USCav19D Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 One of our instructors today told us an anecdote about a time when he forgot to key the FM to discharge static that had built up, and how it resulted in someone who was handling a sling load getting a little zap. I didn't really think about it until after class, but I was curious if any of you old/experienced folks around here could explain why exactly keying the FM allows the static to dissipate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhrogGuy Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 So, going to go out on a limb and just say that they give the hookup crew a discharge wand for a reason. I would think that if simply keying the FM radio would dissipate that static electricity, that would have been written into the procedure. Not saying that doesn't work but . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UH60L-IP Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Flown a lot of sling loads. First I've heard of keying the FM. It's not a standard nor a procedure in the ATM for the task. Sounds like it's out of the FM 3-04."Insert Instructor Name Here" manual. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolftalonID Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) Its so that everyone on that channel can hear the ground crew holler!. Lol never heard of it before. Sounds like that instructor was given an I D 10 Tango form in his knowledge test somewhere in the past. HAha. Edited March 4, 2017 by WolftalonID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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