Utility and safety
Maximum Pilot View Kit - MPVK
Bubble door and enlarged floor window deliver ten times better vertical visibility for demanding missions.
The Maximum Pilot View Kit (MPVK) revolutionizes pilot visibility and safety during demanding missions – with a 10× improvement in vertical visibility and a completely unobstructed view below and to the right of the aircraft. Designed for the H125 / AS350 platform, it combines:
-An enlarged floor window (350% bigger than standard).
-A full carbon bubble doorA foldable step-in board.
-Optional sliding window.
-Optional removable lower window.
Key benefits
10x improved visibility - vertical and sideward
Certified safety - STC approved
Increased efficiency and reduced insurance cost (up to -15%)
The Problem
External load operations (logging, firefighting, SAR, EMS, construction etc.) require constant downward and sideward view – which the standard AS350 cockpit does not provide.
Known solutions (bubble doors, mirrors, window cutouts) fall short due to:
· Obstructed view to the load
· Dependency on radio communication with ground crew
· Pilot fatigue
· Limited headspace and safety concerns in poor visibility
The Solution: MPVK
· 10× improved visibility – vertical and sideward
· 25 mm more helmet space – more comfort and headroom
· Lama-like view in the Ecureuil/Squirrel
· Certified safety – STC approved
· Increased efficiency and reduced insurance costs (up to -15%)
Folding Step-In Board
· Retractable and pilot-operated
· Helps with visibility and access to bubble window
· Enables fast switching between passenger and utility flights
Sliding Window (optional)
· Positioned at pilot head height
· Provides fresh air & emergency defogging
Removable Lower Window
· Can be quickly removed by the crew and stored
· Helps in high heat (fire missions), rain or low sun conditions
Door Phase 2 - in progress
· Will allow flying with both doors removed
· No changes to the MPVK needed – only certification update
· Applies automatically to all existing kits
Status & certification
Delivery & installation
Folding Step-in Board
Sliding Window
