Malolo1 Small Boat Ocean Launch & Recovery Demonstration
Preliminary Setup On Shore
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The Red Raven
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Heading out to the Navy MOA off the North Shore of Oahu
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Preparations for Launch
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Views of the Island from the Operations Area
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Final Preflight Checks
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Power Check
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Go Time!
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Various In-Flight Shots from the Deck
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More In-Flight Shots from another camera perspective
Notice the intense concentration required by the pilot to maintain his balance on a pitching deck without the use of his hands.
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The Entire Crew Wants to Look Busy
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Approach and Touchdown
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Malolo 1 is very stable in the water after, even when touching down in pretty rough seas.
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This picture of Malolo in the water is the best one we have that shows the conditions of the swells.
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Recovery Sequence #1
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Recovery Sequence #2
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Fresh Water Cleanup On Shore
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A couple last pictures of the Red Raven and Griffish
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Sunsets in HI are hard to beat!
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