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Is there a reason why the scoop has to be attached so close to the helicopter? Feels like just a couple of meters of slack could make a difference in performing that maneuver. Of course I'm not sure about the physics of it; extra weight, extra points of failure, but if it could save the helicopter and potentially lives of crew, surely it's better for the scoop/attachments to fail so they can fight fires another day?
I'm not any kind of expert, but it seems to me the longer the line the more the bucket will act like a pendulum, especially when it's full.
I get that could be an issue but I've seen helicopters with much longer scoops flying about. Granted they were mostly military or fire rescue with similar design clearly meant to lift much more weight - hence why my thoughts went the route of weight limitations.
Not a pilot, but I feel that might make takeoff and landing more risky though. Long ropes and helicopter rotors dont mix well.
Heli-nerd here. Long lining is actually very common and the recommended way of doing heli lifts. Long lines can vary between 25 feet and 400 feet.