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Put Your Helicopter on the Cover of our 2023 Catalog
Submit your helicopter external load work photos now through November 30th for a chance to be on the cover of the Onboard Systems 2023 Product Catalog and win an Apple iPad Pro! Read more …October 26, 2022
Photo Gallery: 2022 Catalog Cover Photo Contest Winners
View the winner photo gallery from our 2022 Catalog Cover Photo Contest. Read more …March 09, 2022
Photo Gallery: 2021 Catalog Cover Photo Contest Winners
View the winner photo gallery from our 2021 Catalog Cover Photo Contest. Read more …March 16, 2021
Photo Gallery: 2020 Catalog Cover Photo Contest Winners
View the winner photo gallery from our 2020 Catalog Cover Photo Contest. Read more …January 22, 2020
Photo Gallery: 2019 Catalog Cover Photo Contest Winners
View the photo gallery from our 2019 Catalog Cover Photo Contest. Read more …February 12, 2019
Photo Gallery: 2018 Catalog Cover Photo Contest Winners
View the photo gallery from our 2018 Catalog Cover Photo Contest. Read more …March 27, 2018
Photo Gallery: 2017 Catalog Cover Photo Contest Winners
View the photo gallery from our 2017 Catalog Cover Photo Contest Read more …March 31, 2017
Photo Gallery: 2016 Catalog Cover Photo Contest Winners
View the photo gallery from our 2016 Catalog Cover Photo Contest Read more …March 15, 2016
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Chrome Themes for Your Browser
Exclusive Chrome themes featuring external load mission photos for your browser.
Convenient Email Invoices
How to get an invoice before your order arrives to help with customs paperwork and internal receiving processes.
Documentation Updates
Get the 411 about all the documentation updates and service bulletins that have taken place since the last issue.
External Load Mission Wallpapers
Exclusive desktop wallpapers featuring external load mission photos for your desktop.
Get the 411 on Surefire Products
Here is a complete reference list of aircraft and cargo hook kits currently featuring Surefire.
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How to Upgrade Your Equipment
We strive to make it simple and cost-effective for our customers to upgrade their equipment.
Increased Rated Load for TALON 3K Remote Hooks
We've increased the rated load for the TALON 3K Remote Cargo Hook series from 3,000 lb. to 3,300 lb. / 1,500 kg.
Load Cell TBOs
Load cells are not field serviceable and must be returned to the factory for overhaul.
Return for Service Shipping Tips
International "Return for Service" shipments can be tricky. Here are some tips.
Send Us Your Photos & Videos
If you've got some great helicopter photos or videos of helicopters at work, we'd love to hear from you!
Service Life Update for Barry Longlines
Barry has modified the service life calculation for their synthetic helicopter longlines.
Tracking Water Drops
How to use the C-39 cockpit indicator to track water drops for contracts.
Tradeshow Schedule
Plan to meet us at these upcoming tradeshow events around the world.
Wanted: Reviews & Testimonials
We would love to hear about how our products or services have helped you.