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I saw it on the news a few days ago and my first thought was that he was putting other people in danger. Glad it worked out but it could have easily end differently.
Definitely do not exit and run forward of the helo to get out of the way.
what I don't understand is why no snow was blowing from the blade?
Look at the video again. The blades are only rotating like 3 RPM. Not nearly enough to kick up snow, or leaves, or soap bubbles, or...what I don't understand is why no snow was blowing from the blade?
Look at the video again. The blades are only rotating like 3 RPM. Not nearly enough to kick up snow, or leaves, or soap bubbles, or...
Ex military pilot I'd guess with more training for hazardous conditions that most.