Originally Posted by
HeliMannUK
Its the wrong tool for the job, use a heli not susceptible to mast bumping if you want to fly over high hills or mountains.
So no 205s, 212s, 214s, UH-1s in the hills either?
Think being aware of rotors and having wind limits makes sense, but avoiding mast bumping is about training and awareness.
And that is why there are a lot of Robbie accidents, esp R44: Low cost helicopter meets low experience pilot flying in a low discipline environment.
TT