heli-havok Posted January 6, 2012 Report Posted January 6, 2012 Anyone want to share any tips/tricks or general advice on long line work in mountain operations? Demarcation lines with the added line height, recce's, illusions, approaches on different features, stories, guidelines, experience or anything in general all appreciated! Quote
OTR Posted January 6, 2012 Report Posted January 6, 2012 Step one - a highly respected mountain course, Step two - experience in the mountains prior to adding the line, Step three - ability to use the longline effectively, Step four - Step 1 + Step 2 + Step 3. Enjoy. 1 Quote
hawthorn Posted January 7, 2012 Report Posted January 7, 2012 OTR, That is a very well articulated response which pretty much covers it. Quote
koalaa119 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Posted January 7, 2012 I was sent out into the mountains the first time to move a drill. It was pretty scary at times. I do however have one strong recomendation. Know your performance charts. If your a/c can do them, live by them. I always gave myself a little cushion as well. I think that is why I made it through without a course or any experience in the mountains before. Stewart is beautiful in the Fall! Koala Quote
412 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Posted January 7, 2012 Canadian Helicopters Mountain Course. Penticton. Well worth the time and money. Quote
RonnyRotor Posted January 8, 2012 Report Posted January 8, 2012 talk to Gerry Nel. They call him Mr. Longline Quote
Helilog56 Posted January 8, 2012 Report Posted January 8, 2012 talk to Gerry Nel. They call him Mr. Longline :lol: Quote
RonnyRotor Posted January 8, 2012 Report Posted January 8, 2012 It has been documented that he is the Best. He may have a trick ot two to pass on Quote
RonnyRotor Posted January 8, 2012 Report Posted January 8, 2012 Although I have never seen him at work Quote
407driver Posted January 8, 2012 Report Posted January 8, 2012 I say talk to H56 he may know a thing or two as well :punk: 1 Quote
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