CASA Upgrades our Instrument of Appointment

CASA has revised our Instrument Of Appointment to include new personnel and a new speciality.

Congratulations must go to:

Richard Traill who now holds Structures and Mechanical Systems 21.006A, 21.009(1)(f) and 21.M with NIL restrictions.

Michael Williams who now holds Structures and Mechanical Systems 21.006A, 21.009(1)(f) and 21.M with NIL restrictions.  Michael has also had his Flight Analyst specialty for ‘non-transport’ category aircraft reinstated.

Jonothan Bailey who now holds Structures 21.009(1)(f) authorised person restricted to non-transport category aircraft.

These are great additions to our already strong CASA instrument of approval.

RFDS Bariatric Transport System Delivery

Formal delivery of the RFDS Bariatric Transport System was completed on Friday the 27th of June at the RFDS Jandakot Base. The launch was a great success.

Training in the use of the system was delivered during the week by Five Rings Aerospace Managing Director Greg Hanlon and Quality and Customer Service Manager Craig Mitchell.

A large media contingent was present, with The West Australian posting a great article in their paper. Follow the link below to the electronic version.

The RFDS awarded Five Rings Aerospace a Certificate of Appreciation for our work on the project.


RFDS (WA Operations) Bariatric Transport Project

Aircraft Floor Locks

Aircraft Floor Locks

On the 5th and 6th of March, Five Rings Aerospace in conjunction with subcontractors Ferno and Barker Tooling successfully completed the Critical Design Review for the Bariatric Transport System for the RFDS (WA Operations). Capable of transporting a patient up to 300kg in weight, the system is comprised of a Bariatric Stretcher powered by the Ferno PowerFlexx hydraulic lifter, Aircraft Floor Lock Restraints and the Bariatric Stretcher Lifting Device and Platform. The Bariatric Stretcher transports patients seamlessly from the ambulance, up into the Pilatus PC12 RFDS Aircraft and out again, removing the need to transfer the patient onto multiple stretchers. The Aircraft Floor Lock Restraints secure the patient and Bariatric Stretcher in the aircraft safely and with minimal operator input.

 

Now we just need to deliver the final production systems !!

Bariatric Stretcher

Bariatric Stretcher

Aircraft Loading Platform


Aircraft Loading Platform

Stay Tuned for final Delivery.

Heliport Design Group

Five Rings Aerospace in association with “Heliport Design Group” have begun working on programs to design and develop heliports around Australia.

The Heliport Design Group has recently commenced business operations with their office located in Keilor East, Victoria. With specialist technical consultant Phil Hogan heading up the Group, we look forward to delivering on several exciting Heliport Designs in the future.

The Heliport Design Group is currently working with the following clients:

  1. Portland district Health Department

  2. Ambulance Service NSW

  3. NSW Health Department

http://heliports.com.au/

Source: http://heliports.com.au/

Welcome – Michael Williams (General Manager – Sydney Office)

We welcome Michael Williams to the Five Rings Aerospace team in the position of General Manager (Sydney Office). Michael is an Aeronautical Engineer with over 13 years experience working on both civil and military aircraft.

Michael has previously been a CASR 35 certification engineer experienced in aviation structures, repair design, flight test, regulatory compliance and certification.

With a host of qualifications including CPEng, MBA, BEng (Aero) and PPL, Michael is a very strong addition to the team up in Sydney.

 

Twitter and LinkedIn

Five rings Aerospace has joined the Twittersphere and LinkedIn. You can follow us on Twitter at “@5RingsAero” and on LinkedIn at “Five Rings Aerospace Pty. Ltd.”.

Tune in to stay up to date with our exciting upcoming projects and business developments this year.

GoPro Camera Mount Installation

We have just completed another GoPro Camera Mount Installation for Hunter Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

 

Hunter Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service has granted approval for a documentary film crew to make a film on the activities of the rescue helicopter.  The documentary film makers requested footage of the aircraft operation from outside the cabin via miniature GoPro digital video cameras mounted externally to the aircraft.

 

In total, there are four cameras fitted to the aircraft at the following locations:

  1. Below the RH pilot’s seat.

  2. On the cable hoist aft of the cable.

  3. On the tail boom.

  4. Under the nose.


The cameras are mounted using the preferred “Redrock Mirco Cobalt GoPro Camera Mount”.

Hunter Region SLSA Helicopter Rescue Service has already obtained fantastic footage using the GoPro digital video cameras. Click the link below for an example.

EASA / FAA Partners

As of November 2013, Five Rings Aerospace is pleased to announce we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TASS Inc to provide FAA and EASA certification to our clients.

http://tassinc.com/    

Partnering with our colleagues in Europe and North America will facilitate efficient work flows and overnight turnarounds, offering our clients a unique premium service.