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Old 21st Sep 2009, 18:53
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VT-51_Razor
 
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Generally speaking, the biggest problem with dropping water on energized powerlines is the possibility that the water will act as a conductor between the helicopter and the powerline. I have dropped on (over) powerlines many many times, and it has never been a problem for me, but I have always dropped from a fairly high altitude and made sure that the drop was cut off well before the bottom of the drop reached the lines. Having said that, I know of at least one collegue that has received a jolt from a drop over energized lines.
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