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| Irvine, California -- September 15, 1999 | ||||||||||||
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| PILOT APPOINTED USA DISTRIBUTOR FOR CGF GALLET HELMETS | ||||||||||||
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| CGF Gallet Inc., a world leader and innovator in helmet systems, has appointed Pilot (USA) Limited to be their USA distributor for aviation helmets. The joint agreement combines CGF Gallet's 139 years of helmet manufacturing expertise with Pilot knowledge in communications and self-contained ANR systems. The aramid and carbon fiber shell LA 100 helmets offer a shock absorption interior, a patented retention system, adjustable comfort interior trim, two hearing cavities with ear phones and a two rack support to allow the use of an oxygen mask. The helmets have been certified to the following standards: |
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| Shock Absorption: - According to MIL-H-87 (50 joules) and ANSI Z 90.1-1971 and ANSI Z 90,1-A1973. |
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| Perforation Protection: - According to MIL-H87 173 (13 joules) |
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| Retention System Resistance: - According to ANSI 290-4m 1984 and EN 966.1996 |
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| Hearing Protection: - According to ANSI S312-42-1995 and ANSI S12-6-1984 |
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Pilot will be showcasing their full line of headsets, helmets and ANR systems at AOPA EXPO '99, November 21-23 in Atlantic City, New Jersey and at the HAI HELI EXPO 2000 in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 24-26 2000. For more information, contact Pilot at 800.874.1140. |
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