Located in a secluded cove along the rugged coastline of Victoria, Metcalf Heli Services were able to provide safe and reliable access for visitors and residents without the luxury of nearby roads or conventional transportation routes. Employing the capabilities of their Airbus H125 to airlift prefabricated sections of stairs directly to the shoreline.
The H125 offer’s unparalleled flexibility in reaching remote and challenging terrain. Their ability to hover and manoeuvre precisely allowed the pilot to position each section of the stairs with pinpoint accuracy, navigating around natural obstacles and ensuring optimal placement on the beach front.
Metcalf Heli Services utilises the Swiss Rotor Services Maximum Pilot View Kit (MPVK) to expand the pilot’s field of view, enhancing situational awareness and operational efficiency. This is particularly crucial in dynamic environments like rugged coastlines, where navigating around cliffs, rock formations, and changing weather conditions demands exceptional spatial awareness.
Using helicopters for construction can offer significant environmental benefits compared to traditional methods, as they minimize ground disturbance, reduce the need for access roads, and lower emissions by efficiently transporting materials and personnel directly to the site, thus preserving delicate ecosystems and minimizing carbon footprint.