Originally Posted by
HeliComparator
In the N Sea this is handled by an ADELT - although survivors on the surface drift away from the fuselage, hopefully the ADELT drifts at a not too dissimilar rate. That said they don't have a great track record of actually activating when needed! I've no idea whether the Irish SAR aircraft have them, but it would seem sensible.
Looked at some photos...of Irish SAR 92s ...ADELT on port side of the tailboom just FWD of the registration.
Usual spot for one on the 92.