MISSION EQUIPMENT
Skycore Explains Fast Rope Insertion Extraction System (FRIES)
Skycore Aviation has discussed FRIES in previous Black Hawk mission equipment articles. However in this article we’ll take a deep dive into FRIES to understand its beginnings, purpose, components, training and operators. FRIES Beginnings & Purpose FRIES is a...
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Firefighting Mission Equipment for Black Hawks
Skycore Aviation confirms that utility helicopters equipped with the correct mission equipment are important firefighting resources, especially with the increase number of wild fires. These helicopters, including the recently added UH-60 Black Hawks, have the ability...
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VIP Mission Equipment Make Utility Helicopters Luxurious
As Skycore Aviation continues its series, we explore how mission equipment transforms utility helicopters into VIP helicopters for "Very Important People". Previously Skycore published MedEvac, firefighting, combat, utility/multi-purpose and search and rescue...
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MedEvac Mission Equipment for Black Hawks and Utility Helicopters
As Skycore Aviation continues its mission equipment series, MedEvac (Medical Evacuation) equipment is the focus of this article. Previous mission equipment articles spotlighted combat, utility/multi-purpose, search and rescue (SAR) and firefighting. The time saved by...
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Combat Mission Equipment for Black Hawks
Skycore Aviation continues its series on mission equipment for UH-60 Black Hawks and utility helicopters with combat mission equipment. We’ve already examined how adding mission equipment turns a Black Hawk into a lifesaving search-and-rescue (SAR) aircraft, a...
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Utility Mission Equipment in Black Hawk and Utility Helicopters
Operating Utility Mission Equipment Skycore Aviation's series of articles, mission equipment enabling Black Hawks the ability to fulfill multiple roles, has discussed firefighting and search and rescue mission equipment. This article examines utility mission...
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Search and Rescue (SAR) Mission Equipment for Black Hawk Helicopters
Search and Rescue (SAR) Black Hawk helicopters, outfitted with the proper mission equipment, are capable of performing worldwide search and rescue (SAR) operations reports Skycore Aviation. The SAR missions can occur anywhere – mountains, desert, over water, urban...
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Firefighting Mission Equipment for Helicopters
Firefighting With the increase in the number of wild fires, helicopters equipped with the correct mission equipment can be important firefighting resources. These helicopters, especially the recently added UH-60 Black Hawks, have the ability to deliver large...
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Mission Equipment Enables UH-60 Black Hawk Mission Versatility
Mission equipment like Bambi Buckets, hoists, FRIES bars and night vision systems enable Black Hawks and utility helicopters to carry out multiple missions.
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