Webhelis. com news videos photos comments countries helicopters ships. Webhelis. com news videos photos comments countries helicopters ships. Webdoes anyone know why an apd helicopter is circling over east austin? Guess it’s some kind of search. Briefly listened in on the radio stream, but they didn’t mention it. Webmar 26, 2009 · in fact, one of the reasons the la fire department alerts the public when their helicopters are being used for a hoist or lost hiker search is to avoid a mass of. Webit’s apd, “air 5” which is a cessna 182. “air 2” is the new helicopter, they have been flying the cessna in the mornings and the helicopter during the later part of the day and night. Webthe main reasons why helicopters circle overhead are to burn less fuel and stay on station longer, give the occupants the best view of the scene, and keep the helicopter in a safe.
