Female Helicopter pilots.....
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From: N20,W99
Well this is Talia Santiago, she's the second female helicopter pilot in Mexico (first one is Vero Banda), Talia flies a Bell 407 and also flies with me part time in the Agusta 109E, she comes from an aviation familiy and I can tell you I am amazed at her flying abilities, ease, confidence, clever and fast learner. Amazing Pilot, although she can barely reach the pedals! ;-)
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From: ON A HILL
female helicopter pilots
For gods sake men, can we at least have some honesty one here.Whats the first thing you look at. Helicopter or the women. Ladies, girls, call them what you will. If the answer is the latter, then it just proves you are a normal red blooded male. If i was adrift in the Atlantic, then the rescue pilot if female could have a fat arse and a face like a bag of chisels i would not be choosy. However, if they looked like the pics so far i am sure i could forgive them for any slight faults in their piloting ability.
Hovering AND talking
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From: Propping up bars in the Lands of D H Lawrence and Bishop Bonner
you are a normal red blooded male.
Women, if course, have rose-pink blood. 
And never read Pprune. 
Cheers
Whirls
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From: US
This is NOT for Non-PC Plod, Gordy or Whirlygig .. but for the rest of you, and I'm gonna pretty much repeat what I already said!
I invited PPRuNers to contribute photos of our sisters from around the world because in addition to appreciating the beauty of some of our kin I am among the millions on men still alive who, during their career, have fought for women. That fight has always been well rewarded in that the people I have supported and promoted have made me proud and as a result have strengthened my commitment to the cause as it were.
For those 30 and below this may seem arcane but there are those of us who were among the first to train, recruit and promote women pilots and for us old geezers we still get a kick out of seeing our sisters progressing and improving their place in the industry.
Don't worry - we'll soon be gone and you'll be surrounded by the likes of young Gordy's and others who couldn't dream of posting a thread with the word 'woman' in the title!
Finally - on the red blooded issue; you can make it illegal for men to be fascinated by women but, for as long as this ball is turning, you won't ever stop it .. its a part of what it is to be a man and, if you've got style and panache and sensitivities .. the sisterhood love it. They love it when they're admired and appreciated .. as professionals as well as women!
HM
I invited PPRuNers to contribute photos of our sisters from around the world because in addition to appreciating the beauty of some of our kin I am among the millions on men still alive who, during their career, have fought for women. That fight has always been well rewarded in that the people I have supported and promoted have made me proud and as a result have strengthened my commitment to the cause as it were.
For those 30 and below this may seem arcane but there are those of us who were among the first to train, recruit and promote women pilots and for us old geezers we still get a kick out of seeing our sisters progressing and improving their place in the industry.
Don't worry - we'll soon be gone and you'll be surrounded by the likes of young Gordy's and others who couldn't dream of posting a thread with the word 'woman' in the title!
Finally - on the red blooded issue; you can make it illegal for men to be fascinated by women but, for as long as this ball is turning, you won't ever stop it .. its a part of what it is to be a man and, if you've got style and panache and sensitivities .. the sisterhood love it. They love it when they're admired and appreciated .. as professionals as well as women!
HM
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From: On the Rump of Pendle Hill Lancashi
I had a Lady insructor, Hard as nails and totally unflappable, as a big rough and touble type myself, I was humbled to see such a small frame have such strength, and huge charecter also to go with it, she made me do things over and over and over again in the end she placed her knowledge into my hands , I owe that little lady a huge debt of thanks, for what she gave to me.
Peter R-B
Vfrpilot
Peter R-B
Vfrpilot
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From: Redding CA, or on a fire somewhere
Hell Man....
Me...Young, why thank you. Working for the USFS, you can look me up and find that I am maybe not quite as young as you think I am......
Had a huge response written about values, but in the end, it is just not worth it...your mind is made up.
Whirls et al....for what it is worth, sadly, not all men are created equal....
Don't worry - we'll soon be gone and you'll be surrounded by the likes of young Gordy's and others who couldn't dream of posting a thread with the word 'woman' in the title!
Had a huge response written about values, but in the end, it is just not worth it...your mind is made up.
Whirls et al....for what it is worth, sadly, not all men are created equal....
Hovering AND talking
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From: Propping up bars in the Lands of D H Lawrence and Bishop Bonner
I am maybe not quite as young as you think I am......
To most of the posters on here ... how would you feel if some bloke directed all your comments to your daughter or if it was your daughter whose photo is being posted on a forum for other men to ogle for no other reason than she flies a helicopter.
Cheers
Whirls
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From: Downwind
For gods sake men, can we at least have some honesty one here.Whats the first thing you look at. Helicopter or the women. Ladies, girls, call them what you will. If the answer is the latter, then it just proves you are a normal red blooded male. If i was adrift in the Atlantic, then the rescue pilot if female could have a fat arse and a face like a bag of chisels i would not be choosy. However, if they looked like the pics so far i am sure i could forgive them for any slight faults in their piloting ability.
Personally, I look at the helicopter first. After all, I've sometimes found a worm in an apple only after taking a bite.....
Actually that was a poor example, but you get what I mean.
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From: France
Sergeant Julie Wiles, 31, was the first woman in Britain to be selected for an aviation display team in 2001.
She flew a Gazelle as Number 4 with the Blue Eagles, following her father Major Alan Wiles who led the team in 1979.
She flew a Gazelle as Number 4 with the Blue Eagles, following her father Major Alan Wiles who led the team in 1979.
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From: Beside the seaside
500e,
You are right there. Whirlygig is a very talented individual- musician, helicopter pilot, accountant, a degree in nuclear physics and drinks pints of Bombadier. A lady who certainly doesn't need someone to tell her what to appreciate and love.
You are right there. Whirlygig is a very talented individual- musician, helicopter pilot, accountant, a degree in nuclear physics and drinks pints of Bombadier. A lady who certainly doesn't need someone to tell her what to appreciate and love.
Avoid imitations
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From: Wandering the FIR and cyberspace often at highly unsociable times
Yes, Whirls is a very clever lady. 
Cleverer than me, anyways.
And purdy too. I've seen the photo of her on her bike, with stabilisers.....
Cleverer than me, anyways.
And purdy too. I've seen the photo of her on her bike, with stabilisers.....
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From: Center of the Universe
"you can make it illegal for men to be fascinated by women but, for as long as this ball is turning, you won't ever stop it .. its a part of what it is to be a man and, if you've got style and panache and sensitivities .. the sisterhood love it"
