Skydivers-Flight ops manual
Brilliant video !! Only done one in a 206 . Was called out to look for a missing aircraft around 11.00 pm ......a fire had been spotted some 10 nm from airport in Texas . When we arrived we found it was a big barbecue party ..so we landed and asked if they had seen any aircraft , which they hadn't . We then had a beer or two and took 2 of them up ( they had already chutes in from a fixed wing earlier ) . We took them up to 2000 ft and then slowed right down to around 10-15 knots ....they climbed out and shut the doors and then jumped . No real problem except a big rock as one jumped pushing away from skids .
Never saw any chutes open but we were not about to hang around !!
Just remember no loose items in back and even cushions etc really should be stowed .
Never saw any chutes open but we were not about to hang around !!
Just remember no loose items in back and even cushions etc really should be stowed .
done few
good briefing is the key so everybody will be on the same page when you say its "go" it is easier to maintain speed up around 30 knots when the jumpers climb out to the skids, as you know you are more vulnerable for any mis-balance or "push-offs" at hover. Are they jumping from both sides simultaneously or just on side?
If you can its good to have someone in the copilot seat that can look back and tell you how things are going in the back because you will be busy flying
works also as counter-weight especially if they are only jumping out on pilot side. I can email or pm you a parachute SOP document in word that I have.
good briefing is the key so everybody will be on the same page when you say its "go" it is easier to maintain speed up around 30 knots when the jumpers climb out to the skids, as you know you are more vulnerable for any mis-balance or "push-offs" at hover. Are they jumping from both sides simultaneously or just on side?
If you can its good to have someone in the copilot seat that can look back and tell you how things are going in the back because you will be busy flying
works also as counter-weight especially if they are only jumping out on pilot side. I can email or pm you a parachute SOP document in word that I have.
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Flying Tigers in the UK drop from light helicopters,
Seen here Holkham Norfolk uk
The Tigers - Parachute Display Team > Gallery
Seen here Holkham Norfolk uk
The Tigers - Parachute Display Team > Gallery
