fstuff1 Posted December 2, 2016 #1 Share Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) I was on the Dawn and the helipad said winch only. so that means the copter hovers and have to use a winch to load and off load. Royal's Brilliance of the Seas was docked next to us at Cozumel and i saw that their helipad had no such warnings about winch only. im assuming Copters can land on that ship? pic: i.imgur . com/YdWDmPh.jpg (cruise critic doesnt like imgur for some reason. :( ) what about Breakaway/Escape? Edited December 2, 2016 by fstuff1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codered Posted December 2, 2016 #2 Share Posted December 2, 2016 We were on Breakaway when a medical evacuation took place. The Coast Guard helicopter winched the patient while hovering over the bow of the ship. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WashyWashyHappyHappy95 Posted December 2, 2016 #3 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Yes but only if you're in the Haven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted December 2, 2016 #4 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I was on the Dawn and the helipad said winch only.so that means the copter hovers and have to use a winch to load and off load. Royal's Brilliance of the Seas was docked next to us at Cozumel and i saw that their helipad had no such warnings about winch only. im assuming Copters can land on that ship? what about Breakaway/Escape? No landing. They normally airlift off the bow. This is a 2 am airlift during our May 2016 cruise on the Escape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luddite Posted December 2, 2016 #5 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I cannot land a helicopter on any ship. I daresay that a VERY large percentage of us cannot do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17pioneer Posted December 2, 2016 #6 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Not on the Breakaway. Very few modern cruise ships have pads capable of handling medevacs. RCI Voyager class can land a helicopter with preparation for example, like taking down pennants and light strings on forward section. I'm a retired Army Huey pilot who did land on a Navy carrier during exercises, not fun. Also unless the ship is stopped dead its not a hover but a very delicate flight maneuver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted December 2, 2016 #7 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Not on the Breakaway. Very few modern cruise ships have pads capable of handling medevacs. RCI Voyager class can land a helicopter with preparation for example, like taking down pennants and light strings on forward section. I'm a retired Army Huey pilot who did land on a Navy carrier during exercises, not fun. Also unless the ship is stopped dead its not a hover but a very delicate flight maneuver In the photo above, we were doing 18 knots in 8 foot seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted December 2, 2016 #8 Share Posted December 2, 2016 You can land a helicopter on anything......once. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minoushka Posted December 2, 2016 #9 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Last year on Escape the person was pulled aboard ...the helicopter did not land Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyinpa Posted December 2, 2016 #10 Share Posted December 2, 2016 so thats what winch only means! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wales4ever Posted December 2, 2016 #11 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Does it matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdsted Posted December 2, 2016 #12 Share Posted December 2, 2016 You can land a helicopter on anything......once. :p Funny! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHL Philly Fan Posted December 3, 2016 #13 Share Posted December 3, 2016 No I can't, basically because I cannot fly a helicopter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peg013 Posted December 3, 2016 #14 Share Posted December 3, 2016 (edited) No landing. They normally airlift off the bow. This is a 2 am airlift during our May 2016 cruise on the Escape. On the Escape TransAtlantic the Spanish Coast Guard airlifted from the stern. I took this from our Deck 9 aft-facing balcony. https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipM4-HG9MwvpfAAo4xRfwD30N2CTq5TxzCow2Ha0B3XFxeT9scdrcXnAqerKOtJgqg/photo/AF1QipNXk8L_pd8guJhAy076ccKI509TDL8D__01HY04?key=cE03aEFydTd5YzFHUk1JU3Awd2c5MG5iOUNwZTh3 Edited December 3, 2016 by peg013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffield12 Posted December 13, 2016 #15 Share Posted December 13, 2016 A helideck onboard a vessel is quite an expense as there are numerous extra safety systems (foam monitors or pop up extinguisher systems for example) and training of crew (extra training required to be a Helicopter Landing Officer or Helideck assistant). Its also much quicker to carry out winch operations when carrying out medevac operations and even with a full helideck I've know coastguard request winch ops rather than attempt to land. Essentially a big expense for little return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJSailors Posted December 13, 2016 #16 Share Posted December 13, 2016 To the OP Curious as to why you asked this question? Are you anticipating a medical evacuation for you or a loved one on your next cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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