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Marcuse

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3. Downwash in D.C. last summer. Using a medivac chopper was a touch of irony.

Reply to rgbecker (Original post)

Thu Jan 7, 2021, 10:00 PM

Jan 2021

What is helicopter rotor downwash? Rotor downwash is a commonly ignored phenomenon that occurs during helicopter hover in close proximity to a ground surface. It has the potential to cause significant damage to nearby vehicles and objects, as well as people.

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Did everyone see the video of the Helicopter hovering just over the protestors' heads? [View all] rgbecker Jan 2021 OP

Yeah it was right after the insurgents were shot point blank with rubber bullets and grenades soothsayer Jan 2021 #1

Don't be silly,... they were white folks,... magicarpet Jan 2021 #2

Downwash in D.C. last summer. Using a medivac chopper was a touch of irony. Marcuse Jan 2021 #3

Senator Duckworth mentioned that they were not there. DURHAM D Jan 2021 #4