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Old 23rd Jan 2004, 16:33
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Helinut
 
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It's a very int eresting question and I would like to know if anyone finds any major statements of the basic stability performance of offshore helos. On the whole I think it is one of those areas where manufacturers do what the aviation regulators require (i.e. not much). The military sounds like a good source - if it is accessible!

If you look at real ditchings, the way that the helicopter enters the water will always make a big difference to the outcome, pretty much regardless of the water stability of the thing when it is turned into a boat.
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