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SLRdude · 31 December 2006, 11:17 AM

I took those earlier today.
The helicopter is a Sikorsky S58-T Twin Turbine, and it belongs to my friend Brad. He owns 5 State Helicopters, and he does aerial crane service and he is also the main pilot. Brad has over 22.000 (not a typo) flight hours and he is certified to fly (and instruct) pretty much anything with or without wings.

Tomorrow he is taking Amy and I on a ride over Dallas Ft.Worth in his blue helicopter (N4XY). I will post some aerial shots in the afternoon.

Langnam · 31 December 2006, 12:03 PM

Gotta love that snout! Man, it must suck in air for the turbines!

C.J. · 31 December 2006, 12:09 PM

Looking good, dude

steve-o · 31 December 2006, 12:29 PM

Helos don't fly...they beat the air into submission.

Had to do...I'm an old jet fighter guy.

JJ Irani · 31 December 2006, 01:32 PM

Exciting pics, Chip!!

Thanks!!

kakalika · 31 December 2006, 01:33 PM

Beautiful pictures of a classic flying machine. I sure would appreciate a pic of the flight deck if you get the chance.

Thanks

Alcan · 31 December 2006, 03:38 PM

Pretty tight LZ for that old bird!

mailman · 31 December 2006, 08:45 PM

That's a cool looking helicopter. I can't wait for thr sky pics.

President · 1 January 2007, 12:12 AM

Red and shiny! Like a fire-engine in the sky. ROFLMAO

Flyjet601 · 1 January 2007, 02:54 AM

Great pix.......nice bird.

kingblackbolt · 1 January 2007, 04:10 AM

I noticed on the side of his Helicopter that he does crane service and fire fighting? Damn now that is an exciting job! Can't wait for those sky pics!

SLRdude · 1 January 2007, 04:49 AM

Just got back from all kinds of flying.

More pics in a few.

mike · 1 January 2007, 04:53 AM

Wow!! How cool is that!!

Rockrolex · 1 January 2007, 05:44 AM

Great shots of the red bird, Chip. Looking forward to the aerial shots.

SLRdude · 1 January 2007, 06:52 AM

More pics, as promised.

Lesson learned today: ISO 800 SUCKS!!!

Not too many choices though when you start flying at 6:30 AM and the sun was just barely coming out.

Six Flags Over Texas

BallPark in Arlington, home of the Texas Rangers Baseball team.

Construction site for Texas Stadium, future new home for Dallas Cowboys. When this is completed, it will hold several new world records. It will be the world's largest stadium with a retractable roof, and also it will house the word's largest video screen. (Mitsubishi DiamondVision)

FortWorth, Tandy Corp. building. It was my first time landing on a roof.

Back to yesterday's job site in Dallas, to finish it off. Three lifts left, at 4500 lbs a piece.

Almost noon now, and back to the hangar.

Rockrolex · 1 January 2007, 06:57 AM

Wonderful pics, Chip. Thanks for sharing.

Have a Happy New Year, pal.

SLRdude · 1 January 2007, 06:59 AM

Almost forgot....

Rockrolex · 1 January 2007, 07:11 AM

I knew there was something missing from the other set. Now all's right with the world.

mailman · 1 January 2007, 08:06 AM

Awesome pics Chip

You are the man. Thanks so much for sharing. My favorite one is the one of the helicopter with the sunrise on the horizon

SLRdude · 1 January 2007, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Awesome pics Chip

You are the man. Thanks so much for sharing. My favorite one is the one of the helicopter with the sunrise on the horizon

Thanks Paulie!

I like this one.

It was cold as £$%@!!!

mailman · 1 January 2007, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comatox

Thanks Paulie!

I like this one.

It was cold as £$%@!!!

That's great

She looks like Craig's height there

SLRdude · 1 January 2007, 08:41 AM

Speaking about Craig....
At the second job site we were just too frozen to stay outside and deal with the crazy turbulence that the blades were generating so we decided to wait in the back seat of a cop car.

That was the first time in my life being in the back seat of a cop car as a result of free will and with no bracelets on.

To top it off, it was a Dallas Swat Chevy Tahoe, and behind the rear seat it was full of weapons. haha.

It was tempting to load up! LOL

SLRdude · 1 January 2007, 08:48 AM

here is a "sample" of his arsenal.

C.J. · 1 January 2007, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

That's great

She looks like Craig's height there

That really wasn't that funny..........at all..........................nope, really not

Yeah it was, ya creep

C.J. · 1 January 2007, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comatox

Speaking about Craig....
At the second job site we were just too frozen to stay outside and deal with the crazy turbulence that the blades were generating so we decided to wait in the back seat of a cop car.

That was the first time in my life being in the back seat of a cop car as a result of free will and with no bracelets on.

To top it off, it was a Dallas Swat Chevy Tahoe, and behind the rear seat it was full of weapons. haha.

It was tempting to load up! LOL

We can fix that when you make it up here

Flyjet601 · 1 January 2007, 11:27 AM

Great shots....what type of camera were you using?

mrbieler · 1 January 2007, 12:46 PM

Great shots. Those old Sikorsky's are awesome. Thanks for sharing them.

The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department still flies one locally. I love watching that big sucker go.

Recently in San Diego, I got to watch an old Sky Crane do it's thing when I was working at the port. That's a big fugly helo!

armypilot · 11 January 2007, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve-o

Helos don't fly...they beat the air into submission.

Had to do...I'm an old jet fighter guy.

Actually was told that they don't actually fly but that they are so ugly the earth actually repels them!

Launch Mini · 11 January 2007, 12:33 PM

Very cool

Haven't been in a helicopter since 1999.

31 December 2006, 11:17 AM	#1
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	some fresh helicopter pics I took those earlier today. The helicopter is a Sikorsky S58-T Twin Turbine, and it belongs to my friend Brad. He owns 5 State Helicopters, and he does aerial crane service and he is also the main pilot. Brad has over 22.000 (not a typo) flight hours and he is certified to fly (and instruct) pretty much anything with or without wings. Tomorrow he is taking Amy and I on a ride over Dallas Ft.Worth in his blue helicopter (N4XY). I will post some aerial shots in the afternoon. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87 Last edited by SLRdude; 1 January 2007 at 04:41 AM..

31 December 2006, 12:09 PM	#3
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Looking good, dude __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

31 December 2006, 12:29 PM	#4
steve-o "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Steve-O Location: Naplis, Merlin Watch: Blue TT Sub Posts: 857	Helos don't fly...they beat the air into submission. Had to do...I'm an old jet fighter guy. __________________

31 December 2006, 01:32 PM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Exciting pics, Chip!! Thanks!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

31 December 2006, 01:33 PM	#6
kakalika "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Minnesota, USA Watch: SS Sub-Date Posts: 505	Beautiful pictures of a classic flying machine. I sure would appreciate a pic of the flight deck if you get the chance. Thanks __________________ I thought I was mistaken, but then I realized I was wrong.

31 December 2006, 12:03 PM	#2
Langnam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 953	Gotta love that snout! Man, it must suck in air for the turbines!

31 December 2006, 03:38 PM	#7
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Pretty tight LZ for that old bird!

31 December 2006, 08:45 PM	#8
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,363	That's a cool looking helicopter. I can't wait for thr sky pics. __________________ JJ

1 January 2007, 12:12 AM	#9
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Red and shiny! Like a fire-engine in the sky. ROFLMAO

1 January 2007, 02:54 AM	#10
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Great pix.......nice bird.

1 January 2007, 04:10 AM	#11
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	I noticed on the side of his Helicopter that he does crane service and fire fighting? Damn now that is an exciting job! Can't wait for those sky pics! __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

1 January 2007, 04:49 AM	#12
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Just got back from all kinds of flying. More pics in a few. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

1 January 2007, 04:53 AM	#13
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Wow!! How cool is that!!

1 January 2007, 05:44 AM	#14
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,509	Great shots of the red bird, Chip. Looking forward to the aerial shots. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

1 January 2007, 06:52 AM	#15
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	More pics, as promised. Lesson learned today: ISO 800 SUCKS!!! Not too many choices though when you start flying at 6:30 AM and the sun was just barely coming out. Six Flags Over Texas BallPark in Arlington, home of the Texas Rangers Baseball team. Construction site for Texas Stadium, future new home for Dallas Cowboys. When this is completed, it will hold several new world records. It will be the world's largest stadium with a retractable roof, and also it will house the word's largest video screen. (Mitsubishi DiamondVision) FortWorth, Tandy Corp. building. It was my first time landing on a roof. Back to yesterday's job site in Dallas, to finish it off. Three lifts left, at 4500 lbs a piece. Almost noon now, and back to the hangar. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

1 January 2007, 06:57 AM	#16
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,509	Wonderful pics, Chip. Thanks for sharing. Have a Happy New Year, pal. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

1 January 2007, 06:59 AM	#17
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Almost forgot.... __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

1 January 2007, 07:11 AM	#18
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,509	I knew there was something missing from the other set. Now all's right with the world. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

1 January 2007, 08:06 AM	#19
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,363	Awesome pics Chip You are the man. Thanks so much for sharing. My favorite one is the one of the helicopter with the sunrise on the horizon __________________ JJ

1 January 2007, 08:41 AM	#22
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Speaking about Craig.... At the second job site we were just too frozen to stay outside and deal with the crazy turbulence that the blades were generating so we decided to wait in the back seat of a cop car. That was the first time in my life being in the back seat of a cop car as a result of free will and with no bracelets on. To top it off, it was a Dallas Swat Chevy Tahoe, and behind the rear seat it was full of weapons. haha. It was tempting to load up! LOL __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

1 January 2007, 08:48 AM	#23
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	here is a "sample" of his arsenal. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

1 January 2007, 11:27 AM	#26
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Great shots....what type of camera were you using?

1 January 2007, 12:46 PM	#27
mrbieler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Lost Angeles Watch: all about acrylic Posts: 683	Great shots. Those old Sikorsky's are awesome. Thanks for sharing them. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department still flies one locally. I love watching that big sucker go. Recently in San Diego, I got to watch an old Sky Crane do it's thing when I was working at the port. That's a big fugly helo! __________________ - Jeff Cursimus Cum Forfex

11 January 2007, 12:33 PM	#29
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Very cool Haven't been in a helicopter since 1999. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

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