In this case, Army Blackhawk out of DAA. But yes. USAF Hueys out of ADW, along with all other fed, state, and local helo traffic, utilize these routings through the Class B also.
PSA CRJ-700 AA midair collision
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In this case, Army Blackhawk out of DAA. But yes. USAF Hueys out of ADW, along with all other fed, state, and local helo traffic, utilize these routings through the Class B also.
Murdoughnut
Well sized member
Weird question, but would it ever be the case that ATC would direct a rotary craft to basically stop and hover to wait for traffic?
ahw01
Well-Known Member
psychologically it sounds like going against ATC keeping things flowing but it would make sense while a circle to land is occurring?
Yes.
Happens from time to time flying the helicopter route under the 4s at BOS. Hover or circle. I’ve done both.
Physically they could, but I think helos work better staying moving.
If we needed helos to wait (on a ship) we just put helos on a starboard D, overhead D, or port D …. Before it starts getting tight, tell Marshall to keep them and not send them, while waiting for green deck to recover.
This is a valid question. Not usually, but give them a 360 and/or a vector, or perhaps even a climb? Absolutely. Depending on how much traffic is on the particular routing.
bbmikej
Well-Known Member
Ok, after a night of sleep, maybe not close completely but lower the slots and get rid of 33 so they only have 01/19
GroundPilot
Well-Known Member
But what about when the winds are crazy and require 15/33?
Soku39
Well-Known Member
In a 737 or larger you divert.
Pilot Fighter
Well-Known Member
Visiting Gravelly Park used to be a 4th of July tradition for my college buddies and me.
Even then, watching the helicopter traffic up and down the Potomac, it felt like tragedy was just around the corner. I guess it took 40 years for the Swiss cheese holes to line up.
Even then, watching the helicopter traffic up and down the Potomac, it felt like tragedy was just around the corner. I guess it took 40 years for the Swiss cheese holes to line up.
HJB
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View: https://youtu.be/CiOybe-NJHk?si=Q1Qkb79AWt0EY3r6
Absolutely gut wrenching. It’s a game of inches and seconds that’ll make all the difference.
SurferLucas
Southern Gentleman
When I first had it sent to me, it made me feel numb…20-ish seconds of “collision alert”, just wanting to yell “go around” at one of them.
When I put the little one to bed lastnight, there was an extra long hug and some wet eyes…because damn if this doesn’t hit home in the harshest of ways.
GroundPilot
Well-Known Member
They controller going ooooo really make my stomach sink
Cory Trevor
Well-Known Member
With the collision alert going off. I swear I hear that thing a lot in the background
Pilot Fighter
Well-Known Member
At this point, I’m thinking of the recovery divers, hoping they stay safe.
Technically, conflict alert, just for accuracy sake. But your point is well taken.
tcco94
Future GTA VI Pilot
Just a reminder the airlines fought pretty damn hard for more DCA slots and they gave them more. So unless that changes, we will all be looking at more DCA flying
tcco94
Future GTA VI Pilot
My thoughts as well in those temps and at night, hope no one pushes too hard during the recovery last night
