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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>If you can’t see you can’t go - the pilot will decide.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Crew always work together in flight</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>You aren't going to see this even if you are paying attention - stay away from the tail.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Uphill can be dangerous too. If you can see the stripes on the blades, you are in mortal danger.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sometimes it is more efficient to be on the ground to make a new plan.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A pro stays put while the machine takes off in case it has to come back for a landing - this ain't the army. No one is shooting at you.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Even if you are a “sightseeing” passenger</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Even a slight downslope can put the tail rotor away from hazards or deep into them. Keep that in mind when picking an landing zone (LZ).</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>You as crew are part of an extraordinary group. Don’t forget to remember how special that is.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Notice the pros walk close to the helicopter, even when it is shut down, staying away from the rotor tip hazard.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Professionals use hearing defenders to not only protect their hearing but more importantly, their thinking.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Training is serious business - the correct attitude will save you in the long run.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Even though the pilot can see, the crew uses hand signals to direct him.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sometimes the best fuel tank is on the outside - helicopters are pretty much always limited by weight rather than volume of the load.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>What</image:title>
      <image:caption>It is not a joke to say the mantra "lives are at stake" - you will live with the decisions you make for the rest of your life.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>How clean is your helipad LZ? Hip Chain used by surveyors could bring down a helicopter.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sometimes finding a landing spot takes creativity.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>It is not only utility pilots and linemen that fly near wires but in fact, all helicopter flights are subject to this hazard.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sounds easy. Why would anyone hit a wire? Especially if they knew it was there? That is a recurring question after wire strikes. Many pilots who have hit wires were working on the line they struck. Why did they forget about it? What can be done?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The wire environment is a dynamic and challenging work place. Distraction and loss of situational awareness are hazards that must be mitigated as an ongoing practice.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Are you working with professionals who know what to look for and what to do to prevent accidents around wires?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A well trained crew, including the pilot and all who fly, using the skills of Crew Resource Management and the knowledge of wire recognition and avoidance, can mitigate this hazard leading to safer flight. For course information please contact helicourse@gmail.com</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Once it is determined the wires are there, the crew must work as a team to ensure the hazard remains in focus and avoided.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Like Schrödinger's cat, wires that can bring down a helicopter are both there and not there until the existence or non-existence of them is confirmed.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Join Tony Walker as he engages you in an informative and valuable course in CRM (Crew Resource Management) and the crew responsibilities regarding flight and wires. A 30 year, 15,000 hour accident and incident free utility pilot and trained instructor, Tony brings his experience to the classroom, providing the pilot's viewpoint and valuable instruction into the skills needed to be proactive and preventative while flying near wires.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Looking forward to working with you. Helicourse@gmail.com</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The photos on this page are of Tony Walker flying utility crews in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Helicopters Magazine article about Crew Resource Management - click here</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The book that starts to explain how crews becomes professional (Amazon.com)</image:caption>
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