African Helicopter Safari
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Date: 2023-08-28
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mattcolver1
The first aircraft I ever flew in was a helicopter when I was 5. I'm 63 now. I still remember the flight. There were helicopter rides at the local fair. My father took me on one. We lived near a bunch of dairies and I remember looking down on the cows. We also flew over our house. As a child I flew in helicopters a few times after that. We took the helicopter shuttle from SNA to LAX and back a few times.
A great memory years later was a time I was flying a hot air balloon and the winds were perfect and took me over my house. I saw my daughter looking up at me from her bedroom window. The look on her face was oh, it's just Daddy in his balloon, no big deal. When your kids grow up around aviation, it's just an everyday thing that they'd see Daddy fly over the house in his balloon.
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The first aircraft I ever flew in was a helicopter when I was 5. I'm 63 now. I still remember the flight. There were helicopter rides at the local fair. My father took me on one. We lived near a bunch of dairies and I remember looking down on the cows. We also flew over our house. As a child I flew in helicopters a few times after that. We took the helicopter shuttle from SNA to LAX and back a few times.
A great memory years later was a time I was flying a hot air balloon and the winds were perfect and took me over my house. I saw my daughter looking up at me from her bedroom window. The look on her face was oh, it's just Daddy in his balloon, no big deal. When your kids grow up around aviation, it's just an everyday thing that they'd see Daddy fly over the house in his balloon.
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John
I have had only one experience in a helicopter but it was incredible. We I was growing up my parents had a friend who was a doctor and at one point he was working with the Los Angeles County Fire Department on their helicopter rescues. We went and toured the facilities and they offered to take us up in the helicopter. We spent almost an hour flying around the mountains north of Los Angeles and the pilot showed up his piloting skills trying to scare the boy in the seat next him. It was the ride of the lifetime specially since it would never be allowed today.
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I have had only one experience in a helicopter but it was incredible. We I was growing up my parents had a friend who was a doctor and at one point he was working with the Los Angeles County Fire Department on their helicopter rescues. We went and toured the facilities and they offered to take us up in the helicopter. We spent almost an hour flying around the mountains north of Los Angeles and the pilot showed up his piloting skills trying to scare the boy in the seat next him. It was the ride of the lifetime specially since it would never be allowed today.
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Rob
Ive flown in jet helicopters in Kauai, Hawaiian Islands (which is really the only way to see the island since so much of it is inaccessible) and also over the Grand Canyon (where we landed below the rim for a champagne luncheon. Both flights were costly BUT so happy we ponied up the $$$. Both flights had doors. thank you very much! I am retiring in 60 days (but whos counting) and have my agent working on 3 major trips. 16 days Safari/Cape Town/Garden Route. 30 days in Japan & Hong Kong (Cherry Blossom) and New Zeala.
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Ive flown in jet helicopters in Kauai, Hawaiian Islands (which is really the only way to see the island since so much of it is inaccessible) and also over the Grand Canyon (where we landed below the rim for a champagne luncheon. Both flights were costly BUT so happy we ponied up the $$$. Both flights had doors. thank you very much! I am retiring in 60 days (but whos counting) and have my agent working on 3 major trips. 16 days Safari/Cape Town/Garden Route. 30 days in Japan & Hong Kong (Cherry Blossom) and New Zeala.
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Craig
A crash of hippos? A bask of crocodiles? I love learning new things/terms! That was an incredible flight, Jeb, and you genuinely enjoyed it! I could tell by your giddiness! Helicopters scare me; Kudos to you! Was 5, 000 feet enough to feel a temperature difference? Thanks for making this video of your adventure over the Okavango Delta. See you in the sky, someday!
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A crash of hippos? A bask of crocodiles? I love learning new things/terms! That was an incredible flight, Jeb, and you genuinely enjoyed it! I could tell by your giddiness! Helicopters scare me; Kudos to you! Was 5, 000 feet enough to feel a temperature difference? Thanks for making this video of your adventure over the Okavango Delta. See you in the sky, someday!
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Jessica
Wow! The Okavango is definitely on my bucket list!
I've been in a few helicopters, all but one were no doors, it's an amazing feeling: )
How long was helicopter flight?
Great work! It's one of your best videos, thanks for sharing: )
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Wow! The Okavango is definitely on my bucket list!
I've been in a few helicopters, all but one were no doors, it's an amazing feeling: )
How long was helicopter flight?
Great work! It's one of your best videos, thanks for sharing: )
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Yannik
Awesome footage!
I flew on three helicopters yet and everytime it was awesome. You should try out the legendary Huey aka Bell UH-1. You will love it I promise!
Greetings from Germany
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Awesome footage!
I flew on three helicopters yet and everytime it was awesome. You should try out the legendary Huey aka Bell UH-1. You will love it I promise!
Greetings from Germany
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Nathan
That was an incredible video! I've only been in a helicopter once for a short ride over North Atlanta, but this ride looks amazing (and a little scary. Loving your Botswana videos!
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That was an incredible video! I've only been in a helicopter once for a short ride over North Atlanta, but this ride looks amazing (and a little scary. Loving your Botswana videos!
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cardiff_flyer
Fantastic video! Amazing scenery! Only time i've been on a helicopter is from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon and we got to fly over the Hoover Dam, it was a great experience.
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Fantastic video! Amazing scenery! Only time i've been on a helicopter is from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon and we got to fly over the Hoover Dam, it was a great experience.
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Newcastle
I have flown twice in helicopters. Once in an R44 like you but in Newcastle and it had doors. In 2014 at the Farnborough Airshow I flew in a Bell 206L which also has doors.
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I have flown twice in helicopters. Once in an R44 like you but in Newcastle and it had doors. In 2014 at the Farnborough Airshow I flew in a Bell 206L which also has doors.
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Blake
Personally never travelled by helicopter. I dont trust them! Some spectacular footage and it looked like a great experience. Thanks as always for sharing Jeb.
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Personally never travelled by helicopter. I dont trust them! Some spectacular footage and it looked like a great experience. Thanks as always for sharing Jeb.
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Matthew
You should look at going on the Qantas flight from SYD to JNB on QF63. It's route takes the 747 over the Antarctic beautiful views.
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You should look at going on the Qantas flight from SYD to JNB on QF63. It's route takes the 747 over the Antarctic beautiful views.
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avioncamper
Another awesome video Jeb! Flying with no doors sounds cools but a little scary. Never been on one. Loved the footage.
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Another awesome video Jeb! Flying with no doors sounds cools but a little scary. Never been on one. Loved the footage.
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Brendan
I did a Blue Hawaiian helicopters flight over Oahu! It was the coolest thing Ive ever seen! Taking off is the best part!
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I did a Blue Hawaiian helicopters flight over Oahu! It was the coolest thing Ive ever seen! Taking off is the best part!
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Jorge
I will never be in Botswana, for that reason thanks a lot, you do a great job. Thanks again from Buenos Aires, Argentina
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I will never be in Botswana, for that reason thanks a lot, you do a great job. Thanks again from Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Colin
I would have had my eyes open for the first 20 seconds, and maybe a little bit after that. Excellent video.
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I would have had my eyes open for the first 20 seconds, and maybe a little bit after that. Excellent video.
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starrycave
Look mom! No Doors! I've never been in a helicopter but this video made me want to! Awesome as always
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Look mom! No Doors! I've never been in a helicopter but this video made me want to! Awesome as always
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Jon
Jeb. My kids and I are loving your videos from Botswana. Please share more! They have been inspirational!
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Jeb. My kids and I are loving your videos from Botswana. Please share more! They have been inspirational!
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Adam
WOW Jeb! Your best video ever! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Absolutely amazing!
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WOW Jeb! Your best video ever! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Absolutely amazing!
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