Abstract: A body-conforming pouch for water-based human airlift lift operations.

Abstract: A drogue for stabilizing a load suspended from a carrier may include a sidewall comprising a sheet material. The sheet material defines a perimeter edge having a coupling portion and leading edge, where the coupling portion has a trailing edge opposing the leading edge, and a side edge extending between the leading edge and the trailing edge. The drogue also includes a coupling element configured to detachably connect the trailing edge and the side edge to a load having a load surface and an opposing bottom surface, wherein the sidewall is positioned below the bottom surface of the load when so detachably connected.

Abstract: A load release system provides load control safety for a rotary aircraft by automatically and manually releasing a load from an attached anchor when a predetermined load design point is reached. The system includes a cord that is disposed to extend between the load and the anchor, often through an anchor line. The cord is configured to release the load manually or automatically at a predetermined load design point, such as an excessive force, weight, tension, or movement. A load end includes a carabiner that manually attaches to and releases from the load. An anchor end includes a manual quick release ring with a pivoting end that is locked and released with a pin. The manual quick release ring is manually attached to and released from the anchor. An automatic release section automatically separates when the predetermined load design point is reached.

Abstract: A rapid personnel deployment/extraction rope assisting apparatus for an aircraft includes at least one deployment rope support assembly including a main support member adapted for installation in the aircraft, an assembly arm carried by the main support member and a rope securing mechanism carried by the assembly arm, the rope securing mechanism adapted to secure a rapid personnel deployment/extraction rope/cable to the assembly arm.