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#HELI2
Have you ever wanted to own a part of a helicopter?
Well now you can! You, your business or trust could be the proud owner of a virtual part or our new AW169 – and as a thank you – we’ll add your name and contribution proudly on this page and you’ll also receive a mounted certificate. We simply can’t purchase our new lifesaving helicopter without the support of a wide range of people.
Please take a look at the menu of helicopter parts below and if you would like to buy one of our important components, please click the ‘Contact Us’ buttons.
1
Engine
£900,000
Despite each engine being small enough to easily fit in the bonnet space of a super-mini car, they can produce over 1000 shaft horse power. Designed to the highest specification, they are also super reliable ensuring the safe operation of your aircraft.
2
Stretcher
£198,000
Available to Buy
A huge advantage with the AW169 is the ability to provide good access to the patient in flight. However, to facilitate loading this requires some clever engineering. The stretcher can slide, pivot and is removable as well as providing storage and mounting points for other equipment including the aircraft oxygen supply.
3
Nose Landing Gear
£108,500
The AW169 has complex nose gear. Functions include allowing the aircraft to steer when manoeuvring on the ground while also locking, allowing high speed running landings in an emergency.
4
Rotor Blades
£100,000
Like the rest of your AW169, the main rotor blades are a technological marvel. Designed to take the huge loads in flight yet to be light and super efficient, the shape changes along the length. They are made from advanced materials like carbon, kevlar fibre and titanium. (There are four available)
5
Trakkabeam
£72,720
This light is an 800w xenon bulb that is able to be focused and steered. Providing the equivalent brightness of around 22 car headlights, it is essential when assessing a safe place to land at night. It is so bright it has a 50m safety distance!
6
£66,000
While looking like a computer joystick, the cyclic stick controls the direction of flight of the helicopter. Along with this it is covered in buttons and switches allowing the pilot to keep their hands on the controls while still operating many of the AW169’s advanced functions from navigation and communication to changing the auto-pilot settings.
7
£60,000
The bridge allows medical equipment such as the defibrillator, monitor and syringe drivers to be stored safely and in a position where they can be viewed and used in flight.
8
£54,000
While seemingly only a floor, this structure protects the vulnerable airframe both from big boots and bags as well as fluid spills. Interestingly these can be highly corrosive and cause significant damage to the aircraft without the correct protective floor.
9
£54,000
We work closely with other emergency services such as the Coast Guard on many of our missions. The Marine Band radio allows effective, direct communication with these agencies improving safety and efficiency.
10
£42,000
Tested to exacting standards the pilot seat is both crash worthy and highly adjustable allowing pilots to control the aircraft while optimising their view.
11
£39,000
In the event of the aircraft needing to make an emergency landing on water, the life rafts provide a safe place for the crew, patient and any passengers to vacate to. While the float bags should keep the aircraft upright, they do sometimes roll over so it’s best to get out.
12
Tail Rotor Blades
£36,000
The tail rotor blades provide directional control to the helicopter. With the tips spinning near the speed of sound they are a design marvel. (There are three available)
13
Your aircraft often conducts missions to the Isles of Scilly or where over water transits are required. The floatation bags are used in the event of the aircraft needing to conduct an emergency landing on water. They can keep the aircraft afloat up to sea state 6 – 6m waves!
14
£30,000
Flip up crew seats provide a flexible cabin space. When not in use, space to care for the patient is maximised. However, when needed these provide safe and secure seating for crew and passengers.
15
£24,000
The medical equipment rack provides storage for the large bags, mechanical CPR device and ventilator. It also allow these to be accessed in flight if the patient condition changes.
16
£18,000
Your AW169 weighs up to 4800kg fully ladened. When the ground is soft the means the aircraft would sink in, potentially causing damage and danger. These “bear-paws” increase the surface area of the landing gear preventing this.
17
£12,780
Unlike car exhausts, those fitted to the AW169 don’t even try to keep it quiet. Instead these advanced titanium structures protect the airframe and sensitive systems from the extreme heat our jet engines produce, dissipating it safely away.
18
£7,860
The strobe lights are essential for making your Air Ambulance more visible to other aircraft. This helps reduce any chance of a mid-air collision.
19
£7,250
While seemingly a simple cover, the nose cone is very light being made of composite while also allowing the weather radar sheltered behind it to operate correctly.
20
£4,800
Available to Buy
The ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter) is designed to detect if the aircraft has crashed or suffered a hard landing. It will then alert the Rescue Co-ordination Centre automatically to call for help.
21
£3,600
Like at home, smart devices provide a lot of functionality that was previously provided by a lot of separate, bulky items. We utilise iPads to providing mapping, aircraft documentation and even check-lists. This efficient access to key documents in flight while also increasing our awareness of what is around the aircraft.
22
Windscreen Wiper
£3,360
Operating day or night in varying weather conditions, like on your car the windscreen wipers are essential.
23
Windscreen Wiper
£3,360
Your AW169 has two front windows, which means it’ll need a second wiper, can you help keep the rain off and the crew view clear?
24
Radio Transmitter Ariel
£2,000
The ariels provide clear communication at long range for the advanced communication systems on the AW169. This is essential when conducting longer range missions or late at night when less Air Traffic services are available.
25
Main Wheel
£1,750
The main wheels carry nearly the full weight of your AW169. Each wheel has an independent brake allowing a running landing to be steered using the brakes if required.
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Please note T&Cs – The figures shown are a guide based on rates at the time of print, true figures may vary slightly. Your contribution will be allocated for the secondary helicopter and not to the individual part but your contribution will be noted on this web page next to your selected part. Please note you will not own the part, only fund the part within the second AW169 helicopter.
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I wasn’t aware of anyone coming until I heard the helicopter. That was the first piece of reassurance that things were going to get better. I just don’t know how anyone could have got me out of the situation I was in, with the injuries I had, without the expertise and without Cornwall Air Ambulance. I wanted to come back and shake Tom’s hand- I owe my life to that man. He’s part of Cornwall Air Ambulance and they need to be able to keep doing what they’re doing. They’re just amazing people.
David Lloyd, significant fall while on holiday.
When your child is ill, time stops. Cornwall is remarkably lucky to have this service. We’ve got a small population spread across a big area, it’s vital that we have the air ambulance to reach people in need of urgent medical care. I was in the first air ambulance and feel proud that the service started here. Just think how many more people could be saved with a next generation of helicopter.
Tim Hughes, airlifted patient & father of airlifted patient Callum.
Find out where your support takes us
We would love to connect with you if you have any questions or want to support us in a different way.
Karen Hurn MCIOF(Dip)
Philanthropy Manager
karen@cornwallairambulancetrust.org
+44 (0) 1637 838954
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