The Amazing Engineering of Rescue Helicopters - Smarter Every Day 289
Added 2023-08-21 19:46:46 +0000 UTCA HUGE congratulations to Hockenberry who just retired from the US Coast Guard! I thought this tour was really fun, and as you can tell I enjoyed geeking out during the walk around!
Also, thank you so much for supporting on Patreon! The fact that you support helps me a ton. Last month there was an issue with the YouTube monetization system and for almost 2 weeks Smarter Every Day didn't get any money from YouTube ads. Thank you for making it so I didn't have to stress!
Regards,
Destin
Comments
I still canβt get over how close that rotor blade is to that door cover when open. Yikes
Sean Higgins
2023-08-23 14:36:30 +0000 UTCI went to that station!
Smarter Every Day
2023-08-23 02:22:29 +0000 UTCBasically
Smarter Every Day
2023-08-23 02:20:59 +0000 UTCGreat video buddy. But you need a low-pass filter on the video whenever you're in the hanger. Pretty loud buzz there.
Nathan Blubaugh
2023-08-23 00:38:11 +0000 UTCDarn glad to have the USCG on duty here in Rochester NY. I think the helicopter is Buffalo based, but it can get here quickly. Iβve seen it more than once.
Fred S
2023-08-22 18:03:35 +0000 UTCIβm glad to see you found a sponsor for this one. It was a good video. I look forward to seeing the helicopter in action.
Austin Burnham
2023-08-22 13:07:39 +0000 UTCDestin, Awesome video and coverage of the USCG with your deep dives. My older brother was Coast Guard and did his tour at USCG Fire Island Radio Annex in New York in the mid 60's. If you ever decide to expand your CG deep dives into other functions of the CG, check out USCGFIA and there's some history on the "Togetherweserved" website with bios and such of the Annex. Some interesting aspects of radio communications and lighthouse operations you might enjoy.
Michael Hahn
2023-08-22 07:09:42 +0000 UTCI love those dolphin helicopters.. I've never gotten to see one so close up, so this video was cool to see just how big they are! I was bummed when the MD state police retired theirs and are using Leonardo AW-139 instead.. although they're cool in their own right! Cant wait to see the next in the series!!
Steve Jones
2023-08-21 21:40:43 +0000 UTCThanks Destin. This was an interesting and informative video. I am enjoying this series. Keep the knowledge coming. I enjoy learning!
Nashguy207
2023-08-21 20:40:03 +0000 UTCBuddy of mine was a swimmer out of a Mobile, AL base and always had cool stories to tell. I remember one in particular about his training where the crew flew offshore at night, dropped him in the water with all of his gear, and then left for a period of time (maybe 45 minutes). He said it was a threefold exercise: 1) Give you an idea of how people being rescued felt, 2) Test your mental/physical reaction to being in open water at night, and 3) Give the flight crews training with spotting a swimmer in open water.
Phillip Green
2023-08-21 20:38:29 +0000 UTCWhen I was in the Army, I remember being told that (aerodynamically speaking) a Chinook shouldn't be able to fly. No idea if that's actually true or not, but it stuck with me. Particularly when I had to ride on one! Great video Destin! Thanks for expanding my knowledge on these fascinating machines!
Zach Leonard
2023-08-21 20:11:54 +0000 UTCHelicopters don't actually fly, they just vibrate so much the Earth rejects them. π
David Lamoureux
2023-08-21 20:01:52 +0000 UTCFlew the SH-3H in the Navy. One million parts working against each other to keep you in the air. ππππππ
John Taylor
2023-08-21 19:49:37 +0000 UTC
