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In the 21st century, safety encompasses all aspects of everyday life. Safety is the hallmark of integrity in any business and the aviation industry is no exception. Due to their fire-resistant qualities, flight suits are often required for pilots with a higher accident risk. Nomex is a material commonly used for making high-quality flight suits.

The DOI/USFA aviation helmet standards provide a way to allow helmets (other than military helmets) considered for acquisition. Manufacturers can test their helmets within certified laboratories and testing grounds to fit the DOI aviation helmet standards. Those helmets that meet or exceed the expectations of the testing and standards can be issued a certificate of compliance. After this these helmets will be identified by the manufacturer and model type on the OAS website up to 30 days after receiving their certificate.

If you're a boat owner, then this blog post is a must-read. Suppose you need to abandon your ship and survive at sea. In this case, you need to make essential preparations before leaving your vessel. The first step would be to remove any

Life rafts are not something you can buy off the fly. Owning and operating a life raft requires you to know what you are doing. This necessity is why there are many life raft safety standards put into place for life raft operators. Chapter III of

The ChemLight lightstick, or commonly know as a glow stick, is in use by militaries throughout the world as a light source, marking areas, or for survival.

One of the common factors for survival in any condition or situation is a source of nourishment. Be prepared with emergency food supply rations.

Anti-exposure suits are designed specifically for pilots flying over marine environments. These suits protect their wearers from heat and cold. This type of protection is essential when a pilot is flying over the ocean.  In case of

Night vision goggles (NVGs) are an essential piece of any helicopter pilot's gear. They are necessary for low-visibility situations, as they allow the pilot to see details they wouldn't have usually been able to discern.  NVGs turn

No matter how long you have been flying, you probably know about the importance that a good helmet bag can do. After all, you need to be able to transport your helmet the safest way possible. If you are in the market for a trustworthy helmet

Evolution's HPH Cat 1 Helicopter Helmet has been certified as an approved helmet by the Department of Interior for use in Helicopters.

Planning a trip to the Bahamas or the Caribbeans?  Need a life raft but think you’re only going once or twice.  Renting life rafts is gaining in popularity because aviators and mariners save on the expense of purchasing a life raft for a one or two time use.

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https://www.helicopterhelmet.com/  has redesigned the MSA Gallet chin strap and offers the Heavy Duty strap for $129.00 and a Magnetic version with a 500 lb breaking point for $169.00 The new Chin Straps are made of Aircraft Aluminum and come in Black. The new strap is bolted to the helmet and uses the quick snap that is found on Gentex or Evolution helmets. 

With the new strap, you will not have any accidental detachment from the helmet and it much easier to secure the strap in place. For ordering information, contact us at Aviation Survival or Helicopter Helmet.com