HELICOPTER - MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS

Duration: 26 min

Year Published: 1957

Creator: Department of the Air Force (Department of Defense)

Color: Color

Sound: Optical sound

Description: Describes techniques and procedures necessary to the safe operation of helicopters in mountainous terrain. Shows preflight plans and precautionary measures, cargo loading, sling loads, power conservation through maximum utilization of mountain winds, and turbulence and similar obstacles encountered in mountain operations. Shows an actual flight of two H-19's to explain safe approaches and take-offs.

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