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CHC Hoist Training Center Now Open
By: Mark Huber
Caption: The training will support wind farm operations.
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CHC Group has launched a new hoist training facility at its Den Helder, Netherlands, base that is certified to train offshore workers, SAR hoist operators, and technical crew members in on- and offshore hoist operations. The facility has been designed to resemble a Leonardo AW139 cabin and can also be used to simulate helicopter hoist operations (HHO) conditions from an AW169.

The one-day HHO course, with an optional second day on the aircraft, is designed to offer theory and practice to between four to six candidates.

The company recently won its first dedicated hoist contract with EnecoNECO, one of the largest producers and suppliers of natural gas, electricity, and heat in the Netherlands. The contract will be supported by Leonardo AW139s from CHC’s Den Helder base.  

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