Author Archives: Heligypsy

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About Heligypsy

Has it really been forty-seven years flying helicopters all over the world? I guess it's time to share some stories, I hope you enjoy my adventures.

A walk through medieval streets and Roman roads

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Heligypsy

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Would they ever have guessed?

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Heligypsy

One of the helicopter companies I worked for in the ’70’s was a struggling Ma & Pa outfit that had started with a dream and not enough capitol. I was a low time pilot, with son number one just one … Continue reading →

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Caves and Caverns

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Heligypsy

The Grotte di Toirano chamber wall Blame Mr. Leonard my fifth grade teacher for introducing me to Pierre Berton’s book, “The Secret World of OG “. I have been interested in the underworld ever since. The underworld of caves and … Continue reading →

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Insulated Life

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Heligypsy

At work one of my coworkers commented on my shabby laptop. It has a lot of miles on it and it works, I said. Besides, I am fortunate to have a computer. Most people in the world don’t have a … Continue reading →

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Family Man

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Heligypsy

I struggled to follow the childrens conversation. Excited and animated the two eight year old boys were firing questions at our Italian copilot as they ran around our Erickson Air-Crane. It was one of several tours we had given this … Continue reading →

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How hard could it be?…answered.

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Heligypsy

Gray, murky, drizzly and just above freezing. April weather in Revelstoke B.C. where the drizzle falls as snow somewhere above us in the higher mountains. This is Heli skiing country where the snow stays till late May. Happy skiers on … Continue reading →

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A Helicopter made worse….conclusion

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Heligypsy

I never told this to the CASB . The Canadian Air Safety Board. If I had of told the investigators the whole story it would have explained a lot. It would have, if not exonerated me, at least, placed blame … Continue reading →

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A walk on the Liguria Coast

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Heligypsy

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The Umbrellas of Allasio

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Heligypsy

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How hard could it be?

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Heligypsy

My father had told me,” An expert makes the job look easier than it is”. I watched him bend the tubing into the right radius and offset. It fit perfectly. My previous attempt lay on the floor of the machine … Continue reading →

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