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Lights for Safe Landing

Significance of Lighting Systems for Helipads and Helidecks

Ensuring safe helicopter operations on offshore platforms or remote helidecks starts with proper lighting. Helideck and helipad lighting systems are critical for guiding pilots during takeoff, landing, and nighttime operations, especially in challenging weather conditions. From perimeter lights to floodlights, each component plays a vital role in enhancing visibility and safety. Whether you’re managing an oil rig, a hospital heliport, or a private landing pad, understanding these elements can help you meet aviation standards and optimize performance. Below, we break down the key helideck lighting components you need to know.

Lights We Offer:

Perimeter Lights: Mark the boundary of the helideck, usually green, to define the safe landing area.
Floodlights: Provide general illumination of the deck surface for safe operations, typically white.
Obstruction Lights: Red lights marking obstacles or structures near the helideck to prevent collisions.
Windsock Lights: Illuminate the windsock to indicate wind direction and speed, often white or amber.
Status Lights: Indicate helideck operational status (e.g., red for unsafe, green for safe landing).
Approach Path Alignment Lights (HAPI): Guide pilots during approach, usually white, aligned with the landing path.
Touchdown/Positioning Marking (TD/PM) Lights: Highlight the touchdown area, typically yellow or white, within the safe landing zone.
Control Panel:
Centralized system to manage and monitor all helideck lights, ensuring seamless operation and adjustments.

TDPM (Circle and H)

The Touchdown and Positioning Marking (TDPM) system provides a visual layout of the landing area. The Circle and H lights act as clear markers for pilots, pinpointing the optimal landing spot and ensuring precision during descent.

Perimeter Lights

Defining the boundaries of the helideck or helipad, perimeter lights offer a clear demarcation of the landing area. They aid pilots in gauging the size and orientation of the deck, especially crucial during nighttime or foggy conditions.

Floodlights

These powerful lights illuminate the entire deck area, ensuring that any potential obstructions or personnel are clearly visible. Floodlights enhance safety by providing a well-lit environment for both landings and takeoffs.

Status Lights

Communicating the operational status of the helipad, status lights give pilots real-time updates. Whether the deck is occupied, unavailable, or ready for landing, these lights convey critical information from a distance.

Repeater Lights

Elevate helipad safety with our Helideck Repeater Lights. Designed for visibility in all conditions, these durable, low-energy LED lights ensure pilots can easily navigate landings. Waterproof and easy to install, they’re ideal for offshore platforms and remote areas, offering reliable, environmentally friendly operation with minimal maintenance.

Windcone

An illuminated windcone provides pilots with visual information about wind direction and strength. This is vital for adjusting approach and ensuring a safe landing, especially in challenging weather conditions.

Control Panel

The control panel helps operate all of the lights on the helipad or helideck. It is necessary for the proper function and operation of all helicopter landing related matters.

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