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.
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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.
Helicopter lift costs run $2,000 to $25,000+ per flight hour. This Total Lifted Cost analysis shows when rotorcraft beat cranes and when they do not.
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