Man Survives Plunge Over Niagara Falls, Helicopter Assists In Rescue

[helicopterjim]

get yourself a light twin for the dramatic hero river rescues. Bet they could demo one for you just down the highway....

 

the goal is to not add to the casualties.

 

I'll bet a light twin would be much safer in this instance .... as long as the engines stay running. Wait!! Wouldn't a single be just as safe if the engine stays running?

 

What is the risk here? The swimmer may jump out of the water and take control of the helicopter?

 

Better to not go at all. Better still to not even go to work. That would be safer. Plan to not be a casualty every day!

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don't be an a$$ jim, you know exactly what i'm talking about.

[helicopterjim]

don't be an a$$ jim, you know exactly what i'm talking about.

 

Dang it. Am I that obvious?

[oopsydaisy]

Sidewall,

Do you just contradict everyone for fun or are you really just a simpleton?

[407 too]

don't be an a$$ jim, you know exactly what i'm talking about.

 

 

that sounds like a line right out of the old Star Trek

 

what was his name, the doc, was it Bones ??

[Guest SidewallPuncture]

Sidewall,

Do you just contradict everyone for fun or are you really just a simpleton?

 

define simpleton in your own words please.

[Phil Croucher]

I say well done Ruedi. The 407 is a good ship, I know the maintenance is OK there (or at least it was) - you would have to at least try, surely! They were good odds, especially when a twin-engined helicopter is only safer when one engine fails!

 

Wasn't there a recent video on here where someone blew a deer to the side of a lake with his downwash?

 

As for emergency services - risking their lives is what they are paid for!

 

Phil

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As for emergency services - risking their lives is what they are paid for!

 

Phil

 

have you been trained as an emergency services personel?

 

[Phil Croucher]

4 years supporting the Royal Ulster Constabulary, plus other forces in UK, and EMS, plus being fairly knowledgeable about Fire Service matters. Firemen and lifeboat people deserve a special place in heaven.

 

Even if I wasn't, my comment still stands. The logic that you don't add another person to the emergency applies to the general public, in my opinion, who are not trained. Otherwise, what's the point in having emergency services if they're not going to pull you out of the sh*te?

 

phil

[Helilog56]

I say well done Ruedi. The 407 is a good ship, I know the maintenance is OK there (or at least it was) - you would have to at least try, surely! They were good odds, especially when a twin-engined helicopter is only safer when one engine fails!

 

Wasn't there a recent video on here where someone blew a deer to the side of a lake with his downwash?

 

As for emergency services - risking their lives is what they are paid for!

 

Phil

 

Good post Phil....gotta agree with you.

I am curious though, how many small (medium) twin engine helicopters can hover (OGE) on one engine?

Does having two engines double the chances of an engine failure??......... funny, still only one t/r also...