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Teefor Gage
 
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The safety, or otherwise of Robinsons.......

The Robinson Helicopter Company recently released a Safety Notice relating to concerns about Post Crash Fires.
There have been a number of cases where helicopter or light plane occupants have survived an accident only to be severely burned by fire following the accident.
To reduce the risk of injury in a postcrash fire, it is strongly recommended that a fire-retardant Nomex flight suit, gloves, and hood or helmet be worn by all occupants.
Perhaps it would be best not to fly such machines at all??
I'm sure somebody out there will want to comment ..................
Chocks away!

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