Category Archives: Random rantings

Too Risky?

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Heligypsy

I have a high risk occupation. My everyday job consists of flying a 9000 horse power helicopter down flaming hillsides dropping enough water or retardant in one load to injure or kill anyone accidentally struck with that volume of liquid. … Continue reading →

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Could you get out after an emergency water landing?

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Heligypsy

I remember watching the television coverage of the U.S. Air probable emergency ditching in the Hudson River this afternoon . I just recently completed my Helicopter Underwater Egress Training and I got thinking just how bad it would have been … Continue reading →

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First of four travel,family and friends album

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Heligypsy

Make a Smilebox slideshow

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I Blog for me

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Heligypsy

I was talking to a retired Professor in St.Augustine Florida a few days ago. He was an interesting person and a pleasure to talk to. In summarizing our recent lives we found that we had a mutual acquaintance who had … Continue reading →

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The Burden of Office

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Heligypsy

A friend asked me the other day if I would take another management position as the twilight of my flying career approached. Well, I think I am good for another 10 years of flying . I have previously been an … Continue reading →

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Retired ? No, not hardly

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Heligypsy

Setting up our RV in most RV Parks, folks come over to say Hi and see if you can use a hand with anything. Its just the way most RV people behave. After a few minutes of the usual where … Continue reading →

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Dog Sitter

Posted on November 8, 2008 by Heligypsy

My passenger was not barking anymore. He never liked it when I hovered down wind. Too much exhaust blowing into the cockpit through my open door. Long lining drill support equipment with my little Bell47T meant that I sometimes had … Continue reading →

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Lucky you

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Heligypsy

I am not complaining. I like to write and travel, but it is hard to do both. Oh, poor you, you may be thinking! Or you may be thinking worse than that. I would not blame you but as with … Continue reading →

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History comes around

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Heligypsy

He was shot and died after a long agonizing fight for his life. What would this President of the United States have done for the country? We will never know. President James Garfield had been gunned down at the start … Continue reading →

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Close Call

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Heligypsy

Part of our management team visited our Heli-base in Albenga Italy awhile back. One of the many positive changes the company has begun includes a near miss report. To pilots, near misses are generally followed by a sharp intake of … Continue reading →

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