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Forum: Rotorheads

4th Apr 2022, 03:02

Replies: 57

Helicopter missing - Mt Disappointment VIC (AU)

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Posted By Nigel Osborn

4000 fpm is basically impossible in free fall, an...

4000 fpm is basically impossible in free fall, an object would need to be powered to fall that fast. A dropped brick falls at only about 120 mph. I hope my maths hasn't gone too astray!

Forum: Rotorheads

4th Apr 2022, 00:53

Replies: 57

Helicopter missing - Mt Disappointment VIC (AU)

Views: 16,600

Posted By Nigel Osborn

Were either pilot instrument rated & were the...

Were either pilot instrument rated & were the helicopters IF equipped? Was the second pilot flying on top or in IMC & flew himself out safely?

Forum: Rotorheads

2nd Apr 2022, 08:10

Replies: 57

Helicopter missing - Mt Disappointment VIC (AU)

Views: 16,600

Posted By Nigel Osborn

Hi Megan, Full harness came in 1969 if my...

Hi Megan,
Full harness came in 1969 if my memory is working!

Forum: Rotorheads

2nd Apr 2022, 04:38

Replies: 57

Helicopter missing - Mt Disappointment VIC (AU)

Views: 16,600

Posted By Nigel Osborn

In the mid 60s the only helicopter I flew with a...

In the mid 60s the only helicopter I flew with a shoulder harness was the FH 1100, the Bell 47 & 206 just had a lap belt. After a fatal accident, CASA made all helicopters have a 4 point harness,...

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