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helipad

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hel·i·pad  (hl-pd)
n.
See heliport.

helipad [ˈhɛlɪˌpæd]
n
(Engineering / Aeronautics) a place for helicopters to land and take off
[from heli- + pad1]

A prepared area designated and used for takeoff and landing of helicopters. (Includes touchdown or hover point.)
Translations
helipad [ˈhelɪpæd] Nplataforma f de helicóptero, pista f de helicóptero
helipad [ˈhɛlipæd] nhélistation f
helipad


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Hospital chiefs said the helipad is needed so casualties can be treated within the "golden hour" of first being injured.
Elton hasn't requested anything outrageous, all he's asked for is a helipad.
Byline: ANI London, December 30 (ANI): Sir Elton John has reportedly asked to be transported in a helipad for his New Year's Eve party at London's 02 Arena.
 
 
 
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