Top of the World: photos from Nepal

[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[500e]

How are you finding new ride especially the Fenistron .
You look relaxed as does belovid

[Vertical Freedom]

Hey 500e.....thanks Mate, it is very relaxed & nice here :O new ride is like a limo, just got to be careful with the Fenestron. Flying technique is very different, You gotta pre load before it's required otherwise You get a huge Ng spike, but once Your used to it, it's OK :ooh:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/Vids/a1/1699AE7F-A560-4051-8B27-461431EAEB5D.jpg

[Vertical Freedom]

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VQPR 15 threshold centre left, Wifesky - front left :eek:

[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

it isn't...is it???? a stretcher kit in the Himalayas...Yes it IS :eek:
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eat Your heart out Nepal & CAAN :8 basic common sense is applied here :ooh:

[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

Don't eat no Cow...no Bull :ok:
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[Vertical Freedom]

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another exam in the bag :}

[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

Back-end Driver :ooh: Senior Engineer V :ok:
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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Arrrj]

VF,

SO pretty in Bhutan !

I hope you are enjoying it, so different to where you have been...and only a short flight away.

I love the National Dress...very smart of the king to insist on its use.

Arrrj

[Vertical Freedom]

yes Arrrj 'tis indeedly :ok:
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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[kaitakbowler]

Wot, no skid alignment.:ok:

[Vertical Freedom]

Hey kaitakbowler...blowing 10knots gusting 20nuts & the Ambo parked on the pad, I thought it smarter/best to position the Beast with wind in my 1o'clock & the Ambo out the front :eek: :ok: :*

Happy Happy :)
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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[500e]

Steve glad you are enjoying move but am beginning to worry about you #3737 & the hat does not suit :ok: but back to normal in #3738\9

[Vertical Freedom]

G'day 500e.....that hat is worn by Jon - Mad Dog Magin :uhoh: working as a baggage handler :{ (not I) :8

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[krypton_john]

Must say I like the "through the looking glass (fenestron)" photo. Very arty composition, that.

And oblique language reference to the french "window" as well. Bravo!

[Vertical Freedom]

Hoy krypton_john thanks Mate.....I try :8

Happy Happy Landings.......always :ok:
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[Vertical Freedom]

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Note the hale :ooh:
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[kaitakbowler]

K, just joshing.

[Vertical Freedom]

G'day kaitakbowler....K, I wasn't, I had good reasons ole Mate :ooh: :p
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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[krypton_john]

Mind you don't get them mixed up then.

[Vertical Freedom]

Hey krypton_john...hope not :=
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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Hot and Hi]

You mean the Ferrari, I presume?

[Vertical Freedom]

Hoy Hot & Hi....clearly the Enstrom with those looong sexy legs :ooh:
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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vankem Spankfaart]

Hi VF, this is my "go to" thread most days and I'm missing the great pictures from your office window. Any chance of some more soon?

V

[Madbob]

VF this is to second VS's post.


We all hope you and your missus are OK and life is sweet in Bhutan. All PPRuNers (not just Rotorheads) very much appreciate your thread and your wonderful pictures of places which 99% of us will never get to see up close. All the very best Madbob.

[Victor_Eurocopter]

Hey VF i hope you are OK.
Miss your pics from the top of the world.
Come back soon.
Regards from Caracas VE.

[Dartos Tunic]

I too, hope all is OK, love the photos, thoughts are with you!

[22clipper]

A month today since VF logged in. Anybody heard from him elsewhere? Phone home VF, we miss the eye candy.

[krypton_john]

He's still about:
http://www.pprune.org/9423362-post26.html

[Soave_Pilot]

He's probably on some vacation time. Enjoying family

[Peter3127]

Spoke to VF the other day. He is a busy boy. But living the dream. :D

[Vertical Freedom]

Morning Ladies & Gents :)

I've been a bit pre-occupied with Work, Yoga & doing some Detoxing with Juice Fasting :eek: But I'm back on deck now :ok:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/Vids/a1/IMG_4098%201.jpg

[Vertical Freedom]

Hey Vankem Spankfaart - Yes sure....just don't Vankem too often :ooh:
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Hoy Madbob - Mate where I've been All mortal Man has the chance to go, just gotta go-for-it :8 Life here is sweet; clean, green, relaxed, Friendly & safe, corruption free Wha the F :} yep corruption free :ok:
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G'day Victor_Eurocopter - incoming ;)
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Hello Dartos Tunic - thanks :O
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Hey 22clipper - trying to dial but ain't got Your number :(
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Yikes krypton_john - can't hide anywhere these days :bored:
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I'm wishing for a vacation Soave_Pilot - enjoying the Missus as always :E
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Mornin' Peter3127 - Exakeray :p
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Happy, Happy & stay Healthy :cool:
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[Vertical Freedom]

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[twinstar_ca]

Nice to see you back, VF!!! :)

[Vector 7]

Glad to hear you're well and keeping busy VF.
Happy flying.

[oxo]

When did we hear that? Its been months since anything from him..

[Vertical Freedom]

Evening Ladies & Gents

Good news is.........I am flying most days in the Mountains :ok:

Sad news is........I can't post pictures :( it's against the companies policies.

But if You desire I still have 38,000+ pictures unposted from the Himalayas, which I can still host & pump out??? :8


Happy Happy

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99010/2015-10/IMG_1130.jpg

[Evil Twin]

Keep em coming mate. Always good to see. Pass my regards on to DP :ok:

[krypton_john]

Now you are flying a fenestron... old habits die hard!

:-)

[Fareastdriver]

Sad news is........I can't post pictures it's against the companies policies.

Shouldn't have posted the pictures of the dollies.

[Vertical Freedom]

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/Vids/a1/Girl.3.jpg

[Vertical Freedom]

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TR safe........You betcha :8

[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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:ooh:

[Vertical Freedom]

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:yuk:

[Gemini Twin]

Good to see the old Jet Ranger again!

[Rotor Work]

Hi VF
Hopefully you can keep posting photos of the dogs, Enfields and dolls.
Family too.
Regards RW

[Dragonheli]

Is VF still flying in Nepal? Not seen any pictures for a while.

[GoodGrief]

No. Read post 3770.

[Fareastdriver]

I thought that it was because his new employer had banned him from posting in here.

[peely]

Steven is not working in Bhutan anymore. He left in late November.

[Saint Jack]

Has anyone heard anything about the Bell 407GX now operating in Nepal?

[Evil Twin]

I'm still available ;-D

[BigMike]

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/Vids/a1/Girl.3.jpg

I've flown that 427, but the paramedic didn't look anything like that.... 😉

[Vertical Freedom]

Hey Rotor Work......will do Mate, gimme another month & should be flowing again :ok:
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Hoy Dragheli....yep did a stint in Bhutan (most of 2016), left on the 16th December :cool:
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Hey Saint Jack...yep there's a brand new 407GXP in Nepal BELL HELICOPTER, SIMRIK AIR CELEBRATE FIRST BELL 407GXP DELIVERY IN NEPAL | (http://www.bartintl.com/headlines/jan-2017/bell-helicopter-simrik-air-celebrate-first-bell-407gxp-delivery-nepal)
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G'day ET....toss in Your CV Mate, You never know Your luck till You try :D
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Aaargh BigMike...I know Buddy, I feel the same way :ouch: Love to fly the 427 :O
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Happy landings (always)

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[ScotiaQ]

Welcome back VT.......you.ve been missed.

Sq

[Vertical Freedom]

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/CBDCB404-53C7-4CDD-9521-1D12928EF114.jpg
Thanks SQ....:ok:

[SRFred]

Thank heavens VF I've been missing my mountain kick and my hasn't that place changed since I was there 44 years ago!.

[Vertical Freedom]

Hey SRFred....Shirley the Heavens are thanked Shirley :8 Yep everything is changing............too damn fast :oh: Here is a little kick for You Sir :cool:
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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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Photographers hate the MR blades in their pictures & so my job is to keep the blades out of the shot....but I Love blades in the shot; connects you to the helicopter ;)

[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[vfr440]

Hey VF,
How VERY good to see your wonderful photos and your wry comments again! :D:D
As SQ put it so well, we have ALL missed you - a great deal ~ VFR :O

[Vertical Freedom]

Goodonya........thanks VFR440 :ok:

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[Vertical Freedom]

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1030237.jpg

[SRFred]

Any clues as to where? Western Nepal somewhere near Mustang?

[Vertical Freedom]

Hey SRFred....exactly, nailed it Mate :ok:
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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

ABCN 13,670' ~ AS350B :uhoh:
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[Arrrj]

Welcome back VF. Clearly flying "K5" etc was not up your alley.

I was in Tibet last week, lots of old AS350 "B" lying around, covered, and seemingly not flown. Bizarre. Maybe too expensive to fly.

So...what's the story ? Where are you now (Fishtail ?) and what are you doing (instructing ?).

Cheers,
Arrrj

[Vertical Freedom]

Hey Arrrj....thanks Mate :ok: K5, what's a K5? :confused: WoW didn't know that about Tibet :eek: I know they (Tibet) just bought 2 brand new h125's for rescue works :ooh: Story is always moving on-wards & up-wards to healthier & adventurous pastures :cool: nope to FTA, though I was offered :ouch:

HappyHappy :p

[Vertical Freedom]

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[SRFred]

Normality has returned, nice weather, breakfast with a cup of tea and the daily dose of VFs pictures! :)

[Vertical Freedom]

Thanks SRFred :ok:
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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1030897.jpg

[twisted wrench]

VF:
Glad to see you back posting your pics, by far the best thread on PPRUNE

[claudia]

VF. Really glad to see you back, definately the best thread on pprune!
Just wondering how the 350B ( blue blades and all) performs at that
altitude.
safe flying
Claudia

[evil7]

Hallo VF (and all),

Nice Pics as always - but I suppose you are not currently working up there, are you? Because the pics seem all to be "old" ones from your early days. Am I right? Still they are worth to look at and admire your experience from up there.
Always happy landings😉

[Vertical Freedom]

Morning twisted wrench.......thanks Brother :ok:
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Hoy Claudia.........thanks Mate. Yep the ole B in extremes runs outa puff real quick, basically Your Nr limited. Rather than engine, as the donk remains happy in the green, pull up on the club & bingo, low rotor horn tells You - 'naughty..naughty' :eek: no different than flying any other Bird; 'keep her within limits & upright' ;)
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G'day evil7...... yes Brother those are a few older clix :O old is gold :D Yes working here, but gotta sort out posting restrictions as to what I can or can't post & then some newbies will appear :bored:
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HappyHappy :cool:

[Vertical Freedom]

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1030966_1.jpg
:D

[Vertical Freedom]

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Checking out the better landing site :rolleyes:
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http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1030996.jpg
Got Him :ok:

[Arrrj]

VF,

K = king.

K1, K2, K3, K4, K5.

Bhutan...

Arrrj

[Vertical Freedom]

Morning Arrrj.......from my memory in BT; all Aircraft started with A5 :ooh:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1040511.jpg
:*

[Vertical Freedom]

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Jeepers we're High :bored:

[Vertical Freedom]

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Clix on High :D

[Vertical Freedom]

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[Arrrj]

VF,

Not an aircraft...the person (or people) !

The locals refer to the two alive kings simply as K..and the number, in succession.

Cheers,
Arrrj

[Vertical Freedom]

Ow thanks Arrrj....I learn something new everyday :cool:

[Arrrj]

K4 = Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (stepped aside for his son).

K5 = Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

We all learn something every day...or we should flying helis !

[Vertical Freedom]

Thanks Arrrj :ok:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1020882.jpg
:ok:
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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[DOUBLE BOGEY]

Hi VF how high are you on those latest shots. DO you need oxygen up there?

[Vertical Freedom]

Hey Double Bogey....about 22,000'+ :eek: Legal requirement is for the Flight Crew to use O2 above 10,000' :ooh: Need it??? depends on acclimatization & individuals ability to handle 60+% less O2 than sea level :hmm:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1050110.jpg

[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

Brothers (colour, creed or breed....no matter) :cool:
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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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Dudh Pokhari (milk lake) + Gokyo village :D 15,617':ooh:

[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1010105.jpg
from ABCNorth
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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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:mad: :mad: :mad:

[SRFred]

#3849 Thyangboche monastery?

[Duxnuts]

Correct SR Fred

[Vertical Freedom]

Hey SRFred.......korrekt :ok:

[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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Dudh Pokhari (milk lake) + Gokyo village @ 15,617' (only) :bored: Me ~17,500' climbing for Chhola pass :ooh:

[Vertical Freedom]

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1020387_1.jpg
Climbing 18,000+' :8 Sagarmatha in the far background centre stage :hmm:

[Vertical Freedom]

Ngozumpa glacial moran, looking South toward Lukla ;)
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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

Cruising @ 20,000' + :eek:

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[Vertical Freedom]

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Note the massive 'waiting to avalanche cracks' :ooh:

[Vertical Freedom]

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check the Avalanche 'ready to blow' fracture line.............:eek: :mad: :eek:

[Vertical Freedom]

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1020447.jpgbelting along at 21,900' & struggling to climb :sad: outa puff :=

[Vertical Freedom]

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[krypton_john]

How can people live in that moonscape? What in earth do they do there and what do they eat, burn for fuel, get supplies in etc? Amazing.

[Vertical Freedom]

Hey Krypton_John......they have most of their essentials Portered in by Sherpas, Yaks, grow a few Spuds & a few bits & peaces snuck in on the odd Heli-flight. At this extreme elevation they live their mostly for the Trekkers & Mountaineers to feed 'em, booze 'em & rest 'em :rolleyes:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1020484.jpg

[Vertical Freedom]

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View from Tyangboche monestry :)

[belly tank]

Good to be back there Bro? :ok::ok:

[Vertical Freedom]

Affrim BT :p
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/Copy%20of%20P1020590.jpg
:yuk: :\ :yuk:

[Karearea]

Glad you're back posting more of these exhilarating photos, Vertical Freedom.
Thanks, and best wishes.

[Vertical Freedom]

Hey thanks Karearea :O (http://www.pprune.org/members/440546-karearea) & all the Very Best to You ole Mate :ok:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/Copy%20of%20P1020592.jpg
That damn haze...........:{

[Vertical Freedom]

ABCS....Tail Safely hanging over the Tarn :rolleyes:
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[Vertical Freedom]

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1020815.jpg
lookin' NorWest from ABCS :*

[JBL99]

SO glad you're posting again on here. These are just amazing photos and the best thread on here!

I'm sure you've answered this before, but I can't trawl back through the posts to find it! What camera are you using? As a keen photographer myself, are you using a polariser? The clarity is just brilliant!

Thanks for posting them, fab!

[Nigerian Expat Outlaw]

VF,

These photos are truly brilliant and exhilarating ! Thank you for sharing them. I'm thinking of visiting so I can see some for real.

Cheers,

NEO

[Vertical Freedom]

Hey JBL99....................Thank You & normally I keep it a big secret what high photographic specialised equipment I use, but I will tell You.........an iPhone :eek:
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G'day NEO...................Cheers mate, Your most welcome :cool: I know a top Pizza place that serves the best wood fired Organic Pizzas on Earth :ok:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1020847.jpg
:(

[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Whimlew]

Great photos! Thank you so much for sharing. :)

[JBL99]

Damn good advert for an Iphone! Brilliant, and thanks again! Keep 'em coming!

[Vertical Freedom]

Most welcome Whimley, I'm happy Your enjoying :O
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1070417.jpg
:eek:

[Vertical Freedom]

Damn straight JBL99 the iPhone takes amazing shots :ooh: I've had many a Professional Photographers in disbelief that all my pictures came from an iPhone :8 I've always believed it's capturing that perfect moment, creates that WoW shot, much more than that fancy camera & lens you use :uhoh:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99005/IMG_7461.jpg

[Vertical Freedom]

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1070413.jpg

[cleartorotate]

Whats the work situation like in this part of the world at the moment?

[Vertical Freedom]

Hey cleartorotate......which part exactly? Ozz; I think is poor :confused: Himalayas; as the season is about to start - busy :rolleyes:
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[Vertical Freedom]

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1070414.jpg
You could land a couple Helicopters down inside that Crevasse :rolleyes:

[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1070428.jpg

[Vertical Freedom]

Gorokshep ;)

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1070458.jpg

[Vertical Freedom]

For My good friend Mountain Pilot Capt Jason L :eek: :D :eek:
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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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Kongde ;)

[Vertical Freedom]

get a load of that CONING angle....aye karamba :mad:

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/IMG_4642_1.jpg

[zetec2]

Just awesome as always, stay safe out and up there.

[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

Thanks zetec2 :O WILCO :E
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:(

[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

Heading for Camp 2 inside the Western Khumb, looking at the ice fall that kills so many Souls (sad) :( that's Camp 1 down there :8

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1070533.jpg

[Vertical Freedom]

Camp 2 inside the Khumb....the Death Zone :mad:

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1070568.jpg

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[Vertical Freedom]

Surke...... VNLK closed due ****e weather :confused:
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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

Tail Safe...............sure is (whenever the opportunity is available) :8
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[Vertical Freedom]

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1080752.jpg

[Vertical Freedom]

Her Majesty......Sagarmatha (Everest)......the very 'Top of the World' :D :) :D
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1120044.jpg

[Vertical Freedom]

Rooffes & Mutly ;)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/IMG_4922.jpg

[Vertical Freedom]

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/IMG_4964.jpg

[Nigerian Expat Outlaw]

Absolutely stunning VF, I'm so jealous ! Thanks for posting, they're a pleasure to look at.

Cheers,

NEO

[Vertical Freedom]

Aaarh most welcome NEO.......:ok:
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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

very polite :D
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/IMG_5632.jpg

[Vertical Freedom]

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/IMG_7277.jpg

[Vertical Freedom]

Italian Pyramid Meteorological Station near Lobache :8

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/IMG_7357.jpg

[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

Skooting past the in-Laws Palace - Phurtyang :oh:
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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

Phoksundo Lake :}
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/IMG_5162.jpg

[Nigerian Expat Outlaw]

3916 reminds me of the summit of Tai Mo Shan in Hong Kong, except not as high and much warmer !

NEO

[Vertical Freedom]

Morning NEO.....Have a Supa Day :ok:

Sagarmath in the Background Amadablam fore :ooh:

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/IMG_7568.jpg

[Vertical Freedom]

approaching the Pumari saddle, where Sir Ed Hilary & Tenzing Norgay stood gazing upon Everest (the first time) ~ 22,200' AMSL :eek:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/IMG_2736%201.jpg
:D

[Vertical Freedom]

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/IMG_7864.jpg

[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

Working Mules....a tough Life, just like Mountain Pilot's :ouch:

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/P1050574.jpg

[Vertical Freedom]

Make Up Mirror.......on a Helicopter :\
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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

I'm gonna grow up to be a Helicopter Gaurd Doggie :)
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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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:yuk: :mad: :yuk:

[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

& still climbing...................just :=
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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

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[Vertical Freedom]

Approaching Vayoda Hospital roof-top H :confused: note; the spaghetti factory of wires on 3 sides :uhoh: (unmarked) :mad:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/IMG_5804.jpg

[krypton_john]

Some say the wires you know about are as dangerous or more than the ones you don't!

[Vertical Freedom]

Hey Krypton_John....absolutely correct :ok:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99005/IMG_0098.jpg

[Vertical Freedom]

Filming up-to 23,000' in a JetBox............................:ouch: :eek: :ouch:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/IMG_5932%201.jpg

[Vertical Freedom]

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99011/IMG_6192%201.jpg

[Encyclo]

At what altitude did the doors fall off VF :E?

Lot's of life left in these old girls :ok:

Fly Safe, Always