UH-1 rotor wash is noting compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk or the UH-47 Chinook. I have seen my ground guides get rolled blown away like a leaf. And that is even when their body position is proper and they are ready for it. Course the pilot has a lot to do with how fast and hard he flairs.
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That'll leave a mark...
ReplyDeleteLife comes at you pretty fast.
ReplyDeleteWell, at least the ambulance won't have made a wasted journey.
ReplyDeleteWow, a 'copter downwash is that powerful?
ReplyDeleteRemember the opening scene from 'the Sound of Music?' Julie Andrews got knocked down the first time they tried it by prop wash.
DeleteSpent a few seconds learning about prop wash today.
ReplyDeleteFortunately, there was an ambulance on scene.
ReplyDeleteUnusual circumstances, but a fine face plant nevertheless.
ReplyDeleteUH-1 rotor wash is noting compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk or the UH-47 Chinook. I have seen my ground guides get rolled blown away like a leaf. And that is even when their body position is proper and they are ready for it. Course the pilot has a lot to do with how fast and hard he flairs.
ReplyDeleteProving once again that "If you ain't Cav, you ain't shit."
ReplyDeleteGood God, I just love the sound of a Huey.
ReplyDelete…..love the sound of a Huey IN THE MORNING….!!!!
ReplyDeleteLet’s get it right
You just keep on doing it, don't you Wirecutter! Ain't gonna fall for it again. (But Anonymous 8:19 and 11:19 are so right!) regards, Alemaster
ReplyDeleteIsn't there a latch on that door to hold it in the open position? Not that it would have mattered, it's a lot of air coming by...
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