AG-51_Razor Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I just want to say, "Thank you", for what you did for the vertical reference work in this beautiful helicopter! I asked for this some time ago in a different thread and you guys delivered in spades!!! I have been doing vertical reference work in helicopters for the past 40 some-odd years and you all have captured this look and "feel" like no other helicopter simulator I have ever experienced. Thank you so very much!!! :joystick: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagrum Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Uhm ... what exactly is "vertical reference work"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weta43 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Found an add "Vertical Reference / Long Line / Fire Bucket Helicopters and external loads using long lines, or slings, go together like peas in a pod. The combination is used effectively and efficiently all around the world. FH teaches real time vertical reference skills which you will utilise during your private and commercial work with confidence. In New Zealand, helicopter long line training is a part of the NZ CAA CPL license requirements. FH trains well above the required standard to ensure a competent working knowledge of vertical reference using long lines.. FH instructors are able to demonstrate real-work practice on lines varying in length from 5’ to 250’ within various terrain and environments. During your training you will incorporate lifting tasks to simulate different jobs which you may find yourself undertaking post license. FH utilises water buckets for fire-fighting support, electric grapples for accurate retrieval of small logs during the latter part of your training. Vertical reference flight of any length line, requires patience and fine handling of the helicopter. It is not hard but needs a good foundation and accurate guidance to master the basics. This is then followed by time in the seat, practicing, practicing and practicing! FH offers a Professional Long Line Course (PLLC) for pilots who haven't any experience with vertical reference long line and want to achieve this skill. The course is 20 hours of vertical reference flight, learning and practicing the skills you require to confidently fly the long line accurately. " Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AG-51_Razor Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 When conducting external load work, there are basically three ways of doing it. 1. the military way - a crew member sticks their head out of a door and guides the pilot over the load with commands over the intercom. This is fairly well represented by the previous symbology the Belsimtek had in the Mi-8 with the cross hairs and dot floating around in the upper right of the screen. IMHO that would have been more useful had it been in the upper middle of the screen. 2. the mirror way - most operators outside of North America use mirrors installed on the lower nose, sort of like where they are on the Mi-8 now, only tilted down a bit more in order to see beneath the belly. This works well and does not require the additional crew member. 3. The vertical reference way - most operators in the US and Canada use vertical reference when conducting external loads, especially when a high degree of precision is required, such as when placing equipment onto framework or into tight quarters. The pilot is usually in the left seat so he can be leaning out the window over the collective rather than in the right seat where he would be leaning out the window away from the collective. He has a very good view of the long line and the load he is going to carry. It is very common for a pilot to use a line length of 100' or more with this method. 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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