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Old 30th Jul 2007, 17:26
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gone birdy
 
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Question Tips for Airport Fire Department?

Hi all,

I fly a police R44 from an international airport that has only few helicopter movements.
Yesterday an airport fireman asked me what the specifics are for extinguishing a helicopter on fire. Happily surprised by the guys initiative I told him I would get back to him after thinking of some useful stuff to say.

Is there anybody that can give me some advise on the matter? Or is it as simple as just telling them;
  • to watch out for the tail and main rotor
  • how to open the cowlings
  • how to stop the engine and use the rotor brake
  • and how to operate the doors and seatbelts?
Thanks for the feedback,
GB
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