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Leigh Coates
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Добавлен 24 июл 2023
Flying helicopters all over North America. Join me as I share helicopter insights as well as the beauty of glaciers, icebergs, mountain peaks, alpine lakes, rainbows and waterfalls. I'm an 8000 hour commercial helicopter pilot and spent the majority of my career flying mountains, precision long lining and technical landings. I specialize in ferry flights and advanced training for mountain flying and off airport landings.
You asked! Here's my story on how am I flying around in my own helicopter.
Flying helicopters is not easy. The dedication and perseverance it takes to get through the training and to climb the career ladder is not for the faint of heart. But like I always say, if it was easy, then everyone would do it. I'm just out here enjoying the fruits of my labor...the very hard work it took to get here. And if I can do it, then you most certainly can too.
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360° Interactive Video. Click & scroll for best view! Helicopter flight through mountains of Alaska
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The mission is to fly a beautiful Bride and her father from Valdez, Alaska to a lodge on Thompson Pass for her wedding. But it is a very cloudy day and the FAA cameras on Thompson Pass show that it is completely socked in...so I'm really not sure that the clouds will allow me to get over the mountain pass to the wedding venue. There's another pass that I am hopeful I can get through but it is a...
Moving the Bell 505 with a Tiger Tug and Weight and Balance, Center of Gravity, CG considerations
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Moving the Bell 505 helicopter is super easy with the Tiger Tug. And when I fly it by myself, I like to carry an extra 100 pounds of ballast, in addition to the 25 pounds of "pilot adjustable ballast" that Bell offers as an additional option.
Bell 505 Helicopter Start Up, take off and rotor downwash considerations. Pilot Situational Awarness
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Did you know that the PIC, Pilot in Command of a helicopter is responsible for the helicopter downwash and any damage it may cause? Yup, I'm here to share the operational stuff that you probably won't learn in helicopter school. Hangar Talk Shared experiences Learn from the mistakes of others and help others learn from yours. Got a story? Share in the comments. I love to learn.
Sharing some tips on how to safely fly a helicopter in Alaska's coastal weather. #helicopterpilot
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Rainy days in coastal Alaska are very common, and after flying commercial operations here for almost 20 years, I've picked up a few habits, tips and tricks on how to stay out of trouble. I'm sharing my thought process while flying these beautiful mountains and if you'd like to see more of this flight, let me know in the comments below.
Flying a new helicopter? Scan these two instruments and you'll ace it every time!
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Have an interview flight coming up? Scanning the VSI and the ball every few seconds and making the correct adjustments will help you get your sight picture and pedal input figured out on any new helicopter you fly. These two gauges are key...my absolute top advice for nailing the flight portion of a job interview flight, and for anyone who's switching it up and flying different aircraft. I had ...
Which seat does the pilot fly from in a helicopter? The answer is different for each make and model
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Which seat does the pilot fly from in a helicopter? The answer is different for each make and model
Flying a Bell505 helicopter inside beautiful glacier iceberg lake. Magical Alaska, changes every day
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Flying a Bell505 helicopter inside beautiful glacier iceberg lake. Magical Alaska, changes every day
Clearing U.S. Customs with CBP from Canada via private helicopter aircraft
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Clearing U.S. Customs with CBP from Canada via private helicopter aircraft
Backcountry bumpkin pilots fly the big city of Los Angeles: LAX, Hollywood, downtown LA, Disneyland
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Backcountry bumpkin pilots fly the big city of Los Angeles: LAX, Hollywood, downtown LA, Disneyland
Bell505 JetrangerX turbine helicopter start up
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Bell505 JetrangerX turbine helicopter start up
How to land and shut down a Bell 505 turbine helicopter
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How to land and shut down a Bell 505 turbine helicopter
The Unusual Rock Landing #BehindTheScenes of an Alaska glacier helicopter flight and landing.
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The Unusual Rock Landing #BehindTheScenes of an Alaska glacier helicopter flight and landing.
Hey Helicopter Pilots, Why do you HANG THAT TAIL?
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Hey Helicopter Pilots, Why do you HANG THAT TAIL?
5 Minute Helicopter Flight of Visual Delight, with a Carbon Cub over a Glacier in Alaska
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5 Minute Helicopter Flight of Visual Delight, with a Carbon Cub over a Glacier in Alaska
Helicopter flight over a Glacier in Alaska "Hover in the Hole"
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Helicopter flight over a Glacier in Alaska "Hover in the Hole"
Helicopter Sunset Waterfall flight in Alaska
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Helicopter Sunset Waterfall flight in Alaska
Epic Glacier Helicopter and Airplane Flight in Alaska
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Epic Glacier Helicopter and Airplane Flight in Alaska
I just found you Leigh, what a hard-working go-getter you are. You absolutely deserve anything that you have. As another human being I am damn proud of you.
Wow such a majestic view of the wildlife and the Candy Cane copter!!!!
That so very cool!!!
Wow that's so beautiful. So blessed that you are nice enough to let us tag along with you. Thank you God bless and God speed Master Piolet
Can you adjust your fuel mixture while flying?
Wow you really get to see some of the most remarkable views ever and rarly seen by anyone except the rare few who dare to piolet these kind of remote wilderness locations ever wow. It's the Master Piolet Candy Cane mind meld!!❤❤❤
Wow this is beautiful. Thank you for letting us take in the view with you while also learning a bit
Wow that's amazing!! What a life to be living
The 121.5 ELTs aren’t that bad for SAR. We just use a simple RF seeker with big antennas and triangulate the beacon that way
Silly question, do the blades of your main rotor stop in that parallel to the aircraft position when it isn't running or do you move them manually?
Helicopters Rock !
Truth
Won't be long before Canada becomes the next 3 or 4 states. That's correct. They will become a part of our New Republic. It's happening real fast. Enjoy the show.
Totally worth it. Beautiful scenery. I was just joking on the last vid lol I know you know what you're doing.
Hehehe, well I had fun sharing the answer! Thanks for the fun!💃🏼🚁
😊...'Nuff said
Love the video. Only thing is the POV from that camera is a bit wonky.
Yes, thank you! It's a 360° camera and tough to position it right.
Shaving cream wipe down on the inside stops a foggy windshields 😊
Haha, really? Is that approved for acrylic?
Gratitude 🙏🏾🙏🏾🚁
Very interesting and Cool Feature!😎
Fun right!? I'll have to try some more soon
Love this and appreciate you sharing it so much!! I identify with this so much. I don't come from money (not nearly as poor was what you describe) but got a paper route when I was 12 and started building my future. I work in IT, didn't get into aviation until later in life after career success finally had me in a life and financial position to do it. So again, thank you for sharing your origin story, so awesome!!
Thank you Alyssa! And for sharing your story too...I just subscribed for more🙌
So glad to see another woman who doesn't buy new clothes? There are so many more important things to buy! When I buy it's $5 colored t shirts from hobby lobby. They last years and years!
Hehehe, thank you! So glad I'm not the only one! We've got way better things to do...lol
Very inspiring story! Enjoyed meeting you and Mike this past week in Torrance. I am the old airline guy! Be safe and have fun.
Hey John! Thank you! And so great to meet you. Please do stay in touch and if we can ever offer any insights with your helicopter journey🙋♀️🚁
Love your videos. How many rotor hours do you have?
Thank you! I'm at about 8000
Super story
Thanks Terry😊🙏
I would think the most important message would be to power that helicopter down and walk back to the FBO and be thankful you get another chance to fly in a different helicopter other than an R44.
Hahaha, well I've flown lots of airframes and honestly had way more warnings and failures in those little MD500's than any other machine. This trusty little 44 has been good to me...all 12 years and 2200 hours that I've flown it😉
@@HeliPilotLeigh :) It was all in good fun of course and quite impressive flight record! And honestly I'd rather be left seat with you any day in the 44 than being stuck indoors all week! Glad I stumbled upon your channel and will be sure to Like & Sub! Blue side up!
Ahhh well thank you MeLord, and Welcome.💃🚁🙏
Great journey thanks for sharing
Thank you Moe🙏
Great back story and very inspiring! I have always believed there is no substitute for hard work! Even with a college degree if that part is missing then "no bueno". I hired many individuals or promoted some that did not have degrees but showed promise and no one ever let me or the company down! I gave them the opportunity and the training either industry-wise or formal college courses as necessary. I can't say that for some of the college grades I hired right out of college and did not have a lick of work ethic ever taught to them. I'm not anti-higher education I am anti-workethic!
Thank you Jim! I appreciate your kind words and insights.🙏
This gal is a keeper!
Thank you!
He said get out if you like lol If it was a Hispanic or dark Cubans Can you get off it’s a order lol
Great story - wonderful!!
Thanks so much Glenn! 😊🙏
Great Story 😎
🙏 😊 Thanks Russ
PLEASE...Keep your eyes on the road first!!
keep in mind this is a wide angle 360° camera angle. You can't tell where I'm actually looking😉
Very Cool!! 😎
One of my favorite landings ever🥰
WOW! My favorite short EVER!! So dramatic, such perfect music, SSSTUNNING shots! Steven Spielberg has NOTHING on YOU! 😲
Wow, thanks! You made my day! 🙏
A good friend who used to own a sushi restaurant in SF also flies twin engine plane. He has a pic of himself flying under that back in the day when things were more lax about these rules. His twin engine plane was also painted with the Japanese rising sun emblems on the wings.
Was it a 337 Skymaster? I saw that pic in an FBO recently
@@HeliPilotLeigh it wasn’t. I’m not sure what kind of plane but it had one engine off each wing in a pylon. He had it painted army green with a red dot on each wing
@ Awe, different plane
Congrats on your success! What type Heli are you flying in this video?
Thank you so much! This is a Bell 505 JetrangerX
Awesome inspirational story. Thanks for your channel and telling your story.
Thank you so much William. I appreciate your kind support🥰
big fat hooter and a lighter? Dont leave home without them!
I love it!! Do what you love ❤
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That were i had seen you before... You did a fantastic job long lineing all of that material to build that house on the show. Great story... Keep up the great work.. Questions: So, when did you start that journey?
Thank you! So glad you’ve seen the show! I started helicopter school in 2004, instructed in 2005 and went to work in Alaska 2006. We started our business 2011.
Leigh, you are a great mentor......❤
Thank you very much🙏 I didn’t know any helicopter pilots when I went through my training so now I make sure to be available for everyone who asks. Giving back as much as I can to my industry
I am a longtime helicopter pilot now very retired and I was wondering why you fly from the left when the PFD is on the right?
Great question! I just shared a 5 minute video on that…lemme see if I can figure out how to link it😊
ruclips.net/video/i0kUE5uiYgY/видео.html
I would fly from the left when doing vertical reference / longline work, all other single pilot flying was from the right. IFR was a different setup obviously. Enjoy your episodes.
@@edwardlong189 Thank you! And yes if I was always flying this machine just me, then I’d probably fly from the right…but Mike and I fly together so often. Rather than change pedals and headsets, it’s just easier to take my usual seat.
Great Story!!!!!!!!! Loved it!!!
Thank you so much! 😊🙏
So enjoying, full support.
Thank you very much Marc🙏😊
Ok, how much does a helicopter cost?
The cost varies widely from 300K to 10M+
Way cool
You never leave me without wanting more! Phenomenal place to pick for a picnic. I want to join you!
Thank you Loriet!
I speak your language and it is very empowering. 🫶🏼Girl power!💪
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2 Words girly! WOW WEE! 🥰❤️❤️❤️
Love it.,..Whiskey Wednesday 🥰😆🤣
Hehehe, that's what the auto captions thought we said too. Mabye it will be Wispy Wednesday Mornings and Whiskey Wednesday Evenings...🥃
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As a helicopter pilot myself you inspire me a lot with all the professionalism and now this🫶🏻
Thank you so much Parman. Exactly why I share what I do, thanks for making my day🥰🙏