Our fleet of HIAB vehicles make easy work of lifting and manoeuvring heavy items. With a varied fleet of vehicles from a sprinter van to a large flatbed lorry, HIAB or Moffett, Sussex Transport can arrange movements of your small parcel, palletised goods, roofing materials, bathrooms, kitchens, forklifts, cabins and containers etc.
Last week we transported a helicopter to Redhill for a customer using one of our HIAB vehicles!
Redhill Airfield came into use in the 1930s for private flying and it was used as an alternative airfield to Croydon Airport by Imperial Airways.
Earlier this month, an 80-year-old woman landed safely at an airport in Milwaukee after taking the controls of her husband’s Cessna aircraft when he died of a heart attack. An instructor with Redhill Aviation in Surrey explains what to do if you ever find yourself in such a predicament … worth reading up on this if you are planning on going up in a light aircraft anytime soon!
1. Locate the radio
Just like in a car, you will find it in the centre of the dashboard. Locate the PTT (Press To Talk) button. Press it and speak to the control tower, who will “talk you down” just like in the movies. But if that fails …
2. Look for a large green field.
Start gently – very gently – touching the control column to see what each move achieves. Keep the wings level.
3. Find the throttle
Pull the knob very gently towards you to decrease power. Push away to increase power.
4. Keep in a straight line
If you have to turn – say, to circle to a landing spot – don’t bank more than 5-10 degrees.
5. Perform a controlled crash
It takes a lot of practice to land on your back wheels first, so it is likely you will land on the front wheel. A Cessna will land at about 60-70mph so be prepared for an abrupt halt.
Good luck!
Due to our continued expansion, we are expecting our new HIAB vehicle very soon – enabling us to respond faster to increasing demand for this part of our service. Please do not hesitate to contact us on 01903 751100 or email sales@sussextransport.com for a competitive quote.
