Alaska Helicopter Danger

in #adventure8 years ago

"Scud Running" is one of the most scandalous / sketchy things you can do in a chopper.

It's when you fly just under a thick layer of clouds. Add in some mountainous terrain and some windshear and you are making yourself a bush pilot.

My sister just sent me this picture from her flight in Alaska. Fingers crossed.

PS note the fog layer and terrain

PSS. I know bc I scud run for breakfast

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Hope everything is OK!

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why is it so dangerous?

Hi @happymoneyman, the view is absolutely amazing & wish your sister a safe journey from my side as well.

howdy there @happymoneyman! hey that don't look too bad, those guys are such pros they could do it in their sleep. It DOES look like an extreme rush though, aren't you a little jealous? very cool photo.

Looks fun! I’d like to tag along sometime 😊

wooow what a wonderful view,its just feel like heaven thanks for posting @happymoneyman :)

Look! I can see a blade of grass!

That is all what living on the edge means damnn that shot

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