Aircraft Capabilities and Limitations
shows us at what speeds and height above ground level (AGL) a helicopter can perform a safe autorotation
Height Velocity Diagram
attached to the belly of the helicopter and can be manually or electrically released by the pilot from the cockpit.
Cargo Hook
30' x 30'
and
110'
Type 1 touchdown pad and safety circle
Move Left
Right arm horizontal, Left arm sweeps overhead
Favorite Pilot Ever
Mr. Curt Marshall
Document used to determine allowable payload weight per mission
Load Calc
essential piece of equipment for all loads
Swivel
20' x 20'
and
90'
T2 helicopter touchdown pad and safety circle
Move upward
arms extended sweeping up
# of Helicopter landing pads @ SAB
6
Load Calc # used for all external cargo missions
HOGJ
Consists of a cable, hook, and ring
for multiple load situations
Lead Line
15' x 15'
and
75'
T3 touchdown pad and safety circle
Release Sling Load
Contact Left forearm with Right hand
Tail #'s of both rappel ships for this summer
37HX
8HX
Biggest factors influencing allowable payload
Hot / High
Elevation and Temp
Has a 3,000pound capacity. Is 12 feet by 12 feet in dimension.
Cargo Net
Flight helmet / hardhat
Nomex gloves, pants, shirt
cotton under shirt
ear and eye pro
leather boots
Required PPE
Move Tail Rotor
Rotate body with one arm extended
this person has the highest fitness score recorded at SAB
Vega
Utilizing a T3 helicopter for recons, T2 helicopter for crew shuttles and T1 for water delivery, is an example of
Right tool for right job
Minimum size of 10' max of 12' diameter, weight capacity of 300lbs, normally orange.
Tuna Net
Responsible for safety of aircrew, pilot and aircraft
EVERYONE!
you are responsible for your own safety as well as the people around you
Wave off / do not land
Wave arms from horizontal to crossed overhead
Airbase employee with most operational rappels in 2022 season
Field Muncher Martin