Rule number one on any mountain course, thou shalt never shut down on a pinnacle.
Glad to see that it worked out at the end of the day. You were lucky, I hope you never attempt a shut down like that again.
I know that most American Airborne Law Enforcement operations, pilots are sworn officers. I have been an ALEA member for over five years now and firmly believe that in such operations the pilot should be only that, a pilot, and his or her sole responsibility is to get the brave folks with the arresting powers home safe at the end of the day.
Shutting down like that to do a secondary duty is something that should be seriously reconsidered. This forum is a great spot to discuss it and learn from.
CDN RH
Last edited by Canadian Rotorhead; 31st Aug 2011 at 18:15.