DEVICE 9H1B - Helicopter Rescue Hoist Trainer

Device 9H1B trainer is installed on a mounting platform at the edge of a swimming pool. The trainer has a shelf assembly that provides a mount for a winch. A helicopter cabin door is mounted on the forward edge of the platform to provide enhanced realism for the rescue swimmer in entering a helicopter with a rescue. A pair of floodlights are mounted on the sides of the support structure for night time training to simulate the hover lights of the helicopter. The rotor downwash assembly, its associated piping, pump and controls are used to simulate helicopter downwash in actual rescue operations.