Nearly a crash? Helicopter appears out of control?

[Jabiru7252]

This link shows a helicopter that could be trying to land at a pub. Anybody know what went on?

 

https://www.9news.com.au/national/helicopter-hovers-near-power-lines-victory-hotel-near-adelaide-south-australia/d4097c97-016e-44f9-bc5c-e72d4a73e2d2

 

 

[turboplanner]

3 hours ago, Jabiru7252 said:

This link shows a helicopter that could be trying to land at a pub. Anybody know what went on?

 

https://www.9news.com.au/national/helicopter-hovers-near-power-lines-victory-hotel-near-adelaide-south-australia/d4097c97-016e-44f9-bc5c-e72d4a73e2d2

 

 

Probably a druggie sending a message to his wife's boyfriend?

[facthunter]

It didn't PASS the PUB test.   Nev

[Blueadventures]

4 minutes ago, facthunter said:

It didn't PASS the PUB test.   Nev

Be interesting if any stone damage to vehicle paint work.

[facthunter]

People have been known to get stoned in Pubs

[Area-51]

Searching for missing cat; cat not found... ☹️

[facthunter]

Just missed by a whisker, I heard.. It would want to be a pretty SPECIAL CAT..  Nev

[Area-51]

Hell-E-Cat

[kgwilson]

Hold my beer. Watch this!

[facthunter]

 I would think HE/she nearly  $#!t themselves ,actually.  Nev

[Area-51]

Scorned exwife lost porsche divorce settlement case

[Thruster88]

The landing site may have had some slope hence the sudden departure . I know little about helicopters so asked Gemini.

 

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Yes, helicopters can land on slopes, but it's a more complex maneuver than landing on flat ground and requires a skilled pilot. There are several factors to consider:

• Slope angle: Different helicopters have different maximum slope ratings. Landing on a slope that is too steep is dangerous.
• Landing direction: Ideally, the pilot will try to land across the slope, not up or down it. This reduces the risk of tail rotor strike and other issues.
• Control techniques: The pilot uses a combination of cyclic and collective controls to carefully touch down and maintain balance on the slope.

Because of the added difficulty, slope landings are usually only done when necessary, like during search and rescue missions in mountainous areas. Here are some resources that go into more detail about slope landings:

• AOPA article on slope landings: [slope landings ON Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association aopa.org]
• Video on How To Land a Helicopter on a Slope: How To Land a Helicopter on a Slope. Helicopter Slope Operations.: YouTube

 

[facthunter]

IF they were easy to fly everyone would be flying them. If you aren't good at it give it a miss. They rarely CRASH gracefully..  Nev