Should We Wear Helmets
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Helmets?
no don't worry about 'em atall. just like this bloke didn't.
The a/c fell on its stbd side, note how far in the side has been puhed, no helmet, pilot killed instantly when his head slammed onto the bitumen after a fall of twenty feet or so.
This machine has been stood back up on still intact skids during the investigation, note the rocker covers on the ground to allow access to check for jammed valves.
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I don't know about anyone else but I don't think I could wear a helmet and still sit in an R-22. As it is Ican only just sit in it with headset. I am not that tall - about 6'2".
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As it is Ican only just sit in it with headset. I am not that tall - about 6'2"
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SPH4; good for sending one deaf, see where the focal point of the resonating shell is.
probably useful to condition one for the torture technique of being held in a resonating chamber, (plywood box) into which very loud monotonous music is fed.
Or they could be good for giving oneself a smart rabbit killer in the event of certain types of impacts.
SPH5, not much better.
but yeah, we all wore them for years, there wasn't much else. They did save quite a few bumps from various things for many people.
nowadays there are very good form fitting types around.
very cheap insurance. they keep the rain out too when it gets very wet.
some insurance companies stipulate the wearing of them for much of the low level air-work.
probably useful to condition one for the torture technique of being held in a resonating chamber, (plywood box) into which very loud monotonous music is fed.
Or they could be good for giving oneself a smart rabbit killer in the event of certain types of impacts.
SPH5, not much better.
but yeah, we all wore them for years, there wasn't much else. They did save quite a few bumps from various things for many people.
nowadays there are very good form fitting types around.
very cheap insurance. they keep the rain out too when it gets very wet.
some insurance companies stipulate the wearing of them for much of the low level air-work.
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Who makes the best helmets? I've been looking at the SPH-5 with dual visor...
Flight Suits: SPH-5 Helicopter Helmet
Flight Suits: SPH-5 Helicopter Helmet
Everybody has their preference. I've never heard anyone complain about the Gallett, some of my friends absolutely adore their Alphas and some of us appreciate the SPH series. Parts and accessories for the SPH abound.
On the flip side, I know of several people who have complained about the Alpha durability and crazy support problems from the manufacturer.
There can be some work area restrictions - if I remember correctly, USFS specifies either the Gallet or SPH.
On the flip side, I know of several people who have complained about the Alpha durability and crazy support problems from the manufacturer.
There can be some work area restrictions - if I remember correctly, USFS specifies either the Gallet or SPH.
