[Dustoff45]

I agree. I was just one of many helicopter pilots in 'Nam, and I wrecked several choppers. No injuries. No News.

But again I also know of several crashes that resulted in death that never made the news.

The media seems to be wanting to show that things are not going well at times.

Those pilots are encountering high altitudes, and the lack of performance at altitude can really bite you. You have to be way ahead of what is happening as responses slow way down.

[Grampa Dave]

Glad that you walked away from those different landings.

You are right about the media, and I had not even considered the high altitude and the slowness of response if any on some approaches.

Thanks for sharing your expertise with us!

[pgkdan]

I agree. I was just one of many helicopter pilots in 'Nam, and I wrecked several choppers. No injuries. No News.

I'll accept that and concede to your experience.