Max Blunder / Meet Your Chopper

Year Published: 1974

Creator: Amoco Corp

Description: Dating to 1974 and produced by the Amoco Corp., "Max Blunder / Meet Your Chopper" presents basic helicopter safety concepts for passengers, including use of inflatable life vests, entry and exit of a helicopter, etc. The film is a safety training guide for personnel working with helicopters in the oil industry. Viewers learn about life vests—inflatable and non-inflatable—and how to use them correctly. The film stresses keeping the landing deck clear, waiting for the pilot’s signal before boarding or exiting, approaching from the front to avoid the tail rotor, and walking instead of running. Once on board, passengers must fasten seat belts, check safety gear, and follow smoking restrictions. During flight, remain seated and secure. The film provides steps for emergency water landings, including life vest inflation procedures. It also covers safe refueling practices, warning against wearing fuel-soaked gloves and explaining grounding procedures. Finally, it advises that injured passengers should be accompanied by someone other than the pilot and reminds viewers to ask questions and understand the helicopter’s safety systems—because knowledge is key to preventing accidents. Note: the helicopter shown is in Petroleum Helicopters International (PHI) livery. 0:00 –Main titles. Introducing helicopters, also known as choppers or egg beaters, emphasizing their widespread use in the oil industry and the importance of knowing how to work safely in and around them. 0:37 – The animated character Max Blunder is introduced as a comic example of what not to do. 0:50 – The narrator stresses that the helicopter pilot is always in command. The pilot determines passenger and cargo weight, authorizes emergency flights, and makes all final in-flight decisions, but safety is also the responsibility of every passenger. 1:29 – The film explains two types of life vests—inflatable (May West) and non-inflatable—and demonstrates how to use the CO₂ cartridges and manual inflation tubes. 2:14 – The narrator reminds viewers to always keep the landing deck clear and free of any loose objects. 2:25 – Passengers must stay off the landing deck until the helicopter lands. They should never board or exit until the pilot signals it’s safe, always approach from the front, and avoid the tail rotor area. 2:54 – Passengers should walk, not run, and hold onto items like jackets or briefcases to prevent them from being blown away by rotor wash. 3:14 – Once aboard, passengers must fasten seat belts and life vests, check for safety gear and fire extinguishers, and follow smoking rules—never smoke during takeoff, landing, or on the deck. 4:01 – Ensure doors are tightly closed before takeoff, as loose doors can be torn off by wind. Windows can be opened in flight, but nothing should be thrown out. 4:46 – Passengers are told to stay seated with seat belts fastened during flight and not move around the cabin. 5:00 – In case of an emergency water landing, passengers should tighten seat belts, secure vests, and remain calm. After the helicopter touches down and blades stop, they may unbuckle and exit. Inflatable vests must only be inflated after getting partially outside the aircraft. 5:51 – Survivors are instructed to stay together in the water for safety and easier rescue. 5:58 – When refueling, follow the pilot’s directions: remove gloves to prevent fire hazards, connect the ground cable, and refuel carefully. The pilot monitors fuel levels and signals when to stop. 6:40 – After refueling, drain leftover fuel, replace the cap, disconnect cables, stow equipment, and shut off the pump. 6:56 – Injured passengers should be accompanied by someone besides the pilot to allow the pilot to focus on flying. 7:10 – Reminding viewers that the pilot is the expert. Passengers should ask questions and understand safety procedures, since knowing the helicopter is essential to keeping everyone safe. 7:30 The End.

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