Backcountry Pilot

Since the new year, I’ve been reminiscing thru old photos and remembering my first solo helicopter X-country. It started in Class”B” PHNL -> Kalaupapa -> PHMK -> PHNL. And of course the doors were...

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/4-dead-helicopter-appears-strike-recreational-slackline-arizona-rcna252031 Be careful out there.

2025 is/was a fantastic year flying on the Mainland. After sorting through some PNW 2025 videos I found a flight in February. The GoPro Hero 13 was operated inside the cabin by crew member MLA. Post...

Boxing Day (26-DEC-2025): Camera: GoPro Hero 13, Music: Dionne Warwick ivbD6j1oWlY?si=jRedSg_0YMzWho8r

Mary surprised me with a fantastic gift: a Ryobi (1)gal Wet/Dry cordless vacuum! One (backcountry) situation that can be very frustrating is trying to keep the Heli cabin clean and dry when ingressing...

“…leaves are falling all around, time for me to go…” — Led Zeppelin, 1969 rpKZ7YcxlWw?si=us8MStkv4_mr7bFE

Definitely want to acknowledge: https://www.avidavionics.com/ The R44 GTX 335 transponder failed. Representative of Avid flew out to my location and replaced it with a factory overhauled unit. ...

Facebook has a magnificent plethora of helicopter parts and services. But, the customer must join. So I broke down and have become a face in the crowd. After joining I was accepted into a Robinson...

This helicopter accident was all over the news in Los Angeles. What the $&*k happened? Interesting textbook example of TRB explosion due to mechanical failure(s)? 99QjpdnEdd8?si=3z9Hru2pOjug64xr

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Life on the skids…Another beautiful day in Oregon! 5SwpHCJt_zc?si=_27gNsgyYd4Qtsnm

Looks like a fun experiment under “controlled conditions”. b3d2a3kt_rs?si=wWxJGA9AIkFNovE2

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Atlantis (Submarine Tours) now offering surfing to their tours. Remember to tip a few bucks to the Captain if he pulls an “Off the lip”. Dude!! Note: Nobody got hurt thank God. uQCbmq26Epg?si=JDiGxz8wl6jJC1C7

My newest helicopter music video: “Can’t find a Hangar to rent blues” Produced and presented by the Sunday Morning Cowboy! We all know the feeling when it seems like every hangar for miles is full....

Morning patrol today: rpKZ7YcxlWw?si=OYeUfQn8BE4_EiV6 GLENEDEN BEACH SILETZ BAY STATE 845) 1 SE UTC8-7DT) N14952.61 W124901.71 69 B NOTAM FILE MMV RWY 17-35: H3297X60 (ASPH) S-11 MIRL 0.3% up S...

Another really cool little airport that can possibly be completely flooded underwater under certain atmospheric conditions. The approach and departure is short and dangerous! Reminds me of Majuro Atoll...

Hope you’re enjoying a fantastic Memorial Day weekend. Flew my little ship over to Wakonda Beach (R33). Note: Wakonda (R33) has been a very dangerous grass strip. I know a pilot and passenger that...

The Oregon Coast is absolutely fantastic right now. Clear skies and light semi-onshore trade winds. Spring season is slowly fading into the Summer solstice Fri, Jun 20, 2025, 7:41 PM The solstice(s)...

In order to help pay for my flying expenses, I’m publishing Helicopter/music videos. The following is a cover of Jimmy Hendrix’s “Purple Haze” and an R44 in the PNW (Various dates). I’m asking that...