Tag Archives: helipads

The World’s Highest Helipads

Posted on 21st October 2015 by pinnacleadmin

Helipads have been a fixture on top of buildings for decades and were a common feature of skyscrapers from the 1970s onwards. Tall buildings have helipads for evacuations during emergencies although other uses include goods delivery and air taxi services. … Continue reading →

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What Makes an Effective Helipad?

Posted on 19th February 2015 by pinnacleadmin

A safe and secure helipad is critical for the controlled ascent and descent of a helicopter. So, it is obvious that a number of features need to be taken into account during its construction. What are some of the most … Continue reading →

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How Traffideck Keeps Surfaces Slip Free

Posted on 5th February 2015 by pinnacleadmin

In order for a surface to be slip-free it needs to provide friction between itself as the object in contact with it. Whether it is the sole of a shoe, the tread of a tyre, or the wheel of a … Continue reading →

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When Are Helipads Used?

Posted on 4th July 2014 by pinnacleadmin

  While the concrete and H that marks a helipad may not be a common sight, they can be found in a variety of locations. The following are some of the places they are used. Hospitals Larger medical facilities may … Continue reading →

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Thorgrip and Helipad Surfacing Are a Perfect Match

Posted on 20th May 2014 by pinnacleadmin

  Thorgrip provides safe helipad surfaces that include anti-slip coatings, and which are also oil and fire retardant. In addition, these accurate and colourful systems are designed to be extremely visible to all helicopter pilots. Thorgrip’s helipad surfaces are long-lasting, … Continue reading →

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The Origins of The Helipad

Posted on 31st March 2014 by pinnacleadmin

A helipad is a specially designated landing pad for helicopters. They usually follow a standard design of a round circle with a large letter ‘H’ on it. Helicopters are vulnerable to obstacles when landing, so a clearly marked landing space … Continue reading →

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Where and why are Helipads Used?

Posted on 27th November 2013 by pinnacleadmin

We’ve all seen them in the movies or on hospital dramas, but what are helipads and why are they used? Helipads are a small, flat area designed for helicopters to land on and take off from. They can be spotted … Continue reading →

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