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THE CREW 2 FORUMS MANUAL
I'd need to go and find a B NATOPS manual to refresh that memory.īy the early 90's, word on the street in the LAMPS community was that the floats were not reliable.
THE CREW 2 FORUMS WINDOWS
Takeaway: make sure windows jettisoned before floats are deployed. Vague memory of discussions regarding the float interfering with the window removal. (And don't get me started on the blade fold system ) Interesting.įlotation was problematic when the B was introduced (Early 80's). I see a few of you complaining about the flotation. Glad to hear the crew are all out and OK. We will bring you more information as it becomes available." The ship deployed its boats and the helicopter’s crew of three was rescued with what have been described as ‘minor injuries’ about 20 minutes after the event.įollowing the incident the remaining Romeo fleet of 23 aircraft was grounded as a precaution, pending an investigation into the cause of the accident. The Seahawk struck the ocean some distance astern.
Unconfirmed reports suggest the aircraft was on a night approach to the ship when an unexpected light source caused the pilots’ Night Vision Goggles to ‘bloom’, denying them all visual reference.
One of the RAN’s Seahawk ‘Romeo’ helicopters has been lost after ditching in the Philippine Sea during a routine flight on 13 October. Here is the news as outlined by 'megan' above: I was TARDY downloading the current FLYBY PDF.