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Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Malaysia
Heliport many thanks for all your time and effort; we are by nature an opinionated lot and to prevent our divergent opinions from becoming a brawl takes some tact. We've seen you do it time and time again.
Senior Pilot good luck and thanks for taking this on.
Senior Pilot good luck and thanks for taking this on.
Joined: May 2005
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From: Missouri, USA
1. *doffs hat* It's been a pleasure.
2. What are your plans for filling all the time that you used to spend watching over us?
3. Just for fun, feel free to poke your head in from time to time and rap SP's knuckles for not cracking down on us hard enough and keeping it aviation related.
4. Thanks. Not to swell your head, but I really enjoy hanging out here. While you do a terrific (and until now, a thankless) job...it comes down to the quality of the pilots that post here. Some real gems amonst the lot. And some ne'er do wells like me, as well. Impressive that the forum hasn't regressed to the level of some of the other heli sites. Well done.
2. What are your plans for filling all the time that you used to spend watching over us?
3. Just for fun, feel free to poke your head in from time to time and rap SP's knuckles for not cracking down on us hard enough and keeping it aviation related.
4. Thanks. Not to swell your head, but I really enjoy hanging out here. While you do a terrific (and until now, a thankless) job...it comes down to the quality of the pilots that post here. Some real gems amonst the lot. And some ne'er do wells like me, as well. Impressive that the forum hasn't regressed to the level of some of the other heli sites. Well done.

Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 171
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From: midcoast US
I rarely post, preferring to read others far sharper than me, but this time, it's imperative.
I've always been impressed by your fairness and even-handed approach. You let pilots push the envelope and smacked them only when it was deserved. Outstanding job, especially for what you were being paid.
Wishing you tailwinds (save for TO and landings
).
rf
I've always been impressed by your fairness and even-handed approach. You let pilots push the envelope and smacked them only when it was deserved. Outstanding job, especially for what you were being paid.
Wishing you tailwinds (save for TO and landings
rf
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: On the Rump of Pendle Hill GB
Heliport,
Its been a "Blast" I have enjoyed your comments and your guidence has been well appreciated by many of us Non Pro's,
If your ever in the Ribble Valley, drop into the Inn at Whitewell I stand you a pint or two.
Peter R-B
Vfrpilotpb and /2
Its been a "Blast" I have enjoyed your comments and your guidence has been well appreciated by many of us Non Pro's,
If your ever in the Ribble Valley, drop into the Inn at Whitewell I stand you a pint or two.
Peter R-B
Vfrpilotpb and /2
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: mostly in the jungle...
Heliport,
...... thanks!!
I wish I had your "cool & calm" and I'd be way less in trouble!
Hope you stay on as a regular list member and we read more about/from you in the future.
Invitation to your pref bev, whenever you get this way (Central America)!
Hello Senior! You keep going Heliports tracks, we all' be very happy, no doubt!
Invitation to a welcome pref bev to you, whenever ....see above!
3top
"...in trouble"
...... thanks!!
I wish I had your "cool & calm" and I'd be way less in trouble!
Hope you stay on as a regular list member and we read more about/from you in the future.
Invitation to your pref bev, whenever you get this way (Central America)!
Hello Senior! You keep going Heliports tracks, we all' be very happy, no doubt!
Invitation to a welcome pref bev to you, whenever ....see above!
3top
"...in trouble"
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 288
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From: USA
Heliport,
I extend my respect, admiration, and heartfelt thanks for your significant contribution to this forum and to helicopter aviation in general. Unlike so many other helicopter forums, Rotorheads has remained first and foremost a technical and educational oasis.
I sincerely hope to one day meet you in person - UK or US. The drinks are on me!
Best of wishes and good luck to the new Sheriff - 'El' Senior Pilot.
Rich Lee
I extend my respect, admiration, and heartfelt thanks for your significant contribution to this forum and to helicopter aviation in general. Unlike so many other helicopter forums, Rotorheads has remained first and foremost a technical and educational oasis.
I sincerely hope to one day meet you in person - UK or US. The drinks are on me!

Best of wishes and good luck to the new Sheriff - 'El' Senior Pilot.
Rich Lee
Thread Starter
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 5,197
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From: UK
Thank you all so much for your generous comments here and in emails.
I took it on as a challenge in the quiet days, and I'm glad I did. I've enjoyed the discussions and the laughs, and I've certainly learnt a lot.
Paco's right. I will.
It's been a big part of my spare time for so long.
I won't post again as Heliport, but I'll enjoy the discussions from the back rows and no doubt join in using another name.
Thanks again.
Heliport
PS: Here's another thread which gave me laugh.
Not a single word of truth in it of course.
How many Rotorheads .....
.
I took it on as a challenge in the quiet days, and I'm glad I did. I've enjoyed the discussions and the laughs, and I've certainly learnt a lot.
Bet you'll miss us!
It's been a big part of my spare time for so long.
I won't post again as Heliport, but I'll enjoy the discussions from the back rows and no doubt join in using another name.
Thanks again.
Heliport
PS: Here's another thread which gave me laugh.
Not a single word of truth in it of course.
How many Rotorheads .....
.
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,635
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From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Heliport,
Rotorheads has been a source of information and entertainment under your stewardship.
Thanks for your significant contribution toward the growth of Rotorheads' membership and diversity of topics.
And also, thanks for the occasional times when you stopped the diversity from growing toooo much.
Dave
Rotorheads has been a source of information and entertainment under your stewardship.
Thanks for your significant contribution toward the growth of Rotorheads' membership and diversity of topics.
And also, thanks for the occasional times when you stopped the diversity from growing toooo much.

Dave








