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Interagency Helicopter Rappel Guide 2011

• Download the entire IHRG
• Appendices
• Appendix A New Base Start-Up Procedures
  Appendix B Model Specific Rappel/ Cargo Configuration
  Appendix C Forms
  Appendix D Rappeller Training
  Appendix E Helicopter Spotter Training
  Appendix F Rappel Pilot Certification
  Appendix G Interagency Helicopter Operations Steering Committee,
  Interagency Helicopter Rappel Subcommittee, Charter
  Appendix H Interagency Helicopter Rappel Equipment and Procedures Committee Charter
  Appendix I Acronyms and Definitions
  Appendix J Equipment and Procedures Development Process
  Appendix K Rappel Equipment Irregularity Reporting Protocols
  Appendix L GAR Rappel Risk Assessment
  Appendix M Rappel Risk Management for Fire Missions
  Appendix N Rappel Activities in Support of Extended Attack
  or Large Fire Operations
  Appendix O Rappel Equipment How To's
  • Approved Rappel Equipment
  • Approved Cargo Letdown Equipment