EC130 landing, engine start and takeoff at London Heliport OO-PAT

This EC130 was built in 2007 and started its flying life in the United Kingdom under G-ECBO registration until it was exported to Belgium and re-registered as OO-PAT.

The Eurocopter EC130 (now Airbus Helicopters H130) is a single engine light utility helicopter developed from the earlier Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil, one of the primary changes from which was the adoption of a Fenestron anti-torque device in place of a conventional tail rotor. It was launched and produced by the Eurocopter Group, which would later be rebranded as Airbus Helicopters. The EC130 was designed in close cooperation with tour operators (e.g. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, the launch operator). The helicopter has a spacious cabin which can accommodate up to seven passengers plus a pilot, providing excellent external visibility.

London Heliport (ICAO: EGLW), previously called Battersea Heliport and currently known officially as the Edmiston London Heliport for sponsorship reasons, is London's only licensed heliport.
The facility opened on 23 April 1959, it is located in Battersea on the south bank of the River Thames a few miles southwest of Westminster Bridge and between Wandsworth Bridge and Battersea Railway Bridge. The heliport, once owned by Westland and then Harrods, is a very small site, it provides a helipad for take-off and landing, and onshore parking for three to four aircraft, depending upon their size.

London Heliport has a fully licensed rescue and firefighting service who are on duty for all aircraft movements at the port as well as providing an emergency response to any helicopter incident within the London area.

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