Goldy Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 I have a project coming up where I need to lift 6400 pounds at 1200MSL. The only ship that comes to mind is a B214, or a larger Sikorsky. I know I can get an S64, but was kinda hoping not to pay THAT rate! Coming up in Los Angeles, date is flexible but looking at mid September. Need to be familiar with City of LA permits, and of course, need to lift 6400 pounds over a residence and into the back yard (generator). Just off Mulholland, so I figure a bit under 1200 MSL. PM me, Goldy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagMan Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 (edited) If you can't find anything local, give www.pjhelicopters.com a call. They are located up in Northern California (Red Bluff to be specific) but they contract out to the entire state and then some. They do have a 214 available, as well as two super 204s, and a super 205. I'm sure they have done work down around the LA area in the past. I would be surprised if there was a city in California they haven't worked. Great bunch of guys out there! Best of luck with the project. - Marc Edited July 13, 2010 by RagMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted July 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 (edited) Yeah, I was hoping to coordinate this lift with something else in the area, just to save on costs. The 204's/205's can't come close to 6400, but the 214 can, especially with the low altitude and light fuel load. BUR airport is a 3 minute flight away, so fuel is close. I will check them out if I dont get any local hits! Thanks, Goldy Edited July 13, 2010 by Goldy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 I've got an L4 ready to come knock that job out for ya! Just gimme a jingle buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOATFIXERGUY Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 I've got an L4 ready to come knock that job out for ya! Just gimme a jingle buddy Ah Clay,Been sniffing too much condensate on those platforms...stay upwind my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 But once it hits your nose, it smells so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggbeater Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 I was gonna recommend Aris' S-58T's but it doesn't seem like they can lift quite that much. I think the 214B or ST is the only thing economical helicopter capable of lifting that much weight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IFLY Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 So Goldy, how many R-22's would it take to move it? Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arotrhd Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 Goldy- I'm sure you've considered this, but any chance whatsoever that the package can be split into smaller modules & reassembled at final site? Might be able to get better availability with local ships (maybe a B3?) at a much better rate...just a thought. I think IFLY might be onto this, but using the 22's -WATCH FOR THE PATTERNS, WATCH FOR THE WIRES- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted July 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 (edited) Goldy- I'm sure you've considered this, but any chance whatsoever that the package can be split into smaller modules & reassembled at final site? Might be able to get better availability with local ships (maybe a B3?) at a much better rate...just a thought. I think IFLY might be onto this, but using the 22's -WATCH FOR THE PATTERNS, WATCH FOR THE WIRES- Yeah usually we try and break it down into smaller packages, but not this time. The smallest ship I know that could lift this much weight is the B214....and even then its pushing it. We'll try to coordinate it with something else and maybe get the Aircrane thats in town do it. 6400 pounds would be hardly worth starting the second turbine! Goldy BTW- 21 R22's could handle it. Now if I could just figure out the rigging for that. Edited July 14, 2010 by Goldy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggbeater Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 Looks like the K-Max falls short of your weight by 400 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IFLY Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 Goldy, if you figure out the rigging I have a whopping 10 hours longline so I could stop by to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted July 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Looks like the K-Max falls short of your weight by 400 lbs. Yeah, I was just thinking about the KMAX and whether there is one active down in So Cal. I would prefer not to use a ship that can "almost" make it however! Maybe a couple cases of beer for the CH46/47 guys down in Orange County would do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brushfire21 Posted July 20, 2010 Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 What about taking out the H3H for a spin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted July 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 What about taking out the H3H for a spin? Oh yeah, that would work. Maybe after hours they will just throw me the keys...then I woke up on the floor with a headache...again. Goldy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto-Rotation-Nation Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 So Goldy, how did the lift go and what helo did you end up with? And just in case you come across another job like this I think I found the chopper for you... no no look up Goldy, the one lifting the other one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted December 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 Erickson came in and did the lift with the Aircrane. Turned out to be just under 10,000 pounds, which is hardly even working for that ship. I have a pix on my other computer I'll try to remember to post it... Still would like to know of a 214 in the area in case I get something in that 7500 pound range again. Goldy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam32 Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 Erickson came in and did the lift with the Aircrane. Turned out to be just under 10,000 pounds, which is hardly even working for that ship. I have a pix on my other computer I'll try to remember to post it... Still would like to know of a 214 in the area in case I get something in that 7500 pound range again. Goldy I know of one up here, but not any down south... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted December 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 Here's what did the job.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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