[rlmorel]

Great posts, thank you! (heh, I copied the image about "sometimes it looks like you're screwed, but maybe that is your plan!" I have seen actual video of Sea Knights (CH-46) doing an extraction by lowering their ramp so that looks like it's their plan!

I used to be a navy jet mechanic, and galvanic corrosion control was always a huge issue in that salty environment for planes, so...I get squirrely even thinking about direct salt water exposure...but hey...looks like they do it!

Thanks for those links-ya learn something new each day, FRiend...

[daltec]

You are welcome, rlmorel, it was my pleasure. RE marinized aircraft or salt-water maintenance, I thought the exact same thing. The Coast Guard pilot said:

"We usually put at least one of our helos in the sea every day - so very aggressive and well practiced corrosion control practices are necessary. Generally included fresh water wash and engine wash after the last scheduled flight of the day. In our case (unscheduled SAR flights), that often meant full washes after every flight. Hulls were drained and flushed frequently, and scheduled inspections included lots of corrosion control practices. When ship board deployed, either on coastal ships or ice breakers at North or South poles, we had limited fresh water, so engine washes were done but the rest of the bird got only hand-brush washing."

I learned a lot too! So again, FRiend, it was my pleasure. I hope you have a great weekend!