Dauphin Helicopter Rescue! How To Save a Stranded Mountain Biker 

Dave made this video to convince his wife he needed another helicopter

Flying low over beautiful terrain like that is always appreciated.

9:15 Dave you should always put the parking brake on in the pre-landing checks BEFORE you actually land on a slope, and even if it looks flat, it's a ridge/pinnacle approach. Unless you're landing in a perfectly flat paddock not on top of hill then go ahead and do what you want with park brakes. If you fly NVG one day, then treat every remote landing as a slope landing as NVGs can be very hard to pick slope, holes, obstacles etc... Fly safe!

This video is exactly what the Dauphin needs. An example of the reason why it exists in the first place. Thank you Dave for sharing this episode and I look forward to many more like it!

You're a good dude Dave. Everyone needs a friend like him. Willing to come pick you up when you're in trouble. Whether that's in a helicopter or a pickup truck. This is a good reminder for myself to be that type of friend to others.

HEAVY D is a good hearted man who enjoys giving as much as he recieves.

Dude, your average Saturday is a hell of a lot more interesting than 99% of our Saturdays. Anything with a helicopter involved only elevates the content. Stay safe.

Dave, it has to feel great to be the guy your friends call when they need a helping hand, and to be able to have the time and resources to make stuff like this happen! To answer your question, YES! A million times yes! I absolutely love watching the videos you post like this. Literally anything aviation related is a must watch for me. Keep up the great work!

Random, unplanned, unscripted videos like this are the BEST! Great scenery, cool look at the inside of a helicopter, life lesson … all in one video.

I don’t think you can make a better video than one about helping a friend in need. Well done!

I am a Commercial Multi Engine Fixed Wing Pilot and a Commercial Rotorcraft Helicopter Pilot, and a Private Fixed Wing SeaPlane Pilot and I love your Love of Helicopter flight. Getting the Blackhawk and a Dauphine is amazing! Keep doing good work for those who are less fortunate!

Dave, so happy to see all you guys doing good in this world. Anytime you can help out a fellow human, its a good day. Keep up the good work. Big Mike.

Absolutely enjoy real world videos like this. Thank you for taking us along.

Any reason to see that sweet sweet Dauphine in the air and just flying around is gonna get my attention. Really appreciate the extra Polish you guys put into the videos

Being a mointain biker myself i've been in situations where i've run out of food and water. Having someone you can call for a rescue is awesome especially when your ride home is in a heli.... loved this video Dave

Love that you are willing to help friends and other people out when in need. Keep the awesome videos coming brother.

I spent 26 years in Civil Air Patrol so this is right up my alley. Love the helicopter, love the rescue, love the camaraderie and friendship. I've spent several nights at 3:00 a.m. looking for ELT's in the 80's and 90's so this just takes me back.

As a former private pilot I love your aviation content, especially the Blackhawk content.

Dave real life story videos are always golden in my book.....

I can’t be the only one who laughed when Hans said “what’s his exact location, roughly”. I think we can all relate to that sentiment and I can guarantee I have said something similar many times in my life!

As a former USCG HH65 flight mechanic, I used to do this kind of stuff on the Oregon coast line as well as inland rescues. Keep putting this out and I’ll watch.

Thanks for being the guy that your friends can rely on. SAR operations, no matter how small, are still super impactful and save lives. Excellent execution on the landing and take-off from the ridge line.

I'd like to see more videos like this Dave. Thanks for taking all of us along on this flight. Hope your weekend mellowed out.

Heavy D, you asked a question at the end of this video. ' Do you want to see this kind of daily life type content'? Maybe you didn't word it quite like that but my answer is yes, Bring it on! You, Diesel Dave, Hans and your amazing crew have amazing storytelling abilities which coupled with the killer video content can make a simple flight to pick up stranded friends into awesome content. Thanks for what you do. Scott. BTW, we have met in the past, I think it was SEMA 2019 or 2018, I was the then CEO of Rolling Big Power, we did some stuff together and partnered in a build that we featured in the RBP booth. Anyway, all my best, and enjoy what you, DD and the crew do.

Everybody needs a friend like Heavy D. Great rescue.

The aerial views of those mountains never get old. Keep this type of video coming.

love any rescue videos, cars, people, cars with people in them, just the thought of seeing one of your trucks pass by on the highway while others have normal cars, just cracks me up. you make light to a situation that could have been much worse.

What I like is you and your friends just being who you all are... Helping when and where you can ( even if you have to travel to do it), never hesitating to drop what you're doing to go help a friend ( even when they got in over their heads).The planned stuff is all good, but its the day to day things and your being who you all are that makes your channel interesting and just fun... Guys who care about each other, who help each other and are friends enough to give each other static when it is deserved....You guys are like " A box of chocolates".

SAR friendly ❤. Well done. As a retired pilot I noticed some “tightness” during the flight. Well done Dave , good airmanship is key to success on these kind of missions.

You're ALWAYS helping people, that's cool brother, who doesn't want to see this kind of stuff?

That was a good demonstration of the possible dauphin capabilities.

This guy could be having a good day, and he take the time to be kind and a unconditional friend!! Very admirable

Short and sweet. Picking up a friend who needs helps. Dave you are a true friend. Loved it!!!

That bird was once the air medical transport in my area ( southwest Michigan) It’s good to see that it has found a good home and is still saving lives

Thank you, for sharing with everybody. Beautiful rescue.

This type of "day in the life of "content is the best kind in my opinion it's so real and the best to watch. Anything with the boats or in the air for me 😊

Helping people out and making sure that they get home safe is always a good idea and makes for good content

Dave is the friend that we all need!

I like your videos because they are always differant but especially the ones that show you rescuing people and showing your heart. sometimes it's hard to tell which is bigger your wallet or your compassion, keep it up big guy & ty.

Great job, Dave, more of these should be on the channel. How helping people really workshop?

It’s nice to see that helicopter still saving lives. I think you did great buying that bird.

This is an excellent example of what can happen even to the most able and experienced. No harm became of it thanks to your rescue. Glad you shared this video.

Hans is so casual. He walks over with 3 waters hands them out . They were like oh thank god this is over . Great job guys great job !

Friendship ...at times we all mess up... but friends are there for friends. Awesome guys!!!

So glad you were able to help a friend in need. Any type of video you put out is already perfect. Don't stress it.

Videos like this are cool, too. Refreshing to see some unplanned stuff.

Keep posting short videos like this. It's nice to see the day to day life of you and your whole team 👍

I like these type videos. It shows and educates the importance of exploring at the appropriate skill level. It shows that even if you have expierience what can go wrong.

To all of Dave’ neighbors: Please go get lost in the surrounding mountains and send him an SOS call. It was great to see the Dauphine helicopter in action. Thank you!

Yep - love the spontaneity of the videos. We all need friends like Dave.

The raw stuff is always good. Keep the balance with the polished and the raw and that will satisfy more viewers than you already appeal to. Nice flight. Good rescue. Thanks for sharing.

Small stuff like this is awesome to watch. Thank you please do more of this type of content.

I love these videos. I’ve worked on fixed wing and helos for over 30 years. You are the man Heavy D. I’m especially impressed by your cockpit situational awareness. Always scanning the instruments and the sky. Looking up checking engine controls. Sign of a safe pilot. May the Lord continue to bless you, your family, and all your compadres. Stay safe

Hey folks, as a UK Veteran I enjoy all your videos and I have to say anything involving helicopters is great, keep them coming..Thanks

Over the years I have watched every post of yours from day one, Enjoyed each, great job. Never known what details you and your team went throw on each recovery. Thanks. All I can say is WOW!!!

You can’t beat helping people. Always awesome 😊

Always nice to know a guy that owns a helicopter.. or two. Well done Dave.

Another reason why having Dave as a friend is such a good thing lol

Dave, Hans...YES, we like rescue/helping people videos away from your headquarters/shop area...up in the mountains, in another state, in the winter, rain or mud, searching for people or even just repairing or recovering vehicles, heavy equipment and whatnot. The helicopters are cool in rescue, recovery or searching videos, but so is all of your other equipment. That RARE, COOL huge snowblower you bought from the ski resort(?) is really cool...you ought to be able to use it to help or rescue people in the winter. ;)

It's a noble thing you have shown to us by helping a human being.

The rescue videos to me are the best. Don't get me wrong I love all your videos but I really love when you help people. Thank you for sharing this with us all.

Having Dave as a friend is a blessing. A helicopter ride like that would easily be in the 10's of thousands of dollars

What a great friend!!!! Everybody needs a friend like that...

Looks good to me. Nice to have people that you can count on. Honest, from the heart. Dave and Hans are amazing. Video was cool.

It makes me VERY happy to know that I had a VERY small part in helping these friends in their time of need!! Thank you to ANY and EVERY person that played a part in this video

Nice to know someone who is as nice as Dave and who has the resources and heart to help folks like this! Definitely like these kind of videos! At 15:42 the mountaintop ridge line almost looks like a person laying on their back top of head to left, shoulders and chest to the right… does anyone else see that? Looks pretty neat!

This is what I enjoy with this channel. The mix is what I love. Your team and you are such an amazing inspiration. Keep it mixed it keeps the channel interesting.

Yo D... the impromptu side of your life is what makes it so intriguing. Keep helping people, brother, and we'll keep supporting yall. Thanks!

These are some of the best videos helping out friends!!!But also rescuing someone that needed help!!Keep them coming

They definitely took the wrong turns on purpose lol…That’s the only reason this video happened lol they took those turns on purpose so he could use his helicopter

Unplanned videos is great, everything does not have to be planned to perfection, I love all your videos.

I love videos like these. Shows more of the personal side of people.

Being able to fly and help a friend is a true blessing. I like these flying videos

Great that you guys are always ready and willing to assist. Well done! These short videos are perfect to put things into perspective. Please continue.

I stumbled on your page the other day while searching for some videos to play while working. Of course I have seen your show. This is the content that great. Glad your buddies were okay. I'm training to be a fixed wing pilot but to be able to land in the area you did is what makes a helicopter so appealing.

I love the raw, unfiltered stuff!!! Would definitely watch all!

Dave is so kind considering the guys he rescuing to guys who seem like they should know better.

It’s nice to see videos where we get to see Dave grow as a pilot. I can’t imagine that landing on that peak was super easy.

Awesome video! As a student pilot, I appreciate seeing real-life aviation content. Keep up the awesomeness! 🤘

Awesome job and Im glad he had away to get ahold of you for help.

Anytime you can save a friends life with a helicopter, ill be around to watch! Nice job Mr. Picky :)

Hi Dave; you guys always come thru for me. I’m an ex trucker who retired when my wife had a stroke and I watch action videos such as yours. Your content is always top notch so kudos to you and your team! Keep up the good work!!!

Great job Dave true friend, wish there was more people in the world like you

I would say one of the best videos on RU-vid right now💪🏼💯 great job at rescuing them

I'm glad you were able to get your buddies off the mountain safely, and yeah, these kinds of videos are completely fine with me.

That was just pure and simple some of the most epic and awe inspiring video I have seen in awhile. The fact that I know you'd have been in that helicopter, doing exactly what you did, even if you didn't have a channel speaks volumes about you brother.

Awesome video. Great work from your crew and fantastic job stepping up to help people in need!

Love seeing these rescues!

Dave, love the chopper content. I’d love to see you guys do more exploration - content around flying to intriguing spots on the map and checking them out is fun and provides the viewer a good story to buy into. And like anyone else, visuals of low level flying are always awesome!

This is the first ever video of yours I've watched. Insant sub. The way you helped your friends, the editing, the kindness honestly conveyed through the camera, the knowledge to fly a helicopter. EVERYTHING. Great work man!

Love these videos. Great job helping your friends! Thanks for sharing!

Yes thanks Dave

Dave seems like hes always rescuing his adventurous friends. During winter wen no vids can be made or summer wen it slows down his friends get in easy predicaments for dave to come save the day

Good evening from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It’s great that you have the capability of helping people in need. Thanks for sharing your experiences. 🇺🇸

I love this helicopter content!!!

These shorter videos are always fun for a quick watch and some filler time. Yall are good dudes and just do some of the most amazing things. Keep up the amazing work and helping people out. Hans you rock brotha.

I went 4 hours without water please rescue me. I hope this is a setup.

Thanks Dave. This was honestly worth it. I enjoy the human interest - Jason meeting his family.

Great video. I love the polished videos but these are just as good for how authentic situations happen and you guys just react straight away.

Loved the video great rescue. Your buddies was in need and you you have the stuff what it took to get them off the mountain thing. They got home safely to their family's. Need more of these videos. Nothing planned is always good