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Operations · Sep 8, 2026 · 12 min

Church Steeple, Spire, and Cross Placement by Helicopter

Documented US steeples run 2,600 to 23,000 lb, all inside the civil fleet. The crane still wins, because a steeple set has to be held in place while it is bolted.

Steeple Placement Crane vs Helicopter Part 133 Rigging Historic Restoration Congested Area

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