Helicopter Flight: Icicle Creek to Wenatchee
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- Опубликовано: 26 окт 2019
- COME FLY WITH ME for the second half of my August 27 flight from Malaga to Leavenworth to Wenatchee. I start by making a U-turn in the canyon where Icicle Creek comes out of the mountains, showing off a waterfall, and taking a higher level direct flight to Wenatchee. Along the way, I talk about radio communications and helicopter operations. You'll hear radio calls and see Penny the Tiny Dog make a half-hearted attempt to find shade in the front seat.
Note: I just realized that both this video and the video of the first half of this flight ( • Helicopter Flight Up t... ) have the wrong date on the opening screen. The flight was done on August 27, not July 27. Sorry about that. Can't change it now without re-uploading the videos.
About Me and the Helicopter
- I have been flying for about 20 years. My nearly 4,000 hours of flight time is in Robinson R44, Robinson R22, and Bell 206L (Long Ranger) helicopters.
- The helicopter is a 2005 Robinson R44 Raven II -- the same one that appears in the photo at the beginning of the video. You can learn more about them here: robinsonheli.com/r44-specific... I own this helicopter. It is the third helicopter I've owned since 2000.
- My helicopter has ADS-B Out and is picked up by radar facilities. You can see my track for recent flights on Flightradar24: www.flightradar24.com/data/ai... This is a great site for tracking any almost any flight, including the airlines.
About the Video
- The video was recorded with a pair of GoPro Hero 7 cameras (amzn.to/2Lxyzwl), one of which is connected to the helicopter's intercom system with an NFlightCam audio cable (amzn.to/31syLTm). Both cameras record audio, but I dialed down the helicopter sound to about 25% of normal volume so it wouldn't be annoying.
- The video was edited on a Macintosh using Screenflow software. Learn more about it here: www.telestream.net/screenflow...
- The intro music is by Bob Levitus, famed "Dr. Mac." You can find him here: www.boblevitus.com/
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I'll tell ya what's great about this channel: No cheesy EDM, no "inspirational" quotes or voiceovers, just straight footage and an experienced pilot talking through her thought process
For those who have not met Maria. I was walking through a market yesterday and a face caught my eye. I said " you are Maria!" She said " yes I am". She shared some time and stories with me. Maria is genuine, smart, focused and very fun to talk with. Thank you for these videos Maria.
Do love helicopters, I live near Dartmoor in the UK they train special forces like the SAS and SBS on the moors and quite frequently they will over fly my house at low level in Chinooks in the middle of the night, which as far as I’m concerned is utterly awesome. I often run outside to see if I catch them thank god I have no near neighbours! Chinook as far as I’m concerned is the best sounding copter ever made.
Just came back to your channel after a minute and discovered why I love it.. helicopters, helicopters, helicopters 😃 ...
Thanks for another cool video, Maria. Your co-star, Penny, is also adorable. Love to you both!
thnk;s lady great pics as usual ,great inform.
What an amazing river the Columbia is. That far up from the Pacific and it's that big a river! Thanks for the video.
I’ve learned to multitask too, like you when flying your R44 (going from memory). Anyway, while the ads are playing, I read the comments. Definitely a wonderful crowd of enthusiasts...! Keep on, keep on..! Be safe,...yet,...enjoy
My Sunday treat, long may you continue to fly 🇮🇪
Hope those who demand more radio comms are now satisfied. Why not just let the experienced pilot do her job as she wants.
Being able to see the scenery is everything for us non-techies.
Beautiful scenery.
I watch your videos in New Zealand, itself a stunningly beautiful country, and I love the views from your helicopter. Your commentaries are always interesting and when you tell me where you are I follow your trip on Google maps. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous flights with me.
Maria, I watch your videos in South Africa and enjoy them very much. The great thing about your videos is your calm conversational style of narration, and cool confidence. I’m really excited each time you upload a new video, because I know I’m goning to learn something interesting (be it about your home, your town, Penny or flying). Regarding the thumbs down you’ve received... I don’t get it either. I don’t get it!
Great show
I have realized what is good about being a viewer (at least as far as I'm concerned). You can virtually have a great scenic flight in a helicopter and really have no chance of getting nervous! . Lol. :)
Love your flights and your Commentary! Love your doggy too! Regards FreeJ from Western Maryland!💕💕💕
Love your videos! I've always wanted to be a pilot, you make it look like so much fun. Plus you are so detailed in pointing things out, it makes it almost feel like we are there with you. Love it!
Sunday funday! Cup of coffee! 20 minutes of relaxation with great views and commentary. Thanks Maria 👍🙌👍
Thank you for making such great videos. I’ve always wanted to fly a helicopter and it’s a lot of fun just getting to watch you do it. Thanks for all the beautiful flights you have taken us with you on!