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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce
Because Skycranes suck. :p
That old 107 is basically the same as the Sea Knight the Navy/Marines use shipboard. It's one of a fleet owned and operated by Columbia Helicopters They are used around the world for logging, oil exploration, mining and construction. They even tow boats with them.
Oh...Skycranes don't really suck. They're made by Sikorsky 
If the cable breaks it's all over.  |
I just came across a video of a similar situation. Helicopter tows a stalled pleasure boat. Pilot not as skilled as the one in the picture above.
http://zeeb.at/oops/HeloTowJob.wmv
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