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Old 26th November 2004 | 09:07
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Hummingfrog
 
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From: Up north
Always approach a single rotor helicopter from the 2-3 oclock or 9-10 oclock position.

The 10-2 oclock arc can be very dangerous.
A S76 will take your head off and has.
A AS365 may take your head off and has.
A AS332 may take your head off if it is gusty or the a/c is starting up/shutting down

I have seen the blades of a 365 bend to within 2ft of the deck on shutdown.


Be safe offshore

HF
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