that looks like one tough helicopter though! A Ranger would have probably lost it's tail....
Title: Re: no-flare autorotation
Post by: Rooster Cruiser on November 24, 2009, 07:14:23 AM
KSEE is my home airport. Afraid I didn't see this happen. It is amazing that the helo was still in one piece, but I'm not surprised to see that left skid get bent like it did! That was an awfully hard landing after an autorotation! ::eek::
Title: Re: no-flare autorotation
Post by: undatc on November 26, 2009, 10:52:42 AM
Wow, think the airframe was totaled?
Title: Re: no-flare autorotation
Post by: Mike on November 26, 2009, 05:47:04 PM
good question!
doesn't look like too much got bent from where the camera is but I am sure it has a few wrinkles in it. ;) nothing a good jig and 2000 man hours couldn't fix! ::whistle::
Have you guys ever seen the videos of where the tested the HV curve for the Jet Rangers? They just flew them closer and closer to the envelope until they broke the helicopter. It's pretty cool to watch!
Title: Re: no-flare autorotation
Post by: Lt.Fubar on November 27, 2009, 08:29:20 AM
