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Well, according to my Kiwi wife, there are 2.2 pounds in a Kg. So 900 time 2.2 is 1980 pounds. That is a good load for a small helicopter hovering out of ground effect. Probably did not have a full load of fuel on each time either. Or depending on where he was in a fuel cycle and what the...

Great advice! We were taught to build sling loads for firefighting when I took a helicopter crew member class. Black tape and fiber tape were essentials.

That sounds right. 1500 to 2200 pounds, depending on fuel load and altitude density. Of course the load calc chart will talk about HIGE or HOGE, ground effect hovering or not. Jettison-able cargo will factor in to it as well. Cool stuff!

F'n A! That last one was cool where the big chunk was just kinda floating there. Awesome vid!