Helicopter Pilots Rescue RC Plane From Tree

[Dain Arns]

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[kilo delta]

Just spotted the same vid on another forum. Cool...but stupid. If the R22 had lost it's engine power when he was over the trees he'd be in deep doo doo.

 

[Dain Arns]

Well, I understand the sentiment.
I admit I questioned the judgement too.

But one can argue a helicopter is designed to hover, after all.
Whether it be over a landing pad for a landing or taking off, rescue at sea over a sinking ship, or plucking an RC plane out of a tree top.
Statistically, power loss is usually a very low factor for causes of helicopter accidents.

Would I fly/learn from this IP?
Probably not, I know I'm a "by the book" kinda guy.
And I don't tolerate 'second hand smoke' all that well anymore.