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Forum: Rotorheads
15th Apr 2014, 15:59
Replies: 121
Views: 38,619
Posted By Vertical751

Nice video of a Portuguese 751 Squadron AW101...

Nice video of a Portuguese 751 Squadron AW101 rescue off the coast of the Azores.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10154035663980564&set=vb.130357383664639&type=2&theater

Cheers,
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2013, 22:04
Replies: 121
Views: 38,619
Posted By Vertical751

Our SAR missions are not exclusive to offshore...

Our SAR missions are not exclusive to offshore environments, in spite of being the majority of it. Even so, the conditions - wind conditions as well - are not that different. But even if you have a...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2013, 19:21
Replies: 121
Views: 38,619
Posted By Vertical751

Sorry for the late reply. In 2011 the...

Sorry for the late reply.

In 2011 the portuguese Merlins flew 608:20 hours on real SAR and/or AIREV (Aeromedical Evacuation) missions. 173 recoveries.
In 2012 more then 430 hours, with 157...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2013, 12:10
Replies: 121
Views: 38,619
Posted By Vertical751

From my personal professional experience in SAR...

From my personal professional experience in SAR with the AW101 I can assure you that we never had a problem regarding the downwash. Itīs, without any doubt, very very strong, but thereīs several ways...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Nov 2013, 09:22
Replies: 121
Views: 38,619
Posted By Vertical751

It depends on the situation but generally no....

It depends on the situation but generally no. Thereīs no problem at all hovering at 60 feet.
SAR missions on the portuguese SRR are actually quite often.

Regarding the long range capabilities:...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2013, 11:12
Replies: 121
Views: 38,619
Posted By Vertical751

By the way, a very cool video about the...

By the way, a very cool video about the portuguese Merlin operation: Rays of Hope on Vimeo (http://www.vimeo.com/paulwex/raysofhope)
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Nov 2013, 11:06
Replies: 121
Views: 38,619
Posted By Vertical751

Regarding the PoAF Merlin operation question:...

Regarding the PoAF Merlin operation question: generally 60ft.
The pilot flies the aircraft.

From the operational point the view the EH-101 "Merlin" is very well loved in the portuguese ranks....
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2013, 18:05
Replies: 121
Views: 38,619
Posted By Vertical751

Good for Norway! ;) Rays of Hope on Vimeo...

Good for Norway! ;)

Rays of Hope on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/paulwex/raysofhope)

Prooven SAR plataform.

Cheers,
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