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Operating under special use permit from the Uncompahgre National Forest, Grand Mesa National Forest,
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Denali National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Denali National Park
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Helicopter Rappel:
Equipment Testing and Evaluation
Equipment Testing and Evaluation
In October, 2010, Rigging for Rescue, LLC, in conjunction with Yosemite
National Park Service all-hazard personnel, conducted three days of drop
testing and systems analysis on helicopter rappel equipment and scenarios. The
testing was completed at the Yosemite National Park Crane Flat Helibase
utilizing the Helibase rappel tower. The drop testing incorporated the use of live
rappellers (in a belayed capacity) as well as an articulating mannequin combined
with steel weights (aka Rescue Randy). The accompanying report summarizes
the tests and our observations.