Videos tagged with Rotor Wash

This video humorously demonstrates the immense power of helicopter rotor wash, showcasing how it can easily displace heavy training dummies (150-200 lbs). Nikko Ortiz's energetic reaction highlights the unexpected force, even joking about the perspective of a casualty being rescued. The visual evidence includes UH-60 Black Hawk style helicopters and purple signal smoke on a beach training range.

This course details the complex safety protocols and shooting techniques required for engaging targets from a helicopter. It emphasizes critical safety gear like harnesses and muzzle limiters, proper firearm setup with suppressors and brass catchers, and the challenges of shooting from a moving, vibrating platform. The instruction covers target acquisition, shot placement during various flight maneuvers, and the importance of core stability for accuracy.

This short video explains the phenomenon of rotor wash caused by a low-flying UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter in Western North Carolina. It highlights how the downdraft can displace debris and potentially prevent landings. The commentary also critiques the media's framing of such events as propaganda to influence public opinion.

This entry details tactical procedures observed in Nikko Ortiz's deployment footage, focusing on dismounting from a helicopter and managing gear in rotor wash. It also covers the function of the THOR System for IED countermeasures. The content is presented with the authority of a former US Army Infantryman, offering practical insights into combat operations.

This guide details the tactical application of tubular nylon for casualty evacuation, drawing on the expertise of Fred from Spiritus Systems. It covers techniques for single-person drags, multi-person carries, and hasty hoisting harnesses, emphasizing portability and rapid deployment in high-stress environments. The instruction highlights how tubular nylon can supplement, not replace, dedicated evacuation systems.