Experimental evidence shows that a parachutist experiences no major difficulty in achieving vertical and horizontal separation from an autorotating helicopter. At high rates of descent, there is a 0.5 - 0.75 second delay after exit before expected separation begins. (Author)


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    Title :

    Parachute Escape from Helicopters


    Contributors:
    W. P. Chane (author)

    Publication date :

    1973


    Size :

    14 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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