Wafu Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 (edited) Hi, very quick question to the 60 family experts. Has the USCG ever fitted ski shoes to its Jayhawk’s? I’ve seen the USAF with standard ski’s but not the USCG, got to wonder they would need them in Alaska, if so how is the twin tail wheel accommodatated? Cheers in advance. Edited January 4, 2021 by Wafu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyArty Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 I have never seen ski fitted to a USCG Jay Hawk, not even in Alaska. I don't think they use them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wafu Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 Thanks Gino. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tgoetz Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 I've seen pictures of the MH-65 out of Anchorage with them on, but never a Jayhawk. Which is kinda odd. Wonder what the difference is? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
troschi Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 8 hours ago, Tgoetz said: I've seen pictures of the MH-65 out of Anchorage with them on, but never a Jayhawk. Which is kinda odd. Wonder what the difference is? certainly you mean this one: I don't know any particular reasons why the USCG does not use them on Jayhawks. But I guess they take possible cruise speed restrictions and maybe also weight into consideration. Also it landings in snow with this type of helicopter and its missions are maybe quite rare there might be no reason to think about fitting them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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