Powerline Training Facility
Blackcomb Helicopters proudly announces a new Powerline Training Facility, a significant addition to its Advanced Training Center. The new facility marks a considerable investment in safety and skill development.
The purpose-built training facility, in Pemberton, British Columbia, stands as a testament to Blackcomb Helicopters commitment to excellence in utility operations, offering a controlled and safe environment where crew can hone their abilities and ensure precision performance in the field.
Our goal with the Powerline Training Facility is to enhance safety and proficiency.
Replicating real-world scenarios
The Blackcomb Helicopters Powerline Training Facility was specifically crafted to replicate the intricacies of existing utility systems. The training facility includes:
A double circuit, 138KV monopole with 5 structures
A self-supporting lattice tower
A single circuit, 230KV H-frame with 4 structures
Practice H-frame structure
2 culverts for pole sets
tRAINING
The training offered covers a wide variety of exercises ensuring comprehensive skill development for pilots, hoist technicians, and linemen. Participants can engage in exercises including but not limited to:
Class D Hoist/winch operations
Class D Fixed Line procedures
Pole setting
Timber (H-frame) removal and installation
Ice removal
Reinforcing steel towers
Picking conductor
Cross-arm changes
Installing conductor carts
Removal and installation of marker balls
Spacer Damper removal and installation
Pulling sock line
Glass changes
sAFETY
At Blackcomb Helicopters, safety is not just a policy but our core value. We operate under the strictest safety standards, ensuring that every flight and operation is conducted with the highest regard for the safety of our crew, clients, and the environment. We are dedicated to minimising our ecological footprint, adopting practices that champion sustainability.
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Chris Haslock, Vice President of Business Development
