Looking at the way they fly... wow. I'm surprised they're still in the air. 2-bladed main rotor (mr) system with underslung blade mounts + abrupt control inputs = low-G and high danger of mast bumping. At 2;52 the narrator says "Every year about 10 muster pilots crash and burn." I wonder what machines they're using. These guys are in Robinson using Schweizers (now Sikorskys). Regardless of the model though, they're flying low, slow, and in this video, among a lot of trees. Lots of dangers.
Looking at the way they fly... wow. I'm surprised they're still in the air. 2-bladed main rotor (mr) system with underslung blade mounts + abrupt control inputs = low-G and high danger of mast bumping. At 2;52 the narrator says "Every year about 10 muster pilots crash and burn." I wonder what machines they're using. These guys are in Robinson using Schweizers (now Sikorskys). Regardless of the model though, they're flying low, slow, and in this video, among a lot of trees. Lots of dangers.
D3V0z 4 days ago
Really gotta know what you're doing, the limitations of you/your bird, and pay close attention to your environment.
D3V0z 4 days ago
f*cking amazing!
thefamily881 8 months ago
Yes I also enjoy this video, only wish there were more documentaries on the subject.
bakkerrich1979 9 months ago
That's life in dead mans curve I guess...
Great video.
motokid032 9 months ago 3