CoastalTrader Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 Had to dig out the original to see what it actually said: *********************** Commercial Pilot Licence #9518 Helicopters Only Bell 47 Valid for VFR Day Flying Only Issued April 17, 1972 Signed by: Ray McGowan *********************** So that's 34 years of great adventure, exploring, fishing, prospecting, great camps, bad camps, leaky air matresses on dirt floored tents, stiffling heat, bitter cold, heart stopping adrenaline, storm force winds, extreme turbulence, multitudes of medi-vacs, great clients, arseholes, and camp groupies in the middle of the night. It started as a high income seasonal job and has evolved into a middle income career... from low regs to overwhellming bureaucratic control... and I would trade it for anything. It's called a great life experience. I would encourage those with a passion for flying and adventure to go for it. 34 years... and I still love liffting that bird gently into the air with such precision that it would make a brain surgen jealous... and the flying off to a new adventure. FREEDOM !!! Okay... so I didn't get $$$$RICH$$$$... but I paid $8,500 to get my licence... and have since done about 9 million dollars worth of free flying... oh ya... plus I picked up an income along the way. Ya Gotta Luv It! Happy New Year to you all. Coastal. :up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinstar_ca Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 lmao!! well said, coastal and welcome to the forums!! :up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnie Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 Mine reads something like: HU30, Rh44, BH06 instructor class 1, instrument group 4 (Since thursday) And getting close to 2000 hours now. and RDM: Mr Bionda said you are a L*** F** B****** :up: Cheers all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnie Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 I forgot night rationg, and that I also hold US and Norwegian licenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Centennial College 1971 (?) AME Then BH47, BH06 Series, HU500,AS341,AS350B2/3 /AS355, EC130B4, EC120B, S58T, Herman Nelson, 332C, M1, M2, the old S, P, and.....?. It's just a hobby now , building 1:1 scale models. Favorite, S58T, not including Herman Nelson, altho he was good for the OT $$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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