Helicopter Not the easiest plane to fly. Even with favorable conditions, good weather, any unexpected circumstances can complicate the flight and especially the landing phase.
An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to land on the USS John S. McCain (DDG 56). Image credit: US Navy / Taylor DiMartino via FlickrCC BY 2.0
But when conditions are extremely unfavorable, what? Even in bad weather, pilots sometimes still have to carry out their duties. But if you have to land a helicopter on the deck of a small ship, in rough seas and when the ship is moving and rolling from side to side – how to control everything properly to land safely? ?
You will be surprised to know that modern helicopters can handle 30 degrees roll and an altitude of 9 degrees, with poor visibility, up to sea state 6 with wave heights up to 6 meters. Such landings are made using special equipment called a helicopter landing gear and rapid security device (HHRSD), also commonly referred to as a helicopter landing gear. bear trap. Watch the following video about this incredibly useful invention and the driving force behind its development:
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