There’s been a bunch of helicopter activity at my local airport. In the photo below, you’ll see one which is a vintage bird capable of lifting some serious weight. The smaller one will carry only two people and does mostly training work.
Helicopters big and small.
It’s amazing what helicopters can do, from fire fighting and medical transport to heavy lift and corporate transport. They’re challenging machines to fly, requiring quite a bit of coordination. Here’s a look at the pilot’s window:
Pilot’s window on heavy lift helicopter.
Stop by your local airport for an introductory flight, or just go for a ride. Either way, it’ll be a thrill like no other.
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Is that a Wessex or a Seasprite (posted picture)?