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Section 4: Flight Operations
Bambi MAX Bucket Operations Manual 9
Section 4: Flight Operations
The operation of the Bambi MAX Bucket can be quickly mastered by operators with no previous
experience. Once airborne, the operator can easily become familiar with the flight characteristics of the
bucket. Several test fills will also provide familiarity with the variable filling and dumping capabilities of
the bucket.
Flying the Bucket
The Bambi MAX Bucket should be flown in accordance with the United States Forest Service
recommendations limiting all helicopters, other than tandem rotor, to a maximum 80 KIAS while
conducting external cargo hook operations.
The recommended never exceed speed (VNE) for the Bambi MAX Bucket is 80 KIAS, however, this is not
a flight manual limitation. Speeds above 80 KIAS should be approached with caution and any decision to
exceed this speed should be based on flight characteristics, aircraft flight manual limitations, aircraft/bucket
configuration and load stability, etc.
Any change that exceeds this recommendation should be formally authorized in your company’s external
load specifications. A suggested flight procedure is to build up speed slowly with the Bambi MAX Bucket,
under prevailing conditions, to determine a safe maximum flying speed.
Flying a Bambi MAX Bucket with the PowerFill system will not adversely affect the flight characteristics
of the bucket.
The dead weight of the load ensures different handling characteristics than when flying empty. As a result,
the Bambi MAX Bucket does not ‘pulse’ or ‘throb’ under load in flight.
NOTICE
Bambi MAX Buckets can operate in any atmospheric conditions where icing conditions are not present.
If icing conditions are encountered during operations, in flight or on the ground, SEI cannot guarantee
the reliable operation of the valve actuating mechanisms nor related components.
Operating the Bambi MAX Bucket at 32 °F (0
°
C) or below may have adverse effects on the operation
of the bucket and to the fabrics used in its manufacture. Please refer to this manual for information
related to proper storage.