One of the first thing the federal government did when Pres. Buhari won the presidential election was to construct a helipad at his residence in Duara. Even though this cause for public debate as many can not differentiate between a helipad and an airport but which was cleared by the federal government.

A helipad is a landing area or platform for helicopters and powered lift aircraft.

While helicopters and powered lift aircraft are able to operate on a variety of relatively flat surfaces, a fabricated helipad provides a clearly marked hard surface away from obstacles where such aircraft can land safely.

Larger helipads, intended for use by helicopters and other vertical take-off and landing aircraft, may be called vertiports.

A helipad is a specially designated landing pad for helicopters. They usually follow a standard design of a round circle with a large letter ‘H’ on it. Helicopters are vulnerable to obstacles when landing, so a clearly marked landing space is necessary. Helipads can be found at hospitals, hotels, and a variety of businesses and venues, either in the grounds or on top of buildings. They are also widely used at military installations and on ships.

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The first helipads were used in the Korean War in the early 1950s when the US Army used helicopters to evacuate wounded soldiers from the frontline battlefields. Without a clear landing area, the helicopters would not have been able to land safely in the country’s mountainous terrain. The use of helipads for helicopters was further expanded during the Vietnam War when they were used to move troops and military supplies around the country.

Most times you either see a helipad with letter H in a circle or in a triangle but many do not know what this means. A triangle is used when environmental or safety concerns demand helicopters to land into a certain direction, a circle when the pilot is free to choose based on wind direction (you want to land into the wind when possible).

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Source:
https://www.autoreportng.com/2019/08/helipad-check-out-its-uses-and-how-it.html

Whats your take?

Helipads are meant to serve as visual markers and provide clearance for safe landings from obstructions and also what is referred to as "whiteout" or "Brownout" landing conditions where the aircraft lands on a snowy or dusty surface respectively.

These two adverse landing conditions reduce vertical downward visibility to zero making it impossible for the pilot to gauge how close or far he is from the surface.

This was what led to the crash involving the VP when the Caverton crew attempted to land in a dusty open field in Kogi.

The pilot couldn't see how close he was to the surface as a result of the downdraft that lifted dust debris (brownout) and so he hit the ground with too much vertical down force making the chopper to overturn.

This is why Helipads are also very crucial to safe landings where altimeter settings are not available.

Ok

Good thread by Auto.......as usual!

Thumbs up OP!!

Jjn

Helipad...

A Pad from which you can launch yourself into hell


Example...'Nigeria is a Helipad'

Thank you!!

MudRaker:
Helipads are meant to serve as visual markers and provide clearance for safe landings from obstructions and also what is referred to as "whiteout" or "Brownout" landing conditions where the aircraft lands on a snowy or dusty surface respectively.

These two adverse landing conditions reduce vertical downward visibility to zero making it impossible for the pilot to gauge how close or far he is from the surface.

This was what led to the crash involving the VP when the Caverton crew attempted to land in a dusty open field in Kogi.

The pilot couldn't see how close he was to the surface as a result of the downdraft that lifted dust debris (brownout) and so he hit the ground with too much vertical uplift making the chopper to overturn.

This is why Helipads are also very crucial to safe landings where altimeter settings are not available.

MudRaker:
Helipads are meant to serve as visual markers and provide clearance for safe landings from obstructions and also what is referred to as "whiteout" or "Brownout" landing conditions where the aircraft lands on a snowy or dusty surface respectively.

These two adverse landing conditions reduce vertical downward visibility to zero making it impossible for the pilot to gauge how close or far he is from the surface.

This was what led to the crash involving the VP when the Caverton crew attempted to land in a dusty open field in Kogi.

The pilot couldn't see how close he was to the surface as a result of the downdraft that lifted dust debris (brownout) and so he hit the ground with too much vertical uplift making the chopper to overturn.

This is why Helipads are also very crucial to safe landings where altimeter settings are not available.

Well Said... Thanks

Ok

The second pic I can sight a construction signboard there.


E sure me say one politician don earmark billions to design that "rectangle board" in the midst of bushes and poverty


*modified* na gej helipad



Welcome to Nigeria

This is Nigeria where your helipad can be on the highway...

Nice one

Every Lga should have one

Na person wey get helicopter dey worry about helipad...

So no hellpad in Kogi state �� thank nothing happened to our VP

MudRaker:
Helipads are meant to serve as visual markers and provide clearance for safe landings from obstructions and also what is referred to as "whiteout" or "Brownout" landing conditions where the aircraft lands on a snowy or dusty surface respectively.

These two adverse landing conditions reduce vertical downward visibility to zero making it impossible for the pilot to gauge how close or far he is from the surface.

This was what led to the crash involving the VP when the Caverton crew attempted to land in a dusty open field in Kogi.

The pilot couldn't see how close he was to the surface as a result of the downdraft that lifted dust debris (brownout) and so he hit the ground with too much vertical uplift making the chopper to overturn.

This is why Helipads are also very crucial to safe landings where altimeter settings are not available.

Nice input sir.

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An helicopter was roaming alabata... Obantoko axis very low about an hour ago....

While fighter Jets uses Airfield as a landing space ....if you play the AOW3 game then you'll know what I mean

Nice ��

Brown out and White out conditions during chopper landings

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So what will happens to the Helipad in daura after president tenure ? This country and wastage like 5 & 6.

Thanks