I Flew on an Airline that has NO PLANES!
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The cool thing about it was it went out of John Wayne sort of like it was departing the short GA runway (south) but took a really aggressive 2 loop spiral up to about 4000' then up to LAX.
On arrival in that airspace, they came in and went down the south runway approach with a similar spiral. But when they arrived about mid field, they taxied about 10' in the air up the taxiways (mostly) but across some grass over to the terminal, and we went up some stairs into about Terminal 5 or 6 or so. Went over to American which was at the time Terminal 2, so a hike.
This looks like a fun adventure, and not outrageously priced to do just for a thing you don't get to do a lot.
Date: 2023-08-20
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whatevermightwork
My first choice to get to Victoria is a Cessna 172. I earned my instrument rating in Bellingham, Washington, and took several trips to Victoria, both for training and for fun. Victoria is a GREAT place for a day or weekend trip.
If you tried the ferries, many of the BC ferries out of Tsawwassen have quiet, buffet style restaurants over the stern. Beautiful views of the islands and water as you make a comfortable crossing. However, between a long wait to board the ferry then a two hour ride, Helijet looks like the way to go if I can't fly myself.
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My first choice to get to Victoria is a Cessna 172. I earned my instrument rating in Bellingham, Washington, and took several trips to Victoria, both for training and for fun. Victoria is a GREAT place for a day or weekend trip.
If you tried the ferries, many of the BC ferries out of Tsawwassen have quiet, buffet style restaurants over the stern. Beautiful views of the islands and water as you make a comfortable crossing. However, between a long wait to board the ferry then a two hour ride, Helijet looks like the way to go if I can't fly myself.
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marie
The capital of British Columbia is Victoria, not surprised they have Heli Service. I love both cities, Vancouver and Victoria, used to take the Princess Marguerite from Seattle to Victoria once a year until they replaced it with a modern craft. Loved the boat and the city, didn't love the city enough to go once a year without Marguerite lol. It is a great adventure island, camping, fishing, exploring, visits to indian villages. Alone was filmed there several times with different versions. Thanks for taking on this ride!
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The capital of British Columbia is Victoria, not surprised they have Heli Service. I love both cities, Vancouver and Victoria, used to take the Princess Marguerite from Seattle to Victoria once a year until they replaced it with a modern craft. Loved the boat and the city, didn't love the city enough to go once a year without Marguerite lol. It is a great adventure island, camping, fishing, exploring, visits to indian villages. Alone was filmed there several times with different versions. Thanks for taking on this ride!
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MrPerfesser
Not impressed at all. The coolest way to fly between Vancouver and Victoria is by Harbour Air seaplane. The landing in Victoria Harbour, with the Fairmount Empress Hotel on your left and the Parliament Building in front of you is like you've landed in the Merry Olde England of your dreams. And if you're lucky enough to get the right front seat - next to the pilot - it's like hitting Powerball! Plus, Noel, you really have to see Victoria. It's charming as can be!
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Not impressed at all. The coolest way to fly between Vancouver and Victoria is by Harbour Air seaplane. The landing in Victoria Harbour, with the Fairmount Empress Hotel on your left and the Parliament Building in front of you is like you've landed in the Merry Olde England of your dreams. And if you're lucky enough to get the right front seat - next to the pilot - it's like hitting Powerball! Plus, Noel, you really have to see Victoria. It's charming as can be!
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diditis
You know what, that place, bc, reminds me back on 1997 to 2003, when i still worked on board one of the famous cruise line company, unforgetable memory to be honest, specialy when we did alaska trip, bc is one of the beautiful place i ve ever seen beside the other places that i ve ever visited, really admire, once again, really really beautiful bc, hopefully one day i can come to visit there again, hopefully, thanks noel for this video
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You know what, that place, bc, reminds me back on 1997 to 2003, when i still worked on board one of the famous cruise line company, unforgetable memory to be honest, specialy when we did alaska trip, bc is one of the beautiful place i ve ever seen beside the other places that i ve ever visited, really admire, once again, really really beautiful bc, hopefully one day i can come to visit there again, hopefully, thanks noel for this video
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Tony
Great review Noel. We love helicopters and our favourite helicopter ride was in Cape Town, South Africa when we took the Vietnam era Huey Combat Mission. We flew just above the waves and just offshore. Then over a simulated combat zone, low-level at high speed, then diving down cliff faces with high speed manoeuvres and the doors off the aircraft. When the plague has gone away you have to do it! We will be doing it again.
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Great review Noel. We love helicopters and our favourite helicopter ride was in Cape Town, South Africa when we took the Vietnam era Huey Combat Mission. We flew just above the waves and just offshore. Then over a simulated combat zone, low-level at high speed, then diving down cliff faces with high speed manoeuvres and the doors off the aircraft. When the plague has gone away you have to do it! We will be doing it again.
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Ismith
Fantastic video, Noel! It's a pity you didn't spend a little time in Victoria. After all, it is the capital of British Columbia and the seat of the provincial government. It's probably the most British place outside of Blighty! We usually take our bikes on the ferry and ride into Victoria. It's a great day trip. Being seniors, ferries are free to us Mondays thru Thursdays so it's a no-brainer.
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Fantastic video, Noel! It's a pity you didn't spend a little time in Victoria. After all, it is the capital of British Columbia and the seat of the provincial government. It's probably the most British place outside of Blighty! We usually take our bikes on the ferry and ride into Victoria. It's a great day trip. Being seniors, ferries are free to us Mondays thru Thursdays so it's a no-brainer.
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Charles
I have friends who stay in Sechelt, on the Sunshine Coast north of Vancouver. took the ferry to Victoria, Via rail to Nanaimo, then flew on a Company called Pacific Wings to Sechelt Inlet on a DHC2 Beaver, the same company had a service to Richmond next to YVR south terminal, on a C172, which started its takeoff run directly under my friends balconey
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I have friends who stay in Sechelt, on the Sunshine Coast north of Vancouver. took the ferry to Victoria, Via rail to Nanaimo, then flew on a Company called Pacific Wings to Sechelt Inlet on a DHC2 Beaver, the same company had a service to Richmond next to YVR south terminal, on a C172, which started its takeoff run directly under my friends balconey
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Nibor
It's the largest island off the west coast of north or south America. A tourist once asked me where they could rent a car so they could see the rest of the island in the afternoon. I nearly died laughing. It would take most people the better part of eight hours to drive from Victoria in the south to Port Hardy in the north.
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It's the largest island off the west coast of north or south America. A tourist once asked me where they could rent a car so they could see the rest of the island in the afternoon. I nearly died laughing. It would take most people the better part of eight hours to drive from Victoria in the south to Port Hardy in the north.
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Bruce
I have taken a few helicopter trips, but I've never flown on HeliJet. Thank you for providing the virtual experience of flying in and out of my hometown. I second the commenter about not spending time here. Victoria is a pretty cool small city and the Inner Harbour was only moments away by taxi.
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I have taken a few helicopter trips, but I've never flown on HeliJet. Thank you for providing the virtual experience of flying in and out of my hometown. I second the commenter about not spending time here. Victoria is a pretty cool small city and the Inner Harbour was only moments away by taxi.
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Mancub_WWA
Sikorsky S76 is definetly the best looking utility/vip/passenger helicopter out there, thanks to, among other things, retractable landing gear. I've wanted to fly on one since I saw Jurassic Park as a kid. Well hopefully one day I'll be able to travel to Canada and use this service.
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Sikorsky S76 is definetly the best looking utility/vip/passenger helicopter out there, thanks to, among other things, retractable landing gear. I've wanted to fly on one since I saw Jurassic Park as a kid. Well hopefully one day I'll be able to travel to Canada and use this service.
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Ron
We live just a few miles south of the US coastline that appears on your video. I am planning a weekend for us taking the ferry between Port Angels and Victoria (90 min, spending the day there then taking the Helicopter to Vancouver, spending the day and return to Washington.
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We live just a few miles south of the US coastline that appears on your video. I am planning a weekend for us taking the ferry between Port Angels and Victoria (90 min, spending the day there then taking the Helicopter to Vancouver, spending the day and return to Washington.
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Jason
6: 45. You also passed Point Roberts, WA In the USA a 4. 5 square mile town which is separated from the US by Canada. only land route requires a 25 mile drive thru British Columbia. After 4th grade all kids must make this trip to go to school in the other part of WA.
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6: 45. You also passed Point Roberts, WA In the USA a 4. 5 square mile town which is separated from the US by Canada. only land route requires a 25 mile drive thru British Columbia. After 4th grade all kids must make this trip to go to school in the other part of WA.
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Hans
For those wondering, there's actually a shortcut through the SeaBus terminal adjacent to the heliport. You do need to go through the fare gates, then at the bottom of the stairs on the water side of the overpass there's a door you can go out to get to the Heliport.
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For those wondering, there's actually a shortcut through the SeaBus terminal adjacent to the heliport. You do need to go through the fare gates, then at the bottom of the stairs on the water side of the overpass there's a door you can go out to get to the Heliport.
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Janette
Vancouver and the surrounding area is so beautiful. What a great trip, Noel, and I'm sure you enjoyed sitting right behind the pilot for an amazing view of the controls! I would take the float plane because that is another form of transport I have yet to try.
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Vancouver and the surrounding area is so beautiful. What a great trip, Noel, and I'm sure you enjoyed sitting right behind the pilot for an amazing view of the controls! I would take the float plane because that is another form of transport I have yet to try.
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Casey
As a tourist, I've definitely really enjoyed the ferry to Victoria. Especially at foot passenger prices ($17 each way) it's a fun thing to do just for being on a boat for a few hours if nothing else. I would definitely love to fly Helijet someday though!
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As a tourist, I've definitely really enjoyed the ferry to Victoria. Especially at foot passenger prices ($17 each way) it's a fun thing to do just for being on a boat for a few hours if nothing else. I would definitely love to fly Helijet someday though!
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cstrick
Vancouver Island is as long as Britain south to north. about 60km wide in the middle. Lots of charter float planes out of Campbell River to some amazing fishing lodges between the island and and mainland N. America. Try it you will like it!
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Vancouver Island is as long as Britain south to north. about 60km wide in the middle. Lots of charter float planes out of Campbell River to some amazing fishing lodges between the island and and mainland N. America. Try it you will like it!
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NeilT
We travelled via Vancouver to Vancouver Island a few years ago, and did use the ferry. I think I would still do so, I like my travel to be relaxing and peaceful where possible. And the scenery, chugging among the islands was stunning.
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We travelled via Vancouver to Vancouver Island a few years ago, and did use the ferry. I think I would still do so, I like my travel to be relaxing and peaceful where possible. And the scenery, chugging among the islands was stunning.
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Hugh
Another scenic flight is on Harbour Air from Vancouver to Sechelt
It is about 20 minutes. half the distance to Nanaimo.
Give me a call and I will pick you up in Sechelt and get you back to Vancouver
one way or another.
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Another scenic flight is on Harbour Air from Vancouver to Sechelt
It is about 20 minutes. half the distance to Nanaimo.
Give me a call and I will pick you up in Sechelt and get you back to Vancouver
one way or another.
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Alex
Hey Noel you could access the heliport on foot in about 5 minutes by walking through Waterfront station. When you said you would have had to walk for 30minutes you could have simply turned around to access Waterfront station.
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Hey Noel you could access the heliport on foot in about 5 minutes by walking through Waterfront station. When you said you would have had to walk for 30minutes you could have simply turned around to access Waterfront station.
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