Vertical Aeronautics International

With almost thirty-five years experience, Vertical Aeronautics International has been involved in the establishment and upgrading of all types of helicopter landing facilities within the United States and abroad. Our experience includes rooftop as well as surface heliports/helistops. We also have extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of new construction and the retrofitting of existing structures to include an elevated heliport/helistop. As aviation specialists, Vertical Aeronautics International’s projects have involved a variety of heliport surfaces, including aluminum, asphalt concrete and turf. Using our knowledge of helicopters and manufacturing guidelines, our ability to design a proper approach/departure paths is unparalleled. Obstructions, wind conditions, type of helicopter operations and environmental issues are key factors in locating the heliport and aligning helicopter’s ingress/egress.

The thrust of Vertical Aeronautics International is to create a safe and functional heliport, which is both user and neighbor friendly. We always consider the needs of the helicopter’s pilot, crew, passengers, support personnel, the facility and its surroundings as well as others. Vertical Aeronautics International’s projects have encompassed all types of both rural and urban environments. A sampling of the industries served by Vertical Aeronautics International, includes medical, law enforcement, utility providers, agriculture, hotels, news media, corporate, etc. In addition to safety, we take pride in our ability to incorporate security, helicopter parking, vehicle parking, fuel, hangar, terminal and/or any other desired amenities, into our many projects.

Our heliport/helistop involvement includes site selection, heliport/helistop and flight path design, coordinating acoustical evaluations, addressing environmental issues, and regulatory processing at all levels of government within all jurisdictions. We further provide representation at public hearings and community meetings. As a team member, we at Vertical Aeronautics International work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, government officials and aviation people to establish the safest, efficient and most functional heliport. We interact closely with all involved persons to ensure the required and desired heliport fixtures and amenities are suitable selected, properly placed and efficiently operational.

Vertical Aeronautics International is not a manufacture of aluminum helidecks, heliport lighting, fire suppression equipment or other aviation related items. This enables Vertical Aeronautics International to specify and incorporate the most efficient and cost effective heliport amenities into the design and your facility. Our loyalty is to our client and not our pocket.

In addition to the establishment of heliports, we have recently introduced our “HITS” Program (Heliport Inspections and Training Services ). This affords individual, corporation, facility managers, risk manager, insurance underwriters and/or others with the comfort of knowing their existing heliport remains safe. Vertical Aeronautics International’s HITS Program also ensures that heliport safety is not compromised by modifications to the surrounding area and/or the heliport can legally accept the type and size of helicopters operating at this heliport/helistop. Our HITS Program also includes the investigation of the existing entitlement, and verification that all permits and approvals remain intact. Training of support personnel and assisting in the writing of heliport procedural manuals for the safe methods to approach a heliport, helistop and/or a helicopter, is also an integral part of our HITS Program.

With over 35 years experience in the establishment of safe and functional heliports, Lee Ambers, President, Vertical Aeronautics International is available to appear as an expert witness in all heliport related issues. His expertise includes heliport/flight path design, entitlements operational issues and construction. Additionally, Mr. Ambers is knowledgeable with non-licenced helicopter landing facilities, often referred to as “Emergency Evacuation Facilities” [EEF] and/or “Landing Zones” [LZ].

An EEF sample ordinance has recently been authored by Vertical Aeronautic International. The purpose of this generic type ordinance is to include the ability to utilize helicopters in the event of a high rise structure disasters, such as a terrorist attack, explosion and/or fire. Fire rescue equipment is capable of reaching a maximum height and therefore, persons on floors above that level, or on those floors above the affected area, are venerable and may not be able to exit the structure at ground level. Additionally, an EEF ordinance ensures that rescue personnel are able to also attack a building disaster (fire, explosion, terrorists attack, etc.) from street level as well as the roof. This type regulation is now required by several jurisdictions as a prerequisite to obtaining a building permit and is designed to save lives and reduce property damage.

We at Vertical Aeronautics International stand ready to assist you in all your heliport/helistop needs. Our corporate motto is “We want to sleep well at night”, ensuring there is never a compromise of the heliport’s safety. For further information, feel free to contact us by phone, fax or e-mail.

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