TYB
I wonder who was on it and if people are being 7/10'nd again?
The General
@GeneralMCNews
BREAKING: A mass casualty incident has been declared after a helicopter crashed in Huntington Beach, California.
https://x.com/GeneralMCNews/status/1977129411590967748
>https://x.com/BNONews/status/1977134133790073194
Yep, tail rotor failure.
How could it completely dethatch like that?
Can we look up last maintenance details on that bird?
Well that's a change of heart for the fallen.
First they came down proclaiming themselves gods,
Now they're calling no gods.
Oh the spiritual irony.
Yep, so airworthiness dated 2021.
These choppers need airworthiness maintenance at every 250 hours.
And if the hours aren't up, there is a certain time period, which I don't know the details of.
DS: Damn, we're running out of wars, quick start another one.
Looks like the pilot had a hairy last 5 minutes.
@30 or so minute flights, 500 tourist flights clocks up the 250 hour service interval.
Since 2021 about 100 flights per year.
Surely they would have done several flights per day, meaning way moar than 100 flights per day.
Service intervals would be closer to yearly, at a guess.
what method is used to land a helicopter whose tail rotor fails
Landing a helicopter with a failed tail rotor is a critical emergency procedure, as the tail rotor counters the torque of the main rotor, preventing the helicopter from spinning uncontrollably. The specific method depends on the helicopter type, flight conditions, and pilot training, but the general approach is an autorotation landing with adjustments to manage the loss of yaw control. Here’s a concise overview of the procedure:Enter Autorotation: The pilot immediately lowers the collective to reduce main rotor pitch, preserving rotor RPM by entering autorotation. This uses airflow to keep the main rotor spinning without engine power, which is critical for maintaining lift and control.
Control Yaw: Without a tail rotor, the helicopter will yaw (rotate) due to main rotor torque. The pilot may:Adjust power: If partial engine power is available, reduce it to minimize torque, though this reduces lift.
Use airspeed and attitude: Maintain forward airspeed to allow the vertical fin or fuselage to provide some aerodynamic yaw control (if the helicopter has such features).
In some cases, the pilot may attempt to align the helicopter with the wind to reduce yaw forces.
Select Landing Site: Choose a flat, open area (e.g., a field or runway) to perform a controlled landing. The site should allow for a shallow approach to maintain airspeed and control.
Execute a Run-On Landing:Maintain forward speed: Unlike a standard autorotation, a run-on landing is preferred. The pilot keeps some forward airspeed during touchdown to use the landing gear or skids to slide along the ground, stabilizing the helicopter.
Minimize yaw on touchdown: The pilot times the flare (pulling back on the cyclic to slow descent) and touchdown to reduce uncontrolled yaw. A slight forward speed helps the helicopter settle onto the ground without spinning.
Shut Down: Once on the ground, the pilot shuts off the engine to stop main rotor torque entirely, preventing further yaw or potential rollover.
Key Considerations:Helicopter Design: Some helicopters (e.g., those with fenestron tail rotors or NOTAR systems) behave differently, but the principles remain similar.
Pilot Skill: This maneuver requires significant skill and practice, often trained in simulators, as the pilot must balance pitch, roll, and yaw without normal anti-torque control.
Damage Assessment: If the tail rotor failure is partial (e.g., reduced effectiveness), the pilot may retain some yaw control, simplifying the procedure.
This method is based on standard helicopter emergency procedures, as described in aviation training materials and pilot guides. If you want specifics for a particular helicopter model or scenario, let me know!
moment tail rotor disengages head at main rotor
Impact main rotor by tail rotor
Main rotor impact windscreen
all over red rover
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Wait a minute, West Australia is not part of AUS.
They are the worlds covid hermit kingdom, even worse than Melbourne.
major brainwashed jabbed up freaks.
Yeah, it's up the bread somewhere, not scrolling for it, sorry, not sorry.