AndyFromCB Posted October 30, 2012 Report Posted October 30, 2012 Somewhat colorful language, but still fun to watch Quote
rbridges Posted October 30, 2012 Report Posted October 30, 2012 haha. that's funny. good timing. Can't say I'd want to be next to someone smoking a cig in a helicopter. Quote
John Pleisse Posted October 30, 2012 Report Posted October 30, 2012 I was gonna say......all that skill while holding a Marlboro!!! I'll bet he did 50 missions in Vietnam that close to the trees. Quote
flyboy0681 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Posted October 30, 2012 I had no idea where it was all leading. This is something else. Quote
scottfromiowa Posted October 31, 2012 Report Posted October 31, 2012 Awesome! The Marlboro was just icing on the cake. If it's staged (plane placed in tree) It was still impressive...I liked his constant communication with his co-pilot on the tails "clear" position. The reaction of the folks on the ground (gratitude) appeared authentic. Great airmanship...I agree he probably had a military background. Thanks for sharing this video. Quote
PilotDerek Posted October 31, 2012 Report Posted October 31, 2012 Did anyone else think they were going to crash? Quote
teethdoc Posted October 31, 2012 Report Posted October 31, 2012 That made my night. Rich rednecks are awesome. 1 Quote
AndyFromCB Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Posted October 31, 2012 I feel the need...for a helicopter, too bad the maintenance alone would force me to live under a bridge ;-) The guys reminds of my ROTC instructor, who was a chopper pilot in Vietnam, you just know everything is going to be allright, him and lung cancer made a pact long time ago. My first instructor in 1999 was a chain smoker, so we'd crack open the door on the cherokee, he'd ash out of it, then do a stall to close it. About 5 times per flight. Last year I was flying between Ames, IA and Council Bluffs, IA at about 6000 feet when all of the sudden a half a cigar, still smoking flew right by me. I assume "IFR" training was going on up higher. Who needs a hood. I quit after getting my Mooney. That was my pact with myself. 2 packs a day at $6 a pack buys a lot of fuel. Quote
scottfromiowa Posted October 31, 2012 Report Posted October 31, 2012 I believe he is John "hit 'em long" Daly's neighbor. His laugh reminds me of my sisters who took after their dad. Quote
Joe Zuffoletto Posted October 31, 2012 Report Posted October 31, 2012 I think it would have been funny if they would have feigned stealing the plane (flying off with it) before turning around and returning it! Quote
fantom Posted October 31, 2012 Report Posted October 31, 2012 Last year I was flying between Ames, IA and Council Bluffs, IA at about 6000 feet when all of the sudden a half a cigar, still smoking flew right by me. You must have 20/05 vision Quote
AndyFromCB Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Posted October 31, 2012 You must have 20/05 vision No, I mean it seriously flew right over my side of the wing. I could see it coming. I was surprised the prop didn't eat it. Not quite sure what vision I have, but as the gentleman in the video said, I see everything ;-) Other than the Seneca that almost took me out on a flight to fargo a month ago or so. Glad I leveled off when I got the warning from ATC, didn't see it until about 10 seconds from what would have been an impact, flew right below me, 400 feet. I like how calm they are when they state "the targets appear to be merging on my scope" Quote
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