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Summary

The California PopTop™ helicopter cover was designed to protect the interior area, cockpit instruments and electronics from heat build-up and damaging UV rays. It is ergonomically designed so it can be installed or removed in less than a minute…BY ONE PERSON!

Made with an innovative light-weight super-strong material, it blocks 99.8% of the Sun’s UV rays. The material blocks and reflects so much sunlight that your cockpit will stay cool, even on a 100 degree day. It will feel as if your helicopter was parked in a hangar.

Better Window Coverage, Less Hassle and Less Cost than a Set of Sun Shades!
The California PopTop material has an excellent compression ratio. The PopTop helicopter cover storage size is about twice the size of a football, permitting it to fit easily into the storage compartment.

Respect for the Wind
Our covers are designed to fit ‘Glove-Tight” to eliminate damage to the aircraft from cover movement. Our H125 cover was installed on an aircraft, loaded onto a flat-bed truck and driven 45 miles down the Los Angeles freeway at speeds of 75 mph without any damage to the cover or aircraft. (The wind experienced was equivalent to a category one hurricane.)
Note: Ensure straps of the cover are fully tightened when installed.

Available Covers

California PopTop™ covers are now available for a variety of helicopters. To review and purchase click on the helicopter of your choice:

 

 

Customers

California PopTop™ (Valencia, CA, USA) is currently in use by the following, as well as others:

Currently in use by the following, as well as others:

  • Helicopter Manufacturers
    • Airbus Helicopter
    • Robinson Helicopter
    • Leonardo Helicopter
  • Misc. Organizations
    • The Dallas Cowboys
    • Every Los Angeles TV News helicopter
    • Movie studios air support
    • Los Angeles County Fire Dept. (LACFD)
  • Law Enforcement
    • Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. (LASD)
    • Riverside County, CA Sheriff’s Dept.
    • Ontario, CA Police Dept.
    • Glendale/Burbank, CA Police Dept.
    • Los Angeles, CA Police Dept. (LAPD)
    • California Highway Patrol (CHP)
    • New Mexico State Police
  • Air Medical
    • Air Methods
    • Med-Trans
    • Reach Medical
    • Life Flight Networks
    • Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and Dallas
  • Tour Companies
    • Sunshine Helicopters, HI
    • Maverick Helicopters, NV
    • Papillon Helicopters, NV
  • Government Agencies
    • U.S. Navy
    • U.S. Government – Dept. of Homeland Security
    • U.S. Government – Customs and Border Patrol

 

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Helicopters Testimonials

“Your aircraft cover is amazing! We considered buying an air-conditioning unit to cool our aircraft as it sat on the helipad at our base in Alice,TX. We decided to try your cover first and found that it keeps the inside of the aircraft within one or two degrees of ambient We would certainly recommend it to other operators who want to protect their expensive equipment from UV damage and to keep the interior, especially the controls, cool. Thanks.” – Tom K. Executive Director, HALO-Flight, Corpus Christi, TX

“Throughout the summer of 2009, the covers kept our five Astars comfortably cool through one of the hottest and most challenging fire seasons. Without your cover, you know that the A/C is going to take an hour to cool down that heat-soaked cabin… if it ever does. Now our cockpits stay eerily comfortable even on the hottest days…and it only takes me 30 seconds to remove and stow. Thanks!” – Derek B. – Pilot, Angel City Air; Inc. Pilot / Reporter KCAL9 & KCBS2 Television News, Los Angeles CA

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Can’t Find a fit for Your Vehicle?

The California PopTop’s patented design enables it to conform to a variety of vehicle shapes and sizes within a particular sizing category, thus providing a near-custom fit to virtually every vehicle.

If you’re interested in a California PopTop™ and don’t find it listed below, contact us and we’ll notify you of the correct size or when it will be available. Your input helps to define our development schedule. Please feel free to contact us if you have any general questions regarding cover sizes.

What is PopTop Made From?

The California PopTop™ is made of a lightweight, high-tech fabric which provides superior protection from harmful environmental conditions.

For Dew, Frost and Snow Protection
The material resists water penetration yet is breathable, allowing vapor to pass through. This makes the California PopTop™ an ideal product for keeping overnight dew, frost and snow off your windows during those non-summer months. Remove the cover and you’re ready to go in less than a minute.

For Sun Protection
The material blocks 99.8% of the sun’s damaging UV rays and virtually eliminates solar heat build-up within your cockpit.

You may ask yourself, “Is it really that good?” Read the testimonials by users.

Cleaning
Our material is a non-woven fabric. It has no fibers to trap dirt, so you can hose it off or hand rinse. If using an industrial tumble washing machine, use a gentle cycle with a 1/4 cup detergent. Do not use bleach or a DRYER as it may damage the cover! Air dry only. Hang the cover up to let dry.

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How Does PopTop React to Wind?

As a result of the California PopTop’s patented fastening band design, when additional tension is placed on the cover the fastening band gets tighter around the vehicle.

Since the wind may get under the cover when encountering strong wind gusts, the rear of the cover is designed to expand to vent the excess pressure, then settle back into its original shape when the gust subsides.

These design attributes have produced positive wind testing results and ensures the California PopTop™ will remain on your vehicle during typical wind conditions.

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