This pilot needs a different outfit

[pelmet]

C-GCHF, a Bell 212 helicopter operated by the Government of Canada - Department of Transport, was conducting sling load operations from the Canadian Coast Guard Vessel Bartlett to the Ivory Light Station on Ivory Island, BC. As the pilot was checking the helicopter’s vertical reference, the pilot’s life vest inadvertently came in contact with the release switch and a first load dropped. Subsequently, the pilot’s left leg pocket seam on the immersion suit engaged the guard and activated the switch on the collective, which caused a second load to drop as well. The loads consisted of non-polluting organic waste and were released on pre-determined safe flight paths. All materials were recovered. An investigation of the aircraft equipment and the ergonomic impact of the pilot’s personal protective equipment is underway.

[Meatservo]

I'm tired of all the poo-slinging on this forum.

[ahramin]

Airbus had an interesting article last year on paraphernalia in the cockpit. A cameras causing loss of control, an ipad that shut down both engines, and a hat that activated the parking brake on landing rollout. No matter what size you flight deck is, these incidents do happen so keep everything tidy and be mindful.

[Meatservo]

That must have been some hat.