Above: An American Eurocopter BK-117 sits atop the heliport at the Baptist Medical Center, Jacksonville, Florida. Photo: Courtsey of FEC Heliports Below: An Agusta Westland AW139 Helicopter captured landing at Lanseria International Airport, South Africa.. Photo: Patrick Allen
IT WAS FOR THIS REASON THAT THE NATIONAL EMS PILOTS ASSOCIATION (NEMSPA) INITIATED THEIR “HELIPORT SAFETY SIGN CAMPAIGN.”
to the vicinity of the heliport, regardless of whether or not they are associated with the facility or the air medical transport opera- tion. To this end it is critical to insure that the general public is informed of the hidden hazards associated with a heliport and with helicopter operations. Hazards that should be communicated to the public include, but are not limited to, the high winds associated with a helicopters rotor system, high noise levels, and possible flying debris. Due to the flammable materials associated with every helicopter, a restriction on smoking is required and any other security restrictions must be clearly communicated to the unsus-
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