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Old 21st Jul 2012, 20:49
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..... the film is from an AS-350 of some kind
I'm surprised that no-one has mentioned that the co-pilot's seat is reversed. This is an absolute no-no with the old fronts seats - no proper attachment for the lap belt, which is the ONLY thing that keeps you somewhere near where you're supposed to be in an accident (is the lap belt still attached to the floor with the new seats - can't remember), lack of head restraint - essential in rearward-facing seats, and the further foward c of g. Someone might be able to tell us that the new crashworthy seats are approved for reversal - although I doubt it.

I’ve been amazed at some of the dangerous/stupid acts I’ve seen on heli jumps due to skydivers not having any real understanding of helicopters
I have done lots over the years with skydivers/basejumpers from helicopters. Some are relatively sane, but the majority - in my experience - are totally irresponsible adrenaline junkies.

Those featured above seem to fall into the latter category.

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