3D Printing MAXILLOFACIAL SHIELD for Helmets
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From: EGLD
If it all proves too much then these guys sell receivers and a retro fit kit for Eagle and Alpha 900 helmet face shields. Key Survival Equipment | Global Support Services, Survival Equipment And Training
Image from Pro Flight Gear website
Image from Pro Flight Gear website
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From: Germany
Printing isn’t the problem
Could be done in PETG, ASA or ABS and would withstand the forces easily.
Designing isn’t also not a big deal, if you take the right measurements in advance.
Integrating the boom mike, which is on my Gallus and coming up with a quick release but also stable connection up to say120 knots windforce makes it a little bit tricky.
Imaging ditching and not being able to remove the shield....
Also, it isn’t first priority, lots of other designs and prints in the pipeline 😉
Could be done in PETG, ASA or ABS and would withstand the forces easily.
Designing isn’t also not a big deal, if you take the right measurements in advance.
Integrating the boom mike, which is on my Gallus and coming up with a quick release but also stable connection up to say120 knots windforce makes it a little bit tricky.
Imaging ditching and not being able to remove the shield....
Also, it isn’t first priority, lots of other designs and prints in the pipeline 😉
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Aviation Qualifications: Military (Retired)
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From: UK
Your Company’s safety and compliance department will have a fit when you start Flying in aviation PPE made in your shed. Never mind what your regulator will say at the post crash investigation.
great thread though, it made me laugh
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From: london
aviation PPE
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From: EGLD
I may be missing something, but how can a piece of plastic, whether made at home or from a supplier, stop a virus???? The link has a reusable respirator with one filter replaced, which raises all sorts of issues as to its efficacy. There is a company making an internal mic for the 3M half face systems which, if properly fit tested appears to work, but is anyone doing a formal fit test on these devices in both the static and dynamic mode?
I'm told the respirator in the link with one filter removed is fit testable, and in use with several air ambulance operators. They also offer an alternative Gentex respirator tested with the Alpha helmet.
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From: london
The ‘piece of plastic’ will help to stop the virus reaching the mucus membranes in the eyes, nose and mouth.
Hence face shields for medical staff & others etc.
Hence face shields for medical staff & others etc.
Fit testing involves a third person who is trained to use fit testing equipment. That specification of mask is then approved for that purpose but many individuals fail with particular masks. Even if fit test is passed, a reusable mask has to be checked each time it is donned.
I happy to receive PMs but please dont just take a mask or piece of plastic and assume you are protected.
stay safe
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From: Poland
Hello everybody! I also have an Alpha eagle and am currently looking for a 3D design for the Maxillofacial Shield. I don't need protection from shrapnel as I use a helmet for paragliding. The only thing I'm going to use it for is wind protection. If you provide some kind of layout, I will be grateful! If you have a Maxillofacial Shield for Alpha eagle and can do a 3D scan (having an application for example on your Iphone or iPad) It will also be a great help! Thank you in advance!
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From: Africa
Hello everybody! I also have an Alpha eagle and am currently looking for a 3D design for the Maxillofacial Shield. I don't need protection from shrapnel as I use a helmet for paragliding. The only thing I'm going to use it for is wind protection. If you provide some kind of layout, I will be grateful! If you have a Maxillofacial Shield for Alpha eagle and can do a 3D scan (having an application for example on your Iphone or iPad) It will also be a great help! Thank you in advance!
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From: Poland
