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Namaste

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
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...9/P1090527.jpg

If you ever publish these photos in a book or write a book I will be the first to order ! Spectacular.
Thanx

+1

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.

Awesome ... every single photo. May your God go with you !! :ok:

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.

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:
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...9/P1090631.jpg

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VNKT Tribhuvan International - Helicopter dispersal area, 4,400' :E
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...9/P1090628.jpg

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climbing for Thorang La pass - gotta reach 19,000' to cross, trusty ole Jetbox B206BIII :ooh::{:=
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...9/P1090613.jpg

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climbing for Thorang La pass - gotta reach 19,000' to cross, trusty ole Jetbox B206BIII :uhoh::ugh::8

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...9/P1090615.jpg

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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::)
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/...9/P1090546.jpg