Originally Posted by
ROTOR BLAST
Mt Cook is 12,349ft AMSL.
Rescue conducted safely using an old B-2 probably with over 10k on the airframe and with a skillled pilot.
No big expensive twin with auto-pilot, winch, two crewman, NVG/IR, SMS and zoom suit. Kiwi ingenuity😎
Who is this dig intended for? Having flown a single engine with over 10k hour's on it and a big expensive twin with auto pilot, winch, two crewmen NVG etc I know which I would choose for this rescue. It's the one that makes the rescue the easiest and safest for all involved.