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Old 27th Nov 2012, 13:11
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Machapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain) centre stage & pointy
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Old 27th Nov 2012, 13:15
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Begnas Tal & my Salewa light trekking shoes WoW they're clean

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Top of the world

Vertical Freedom - superb scenery - truly breathtaking! Thanks for sharing more pics from your 'office window'
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Hi VF - is there a glimpse of you in this?



What a great project.

Cheers
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Angel Top of the World - WoW factor

Mountaineers on the summit of Island Peak (20,305') seen here at ~ 21,000'






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Wow that last pic is stunning! Looks like that sheer face is just clinging on for dear life!!
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so do you print those photos off and sell them to the same mountaineers in basecamp?
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The compass mod in the Short Ranger at post #805 - PRICELESS!
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Hehehe yep that compass mod is completely useless it's just there for show, it only works on ground with rotors stopped ???
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VF Which helo you like the best up there.
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Namaste robin303

The best Helicopter for me up here is the one with the most power margin & most forgiving hmmmm there is only one to choose from & that's the AS350B3

Happy Landings Always

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Roger that VF
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...there is only one to choose from & that's the AS350B3
No surprises there then!
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Your photos are phenominal VF, keep them coming. This is scenery most folks never get to see.

Stay safe. Bob C

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Namaste VF,

What are the very square areas that are next to a lake of some sorts ,are they growing beds for such like as vegatables or fish?

As ever, you are blowing the minds of us normally earth bound people who might only get into free Air every once in a while.

Brilliant pictures my high altitude friend, it really is a pleasure to follow your thread.

Fly with God of on your shoulder, for we all enjoy immensely your posts>

Many regards

Peter R-B Lancashire UK
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Peak photos

VF...have you airlifted anyone to/fro the peak of Everest?
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Heh! If he has, I don't think he'd tell anyone about it!
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Namaste Fellow Rotorheads

Thanks for the compliments on the pix I very much appreciate them which is inspiring to post more

The square ponds by the lake is a huge fish farm

Hehehehehe my ultra high altitude rescues are restricted to the service ceiling of the RFM - 23,000'PA

Happy Landings always

VF

Ps. krypton_john Your right

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Old 7th Dec 2012, 05:22
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Heh! If it was me stuck at 23100' and you were about I still wouldn't give up hope for a rescue, mate!
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