WHY HELICOPTERS CRASH WHEN OVERPITCHED

Pilot Yellow
Pilot Yellow
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Published 2017-11-09
Today I discuss the dangers of overpitching a helicopter when you are near the ground and are unprepared for it. It's very easy for a helicopter to crash if you don't follow the right procedure.
My name is Mischa Gelb and I own BC Helicopters with my wife Amy and my brother Sancho. I love taking the opportunity to bring you along to discover the life and adventures of a helicopter pilot.

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All Comments (21)
  • @jamesbarca7229
    The guy in the blue just had this look like "Why did I agree to go along to make a video titled Why Helicopters Crash? I hope this doesn't end up being one of those videos they recover from a crash site".
  • @jamesdayton9530
    I was in aviation for 25 years and flew helicopters for 15 of those years. I flew Huey helicopters in the Army during Vietnam (1966-67) and never had enough power. Early models Bell UH-1 A/B/C and D (T53L-9 and -11 engines) would droop RPM at high altitude or during hot weather. It was not uncommon to require a running take-off on the skids to get off the ground when loaded. Many landings with a load had to be to the ground because it would not hover due to low power, especially when the OAT was near 100 degrees or more. Turbine engines will droop under the right conditions. Later when we got the UH-1H with the T53L-13 engine, power was not a problem. I flew the CH-47C during my 2nd tour in Vietnam (1968-69) and had all the power I needed.
  • @doranjaffas9645
    Coming in as a 30 plus year fixed wing pilot...I found this very interesting. Ground effect on a fixed wing is a different matter and can cause the aircraft to run out of runway while being airborne in forward motion below published stall speed. I have only been in a helicopter twice but what a fantastic way to fly!!!
  • @Murffly3
    Actually 1. "Settling with Power" is when Power Requirements exceed Power Available. 2. "Power Settling" or Vortex Ring State (VRS) is when your rotor enters into your own VRS and the more you add power or Collective, the greater you intensify the Vortex and aggravated descent (easy fix, reduce collective and pitch forward). All you need to know are those two conditions. In this example Power Requirements exceeded Power Available or "Settling with Power". I'm a 32 year Military Helo Bubba!
  • @goranivanovic7600
    Pilot Yellow, you are great guys, and thanks you for sharing your work, your art and your passion with us! Thank you Mischa.
  • @Moneymyke357
    Helicopters: Making motorcycles look like a safe mode of transport everyday.
  • @1maripaul
    i am so glad they finally showed the outside of the helicopter bc it is a great video and its set up perfectly but hard to imagine when you do not know what it looks like, weight, size, etc....great video guys!
  • @scotty3034
    I'm not sure what the hell you guys are talking about with the co-pilot looking scared. I see a competent and very alert co-pilot scanning the skies for other traffic and any potential hazards as well as consistently keeping an eye on his instruments. That's how every pilot should fly.
  • @DirtFlyer
    That is one extremely beautiful place you have to fly around there. Thanks for sharing the adventure!
  • @jimmieparker8093
    Guy on the left like .. bro....i thought u said u just wanted go for a quick ride....😂
  • @justincase5272
    Well done! Excellent instructional video. Makes perfect sense, you clearly understand the physics, it's shorts, sweet, and to the point. A+!
  • @Ratlins9
    This is awesome stuff, again your detailed explanation along with actual demonstrations makes these superb videos.