Mast Bumping: The Hidden Danger That Can Destroy Your Helicopter!

Welcome to Fly High! In this new video of the series of Hazardous Helicopter Flight Conditions ,we dive into a critical phenomenon for every helicopter pilot: MAST BUMPING This dangerous and often overlooked issue can lead to the helicopter breaking apart mid-flight! In this video, we break down the causes and high-risk situations, such as flying in turbulence or rapid descent maneuvers. You’ll learn why helicopters with a semi-rigid rotor system, like the Robinson R22, are particularly vulnerable, and most importantly, how to avoid this deadly threat. Stay until the end to learn the essential techniques that could literally save your life! Other videos in this series cover : Vortex Ring State LTE, Unexpected Yaw Ground Resonance Dynamic and Static Rollover Carburetor Icing Rotor Stall #helicoptermaneuvers #mastbumping #flightsafety Credits : R22 image : Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0 Broken hub image : https://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/safety-ops-regulation/helicopters-turbulence-part-2 Roller coaster image : This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Epidemic Sound : Arial North Sphere Tail boom strike : https://youtu.be/R3a4ytlKsoA?si=xbmYSXbPAgClcXQU ************* Follow us on our Social Channels ************* Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/flyhighytb Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/fly_high_ytb/ TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@fly_high_ytb Threads : https://www.threads.net/@fly_high_ytb ************* Ground School ************* https://www.easyeasa.com/purchase/fly-high ************* For Partnership Inquiries ************* Email us at: [email protected] 0:00 Intro 0:35 Definition 1:55 Consequences 2:13 How MB happens 3:32 Low G 4:19 Danger 4:44 Flight conditions at Risk 5:13 Avoiding MB 6:24 Recovery 6:49 Conclusion