OT: First Solo!

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

I just got back from my first solo in a helicopter this afternoon. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures, but it was definitely a trip Thumb's Up

chanson · Since 31 Jan 2006 1874 Posts WISCONSIN Chimey

Nice work Jim. Twisted Evil

When are you going to pick one of those bad boys up?? Wink

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

I think I'll buy one when someone gives me a few hundred grand Very Happy

Nak · Thu Sep 20, 07 7:22 pm

Congratulations Jim!!! Thumb's Up

This is definately one of those moments you'll remember for the rest of your life. When do we get to throw you in the river??? Very Happy

Nak

Mark · Thu Sep 20, 07 7:23 pm

Congrats Jim!

Does that mean NW Kite now has our own private helicopter service? Wink

blancoh2o · Since 15 Mar 2005 1154 Posts Oregon Phishy

Nice job Jim! I saw a R22 flying around South of Hillsboro this evening. Perhaps I saw you up there.

Now its time to dream!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BELL-222A-1981-4410TT_W0QQitemZ130153945862QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item130153945862

colby · Since 23 Apr 2005 613 Posts Celebrity Photographer

congrats Jim...what an accomplishment! Very Happy

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

Right on!!

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

Way to go man!

So...how much would it cost to organize an nwkite heliboarding trip??? We could pay for the helicopter rental and you'd get free flight time and all the beer you can drink Cool

(preferably not while you're flying though).

Kraemer · Since 24 Apr 2006 1736 Posts Sky Pilot Unicorn Captain

Now you can rent one ! Yeah Bra ! Take me up !

Bettyboarder · Thu Sep 20, 07 8:41 pm

Congrats Jimbo Thumb's Up

Cant wait to go for a ride

KingE · Since 27 Apr 2006 58 Posts Lake Wenatchee

Good work!

Jeb

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Kodiak · Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey

Thanks for all the kind words. I was having my first stage check on Wed. while everyone was out having a blast at Sauvies, but after passing that it was too windy to go up. Last night was perfect though, nice calm skies and a beautiful sunset.

I probably have about 15-20 more hours before I get my private and can take people up. After that I start work on the commercial.

So once I have my private if anyone wants to go up and split the costs, let me know Smile

Just be warned, its a cozy little ship Smile

Oh, and if you are over 200 lbs, your weight combined with my fat ass we wouldn't be able to go in the R-22 Neutral

Mark · Fri Sep 21, 07 6:56 am

So only Girls or chick weight guys.... I now see your angle Wink

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

KidCorporate · Since 10 Jul 2007 563 Posts Addicted

So how long until you can go into the backcountry? I need to film a big mountain part this winter! Sounds like you'll need a bigger bird than an R-22, might I suggest a Bell 202?