Cool As Hell Helicopter Pilots
Kid loses radio-controlled plane in tree; helicopter pilot sees it and he and his co-pilot pull it out:
You can tell that this guy, the pilot, is a total pro at what he does. Also, I'm sure there are great female helicopter pilots and I've met a woman who pilots big commercial planes, but this strikes me as very much a guy job.
I'm also reminded of my friend Rodrigo, who's a young pilot for American, loves the hell out of flying and takes a lot of pride in what he does. I was telling him at a party recently, LA is a city full of bullshitters, but, as a pilot, he's one of the few people who we know has an actual skill he's seriously qualified for.
via @jonathanturley
That was totally cool!
And it looked like it was a pilot training flight. That student is now hooked for life. ;-)
Jim P. at January 4, 2014 6:25 AM
When I was going to College I use to spend my summers working at a boys camp. There was a saying on the wall that is forever etched in my mind. "A man never stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child." Allegedly it was said by
Abraham Lincoln. The owner/director of the camp truly strived to live it, and was one of the finest men I have ever known.
Bill O Rights at January 4, 2014 6:59 AM
I've piloted a R-22 helicopter (same as this one), it's a hoot! Too bad I can't afford to get the actual heli pilot license -- I was quoted around $25,000 for flight school and aircraft rental fees. :(
V-Man at January 6, 2014 11:12 AM
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