When the donk stops you're only ever going to go as far as what you see below the yellow band.
If you crouched down in the seat did that extend the range? I always understood its purpose was a horizon reference and talking to an ex-Sioux driver in Bessbrook many years ago, he recalled that with a couple of thousand feet of clear air beneath the skids the 47 was a very efficient glider. Never having managed to blag a lift in one I've no idea, but looking at that main rotor – massive in comparison to what it's supporting – it seems feasible? To complete the set, this was the only movement that day at Y011; Scout XV136 departing for ?
