paulb Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 My good friend Captain Sawyer has been giving me free flying lessons. He is very kindly allowing me to fly his brand new Yellow Bell 407. This morning I drove over to 74S Anacortes Airport in the Pacific North West for my next lesson. I waited an hour for Jack but he must be busy elsewhere. Never one to wait around, I started the engine. A guy on the ground seemed to be waving me off. So I thought that I had better start flying. Fortunately, Captain Sawyer had left me a short list of instructions for the flight . My first task was to fly to Deception Pass. As I head out over the water, I wish that I had taken those navigation lessons . Eventually I find Deception Pass. Task two is to fly under the bridge . I need to keep my head down for this one. Not too difficult. Made it! Task three is to avoid the wires. The next task is to gain altitude I don't really know why Task five is 'Do a roll' I feel more like a lawnmower now. Why is the blood rushing to my head? A nice recovery. Task six - 'Do a loop' Starting to feel like a Saturn V rocket. Over the top. My Instructor has given me a whole new perspective on the world. Losing altitude. Still descending. And a nice recovery. After all that I am starting to feel a bit flight sick. So I best head for Island Hospital. A safe landing. I think that I had better ring Captain Sawyer to collect his helicopter. I am not sure that I want to fly back . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Great shots Paul. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, Iain Emms said: Great shots Paul. cheers Iain Thank you Iain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Paul, you have earned your wings from the Sawyer school of "flying". Absolutely brilliant, I couldn't have done it better myself. You included all the proper maneuvers and did them perfectly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taph Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Grand flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 7 minutes ago, Jack Sawyer said: Paul, you have earned your wings from the Sawyer school of "flying". Absolutely brilliant, I couldn't have done it better myself. You included all the proper maneuvers and did them perfectly! Thank you for your kind words Jack! I try to learn from the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, Taph said: Grand flight Thank you Taph! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 No bridge is safe . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 1 hour ago, olderndirt said: No bridge is safe . LOL! Very true . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Wow Paul well done. Good for you to turn this upside down ceiling fan right side up. A few weeks ago I walked across that very same bridge. It looks just like it. The Mule Team has a lot to learn from you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 1 hour ago, flyingleaf said: Wow Paul well done. Good for you to turn this upside down ceiling fan right side up. A few weeks ago I walked across that very same bridge. It looks just like it. The Mule Team has a lot to learn from you guys. Thank you kindly Karl! It was good fun and I had a great teacher in Captain Sawyer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Well done Paul, a thrilling flight with some well executed mxnoeuvres. Some glorious scenery behind the antics too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean marc Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Amazing flight ... And seems so easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 20 minutes ago, VH-KDK said: Well done Paul, a thrilling flight with some well executed mxnoeuvres. Some glorious scenery behind the antics too. Many thanks Martyn! Great fun! Plus, the PNW is still my favourite region . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, jean marc said: Amazing flight ... And seems so easy Thank you Jean Marc! Well, I wasn't sure if I could do it, but it all worked out fine . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Sawyer school of flying , boy where do I sign up ..... BTW - Fab shots as always Paul !! . Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Now that's a great bit of flying Paul! I think i'll stick to fixed wing aircraft myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 6 hours ago, BradB said: Sawyer school of flying , boy where do I sign up ..... BTW - Fab shots as always Paul !! . Cheers John Thank you kindly John! . I will send you the application form. Be aware that it is printed upside down . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 59 minutes ago, adambar said: Now that's a great bit of flying Paul! I think i'll stick to fixed wing aircraft myself. Many thanks Adam! . I can highly recommend an occasional flight in a chopper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Hey Paul. One of the few screenshot sets where the flying itself eclipses the scenery and plane. Amazing! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 35 minutes ago, Rodger Pettichord said: Hey Paul. One of the few screenshot sets where the flying itself eclipses the scenery and plane. Amazing! Thanks! Thank you for your kind words Rodger! Glad that you enjoyed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Super heli Shots Paul ! Well done I like them all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 1 hour ago, mikee said: Super heli Shots Paul ! Well done I like them all Thank you kindly Mike! Much appreciated . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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