Helicopter Rappel
Equipment Testing and Evaluation Project Photos: Abstract: In October, 2010, Rigging for Rescue, LLC, in conjunction with Yosemite National Park Service all-hazard personnel, conducted three days of drop testing and systems analysis on helicopter rappel equipment and scenarios. The testing was completed at the Yosemite National Park Crane Flat Helibase utilizing the Helibase rappel tower. The drop testing incorporated the use of live rappellers (in a belayed capacity) as well as an articulating mannequin combined with steel weights (aka Rescue Randy). The accompanying report summarizes the tests and our observations.
Research and Testing on Contract
Does your company have a new product it is developing? Does your organization have techniques and/or equipment that you would like to see critically examined? Rigging for Rescue has an on-site hydraulic ram slow pull machine and drop tower at our home base in Ouray, Colorado. Research and testing on contract can range from ‘quick look’ device or system evaluations to comprehensive examinations. Data is gathered using high-speed load cells. Previous testing on contract conducted by Rigging for Rescue has included complete research reports in addition to the raw data and video. The scope and scale of each project differs greatly. Please contact us by phone or email to begin an initial consultation on a potential testing project.
