[BC] Helicopters and power line maintenance

[Mike]

I don't remember which one but I believe they were a big part of one of 
the 007 movies years ago.  Take a look back and I bet you will find them.
Mike

Xen Scott wrote:
> At 08:00 AM 10/29/05 -0500, Dave wrote:
> 
>> I'd like to see this. I wonder how they can carefully control this saw 
>> from
>> a swinging platform.
>>
>> Dave
> 
> 
> The saw assembly consists of eleven 18" rotary saws on electric motors.  
> The
> motors are mounted one above another on a pole about 30' tall.  On the top
> of the pole is a box which contains a electric generator used to power
> the saws.  The entire package is mounted on another connector pole attached
> to the helicopter's underside.  The connector pole is hinged at each end.
> When on the ground, the entire pole and saw assembly is laid out in 
> front of
> the helicopter.  To get into the air, the helicopter rises and moves 
> forward.
> Landing is done in reverse.  The pilot sets the bottom of the saw 
> assembly on
> the ground and than lays it down by backing and lowering the helicopter 
> until
> it is also on the ground.
> 
> The only control of the saw blades seems to be a power on/off.  The saw 
> position is controlled by the position of the helicopter.  The rigid
> pole maintains the position of the blades relative to the helicopter.
> The weight of the saw keeps it under the helicopter.
> 
> I believe the company is Aerial Solutions, based in Tabor City, NC.
> The pilot said they had five helicopters in the fleet.
> 
> Xen Scott
>   
> 
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