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Old 17th Jul 2019, 11:03
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Originally Posted by mickjoebill


This.

Now that there are fewer instances of post crash fires in R44s, we should take note of injuries suffered by survivors.
Having worn a helmet in back seat on filming jobs in r44 news, there is not much headroom left. Front seats a little better.

There are few light helicopters that have impact absorbing material around tops of doors.

Are helmets for learner drivers and their instructors such an imposition?

Mjb

Hey MJB......I wouldn't have thought so....I'd feel naked flying without a Helmet

Happy landings

VF
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