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the only mountain with the cloud formations is Sagarmatha (Everest) inbound to Namche Bizarre, descending out of 18,000' - Rescue :E AS350 :uhoh:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9205cc32.jpg in the V of the pass Khumjung & VNSB Syangboche airstrip is visible :p |
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Doodh Pokhari (Milk Lake) at Gokyo 15,748'
Rescue flight :ok::rolleyes::ooh: http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...9/IMG_2683.jpg |
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VNLK notorious Lukla airport, most dangerous in the World (they claim) hmmmm I've seen more scarey-er & dangerous here in Nepal, much more :eek::eek::eek:
the Jetbanger will depart with 4 pax + 60kg cargo + 35usgal GoJuice DA 11,820' :}:}:} hmmm cushion creep :uhoh::uhoh::uhoh: http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...9/IMG_2684.jpg |
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:D:O:ok::}:confused::eek::cool::rolleyes:http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...psa75c0dc8.jpg
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18k feet +
Are u always using oxygen at those altitudes? did hypoxia ever hit you?
Just being curios Nice pics:ok: |
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Namaste Soave _Pilot
errr lets say its always there in the machine to use:hmm::hmm::hmm: http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...IMG_2649-1.jpg Ama Dablam summit viewed here from about 23,000' PAhttp://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/sr...s/confused.gifhmm that's about 24,400' indicated on the GPS :ooh::ooh::ooh: |
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Annapurna 3 :ouch::ouch::ouch:
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Annapurna 2 :):):)
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Lake Tilicho Highest lake in the World, overflying here at about 22,000' :*:*:*
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...9/IMG_2632.jpg |
Lake Tilicho - Worlds highest lake, overflying here at about 22,000' :ooh::ooh::ooh:
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morning at Sama 12,000' waiting for winds below Mt. Manaslu after the big avalanche for search & maybe rescue :ooh::ooh::ooh:
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Tyangboche Monastery - inbound to VNLK from GorokShep Rescue flt :ok::ok:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...9/P1090524.jpg |
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Rescue flight - Pheriche....... Nepali WoW factor always there :):):)
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approaching Tyangboche Monastery - bound for GorokShep Rescue flt:confused::confused::confused: Ama Dablam on right, Sagarmatha (Everest) seen with all the clouds forming off Her :eek::eek::eek:
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getting off the Mountain, cloud surfing :confused::confused::confused: searching for holes :yuk::yuk::yuk: not fun :eek::eek::eek:
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Re the Lake, it doesn't look frozen which surprises me. Does it freeze over ? Re "searching for holes", mmmm, you certainly lead an interesting life ! Thanks for taking the time to post the great photos, keep them coming.:ok: |
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How do you keep everything steady in the mountain air, flying one handed, while snapping these great photos? |
Thank you so much VF, for posting these photos :)
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Thank You for the positive words re my pix, these encourage more :ok::ok: Hmm Tilicho lake only freezes for the winter? :uhoh: To take snaps I usually fly with the knees:{ Happy Landings always :D:D:D VF |
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Aerial Yaks at work VNLK :E:E:E
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If you ever publish these photos in a book or write a book I will be the first to order ! Spectacular.
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I agree, you would only need to publish the photos with a very small amount of text pertaining to location. Apart from a large number of pilots, i think a fair few climbers and treckers would buy it solely because the images are so unique. |
Hi VF
getting off the Mountain, cloud surfing searching for holes not fun Wow mate, you are living on the dangerous side, and some the heights shown in your pictures, I really take my hat off to you Fly safe :ok: |
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Namaste VLM
Hmmmmm up here so close to satellites orbiting, if we wait for all nice & easy conditions, then we would fly maybe 20days a year & a lot more people would die........ a lot more.:ugh::uhoh::{ It's a balance between weighing up manageable risks to save lives :ouch: Happy landings 🚁🚁🚁 VF 🌀🙏🌀 |
Nice photos.
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Awesome ... every single photo. May your God go with you !! :ok:
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Flying with your knees? I (4000 hours on fixed wing) have only once tried to fly a helicopter and found it almost impossible using my hands.
When I worked in Westland, I was told that one of the test pilots used to demonstrate flying a Gazelle with just his knees. I didn't believe him. I guess I was wrong. Love your photos - keep them coming! |
Flying with the knees is a common thing when folding a map, taking photos or rolling a cigarette:E.
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Perhaps not so commonly performed when flying through a turbulent Himalayan mountain pass at 18,000' :-D
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Good morning fellow Rotorheads
I was trained by 'Buck Ryan' & he made me fly with my knees, left hand, even body weight shifting. It's not so hard once You get used to it ;) gives more options & choices as to how to manage self & cockpit. Thanks for the positive feedback :ok::ok::ok: greatly appreciated :D Cheers VF |
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VNKT Tribhuvan International - Helicopter dispersal area, 4,400' :confused:
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VNKT Tribhuvan International - Helicopter dispersal area, 4,400' :E
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climbing for Thorang La pass - gotta reach 19,000' to cross, trusty ole Jetbox B206BIII :ooh::{:=
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climbing for Thorang La pass - gotta reach 19,000' to cross, trusty ole Jetbox B206BIII :uhoh::ugh::8
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views from the office, WoW an exceptionally clear day :cool:;):D
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VNLD Lamidada airstrip 4,100' :}:bored::)
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