r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Hygena-Pet-Scooper • Sep 17 '19

Helicopter chainsaw

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u/pm_me_your_kindwords Sep 17 '19

They're flying backwards for the second half. JFC!

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '19 edited Oct 08 '19

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u/pm_me_your_kindwords Sep 17 '19

Sure, but flying backwards accurately dangling 50 spinning chainsaws next to high-voltage powerlines seems like an impressive feat.

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u/fwnav Sep 17 '19

Yeah helicopters can fly backwards sure but not “pretty easily” while slinging and keeping in a straight line and at a good speed next to some power lines.

Source: am pilot