Discussion of problems in setting up aerial patrol operation in Gulf States Utilities Co including selection of airplane and personnel; use of highwing design airplane with good slow flight characteristics; training of pilot as observer is preferred to training linemen as pilots; use of two pilots, alternately flying and observing, to minimize hazards of flying approximately 50 ft above transmission line at speeds as slow as 80 mph.
Transmission line air patrol
Transmission Distribution
Transmission and Distribution ; 18 , n 8
1966
4 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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