Helicopter Down in Alberta

[Crusty]

A Valhalla 205 crashed near Peace River.  Unfortunately the pilot did not survive. RIP.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-helicopter-wildfire-crash-1.6912301

[twinstar_ca]

sincere condolences to family and friends. This has been a brutal year with 2 ground crew lost and now, aircrew lost... words escape me... 😔😔

[Prairie Girl]

I apologize for bringing the FRMS rules up on this thread, it was not the time or place to start that conversation.My condolences to the pilots family and friends. 

[sirlandsalot]

1 hour ago, Prairie Girl said:

My condolances to the pilots family and friends. But frankly, I am suprised this is the first one this year. The new FRMS rules are ridiculous for the extreme flying conditions that are occuring this year. There is no way that this type of flying is less fatiguing than a 703 flight that is planned and predictable. 

You don’t know this driver,  he was absolutely excellent driver, always had excellent airmanship, and safe. He was an absolute pleasure to work along side and to be in the circuit with. Honestly if this industry had more pilots just like him, we would all be better off.  Knowing him,  fatigue didn’t have anything to do with it.   Sure am thinking of all of you at Valhalla, I don’t really know what to say, very tragic.

[Heli jay]

I couldn't agree more with Sirlandsalot: "You don’t know this driver,  he was absolutely excellent driver, always had excellent airmanship, and safe. He was an absolute pleasure to work along side and to be in the circuit with. Honestly if this industry had more pilots just like him, we would all be better off.  Knowing him,  fatigue didn’t have anything to do with it.   Sure am thinking of all of you at Valhalla, I don’t really know what to say, very tragic."

Top Notch Pilot,,, Ill miss him in the Circuit, Ill miss him on the ground.. Be safe out there people,,, RIP Brother

[Beach Man]

Everyone take a breath... I don't want to see this thread going the wrong way. This is so sad. We can argue about rules, fatigue and all that other BS later. For now...let's stick to honouring the memory of a fallen brother....ok?

[Billy Hill]

RIP brother. Sincerest condolences to the Valhalla crews. Just the worst, I’m so sorry.

[SpoolDown]

Condolences to those who knew him. What a tragedy. 

[th3M]

For those that would like to support our fallen brother’s family. 
 

God speed, sir. May you have fair winds. 
 

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[simpleton]

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