' was carried by the SAR Sea Kings until it was replaced by an electrical emergency hoist. The 'Heave-Ho' was a block and tackle affair with only a 2 to 1 ratio. The operating length was about 40ft usable. Trying to recover a single person on your own was a struggle and the co-pilot needed to be co-opted into giving a hand. Fortunately never had to use it in anger. I suggest there are far better alternatives on the market for an emergency hoist now.
