Exploring the desert by helicopter.
Just got back from a helicopter outing with some friends. They fly Hughes 500 ships, which can get into some pretty tight places.
I took quite a few photos as we explored two abandoned mine sites. Thought I’d share this photo today; maybe I’ll write up more about the outing tomorrow. Too tired now.
Can you see both helicopters in this shot?
3 responses so far ↓
1 Tim Courtney // Apr 12, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Were you in the R44 or did you ride along with them? Looks like fun!
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2 Maria Langer // Apr 13, 2008 at 9:45 am
I rode along in one of the Hughes. The LZs they chose were so tight, I don’t think I would have been able to fit the R44 in any of them. The blades and tailcone are too long. The Hughes 500 is a much more compact ship.
3 Mike Traficano // Apr 15, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Maria,
Now that is my kind of Helicopter tour! Two MD 500’s to go play in the desert, Nice! Looking forward to the report.
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