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jwc8985 t1_j929mdp wrote

The Coast Guard does occasionally assist with inland rescues in this part of the country, especially when conditions are poor. Those helicopters (Jayhawks) can handle some intense weather and the pilots train in it and for it.

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No_Suggestion_8234 t1_j92mfhg wrote

Don't worry, It's just an aerial assault on Mt Washington. It's time they paid their dues from being a tourist trap.

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kathryn13 t1_j92mgxv wrote

Pilot taking his parents on a showing off sight seeing tour?

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Dan0321 t1_j92qb2f wrote

I was wondering the same. I heard it and looked outside and saw the helicopter, and thought it looked like Coast Guard.

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kennetcook t1_j92quda wrote

I had a friend in the coast guard in Alaska and they did a lot of land rescues so they train all the time 🚁

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joeskisfast t1_j92yjhf wrote

Jayhawk out of air station Cape Cod. As others have said, likely doing training. I think the coasties in Cape Cod are trying to build their overland rescue capabilities.

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Cullen7777 t1_j93lmg7 wrote

20 something masshole in gym shorts and trail runners would be my guess

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brain_freese t1_j945pwq wrote

I’m from NH, those are often used in winter rescues or deliveries to the weather station up there when the road is impassible. They also do trainings. They’re much more resilient against the treacherous conditions at the top of Mt. Washington than other helicopters.

This is the time of year when Everest training mountaineers are in NH summiting Washington to prepare for their trip over to Nepal. May also have something to do with that.

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PoorInCT t1_j94t7s5 wrote

They smell something bad in the air and dont have reddit.

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ThePencilRain t1_j96at1d wrote

Same reason F35s have been flying over Dover all week.

Training sorties.

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MeanFluffyBunny t1_j96e0c6 wrote

I used to be stationed at the command center in Boston. Air Station Cape Cod covers all of northern NE all the way to Burlington. You’re right, they do fly in bad weather. One time my dad had a heart attack in northern NH and DART wouldn’t fly to rescue him. Meanwhile, the CG had a bird up there doing training…

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russafiii t1_j96jlma wrote

Oh I know. It's NH and it's fucking cold. Don't go to that spot right now

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itsMalarky t1_j97o0ck wrote

They do rescues & training up there all the time.

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akmjolnir t1_j988z2u wrote

It actually flew over my house yesterday. I could tell by the sound that it was a Blackhawk, but as it passed overhead I saw the not-Blackhawk paint and lettering.

Pretty cool to see.

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Bigfootlovesbeer t1_j98afag wrote

Somebody should slap a “This Chopper climbed Mt. Washington” sticker on that thing’s bumper.

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OhWellington t1_j9a7s07 wrote

To get the “This Chopper Flew Over Mt. Washington” bumper sticker

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TheCloudBoy t1_j9coozi wrote

"All callsigns on this net: this the Mt. Washington evac site. We're holding our own but have glassed enemies to the west on the cog railway, and are taking fire from that direction"

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Rusty_scupper270 t1_j9ks7qi wrote

Training/Area of responsibility Familiarization. Certain amount of AOR flights are required quarterly for qualification currency maintenance.

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