2017 HeliOps Calendar Giveaway - That Time Again.
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Ned, received mine also. Many thanks, A very generous gesture, especially for folks you have never met!
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ShyTorque - Yes I may not have met many of the people we send the calendars to but we have a common bond - a passion for this industry. The role of people here is to fly, fix, operate, or fly in them. Mine is to help showcase what makes this industry so special.
Over the past year the industry and many of the members here have had some ups and downs - hopefully having some cool pictures hanging on the wall reminds them that even though the industry/they are going through some down times its still an amazing industry and one they should feel proud to be a part of - I know I am.
Kia Kaha from Aotearoa and have a great Xmas everyone.
Over the past year the industry and many of the members here have had some ups and downs - hopefully having some cool pictures hanging on the wall reminds them that even though the industry/they are going through some down times its still an amazing industry and one they should feel proud to be a part of - I know I am.
Kia Kaha from Aotearoa and have a great Xmas everyone.
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About 10 years ago I was living in Australia on a working holiday visa and I saw helicopters taking off from Port Douglas on a daily basis. I was a very old passion and that got me right into my heart. I was in a profession that was ok but now completely satisfied.
Decided to move over to Spain, did my course and started working in the fire fighting industry.
I am so glad for the decision. Love helicopters!!
I feel very happy now working with helis...
Decided to move over to Spain, did my course and started working in the fire fighting industry.
I am so glad for the decision. Love helicopters!!
I feel very happy now working with helis...
Hello Ned! I have always had an interest in helicopters from a very young age. My first exposure was sitting in a Bristow S-76 at the age of 9. I have been working in the industry now for 6 years and wouldnt change a thing!
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My father was in the RAF Marine Branch so was heavily involved in SAR helicopters. I originally wanted to be an engineer but Biggin Hill said Nah go to Cranwell as they say the rest is history.
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Why I Decided to Fly Helicopters
Ned,
It looks like the count is still under 100. Anyway, I hope I'm not too late! So then, here's why I decided to fly helicopters...
Around 2006-2007 I was a new Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and was in a "casual" assignment waiting for my pilot training class. The B-1 bomber pilots at my base told me how cut-throat the fighter pilot track was and urged me to consider something else. After some research, I learned the Air Force flew helicopters for search and rescue. This convinced me to see what flying a helicopter was all about. I paid for an hour with an instructor and got to try my hand at hovering an R22, then flew up and down the coast near Santa Ana, California. The rest is history...
Alex
It looks like the count is still under 100. Anyway, I hope I'm not too late! So then, here's why I decided to fly helicopters...
Around 2006-2007 I was a new Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and was in a "casual" assignment waiting for my pilot training class. The B-1 bomber pilots at my base told me how cut-throat the fighter pilot track was and urged me to consider something else. After some research, I learned the Air Force flew helicopters for search and rescue. This convinced me to see what flying a helicopter was all about. I paid for an hour with an instructor and got to try my hand at hovering an R22, then flew up and down the coast near Santa Ana, California. The rest is history...
Alex
2017 Calendar
Ned,
Received mine over the holiday. All months present and in order. Thank you very much for the fine calendar Ned! Hope you had a great Christmas and wishing you a Happy New Year! Otterotor.
Received mine over the holiday. All months present and in order. Thank you very much for the fine calendar Ned! Hope you had a great Christmas and wishing you a Happy New Year!
Otterotor.