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An Airbus H-125 helicopter crashed in France while taking in water to fight a fire. The two pilots and a firefighter on board were able to get out of the water unharmed. (i.imgur.com)
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[–] xploit@lemmy.world 16 points 3 days ago (4 children)

Is there a reason why the scoop has to be attached so close to the helicopter? Feels like just a couple of meters of slack could make a difference in performing that maneuver. Of course I'm not sure about the physics of it; extra weight, extra points of failure, but if it could save the helicopter and potentially lives of crew, surely it's better for the scoop/attachments to fail so they can fight fires another day?

[–] FiskFisk33@startrek.website 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Not a pilot, but I feel that might make takeoff and landing more risky though. Long ropes and helicopter rotors dont mix well.

[–] possumparty@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 3 days ago

Heli-nerd here. Long lining is actually very common and the recommended way of doing heli lifts. Long lines can vary between 25 feet and 400 feet.

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