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Old 31st August 2024 | 13:42
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Close call

An excellent example of how a rotor has the potential to impact the cabin.
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/LsjcqjTSJxY2Ctx6/?mibextid=D5vuiz

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Old 31st August 2024 | 14:18
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http://www.facebook.com/reel/1226795...ibextid=ZZyLBr

MJB, is this the link you are referring to? I think this link works. And there are a few wires to worry about!
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I saw that earlier today too. Apart from someone knocking the cyclic, it’s hard to image what the scenario is?

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Flight Nurse slide her seat forward and throw the Weight and Balance off a bit?
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A lotta forward cyclic there, and in a rigid rotor system, force is fed through to the cabin.
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Flight Nurse slide her seat forward and throw the Weight and Balance off a bit?
She must have been a big unit to make that much difference
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I saw that earlier today too. Apart from someone knocking the cyclic, it’s hard to image what the scenario is?
Yes, either catching the cyclic or the collective - either way a heart rate accelerant
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