Santa Barbara Skycrane crash
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Skycrane Aft pilot compartment configuration.
There were at least two different configurations in the aft facing pilot compartment. The attached photo depicts what I consider the higher visability version on the green ship and the quarter round plexiglass version in the military example on the left. Can anyone shed some light on which models were outfitted with which configuration? Also, thanks to all those that helped with my last request. Got some great pics and videos from that. Thanks, Mike
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From: Hobe Sound, Florida
Erickson S-64 Rear Seat Yaw Control
PT6ER and Maxtork; just guessing, but Sikorsky sold the S-64 FAA Type Certificate to Erickson, and from what you both have reported, it sounds like they modified the rear seat control to remove the directional capability.
Fly911, I think your two pictures depict the two S-64 models, which had differing " back porches" as they used to be called.
Thanks,
John Dixson
Fly911, I think your two pictures depict the two S-64 models, which had differing " back porches" as they used to be called.
Thanks,
John Dixson
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From: USA (Naturalized but bits still British!)
Sikorsky built long and short cab versions.
For precision placement, the short cab variety is preferred for the already stated visibility increase. Erickson has converted long cab to short cab versions, not sure if that was an original Sikorsky mod or not.
If you want some stomach turning fun, try to get a ride in the back seat while performing the logging mission - hard to believe there is so much relative motion
For precision placement, the short cab variety is preferred for the already stated visibility increase. Erickson has converted long cab to short cab versions, not sure if that was an original Sikorsky mod or not.
If you want some stomach turning fun, try to get a ride in the back seat while performing the logging mission - hard to believe there is so much relative motion
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From: Huntsville AL
PT6ER,
You aint just whistling dixie. I've done the back seat thing in a crane and it will sure scramble your eggs! Even on a firefighting mission it can get uncomfortable with the smell of smoke just adding insult to nausea lol
Max
You aint just whistling dixie. I've done the back seat thing in a crane and it will sure scramble your eggs! Even on a firefighting mission it can get uncomfortable with the smell of smoke just adding insult to nausea lol
Max
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From: Far Far Far Away
Oh yes I can confirm that after 10 hours of flying firefighting missions in that seat it gives you a sensation that has to be experienced to be believed, Hours later standing at the bar for that well earned beer you still have the feeling your moving backwards.
