Random Griz Aviation Musings

[Griz882]

Of interest (to me) is the HGU-56/p helmet configuration:
OPS-CORE side rails
Slim line NVG battery pack
Aerodynamic wind cover on boom mic
Right side velcro attachable convenience light.

Also curious if the gunner seats are same as NAVAIR designed in MH-60S. Calling @IKE for that one.

Left seat pilot is also sporting a face shield…not often seen up front.

 

[IKE]

Anyone know what the pinky trigger switch is for? I'll have to ask my -60M co-worker if they have one. I figured the counter-measures would be on the collective, but maybe they held onto the legacy release trigger.

It looks like what you might use to pickle an external load.

If it's the same as for UH-60A/L, it's a manual slew switch for the stabilator. The earliest UH-60s had an issue with EMI and the amplifiers that automatically slew the stabilator, which resulted in 60s becoming jarts. Navy hardened amplifiers and has a switch on the center console. Army went with an immediately accessible switch in case of stabilator uncommanded slew-down (hardover).