Motorcycle stunt
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Motorcycle stunt
The recent stunt of a modern day Knievel jumping a hovering helicopter refers. Would this be considered legal for the pilot flying? Or does it only become a problem if there is a pink shower?
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I see a court date in his future! This guy is in some serious legal trouble indeed. I find it hard to believe that CASA would give any sort of approval for this to happen without a massive risk assessment. That risk assessment would not have allowed the camerman to be as close as he was in the photo's I saw yesterday.
Better get a lawyer Son, better get a real good one.....
Better get a lawyer Son, better get a real good one.....
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I find it hard to believe that CASA would give any sort of approval for this to happen without a massive risk assessment.
The pilot is a grown-up and understands the risks.
The rider is a grown-up and also understands the risks.
Life, believe it or not, involves risk. Let these guys have their fun and make their own assessments of the danger. The less interference from CASA the better.
Flak jacket on...
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Bikes have been jumping choppers for years.This was the first backflip over one.
Momentum leaving the ramp will clear the chopper with ease.
Nothing dangerous at all unless he cocks up his landing on the ramp which is well clear of the chopper anyway.
Momentum leaving the ramp will clear the chopper with ease.
Nothing dangerous at all unless he cocks up his landing on the ramp which is well clear of the chopper anyway.
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From: The Coast of Sunshine, Australia
I didn't see any questionable flying from the helo. It was after all simply hovering.
As for the motorcyclist, let's just say I wouldn't do such a thing.
Whilst I didn't see anything that should or could require CASA's involvement, I don't profess to understand that particular organisation.
That's not to say some clever dick in CASA won't try to make a big deal (and a name for themselves) out of this.
Disco Stu
As for the motorcyclist, let's just say I wouldn't do such a thing.
Whilst I didn't see anything that should or could require CASA's involvement, I don't profess to understand that particular organisation.
That's not to say some clever dick in CASA won't try to make a big deal (and a name for themselves) out of this.Disco Stu
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From: The bush and back
As a commercial operation, both the company and pilot that flew the machine are highly experienced in unique operations such as this one. Apart from having CASA's approval, there were also several test runs.
Before you start criticising, you should at least know the details of the operation.
Before you start criticising, you should at least know the details of the operation.
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From: Australia
I reckon some regulator should look into the dangerous use of this public transport vehicle - well overdue WayOut Stunts Ltd - Promoting, managing and Orgainsing Stunts
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The moto rider knows the risks more than anyone. Take a look at Travis skydiving without a parachute.
Although...
I'm sure the states have a similar requirement too. 
Although...
5.1.2. A person or persons making a parachute descent shall wear an approved harness with at least two parachutes. Components of this equipment must have been manufactured to the standards required by CAO 103.18
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Quote:
5.1.2. A person or persons making a parachute descent shall wear an approved harness with at least two parachutes. Components of this equipment must have been manufactured to the standards required by CAO 103.18
I'm sure the states have a similar requirement too.
5.1.2. A person or persons making a parachute descent shall wear an approved harness with at least two parachutes. Components of this equipment must have been manufactured to the standards required by CAO 103.18
I'm sure the states have a similar requirement too.
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From: Sydney Harbour
"He'd already have the inertia to complete the jump"
Not if his forks had a failure on the up slope, or the chain broke and caught in the spokes, or an engine failure causing a compression lock, or a handle bar failure, or...... The list is extensive. I certainly would not have had that cameraman anywhere near where debris could have hit him had something gone wrong.
I wonder how far a piece of main or tail rotor could fly if the helicopter had drifted the couple of metres backwards into the landing ramp?
Don't get me wrong, it was an impressive stunt, however I would love to see the risk assessment.
Dangly.
Not if his forks had a failure on the up slope, or the chain broke and caught in the spokes, or an engine failure causing a compression lock, or a handle bar failure, or...... The list is extensive. I certainly would not have had that cameraman anywhere near where debris could have hit him had something gone wrong.
I wonder how far a piece of main or tail rotor could fly if the helicopter had drifted the couple of metres backwards into the landing ramp?
Don't get me wrong, it was an impressive stunt, however I would love to see the risk assessment.
Dangly.