Maintenance Test Flight
Beautiful sunny winter day for a flight. The R-44 just had a 100-hour inspection so I did a leak test and went for a local flight.
Prior to the first flight of any pilots day, a full daily inspection of the aircraft is mandatory. As you can see in the main rotor head below, all bolts are marked with paint to easily identify if one has come loose. There are many things to check manually as well as several other indicators throughout the vessel to alert the pilot of potential problems.
Gaining altitude, flying over our frozen lake
Headed back. You can see the frozen lake has too much snow on it for skating, but it is ideal for ice fishing.
Hope you enjoyed my post because I enjoyed making it!
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I can remember you offering me a ride in your new helicopter - but I can't recall you actually giving me one :-)
Well then that means you need to come back :)
I bet you really had some majestic views from in the chopper, those little ones are so much fun to ride in!
Yes, they are the ultimate RV lol This one is a 4 seater (R-44)...the R-22 is smaller and even more of an ultimate RV :)
i really enjoyed this post... i wish to fly one day...
good post...
I never felt how to ride a helicopter, I really wanted to feel it.
can i have a ride i love to be in air naver got a chance please
That looks like it would be a blast to go for a ride in. Great for photography, too, although I suppose drones are the go-to for areal photos, now. The mechanism on the main rotor is fascinating... It's amazing how they have been engineered to allow for the tilts and turns necessary for flight.
Lol, and a hell of a lot cheaper to use a drone for pictures :) Thanks for having a look!
Well, if you're looking for a cheap way to get yourself airborne, I saw a video, where a laidy was lifted up pretty high with three drones working together! It's probably really dangerous, though. They were only showing how easy it was to do.
I always enjoy your posts my friend!
Always on an adventure, looks like lots of fun...
Whoooo the frozen lake so awesome. Sol.eday I will be travelling like you
I love it, thanks for the detailed pics of the helicopter