Helicopter Lifting FAQs
We are often asked many questions about helicopter lifting, the how’s and the why’s so we have answered some of these below. What is vertical reference flying? Vertical reference flying is the ability to look out and down, rather than using the natural horizon that pilots have been taught from day one to use. It’s an unnatural way to fly a helicopter but gives greater […]
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Spring 2015 update
Welcome to Helirig’s new website. Helirig are the UK and Ireland’s leading provider of helicopter lifting services. The world-class expertise of our pilots, capable ground crew and highly specialist helicopters enjoy repeated success across a variety of sectors. From lifting chillers onto roofs, participating in Hollywood stunts and constructing power lines in remote and inaccessible locations, Helirig continue to be the standard-bearers for reliable, precise and efficient helicopter […]
Read MoreHelirig lift in heart of London
Helirig recently worked with Norland to help Ernst & Young change the chillers that were providing cooling for their busy central London offices next to Tower Bridge. 4 chillers were lifted in a total of 40 minutes and a 50m line was used to reduce the impact of down-wash. The only realistic position to site a crane was directly on the promenade adjacent to HMS […]
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