Flight on a Robinson R44 helicopter down the gorge beyond the Victoria falls in April 2017. You can see the first part of this flight over the falls here: • Victoria falls helicop...
In 1994 a friend of mine where waiting to do a check flight (before we hired a Piper Arrow 2). Harry Knapp flying a Robbie 22 with a student on board, took off and flew at about 5ft across the whole of Bournemouth airport. He was the proprietor of a Helicopter company and had 02k+ hours. I commented (as I had a A&H at the time), “if he carries on like that, he won’t come back”. He didn’t. Both Harry and his student were killed. This video reminds me of that. Where are the ‘areas’ this pilot looking for if he has a mechanical failure - requiring an auto. Can the pax swim, clothing, floatation..... utter madness.
hey, you can always stay home and watch it on TV. You will be safe there, unless there is earthquake, or plane hits the house where you live, or something like that, you know what I mean.......
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There's old pilots and theres bold pilots but not... Many old bold pilots
TransferAir heck yes. Sit home and watch you tube, you are much safer than living life. So one day when you on your death bad, you will remember all those days of watching you tube. O, yes, I almost forgot, you gone live forever.....
As a Marine, I served as a aircrew in the back of helicopters. 20 years ago I would have been all about this. Now I look at this video as exhilarating, but also reckless and careless. Just watch the video in the first part and ask, "If they have an emergency, where will they go" Also not the engines and rotors @ 01:49 mark. He misjudged his speed and rate of bank and had to pull in torque. This will eventually bite the pilot in the ass as pilots rarely give up bad habits.
Notice he wasn't looking far enough ahead of the craft, and when he finally did, by looking out the side window, that's when he realized he was out of shape for the turn.
When you say "where will they go", are you suggesting that they simply shouldn't be flying over the water? That they should be flying over the land? Or is your point that even if they were to fly over the land, it's all trees and rocks, so there is nowhere to touch down?
That was superb! I am a fixed wing pilot that never trusted choppers but I admit this flight was safer in the chopper than using my old J3 Cub the same route. Now that would be scary down in there and low. I guess your rotor span is quite a bit less than the 36' wing span on the Cub! I just do not know if I would have the guts to fly that in the Cub!
Damn! I clicked because I thought I could see the victoria falls...anyway a good and breathtaking video especially when you flew too low on the river surface...
I wish I could do my first helicopter ride over again. I was like these passengers; capturing the flight on camera and ended up missing the experience. If I could do it again, I would just sit back and enjoy the views as oppose to occupying myself with photos and videos.
@David Shaw It certainly is fun, pure excitement, phenomenal views and a fantastic experience! However, none of that matters if your engine or tail rotor fails when you're 100 feet over the raging waters! The Pilot in Command has a Duty of Care to not endanger the aircraft, passengers or crew, flying well within the Height Velocity Curve in a fully loaded helicopter does not in my opinion fulfil that responsibility!
You sure have got to trust your equipment... I’ve flown choppers for nearly 35 years... I don’t know if I have that much faith... without a safe plan B... congratulations...
THIS is what man learned to fly for... Not just as a way of getting from A - B faster than by land or sea, but to explore this beautiful planet of ours from the air. Swooping low and fast across beautiful locations and scenery and seeing the world - the bigger picture, as only a Bird can see. I learned to fly 15 years ago... microlights first and then my full PPL with multi engine, night and instrument ratings... I currently own a Cessna 182 and am waiting on an order for the new Panthera Pipistrel... but I get the the most kicks by far flying my Mainair Blade microlight. Cruising along at 70 miles per hour out in the open air with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery both home & abroad. True seat of your pants flying and I'm so glad I learned do it when I did. So... if it's something you've ever considered doing and have the means, go ahead and do it. You will not regret it.
... wow..this is one of the best videos that I have been able to contemplate, it is spectacular, beautiful and impressive. Thank you and ..mil likes ... I congratulate you.
@@johnrower4297 Three things my instructor taught me that you cannot get back once you've given them away... if things go wrong that is... 1. The runway behind you. 2. The fuel you left on the ground. 3. The altitude above you.
I have a combination of over 1000 hours in both fixed wing and rotor... and although flying can be very enjoyable you must always keep a sizable safe margins as a Top Priority which, I don't see here.. In my line of work this Pilot is a risk taker.
No, a helicopter with an engine failure can autorotate (the helicopter equivalent of gliding) and make a gentle landing. But here, if it happens they will land in the rapids and all drown.
It's true in a generic sense, though. A helicopter landing with an engine failure can actually be just as soft as a normal landing, provided all the other systems are working properly and the pilot is skilled enough.
Before take off: -Hay I got a Idea no-one has tried yet! Why not letting a guy filming a guy that is filming a gopro camera that is filming the flight.
Remember that when you have to tell the PAX’s family, or risk the lives of the emergency services who would do the recovery of the bodies, etc, etc. There are bold pilots and old pilots... but no old, bold pilots. Aviation is not exempt from idiots... this video proves it.
@@planetdisco4821 , :) Yes, it should be mentioned in the preface of the Iliad that no Trojan Horses will me making appearances, and that one must turn one's attention to Book 2 of the Aeneid for a wooden horse.