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Send Us Your Videos... And Get Some Great Stuff!

Send Us Your Videos... And Get Some Great Stuff!

Want to get some cool Onboard Systems swag? If you've got some helicopter photos or videos of helicopters at work to share, we'd love to hear from you. Read more …
June 25, 2022
Photo Gallery: Onboard Systems at Heli-Expo 2022

Photo Gallery: Onboard Systems at Heli-Expo 2022

View our 2020 Heli-Expo Show gallery to see highlights from the show. Read more …
April 06, 2022
Photo Gallery: 2022 Catalog Cover Photo Contest Winners

Photo Gallery: 2022 Catalog Cover Photo Contest Winners

View the winner photo gallery from our 2022 Catalog Cover Photo Contest. Read more …
March 09, 2022
Photo Gallery: 2021 Catalog Cover Photo Contest Winners

Photo Gallery: 2021 Catalog Cover Photo Contest Winners

View the winner photo gallery from our 2021 Catalog Cover Photo Contest. Read more …
March 16, 2021
Photo Gallery: Fit Check for Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk Replacement Cargo Hook Kit

Photo Gallery: Fit Check for Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk Replacement Cargo Hook Kit

Take a look at these photos of our forthcoming replacement cargo hook kit for the Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk aircraft from our recent fit check and flight testing procedures. Read more …
June 23, 2020
Photo Gallery: Onboard Systems at Heli-Expo 2020

Photo Gallery: Onboard Systems at Heli-Expo 2020

View our 2020 Heli-Expo Show gallery to see highlights from the show. Read more …
March 05, 2020
Photo Gallery: 2020 Catalog Cover Photo Contest Winners

Photo Gallery: 2020 Catalog Cover Photo Contest Winners

View the winner photo gallery from our 2020 Catalog Cover Photo Contest. Read more …
January 22, 2020
Photo Gallery: Bell 206L & Bell 407 HEC Cargo Hook Kits

Photo Gallery: Bell 206L & Bell 407 HEC Cargo Hook Kits

Take a look at these photos of our forthcoming HEC kits for the Bell 206L & Bell 407 aircraft from our recent fit check and flight testing procedures. Read more …
November 14, 2019
Photo Gallery: Onboard Systems at Heli-Expo 2019

Photo Gallery: Onboard Systems at Heli-Expo 2019

View our 2019 Heli-Expo Show gallery to see highlights from the show — and enter to win free t-shirts! Read more …
March 20, 2019
Photo Gallery: 2019 Catalog Cover Photo Contest Winners

Photo Gallery: 2019 Catalog Cover Photo Contest Winners

View the photo gallery from our 2019 Catalog Cover Photo Contest. Read more …
February 12, 2019
Chrome Themes for Your Browser

Exclusive Chrome themes featuring external load mission photos for your browser.

Convenient Email Invoices

How to get an invoice before your order arrives to help with customs paperwork and internal receiving processes.

Documentation Updates

Get the 411 about all the documentation updates and service bulletins that have taken place since the last issue.

External Load Mission Wallpapers

Exclusive desktop wallpapers featuring external load mission photos for your desktop.

Get the 411 on Surefire Products

Here is a complete reference list of aircraft and cargo hook kits currently featuring Surefire.

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How to Upgrade Your Equipment

We strive to make it simple and cost-effective for our customers to upgrade their equipment.

Increased Rated Load for TALON 3K Remote Hooks

We've increased the rated load for the TALON 3K Remote Cargo Hook series from 3,000 lb. to 3,300 lb. / 1,500 kg.

Load Cell TBOs

Load cells are not field serviceable and must be returned to the factory for overhaul.

Return for Service Shipping Tips

International "Return for Service" shipments can be tricky. Here are some tips.

Send Us Your Photos & Videos

If you've got some great helicopter photos or videos of helicopters at work, we'd love to hear from you!

Service Life Update for Barry Longlines

Barry has modified the service life calculation for their synthetic helicopter longlines.

Tracking Water Drops

How to use the C-39 cockpit indicator to track water drops for contracts.

Tradeshow Schedule

Plan to meet us at these upcoming tradeshow events around the world.

Wanted: Reviews & Testimonials

We would love to hear about how our products or services have helped you.

Why Onboard

We maintain a large inventory of products, spare parts, and complete systems on site, allowing fast shipment of most items. While other manufacturers may put you on a waiting list for months, Onboard is able to turn around orders quickly — oftentimes the same day your payment is received. View our shipping policy here