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Discussion in 'Aviation Chat' started by Derek at FoD, Oct 29, 2012.

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  1. Derek at FoD

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    #1 Derek at FoD, Oct 29, 2012
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    #2 davebdave, Oct 29, 2012
    Thanks for that video! Made my day. I've got to learn to fly a helicopter!

    Dave
     
  3. Derek at FoD

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    #3 Derek at FoD, Oct 30, 2012
    You're welcome! The video brings a smile to my face everytime I watch it :)
     
  4. Fast_ian

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    #4 Fast_ian, Oct 30, 2012
    +1

    The only thing that would have improved it is if they'd made like they were stealing it! :D

    I guess the audio is somehow linked into their (noise cancelling?) intercom? I've only ever been in a chopper a few times, but the abiding memory is the noise and vibration - They all seemed to want to make your eardrums bleed and vibrate themselves back into component form..... That sucker (Robinson R22?) was (or at least appeared to be?) *quiet*.

    Cheers,
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  5. chris_columbia

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    #5 chris_columbia, Oct 31, 2012
    My guess it that they put the plane in the tree, because they were watching the copter instead of the plane.

    Seems awfully risky. What if the front skid got caught under a branch? That guy is definitely a BA pilot.
     
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    #6 Derek at FoD, Oct 31, 2012
    I'll agree it wasn't the wisest decision but it sure did make for an entertaining few minutes :)
     
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    #7 davebdave, Oct 31, 2012
    For you guys worried about safety, you can relax. The instructor finally replied and said his cigarette was not real.

    "it was an e-cig....i dont smoke in my chopper" - carolinacopter :)

    Dave
     
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    #8 Extreme, Oct 31, 2012
    That pilot had some big brass ones. I wonder if the student was thinking "holly bat ****" this guy is nuts.
     
  9. Santiago Montenegro

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    #9 Santiago Montenegro, Nov 1, 2012
    Coolest video ever!
     

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