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Old 10th May 2020, 00:20
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Gordy
 
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Originally Posted by nomorehelosforme
Gordy, at 250 that must be bloody difficult to control, obviously there must be reasons to have it so long? Would be interesting to hear your feedback.
250' is used by the type 1 helicopters-----(Chinooks, S-61's, BlackHawks), as the down wash is so great that the more distance between the helicopter and the bucket the better. Does not make it harder at all---just a different sight picture is all, and you need to be smooth...

Originally Posted by newfieboy
Gordy, regards from Canada 🇨🇦.
Newfie: How ya been? Hope you are well? Ramping up for fires here in CA, although doing a lot more power line work these days..... Stay smart.

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