Abstract: A wearable personal flotation device may be configured for wear under a parachute harness and may comprise a rear section and a pair of side sections that extend forward from lower sides of the rear section. A bladder may be contained in the rear and side sections and, when inflated, may expand through release gaps in fronts of the side sections. The rear section may include a panel of closed cell foam.

Abstract: A device for attaching a replacement hook or other fitting to the end of a hoist cable includes a main body with multiple cable-receiving slots formed in the lengthwise edges. An attachment point is formed on one end of the main body, and a switch-engaging member is attached to an opposing end of the main body. A cable is attached to the device by winding the cable around the main body and into the cable-receiving slots. When attached to a cable, the switch-engaging member is positioned to activate a cut-off switch of a hoist when the cable is fully retracted.

Abstract: A static discharge cable is attachable to a rescue hook or other component being lowered by an aircraft. The cable has a first fitting attachable to the hook or other component, a second fitting attached to the first fitting, and a conductive cable attached to the second fitting. The first and second fitting are attached using a shear pin. Attached to the other end of the cable is a light holder.

Abstract: A device for attaching a replacement hook or other fitting to the end of a hoist cable includes a main body with multiple cable-receiving slots formed in the lengthwise edges. An attachment point is formed on one end of the main body, and a switch-engaging member is attached to an opposing end of the main body. A cable is attached to the device by winding the cable around the main body and into the cable-receiving slots. When attached to a cable, the switch-engaging member is positioned to activate a cut-off switch of a hoist when the cable is fully retracted.

Abstract: This invention relates to a rescue hook assembly that utilizes a spring-loaded gate across the opening into the hook and has an improved safety locking mechanism to prevent accidental opening of the gate. The locking mechanism works independently from the gate, thus allowing the gate itself to be opened and closed multiple times while the locking mechanism is disengaged. With the locking mechanism engaged, however, the gate is kept in its closed position. The locking mechanism can be operated with one hand and color-coded indicators let the operator know if the mechanism is in the locked or unlocked position.