First a llama, now a helicopter?

FastDoc · 02-23-2014, 11:20 PM

A helicopter pilot returning from a power line repair job near a dam on the Snake River spotted us riding in the desert and stopped to say hi. He is an expert pilot and gave us quite the impromptu airshow before landing. I rode over and introduced myself as a fellow pilot and we visited for a while. His name is Mike, he is 33, and lives in Olympia, WA.

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A video of Mike flying over us before heading back to the airport. Pretty cool, worth your time to watch. I hope it works properly.

SpudRider · 02-24-2014, 04:24 AM

Those choppers are very expensive to maintain and fly.

FastDoc · 02-24-2014, 11:11 AM

This one had 21,000 hours on it!!!

I would guess it costs on the order of $750 to operate, not including the cost of the pilot.

katoranger · 02-24-2014, 01:59 PM

I have seen them repairing lines in Southern Minnesota with helicopters.

Nice boots, I just got a pair. Makes standing in a puddle of sewage much nicer.

FastDoc · 02-24-2014, 02:25 PM

On the one hand, owing to the lack of class and refinement and panache, my boots are an embarrassment. On the other hand, they are warm, dry, inexpensive, comfortable and safe. They allow me good range of motion and protection. I like them.

I have some Alpinstars Tech 9 (I think?) that cost big bucks new (mine were used, and a gift) that I don't wear very much. They are like having your lower leg encased in a steel vault.

katoranger · 02-24-2014, 04:40 PM

www.muckboots.com Spring and summer is the time of water leaks, failed sewer lift stations and general muddiness.

FastDoc · 02-24-2014, 05:11 PM

Wow. I had no idea they cost that much. Roger owns an industrial supply company and gave them to me as a gift. My previous pair of Muck boots wore out over many years of frequent use.

Weldangrind · 02-24-2014, 09:06 PM

That video was pretty cool. Do helicopter pilots also like Nutrigrain bars?

Weldangrind · 02-24-2014, 09:06 PM

I need a pair of boots like that.

FastDoc · 02-24-2014, 11:01 PM

Indeed I had a Nutrigrain bars on me but did not think to offer him one. I suspect he would have liked it. Nutrigrain bars are good for doctors, llamas, and helicopter pilots, and Chinariders in general.

SpudRider · 02-25-2014, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I need a pair of boots like that.

X2!

Tell Brother Roger to bring a free pair for me the next time he visits.

FastDoc · 02-25-2014, 11:31 AM

We can do it Spud!

katoranger · 02-25-2014, 02:07 PM

Doc, does he sell online? I buy everything for two offices. We use alot of industrial supplies.

FastDoc · 02-25-2014, 02:41 PM

You bet he does.

His website is www.tricityindustrial.com.

This address takes you right to the industrial supply section:

http://www.myproship.com/index.aspx?...2526cdb0f9f97b

FastDoc · 02-25-2014, 03:23 PM

He also has an office supply department. Perhaps I should put you guys in touch?

02-23-2014, 11:20 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	First a llama, now a helicopter? A helicopter pilot returning from a power line repair job near a dam on the Snake River spotted us riding in the desert and stopped to say hi. He is an expert pilot and gave us quite the impromptu airshow before landing. I rode over and introduced myself as a fellow pilot and we visited for a while. His name is Mike, he is 33, and lives in Olympia, WA. [ A video of Mike flying over us before heading back to the airport. Pretty cool, worth your time to watch. I hope it works properly. __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-24-2014, 04:24 AM	#2
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Those choppers are very expensive to maintain and fly. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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02-24-2014, 11:11 AM	#3
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	This one had 21,000 hours on it!!! I would guess it costs on the order of $750 to operate, not including the cost of the pilot. __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-24-2014, 01:59 PM	#4
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I have seen them repairing lines in Southern Minnesota with helicopters. Nice boots, I just got a pair. Makes standing in a puddle of sewage much nicer. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-24-2014, 02:25 PM	#5
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	On the one hand, owing to the lack of class and refinement and panache, my boots are an embarrassment. On the other hand, they are warm, dry, inexpensive, comfortable and safe. They allow me good range of motion and protection. I like them. I have some Alpinstars Tech 9 (I think?) that cost big bucks new (mine were used, and a gift) that I don't wear very much. They are like having your lower leg encased in a steel vault. __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-24-2014, 04:40 PM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	www.muckboots.com Spring and summer is the time of water leaks, failed sewer lift stations and general muddiness. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-24-2014, 05:11 PM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Wow. I had no idea they cost that much. Roger owns an industrial supply company and gave them to me as a gift. My previous pair of Muck boots wore out over many years of frequent use. __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-24-2014, 09:06 PM	#8
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That video was pretty cool. Do helicopter pilots also like Nutrigrain bars? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-24-2014, 09:06 PM	#9
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I need a pair of boots like that. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-24-2014, 11:01 PM	#10
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Indeed I had a Nutrigrain bars on me but did not think to offer him one. I suspect he would have liked it. Nutrigrain bars are good for doctors, llamas, and helicopter pilots, and Chinariders in general. __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-25-2014, 11:31 AM	#12
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	We can do it Spud! __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-25-2014, 02:07 PM	#13
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Doc, does he sell online? I buy everything for two offices. We use alot of industrial supplies. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-25-2014, 02:41 PM	#14
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	You bet he does. His website is www.tricityindustrial.com. This address takes you right to the industrial supply section: http://www.myproship.com/index.aspx?...2526cdb0f9f97b __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-25-2014, 03:23 PM	#15
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	He also has an office supply department. Perhaps I should put you guys in touch? __________________ Happy to serve.
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