Aircraft N237AC Photo

N237AC, 1970 Erickson S-64F Skycrane, C/N: 64095
Skimming above the water surface at 35-45 knots as the hydrofoil ram scoop forces water up and into the tank. With the Sea Snorkel, refill can be accomplished in 30 seconds.
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Shot Date 2011-10-11
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Gillespie Field Airport
Upload Date 2011-10-12
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N237AC @ SEE - The hovering snorkel pump cage has to be submerged in the water source to operate efficiently, a minimum water depth of 18 inches is required for hover-fill operations, 45 secs to fill 2650 gal tank - by Helicopterfriend
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N237AC @ SEE - Ground taxiing towards the hanger - by Helicopterfriend
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@ SEE