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From: Chilliwack, BC Canada
That's an RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) 350B3, and you may be correct that he could have done the hover exit parallel to the ridge. In most cases, the hook may be forced up into the belly on a sharp ridge landing (but no hook seems to be installed here). A balanced landing on the ridge also may be in order, and would have raised the blades off the ridge, and give Mr Thong a bit more room.
I'd have done a similar landing to the pilot, and never would even think of shutting down on that type of snowpack and ridge.
Regardless, great picture, no one got hurt, so successful day.
I'd have done a similar landing to the pilot, and never would even think of shutting down on that type of snowpack and ridge.
Regardless, great picture, no one got hurt, so successful day.
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From: US...for now.
The center of the 350 landing gear is fairly well back from where the pilot sits. Had he landed a bit more forward on the apex, he would have been sitting out in the middle of nowhere, precariously balancing his ship. Alternatively, turning 90 degrees and setting down would have made it very difficult for the crew to egress - much less access the baggage compartment.
Digging the toes in like that seems a clever idea - the best solution, and one that I'm not sure even I would have thought of, lowlander than I am. A little forward cyclic and the ship stays "pinned" in place. Not to mention the fact that the 350 has about the shortest distance from the front of the fuselage out to the edge of the rotor disk of any helo I've flown.
Got to admire those mountain flying guys for their ingenuity.
Digging the toes in like that seems a clever idea - the best solution, and one that I'm not sure even I would have thought of, lowlander than I am. A little forward cyclic and the ship stays "pinned" in place. Not to mention the fact that the 350 has about the shortest distance from the front of the fuselage out to the edge of the rotor disk of any helo I've flown.
Got to admire those mountain flying guys for their ingenuity.
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From: Chilliwack, BC Canada
OB, They DEFINITELY did not shut down in that picture. The camera shutter speed was fast enough to stop the M/R blades, but the T/R is still spinning.
I mentioned that I wouldn't have shut down ON the ridge in any situation, due to snow conditions.
PP#1, sitting the bear paws or skids on top of the ridge (at 90 degrees) may leave the pilot way out in space, but gives the crew the best egress....shouldn't be a problem. I use the skid or bearbpaw balance most times, just rotate your head right for reference to the ridge if you can't see anything below.
I agree that a landing parallel to the ridge may cause some hard times on them during loading and unloading.
I would expect the "Thong" is a climbing harness over light colored trousers ...if not...
I mentioned that I wouldn't have shut down ON the ridge in any situation, due to snow conditions.
PP#1, sitting the bear paws or skids on top of the ridge (at 90 degrees) may leave the pilot way out in space, but gives the crew the best egress....shouldn't be a problem. I use the skid or bearbpaw balance most times, just rotate your head right for reference to the ridge if you can't see anything below.
I agree that a landing parallel to the ridge may cause some hard times on them during loading and unloading.
I would expect the "Thong" is a climbing harness over light colored trousers ...if not...
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From: oceanside
The RCMP rescue was of two people who fell into a crevasse in the spring of 2000.
Cpl Dwayne Jennings (pilot) of the Vancouver Air Section of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police used a Eurocopter Astar B-3 to make 6 trips to the ridge.
The location was Panorama Ridge in Golden Ears Park in my hometown of Pitt Meadows British Columbia.
The team was Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue. Photos taken by SAR team member Kevin Thompson.
Thanks for the headsup.
I've added some info and a picture to your post.
Hope you don't mind.
Heliport
Cpl Dwayne Jennings (pilot) of the Vancouver Air Section of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police used a Eurocopter Astar B-3 to make 6 trips to the ridge.
The location was Panorama Ridge in Golden Ears Park in my hometown of Pitt Meadows British Columbia.
The team was Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue. Photos taken by SAR team member Kevin Thompson.
Thanks for the headsup.
I've added some info and a picture to your post.
Hope you don't mind.
Heliport
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From: Chilliwack, BC Canada
The Great Canadian Air Races begin..... The shuffling of Helicopters from coast to coast chasing the Fire season.
Northern Air Support 407 XYF Heads west to the fires in BC
Venture 205 ETK heads north to Fires in Terrace and Vanderhoof in northwestern BC
Meanwhile, I stay at home in the rockpile ....
Northern Air Support 407 XYF Heads west to the fires in BC
Venture 205 ETK heads north to Fires in Terrace and Vanderhoof in northwestern BC
Meanwhile, I stay at home in the rockpile ....
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From: Up In The Sky...
I have over 3,000 pictures of helicopters now - people keep on telling me I'm obsessed but I don't beleive them...
This is one of my personal favourites, taken on a nice day last summer during my husband's training.
WGS
Purveyor of Egg Liqueur to Lucifer
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From: Alles über die platz
My daughter thinks this is the 'coolest' helicopter in the world. Are there any better pics of it anywhere?
Found at and credits to http://www.interlog.com/~wwhite/australq.html
Found at and credits to http://www.interlog.com/~wwhite/australq.html
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From: BC, Canada
Thanks to imabell and Heliport for looking after my previous pictures - much appreciated!
Here are a few more from Canada:
Cariboo Chilcotin's K-Max in Kamloops, BC.
CHL's S-61 back in their heli-logging days
Refuelling in the alpine near Seymour Arm, BC.
Initial attack in Paint Lake, MB
Cariboo Chilcotin's 205 (SMI) in the foreground with a Conair Firecat on final for landing. SMI was recently sold to Heli-Inter...
Fighting fires in Saskatchewan. Heli-Lift's AStar and Canadian Territorial's 204 (now JB Air).
Here are a few more from Canada:
Cariboo Chilcotin's K-Max in Kamloops, BC.
CHL's S-61 back in their heli-logging days
Refuelling in the alpine near Seymour Arm, BC.
Initial attack in Paint Lake, MB
Cariboo Chilcotin's 205 (SMI) in the foreground with a Conair Firecat on final for landing. SMI was recently sold to Heli-Inter...
Fighting fires in Saskatchewan. Heli-Lift's AStar and Canadian Territorial's 204 (now JB Air).
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From: Up In The Sky...
SS,
Do you think she will like this one? Same tour company I think...
Found at http://www.bluedtravel.com/quicke/au32re40.htm
WGS
Do you think she will like this one? Same tour company I think...
Found at http://www.bluedtravel.com/quicke/au32re40.htm
WGS
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From: Australia
The Pink Pig!
WoW,
I couldnt believe my eyes! when i saw the post on the Pink Helicopter,, LMFAO
I used to own and fly the old girl AKN The Pink Pig!
VH-HJL
She flew like a dream C30 with a modulated start ( could be very tricky ) when she wanted to be......and very well balanced, she was great for aerial Filming etc..Pity she ended up White...
I miss the old Girl..
I couldnt believe my eyes! when i saw the post on the Pink Helicopter,, LMFAO
I used to own and fly the old girl AKN The Pink Pig!
VH-HJL
She flew like a dream C30 with a modulated start ( could be very tricky ) when she wanted to be......and very well balanced, she was great for aerial Filming etc..Pity she ended up White...
I miss the old Girl..
