Seven photos and two short videos to show you the fun.
We were invited by a friend to meet for lunch at our local airfield today, as they have tasty food at the restaurant there. But a sad thing happened as the friend's brother in law died and he had to fly up north to another city to attend the funeral.
Seeing as a table at the airfield was booked, Marian and I decided to visit on our own and my camera was very excited.
It was to be my lucky day, as the crews were boarding the front two choppers.
Video 1. The start-up.
Now look at my battle with the wind in the video as not only did we have a strong natural wind, but the blades of the helicopters also whipped up their own winds. Remember that I shoot free hand, as I am not fond of tripods or other paraphernalia.
Video 2. The take off.
This video was more stable as the chopper lifted in it's take off.
So it was almost as if, by the appointment of other forces that we had to go to the airfield to witness the scenes above.
For lunch Marian had a Pizza and I almost choked on my hamburger when I saw the crews coming out to board the choppers.
So a quick hop-along with my camera in tow I ran to the closest spot that I could find. It is such a thrill to be close to choppers and to hear their motors firing up.
Then it's first the tail blades that slowly start to spin and then the big overhead rotor blades start to do their thing. Gradually a whining scream starts followed by that familiar chop-chop-chop sound.
It felt like I was inside that chopper waiting for the signal to take off.
We can't always get what we want, and I have said before that it was always my dream to become a pilot.
Although I passed the pilot fitness test in the army, it was my eyesight that failed as I can only see primary colors.
I love heights and worked at great heights in my lifetime, but it was never the same as flying like a bird up there.
We simply have to accept the cards that we are dealt by life and try to make the best of things.
And That's All Friends.
Photos and videos by Zac Smith-All Right Reserved.
Camera: Canon Powershot SX60HS Bridge camera.
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