Swiss air ambulance pilot demonstrates helicopter drift maneuver

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A viral video shows a Swiss air ambulance helicopter pilot performing a maneuver resembling a car drift. The pilot executed a sideways approach to landing, a technique potentially saving time in critical medical transport situations. The helicopter is an AgustaWestland Da Vinci model. While technically defined for cars, the maneuver's visual similarity and smooth execution lead many to call it a helicopter drift.


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