Interview with a S-64 Skycrane helicopter. Firefighting equipment. A vintage firetruck.
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2021
- It's fire season in CA and Mark shows off his "new" firetruck, then has a conversation with the pilot of the Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane that is on station at Placerville, dedicated to firefighting operations.
Skycrane interview starts at 6:30.
Oh boy,the temptation to aim those water hoses at the cameraman....
I very nearly did. ;-)
I could use that firetruck in Nevada as a standby. Always liked the mechanical, foot pedal start on those old Chevy’s.
It's for sale Manny
This aircraft has been flying over my house all day, fighting the Caldor Fire, which is only 4 miles away. 300 acres burned so far and no containment. There was so much smoke the fixed wing aircraft couldn't see the fire lines.
I remember when I was in the Army in Vietnam I would see those Skycranes carrying Artillery pieces, Tanks, Bulldozers, large Army trucks, other helicopters; I was fascinated by them.
They are incredible machines.
I like that old truck, good find and can't hurt keeping it around the field
It put out fires back then and it can put out fires now.
Man this is awesome! As a firefighter I’ve been close to these things while there operating. I always take a second to watch and just admire how badass that crane is. The pilots are always top notch. Thanks for the cool video.
It is literally a crane
Great video...thanks for sharing. As the fire chief for my local volunteer fire department, I always enjoy looking at fire fighting equipment, especially the vintage trucks.
If you keep water in your truck most of the time, I highly recommend adding 2 quarts of soluble oil (used for flood coolant on a milling machine) to the water tank. It will keep deposits from building up in the tank and keeps all the valves, levers and pumps from sticking. We run this in all of our trucks during the slow months.....works great.
That is a very good tip. Thanks. I will do that.
First class operation
Interesting, thanks for the information. That fire truck can still be put to good use around the airfield.
You got that right!
On your pumper truck, I'd want a good parking brake and maybe wheel chocks! That was a fun video--very interesting content...
Glad you enjoyed it
Up here in BC we’re having our share of wildfires too and at least one cattle ranch bought a surplus fire truck 🚒 to protect their property as Wildfire Services are stretched thin on crews and resources‼️🚒😩. I believe it’s time that individual homeowners, etc., start being more proactive in the defence of their property⁉️ Obviously a fire truck would be overkill for most but investing in robust sprinkler systems for the rooftop would go a long way in saving your 🏡 house‼️🔥Also, you don’t have to be there while it does it’s job. Also, fire crews can adjust placement if needs be. Make sure you close soffit vents and any attic vents as they suck burning embers into the attic, which has proven to be the no. one reason some houses burn to the ground even though they weren’t actually in the fire event‼️😩. Stay safe Mark😎‼️🍀
Very true. I have field sprinklers on my roof and the soffit vents have screens on them. I also have solar and batteries to run the water pump in the well when the power is off thanks to PG&E so that the hoses and sprinklers actually work.
Such an interesting show and loved the antique fire truck. I live in Mid East coast Florida and we have a town north of me named Deland. Maybe it's namesake. Thanks so much Mark....
I think that is where it came from.
Erickson acquired the Type Certificate and is starting to build new ones.
Mark, watched every video. Love it! You are a fountain of information! Keep up the great work. Yes, I subscribed!
Awesome, thank you!
Great video. Loved your Chevy fire truck and great to see how the sky crane operates too.
Wow a British viewer. Thanks Sis,
Great video Mark love your work.
Glad you enjoyed it
DeLand, Florida is where the truck is from. My hometown.
Thanks for the info.
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
The fire truck review was a interesting departure from aviation. The Sky Crane was much larger than I thought it would be. I've seen them used for lifting onto high rise structures, but only from afar, never close up. Well sir you definitely keep things interesting indeed. I Look forward to your next video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Very interesting video. Thanks
Very welcome
Nice job Paul ! Enjoyed working next to you on the lava !
I'll pass on the message if he has nor read this. Thanks.
(....hhmm.....perhaps it's me but I was surprised at some of the questions this guy didn't have answers for....) This was very cool, Mark clearly enjoyed it and the Sky Crane is a great subject piece. Guy does his homework and it shows week in and week out. THX!
Glad you enjoyed it!
He has 25,000 hours flying helicopters!!!! He probably doesn't give a crap when the company quit building that helicopter or how big the diameter of the tail rotor is!!!! Imagine flying 24 hours straight, then doing it 1000 more times! He is the definition of an expert in helicopter flying.
@@chester8420 .....and your point is....?
@@ackack612 The point is: It's just you.
I share your concern David. When a pilot, even one with 25,000 hours, doesn’t have answers to simple questions, it’s an issue. He may not give a crap, he may be tired, or he may have cognitive issues. Fact.
I’ve been a volunteer firefighter for 40 years - to increase pressure on a pump, the throttle comes out...as a student pilot, I would pull the throttle to increase RPM’s! That habit took some time to break!
Just like me with a helicopter throttle and a motorbike. They go the other way.
Cool video that truck was made the year I was born...its a 500 gpm pump each outlet is worth 250 gpm at least when it was new. If it belongs to you guys you should restore it...the condition its in it would not take a lot to do it. Shame the stopped making the sky crane as I doubt they have much to replace it...The CH 53 I think will lift as much or more but doubt it can be maneuvered as precisely...always wondered why fire fighting company's like Robertson didn't use some of the early models that have been placed in the boneyard.
Isn't there a huge appeal in the originality of the old truck?
Just saw the same high pressure attachment shown @ 5:55 w/o the nozzle in an antique store in Placerville on Sat 6/24. Seems like an odd coincidence, so if you're missing one, I can direct you to it.
Strange co-incidence. I'll see if I need one.
Deland, FL ... north of Orlando.
Yes, FL. A long way from home
Pilot said he has 25,000 hours flying Helicopters. That's a lot of time.
That is 2.85 YEARS.
main rotor rpm on a website i found says only 185 rpm
That seems very low, but they are massive rotors.
Deland is in Florida.
Thanks.
Hello Mark.. it's been awhile since your last post.. is all ok?
Earl, A new video is in the camera right now. We had the Caldor Fire 300,000 acres. Placerville was closed and 27 Helicopters were based here for a month. Smoke everywhere and no GA flying for all that time. Cameraman Don was out of his house for a month and had Coronavirus at the same time etc etc. Now all is back to normal so we should be back on track. Thanks for asking.
@@skywagonuniversity5023 holy cow! I'm glad that all is getting better now. Thanks for the reply Mark. I know we all are looking forward to your next post. Safe flying to you and the crew.
Are you Placerville Intl Airport ARFF?
not international his buisness is at small town placerville,ca airport KPVF
yes, Northern California. KPVF.
Can they fly on one engine?
Yes, but a lot lighter. Two engines through one gearbox. Half power half weight.
I knew it, you are just a big kid.
Caught red handed.
The Tarhe and the S-64 are the same helicopter!!!!! Duh...
No
No what?