Originally Posted by 13snoopy
I HAVE A QUESTION!:
What is the netting I see in a lot of photos that is stretched across the decking area where a heli lands for? It would seem like this sort of thing would be dangerous to land on re the chances of a skid getting hung underneath, etc.
Thank you for any reply.
Snoop,
In the world of military air capable ships (helicopters, not jets) the nets are to make sure that if people get blown over by the downwash they don't go in the drink.
With regard to the original question, the circle on warship decks is designed such that if you put your main wheels anywhere in the circle (assuming, of course that the tail is pointing aft) the main rotor blades won't go 'boink' against anything.