Breeze-Eastern (Booth 11944) introduced a new DC brushless motor and controller for 20200 Series rescue hoists, and expects the new product to enter service in the fall. The upgraded hoist, designated as BL-20200-440, features unlimited duty cycle, a 60-percent increase in speed and lower power consumption.

Also part of Breeze-Eastern’s Heli-Expo exhibit is its Scout mission data recorder and hook illumination package, mounted on a 29900 hoist. This, and the Insight wireless app/tablet, is part of the company’s MissionView family of situational awareness products.

Scout, which works with Breeze-Eastern hoists, cables and rescue hooks, features 16 RGB LED lights to improve visibility in low light conditions and help crew maintain a visual reference with the hook. Insight wirelessly delivers mission data to enhance maintenance, training and mission effectiveness.