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North to South legs 9 and 10 - Gatwicksteve - 04-20-2012

Hi all, 2 legs together this time since both were quite short. First I departed Sitka for Klawock, and then headed east to Ketchikan, making the most of the Tongass and Pacific fjords sceneries. I was a bit worried my helo skills had deteriorated so flew leg 9 in the USCG Dauphin and leg 10 in the Nemeth EC135. I was a bit rusty but it all comes back soon enough!

Ready to go!
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departing over the marina at Sitka
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settled into the cruise
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a bit of mountain flying
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approach to Klawock
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setting down on the apron
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I must admit I find this model of the Dauphin very "twitchy" especially at slow speed or in the hover!

A quick aircraft change to the EC135, and this is my first time flying this and what a beauty she is, responsive and a delight at low speeds.
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the views are great too!
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enroute at 2000 feet
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making the approach
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slowing down - I missed seeing the helipad which is behind the helicopters tail and was aiming for the stand just visibleAshamed
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safely down
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With a 7500 foot runway the next leg will be back to fixed wing (a bigger classic prop) though I enjoyed the helicopters so much I'll be back to them occasionally further into the trip!

Thanks for looking!

SteveCloud_9


RE: North to South legs 9 and 10 - TCA2050 - 04-21-2012

GREAT pics STeve!
Might have to give that EC135 a try, up to now I haven't been very proficient in getting them to settle down there where I want it ;-)



RE: North to South legs 9 and 10 - CBreuer - 04-21-2012

Hi Steve.

Well, again some very nice shots. And yes Stefaan, helicopter flying can be really challenging when it comes to landing.