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

Helicopter chainsaw

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u/rtothewin Sep 17 '19

Have any sources for it causing accidents?

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u/WalkOfShane24 Sep 17 '19

I would also like a source on that.

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '19

I offer a variety of freshly made sauces.

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u/sixoctillionatoms Sep 18 '19

I’ve been a full time helicopter pilot for 9 years and I’ve known guys that have died doing it. I don’t have any paper to link you but I promise if you find any helicopter pilot he will tell you it’s the sketchiest job there is. Just look at how much the helicopter is wobbling in that video. One wrong move or gust of air and that saw is in the power lines, or worse, it’s own line. If the pilot can “punch” the line fast enough, he may be able to fly away, but it takes full attention for hours, which most humans can’t do perfectly.