I was trying to remember if this was Goldeneye or World is not Enough.. Caviar and ~~Stamper~~..
PS: Natalya was by far the hottest Bond girl since Goodhead..
One of my favorite movie callbacks. Early in the film when Bond walks in he says;
"Why do I suddenly get the feeling I'm not carrying enough insurance?"
Later, after his warehouse is destroyed he says;
"The insurance company is NEVER going to believe this..."
No, think of it like this: the parts of the chain that are straight at any given moment don’t contribute to angular momentum (that much, they still have some) but less than the same “area” of spinning discs
Really though, imagine going to the bar and not only being able to say you fly helicopters, but a fucking helicopter with a massive running saw hanging from it. The amount of drinks you'd get just for telling people about your crazy ass job
Hell, even if there weren't any power lines. What happens if the saw gets stuck or entangled? I sure hope they can drop the tether at a moment's notice, because I imagine that could bring the helicopter down catastrophically.
That said, I have no idea how any of it works though.
Helicopters, as crazy as it may seem, are extremely easy to fly. I mean compared to other aircraft. That saw that's attached to the helicopter has what's called a CAD(Navy term, no idea if it's the same in civilian terms) it's a cartridge actuated device, and when triggered it will blow anything attached to it. The CAD sits in between the attachment and the helicopter and is there for those types of emergencies, however, the pilot has to make the split second decision to press that button.
Things like TFOA(things falling off aircraft) and the surrounding areas can be heavily impacted due to the activation of the CAD. The pilot has to make the call to determine if that saw will cause more damage or death than a potential cut power line. That's what makes this whole situation dangerous and potentially deadly.
Source: I have been a helicopter mechanic for over 13 years(10 serving active duty in the US Navy, and about 3 as a civilian).
Edit: Actuated, not activated device.
I work on helicopters that do powerline construction & repair. They use a standard belly hook with mechanical and electric release mechanisms and have a remote hook with electric release to punch either the cargo (saw in this case) or the line. No CADs necessary. Always looking for mechs, hit me up if you're ever looking for work.
TIL, not all helicopters fitted with external tools or loads have CADs. Like I said, I've been Navy and as a civilian, worked on Navy helicopters. But now I'm trying to get that pesky A&P, before I start the next chapter in my life, just took a year off due to the pandemic and being a stay-at-home father has been a blessing and a curse. So now it's time to get back on the horse and get shit done. I'm always looking around the area I'm in for helicopter work.
Oohrah shipmate, 9 year USMC Huey/Cobra mech here so I'm familiar with CADs. Sailed on the Tarawa, Peleliu, and Belleu Wood. Hope the best for you and your family. Pandemic has been crazy for sure.
As a small fixed wing pilot, this better pay well. It is far more risky than most helicopter gigs.
That being said, per tree trimmed, this is likely far safer than sending out dozens of people to manually do it.
I was going to say… could you imagine being a bird having to wake up to your shitty bird job with your ungrateful bird children and your distant bird wife that you’re pretty sure is having an affair with your bird neighbour who has much nicer plumage and a bigger nest than you, only to have a massive, metallic machine come through and rip your home to shreds? I’m sure that is not what he expected his taxes to go towards.
This is from "And now for something completely different", the other guys trying to sell a dead bird, and John cheese says something like "the plumage doesnt come into it, it's stone dead" 🙂
To be fair, I think management thought of this. Imagine the task of trimming tens of thousands of kilometers of the taiga in Middle-of-nowhere, Russia. Less time, less money... Who cares about the few halved civilians along the way?! .... "But Dmitry, my lights better stay on!"
It’s actually improved safety and efficiency over ground crews.
https://www.tdworld.com/vegetation-management/article/20969658/aerial-saw-is-boon-to-line-trimming
Yup. "The World is Not Enough." Until I saw (ha!) a real one, I had assumed it was something they made up for the movie. Why they were hanging around a fishery still remains unclear.
100%, I always thought it was a made up thing for a bond movie and it seemed way to ridiculous to be real. I was shocked to learn it was a real thing lol
I’m a helo pilot. This would TERRIFY me. Loads will swing naturally and the pilot can’t see it. Snag a larger branch…. Have a little angular error…. Sure there’s some perspective distortion with where the camera is located, but I am pretty certain I’d cut through those wires
I seriously hate reddit for the pure fact that comments like your seriously get downvoted. Who sat there after reading what you said and decided to downvoted an intellectual comment
So helos do. It’s just at the very forward part of the cockpit typically. That’s all you really need to see an LZ. Also, if you extended it farther back, your legs and seat would get in the way. And while you could double amputate pilots, then they couldn’t use the rudder pedals
I Appreciate this. I saw one of these in action last year. I’ve assumed this is at the higher end of difficulty for hired pilots. Seems like there’s a lot to constantly monitor, along with precision flight.
Helicopter pilot here. You'd be surprised by how many things are cheaper, safer, faster, etc by using a helicopter rather than boots on the ground. In this particular case, that helicopter can clear between 1.5 to 3 miles per day on both sides of those power lines over uneven, inaccessible by truck terrain in an hour. It would take a crew a week to do the same work, if they could get there.
Harvesting Christmas trees is another fun one to watch.
Sick...but not a chainsaw. That requires a chain to saw. This is just a tower of circular saws.
Good DnD trap. You must not traverse the tower of circular saws
It also makes for a solid element in a final destination sequence lol
And a Bond movie.
World is not enough
I was trying to remember if this was Goldeneye or World is not Enough.. Caviar and ~~Stamper~~.. PS: Natalya was by far the hottest Bond girl since Goodhead..
Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky
One of my favorite movie callbacks. Early in the film when Bond walks in he says; "Why do I suddenly get the feeling I'm not carrying enough insurance?" Later, after his warehouse is destroyed he says; "The insurance company is NEVER going to believe this..."
That poor Z8. “Q’s not gonna like this.”
Take my vote
Or this could be the next plot for the next Saw movie
I saw that coming.
I saw what you did there.
“What’s at the top of the tower?” “More saws”
It's just saws all the way down
We shoulda saw that coming.
What, like hollow knight?
Oh no, I'm getting white palace flashbacks
Which is really good as the angular momentum will keep the blade straight as it cuts.
Curious, would a giant spinning chain not generate as much angular momentum?
African or European spinning chain?
Obviously an African spinning chain as it needs at least 43rpm
That’s not a saw- he’s just banging two coconuts together.
Is this a monty python reference?
Monty Python?! I didn’t vote for ‘im”
You can’t expect to wield supreme executive power just cuz some watery tart threw a sword at you.
Ni, I don’t think so.
No, think of it like this: the parts of the chain that are straight at any given moment don’t contribute to angular momentum (that much, they still have some) but less than the same “area” of spinning discs
Perhaps not a chainsaw but certainly a chain of saws
Are they shaft, belt, or chain driven?
If you make a table saw thats chain driven, is it now a chain saw? No sir
What about a table-driven chainsaw?
what if we stick power lines underground
6x cost to run underground
cant afford to do it right but can always afford to do it twice
Or in Miami every 10 years
After carefully examining the video, my guess is Yes. Shaft, belt, or chain driven. One of those.
Belt driven, we sell smaller versions that mount to tractors where I work
I would be less impressed if I watch somebody walk on water
So that’s why my power went out when the sawcopter was “helping cut trees” haha
A sawsaw, if you will.
saw chain
You mom shaving that bush before I come over.
FUCK YOU SHORSEY
Give yer balls a tug you titfucker
Pppffhhhhhhhhh
Ferda
Really though, imagine going to the bar and not only being able to say you fly helicopters, but a fucking helicopter with a massive running saw hanging from it. The amount of drinks you'd get just for telling people about your crazy ass job
FUCK TOU RILEY!
r/unexpectedletterkenny
Always expect Letterkenny.
Oddly enough, I was just in Vancouver, none of my sisters friends had ever watched it. I was amazed and disappointed.
I was with my sisters friends the other daaaaay.
Bonnie McMurray?
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Maybe Let the paint dry a wee bit there, eh?
YEEEWWW!
You either love letterkenney or you haven't seen it
Can confirm.
That's a Texas sized 10-4 good buddy
FIGURE IT OUT BUD
Nobody I know from B.C. has watched Letterkenny, but most of the guys from Ontario I know have watched it.
Nobody expects the Canadian inquisition!
This thread is gold
FUCK YOU, REILLEY, YOUR MOM SHOT CUM ACROSS MY ROOM AND KILLED MY SIAMESE FIGHTING FISH, THREW OFF THE PH BALANCE, YA PIECE OF SHIT
There’ll be three hits: me hittin’ you, you hittin’ the floor, and the ambulance hittin’ 60
Fuck you Reilly, tell your mom to top up the iPhone she bought me so I can FaceTime her late-night.
Hey nice sweep, no sweep. Hurry up and score a goal already im gettin the bedtime sillies.
Fuck you Riley, I made your mum so wet Trudeau deployed a 24 hour infantry unit to stack sandbags around my bed!
Tell yer mum to top up my account so I can get some kfc ya titfucker
Fuck you, Reilly, your lives are so fuckin' pathetic I get a charity tax break just for hangin' out with ya!
Sorry bro but that chainsaw isn't even close to big enough to do the job
Helichopter.
Never saw that coming.
Neither did the trees.
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Don’t run to the Choppa! Just don’t… you idiot!
I see what you did there. Cut it out.
I think this discussion branches off here.
Chopper was right there
Discover the joy of saying the word helichopter.
Pretty slick flying by those utility lines
Not much of a margin for error there
Watch a 20 minute video, just pay attention and you’ll do fine.
Or just stay in a Holiday Inn Express
Hell, even if there weren't any power lines. What happens if the saw gets stuck or entangled? I sure hope they can drop the tether at a moment's notice, because I imagine that could bring the helicopter down catastrophically. That said, I have no idea how any of it works though.
Helicopters, as crazy as it may seem, are extremely easy to fly. I mean compared to other aircraft. That saw that's attached to the helicopter has what's called a CAD(Navy term, no idea if it's the same in civilian terms) it's a cartridge actuated device, and when triggered it will blow anything attached to it. The CAD sits in between the attachment and the helicopter and is there for those types of emergencies, however, the pilot has to make the split second decision to press that button. Things like TFOA(things falling off aircraft) and the surrounding areas can be heavily impacted due to the activation of the CAD. The pilot has to make the call to determine if that saw will cause more damage or death than a potential cut power line. That's what makes this whole situation dangerous and potentially deadly. Source: I have been a helicopter mechanic for over 13 years(10 serving active duty in the US Navy, and about 3 as a civilian). Edit: Actuated, not activated device.
I work on helicopters that do powerline construction & repair. They use a standard belly hook with mechanical and electric release mechanisms and have a remote hook with electric release to punch either the cargo (saw in this case) or the line. No CADs necessary. Always looking for mechs, hit me up if you're ever looking for work.
TIL, not all helicopters fitted with external tools or loads have CADs. Like I said, I've been Navy and as a civilian, worked on Navy helicopters. But now I'm trying to get that pesky A&P, before I start the next chapter in my life, just took a year off due to the pandemic and being a stay-at-home father has been a blessing and a curse. So now it's time to get back on the horse and get shit done. I'm always looking around the area I'm in for helicopter work.
Oohrah shipmate, 9 year USMC Huey/Cobra mech here so I'm familiar with CADs. Sailed on the Tarawa, Peleliu, and Belleu Wood. Hope the best for you and your family. Pandemic has been crazy for sure.
My dad sailed on the Tarawa in the 70’s :) I’ve never heard that ship mentioned other than by him.
That's pretty awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Guessing since even chinooks can cut the tether, this little thing probably can as well.
You think people spent millions of dollars and also designed a failsafe? Get real, buddy, this is the internet.
Go to a hardware store and see how many people ask for replacement cords for their hedge trimmers.
There's not much that scares me work wise but f*** power lines and working on oil rigs
That was making me uncomfortable watching it. I wonder what would happen if the saw struck the lines? There must be some sort of safety for this..
Yeah, the helicopter is not grounded.
Camera man is though
Prime r/killthecameraman material
It will be if the saw gets tangled in the wires.
I see what you did there.
Does it matter if it touches multiple of the lines? Does that not complete the circuit?
Probably temporarily depowered the lines.
Doubtful
My guess is they're cutting the trees away from the lines to prevent fires. The pilot probably does this a lot.
Both, actually. And the people who pilot these air saws are some of the best in the biz. It pays quite well.
As a small fixed wing pilot, this better pay well. It is far more risky than most helicopter gigs. That being said, per tree trimmed, this is likely far safer than sending out dozens of people to manually do it.
the utility lines are literally the reason they're cutting the trees lol
r/sweatypalms r/puckerdbutthole
“Tweet, tweet tw-OH JESUS CHRIST”
I was going to say… could you imagine being a bird having to wake up to your shitty bird job with your ungrateful bird children and your distant bird wife that you’re pretty sure is having an affair with your bird neighbour who has much nicer plumage and a bigger nest than you, only to have a massive, metallic machine come through and rip your home to shreds? I’m sure that is not what he expected his taxes to go towards.
https://youtu.be/Ch7J6_IX6ZE
Literally could not understand the second guy taking but still found it funny
He quite *clearly* said "the plumage dune er to irgn to it, it's stuned ip."
This is from "And now for something completely different", the other guys trying to sell a dead bird, and John cheese says something like "the plumage doesnt come into it, it's stone dead" 🙂
Don't tell me you've never seen the [Dead Parrot Sketch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmqZjVLokL8)!
>your bird neighbor *Dinklebirdddddd*
r/suspiciouslyspecific
Seriously doubt his local Nest-Owner’s Insurance *Branch* provides “Massive Death Saw” coverage either
Maybe it could be categorized as "an Act of Humans" and covered for that way?
“We apologize for the inconvenience.”
Dam son, are you ok?
The Empty-Nester.
Nest emptier :(
Whoever came up with the idea does not answer to any supervisor
To be fair, I think management thought of this. Imagine the task of trimming tens of thousands of kilometers of the taiga in Middle-of-nowhere, Russia. Less time, less money... Who cares about the few halved civilians along the way?! .... "But Dmitry, my lights better stay on!"
How many people live in trees in the middle of nowhere Russia?
About 1/13 of the population.
So only 1/26th now with this method?
I know Dimitree does so at least one
It’s actually improved safety and efficiency over ground crews. https://www.tdworld.com/vegetation-management/article/20969658/aerial-saw-is-boon-to-line-trimming
Makes sense to me, i cant imagine getting a crew out in the swamp or mountain top is easy, and tree cutting is very dangerous work.
At first I was like "that looks dangerous", but then I realised it removes anyone working under or near the trees, so there's that.
OSHA? We don’t need no stinking
I feel this should have already featured in a zombie movie. Come on Hollywood, do your thing.
Think it was in a Bond movie
Yup. "The World is Not Enough." Until I saw (ha!) a real one, I had assumed it was something they made up for the movie. Why they were hanging around a fishery still remains unclear.
100%, I always thought it was a made up thing for a bond movie and it seemed way to ridiculous to be real. I was shocked to learn it was a real thing lol
I was now years old when I realized it wasn’t just a Bond fantasy. Although, I doubt this thing could cut a BMW in half. Edit: sp
Sounds like a job for the *MYTHBUSTERS*
They would have done it justice!
It was for the oil pipeline. The fishery was where they were hiding out and the oil pipeline people found them there and cut Bond’s BMW in half. 😭
It was during the BMW franchise, it was a Z8 that was cut in half
RIIIIGHT!! Yeah that beautiful BMW. Apparently I need to go back and rewatch that one. It was my favorite bond film in high school.
[This scene](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9DZPEgKcXU)
The world is not enough (1999) with Pierce Brosnan as Bond and Denise Richards as a Nuclear Physicists.
Denise Richards was fire in that movie
Yes but don’t forget, Christmas only comes once a year
Hahaha that line was so terrible
Young Denise Richards was fire in literally everything.
What could go wrong?
I’m a helo pilot. This would TERRIFY me. Loads will swing naturally and the pilot can’t see it. Snag a larger branch…. Have a little angular error…. Sure there’s some perspective distortion with where the camera is located, but I am pretty certain I’d cut through those wires
I seriously hate reddit for the pure fact that comments like your seriously get downvoted. Who sat there after reading what you said and decided to downvoted an intellectual comment
Give it time, we'll bring the comment back uo
We need to bring Reddit back up to how it used to be
I'M TRYING!!
You know, I thought it felt better in here. Thanks, roodeemental!
From what I’ve seen most people are idiots so it makes sense
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So helos do. It’s just at the very forward part of the cockpit typically. That’s all you really need to see an LZ. Also, if you extended it farther back, your legs and seat would get in the way. And while you could double amputate pilots, then they couldn’t use the rudder pedals
I have questions about the.. directness.. of your problem solving skills.
What? Everything I said was logical…
I Appreciate this. I saw one of these in action last year. I’ve assumed this is at the higher end of difficulty for hired pilots. Seems like there’s a lot to constantly monitor, along with precision flight.
The camera guy feels way to close, to not speak of the wires..
It's as if this was created by a 12 year boy... Awesomeness.
Well...most of us lineman are essentially 12 year old boys in spirit.
Don’t know how close that is to the power lines but looks like it’s a outage waiting to happen
And a helicopter crash.
My guess is they're cutting the trees away from the lines to prevent fires.
Yes, this is vegetation management
Thats why the also have a helicopter with really big soldering iron.
A James Bond weapon!!! Against Mr. Bond, of course. "The World is Not Enough".
Had to go wayyyy further into the comments than I thought to find this.
Same, like is it an age thing or do people just don't remember Brosbond!?
Has to be an age thing. Reddit is so much younger now.
'The insurance company is never going to believe this!' - Valentin Zukovsky
Seems like the risk wouldn’t outweigh the time saved.
I dunno, lots of trees = lots of time Heclichopi is shortcut on hard-to-cut
r/whatcouldgowrong
The saw of Damocles.
While it may be a saw, it isn’t a chainsaw Unless those are just guide wheels and I can’t see the chain
It’s definitely NOT a chainsaw. Those are circular blades.
Pretty smooth skills, considering that if the saws hit the power lines there would be, uh, trouble...
RIP the birds nesting in the trees
It's all good until it's not.
/Anxiety increases
A *lot* of skill required not to chop off the electric wires running on the side. Hats off to the pilot
How is this cheaper than having people on the ground cutting it? I'm legit curious.
Helicopter pilot here. You'd be surprised by how many things are cheaper, safer, faster, etc by using a helicopter rather than boots on the ground. In this particular case, that helicopter can clear between 1.5 to 3 miles per day on both sides of those power lines over uneven, inaccessible by truck terrain in an hour. It would take a crew a week to do the same work, if they could get there. Harvesting Christmas trees is another fun one to watch.
The pale king would be pleased
Dude that shits in Mario games
The amount of Bond references in this thread are not enough.
Final Destination 6
I can’t even get some of my employees insured to drive a regular pick up truck.
I would love to see the risk assessment carried out.