nikon858 Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/helicopter-crashes-west-of-palm-beach-gardens-757670.html Heard about it briefly on the news, anyone know what happened? I trained at that school, hoping it's none of my friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/helicopter-crashes-west-of-palm-beach-gardens-757670.html Heard about it briefly on the news, anyone know what happened? I trained at that school, hoping it's none of my friends. Well, it sounds like everyone is ok (except for the R22). So even if it is a buddy, they now have a great story to tell, and a new appreciation for life and training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans Lift Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 the trainee and trainer were practicing hovering when the helicopter flipped on its side. How retarded does this sound?? Now the non-aviation world will be scared that helicopters can just flip on their side while hovering. I hate the media! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 How retarded does this sound?? Now the non-aviation world will be scared that helicopters can just flip on their side while hovering. I hate the media! Ahh, the dreaded SHR. It can happen to the best pilots out there. Spontaneous Hover Rollover effect. We all learn about it in training, most of us are just lucky enough to avoid it. We try not to hover, but to land directly to the ground to avoid the dreaded SHR. Almost as deadly as VRS. Not intended to make light of the accident but yes, you have to read anything written by the media with a grain of salt. Again, glad everyone is ok. Goldy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelFire_91 Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 How retarded does this sound?? Now the non-aviation world will be scared that helicopters can just flip on their side while hovering. I hate the media! What is even more retarded, read some of the post people have posted at the bottom of the page. Yikes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67november Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 The idiocy of John Q Public just pisses my off to no extent, frkn armchair qbacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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