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Heli approach to Evviva!

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  1. YachtForums, Jul 16, 2005
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    These pics were taken at Bahia Mar yesterday, where fellow YachtForums member Mark Marrone witnessed an unusual event...

    The approach. (is that really the dockmaster standing-by to throw a line?) :D

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  2. YachtForums, Jul 16, 2005
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    Lower the collective gently and keep a firm hold on the cyclic....

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  3. YachtForums, Jul 16, 2005
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    Touch down!

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  4. YachtForums, Jul 16, 2005
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    A full size picture of Evviva with her newly added parasite...

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  5. YachtForums, Jul 16, 2005
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    Thanks Mark! :)
  6. KCook, Jul 16, 2005
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    I see the downwash didn't blow away the toys around the stern.

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  7. YachtForums, Jul 16, 2005
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    Landing on the back of a yacht is harder than it looks. Besides having a limited area to set down on, the landing must be gentle and there is no room for error. This is compounded in offshore conditions, when the boat could be pitching and rolling. Throw in wind... and it can be very challenging.

    I've made several hundred landings onboard our boat and each one requires the same level of concentration. Of course there is one BIG difference... my helicopter is quite a bit SMALLER! ;) :D

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  8. Kevin, Jul 16, 2005
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  9. Nismo350Z33, Jul 17, 2005
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    Here's a heli landing on Ilona:

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  10. viking 58, Jul 17, 2005
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    great pics of Ilona, thanks.
  11. JonS, Jul 17, 2005
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    That is amazing to see like that. Thats the first time I've seen a 'heli hatch' in action. Thanks Nismo350Z33 :D
  12. KCook, Jul 17, 2005
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    Really neat to see Nismo350Z33 :)

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  13. YachtForums, Jul 18, 2005
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    Helicopters can also be used for fishing. Here's a good catch! :eek:

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  14. KCook, Jul 18, 2005
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    I think you would need a bigger hanger anyways :rolleyes:
  15. JonS, Jul 18, 2005
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    Is that the remainder of his collegue in the water to the left? :D
  16. JonS, Jul 18, 2005
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    * There must be some jokes in there somewhere about being fish bait, getting a piece of the action, chewing the fat and being a human tooth pick, but i just can't see it!

    :D

    * One of the Army's new teaching classes: 101 Cargo Net Climbing in 1 easy step!

    :D

    * "Move it or loose it!"

    :D

    I thank you!

    :D
  17. techmati, Jul 18, 2005
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  18. YachtForums, Jul 18, 2005
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    OMG! :eek:
  19. Kevin, Jul 18, 2005
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    I saw that one before... :eek: I think the railing made a bad situation worse. If the landing gear hadn't been tangled in it they might have been able to pull off.... dunno' for sure. :confused:
  20. techmati, Jul 18, 2005
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    yeah it was from 1999. 7 killed 11 survived. the netting was indeed the problem. I was reminded of this when I saw the railings on AIR, they appear very high around the helipad but obviously certified as ok.
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