Come on, guys...
You all know what i am talking about when i say "make your own reference".
In an ideal approach, the pilot got this small "doughnot" around the helicopter-the area, where he can see (and pick) his reference on the ground, before the cloud comes in.
No reference=no idea about the actual movement/disposition of the helicopter=go around!
It is exactly as described in all books:
Pick a (contrast) reference!
Doesnīt look like this has been done here.....
Yes-the americans are loosing aircraft-as does the rest of the industry....accidents happen...
But even in the military, there are "low timers"-in Afghan, Iraq and the rest of the world...
But donīt let this thread end in a discussion pro/con "military against the rest of the world" (again!)
One would think that if you could see a rucksack for reference, you might also spot there helicopter you're about to chop.
No way....you might be able to see whatīs happening 1 or 2 m away under your bubble....but you will never be able to see anything thatīs further away....
Have you done dust landings before?