Videos tagged with Helicopter Operations

This video introduces a new series called "Paint Me A Picture," featuring former 22 SAS operator Jay Cal. The episode provides an inside look at his daily routines, discipline, mindset, and the realities of elite military life in the UK. It follows him from sunrise to sunset, showcasing aspects like mission briefings, fitness, equipment checks, and operational execution, including helicopter operations and securing a compound. The series aims to explore the lives of unique individuals globally, with future episodes planned.

This video, titled 'Smokejumper' and presented by NRA Life of Duty and sponsored by Brownells and Smith & Wesson, explores the critical role of smokejumpers in combating fires in remote areas. It details the history and primary mission of these highly trained individuals, emphasizing their deployment methods which include parachuting, helicopter, vehicle, and on-foot delivery. Smokejumpers are highlighted as a national resource occasionally deployed in 20-person crews across the United States.

This video features an ACR rifle being used in a 'chopper gunner' scenario, implying aerial hunting or a simulated combat situation. The description heavily emphasizes Vertex Helicopters' Aerial Hunter Safety Course, designed for hog hunting from helicopters. The course covers crucial safety aspects, potential liabilities, effective shooting techniques from a moving aircraft, and understanding state laws. It includes classroom instruction and hands-on firing from a helicopter at ground targets.