on my 5th birthday, my mom got me on a heli tour in a longranger for our annual poppy festival out here. when i was walking up to get in, the pilot told me to hop up in the left seat. after that flight, i knew that was what i wanted to do. and here i am 16 years later, pursuing that dream... draining my wallet, one lesson at a time
I got into helicopters due to a relative convincing me to have a go at a joyflight at a local field day in 2006 - hell, I have not looked back since! I would rather be flown around than have someone drive me! My favs are the Bell JetRanger 206B-III, Robinson R44 Raven II and Eurocopter EC120B Colibri - and yes, that is the R44 in my profile pic!