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1st March 2014 | 14:38

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Peter-RB

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Namaste VF,

re your last but one post...

Don't you believe it, once they have that taste of power..it is always there to be used no matter when or where they are....!!!!

Peter RB
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2nd March 2014 | 04:31

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gcpilot8

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Grande Hospital, Kathmandu

VF brother

Some time ago you had posted several pictures at rooftop of Grande Hospital in Kathmandu.

Found this video of you taking off on the same day on youtube.

2nd March 2014 | 06:56

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Vertical Freedom

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Namaste Peter RB

Yaar know thy machine (limitations) & thou self's abilities & limitations & use accordingly, exceeding neither & hopefully wisely (Airmanship)

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Hey gcpilot

thanks, I'd not seen that clip yet? hehehehe classic ATC delay for a take-off clearance, the Hospital is inside the Heli-lane

4nm to the Helicopter parking area at VNKT, no where near an approach or T/O path of the Airbus's. We were 90º radial away from runway alignment so hmmmmm

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Land happy always

2nd March 2014 | 11:24

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Given the skids be parallel to the painted line .... I say that be VF.

2nd March 2014 | 13:24

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Vertical Freedom

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Peter I confess

twas I

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2nd March 2014 | 14:41

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Hawkeye0001

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... and the tail rotor hanging over the edge even on a rooftop helipad.
"...if you're OCD and you know it, wash your hands..."

3rd March 2014 | 00:21

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Vertical Freedom

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Hey Hawkeye0001

Keeping the TR (mincer) clear & safe is always a good idea, especially with such crowds up there

Land Happy always

3rd March 2014 | 03:21

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B Sousa

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I think the photos verify "Mountain Qualified"

3rd March 2014 | 06:08

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Vertical Freedom

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Hey B Sousa hehehehe apparently

3rd March 2014 | 06:21

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& the day's fly by............

approaching Lamjura pass ~ 12,000'

3rd March 2014 | 06:22

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Office Duties

Takshindo Monastery

3rd March 2014 | 06:28

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Top of the World - Rescue

Chhehhewa 8,159' @ 8°C Rescue - 4 x PAX + 45kg Cargo + 32usgal GoJuice

3rd March 2014 | 21:44

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VF Brother

Are all the birds stationed at Kathmandu and dispatched from there or does the company keep birds at strategic locations like Pokhara, Nepalgunj and dispatch them as necessary?

4th March 2014 | 01:14

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Vertical Freedom

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Good morning gcpilot8

All based at VNKT, during the climbing season we base the AS350B3+ at VNLK to have a shorter response time for Sagarmatha (Everest) Rescues

Cheers & Happy Landings

4th March 2014 | 07:53

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Yeeehaaar

4th March 2014 | 07:57

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Langtang Village 12,056'

4th March 2014 | 08:00

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Top of the World - WoW factor

Ghodetabela Cargo 11,118'

4th March 2014 | 08:06

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Somewhere above Orsho??? Patient was at wrong indicated location but we found them @ 13,783' ~ 3ºC ~ 8knots upslope - 3 x PAX + 34kg Cargo + 38usgal GoJuice