Aircraft customisation and refurbishment options

If you want the new helicopter feel but not the new helicopter price, why not think about a refurbishment plan as part of your purchase? This can range from fully stripping the helicopter to purely cosmetic upgrades.

Go one better than just the new smell and feel, why not make it bespoke? Want left hand command converted to right? Want the radio moved up and a main panel-mounted MFD fitted? How about an auxiliary fuel tank to increase time in the air, or a rotor brake to reduce time on the ground? Long skids, short skids, the list goes on. And we've not even got to paint colour yet!

Buying a helicopter is a big deal, make it count... make it yours!

Here is an example of just some of the work we've done during MD500 refurbishments. This isn't just a case of attending to the areas you can see at the surface but also making improvements right down inside too.

• Remove all old and unnecessary wiring and commission new avionics / electrics

• Refurbish aircraft interior structure (attention to corrosion and repaint internal airframe)

• Remove, improve or upgrade old modifications or optional fitted equipment

• Manufacture a bespoke instrument panel (redesign the layout of instruments and radios)

• Upgrade lighting systems for LED lighting

• Change left hand command to right hand command

• Install auxiliary fuel tanks

• Install a complete new bespoke interior

• Install new screens and windows (why not go for extra elbow room with tech tool comfort windows?)

• Install an AFS barrier filter

• Install a rotor brake

• Engine conversions (within manufacturers' allowances)

• Complete bare metal exterior respray

• Reweigh the helicopter and check C of G

 "We take our work personally - it counts to us as much as it will to you"