Very impressive,, Im not a heli pilot but i can say that maneuver where pilot has to nose heli while skid is touching ground in order to hook cone calls for good timing!, good pilot!
I spent HOURS doing this - mostly on windy gusty days. Even in late winter when it was minus -200F or so I'd come back just soaked in sweat. I did that in an old '47 and behind a line of trees so the gusts were up, down and all around. I've knocked over (and righted) more traffic cones than drunks in a roadside spot check.
Hey, quick question ... assuming this helicopter crashes and starts spewing rotor pieces weighing 15-20 pounds each toward the crowd, how far away do you have to be from it to survive if one of those pieces slices your neck off?
More idiots that have no clue.. This pilot turns left because in a 500, (the model helicopter he is flying) the PIC sits in the left seat.. most helos, the PIC sits in the RIGHT seat.. it has nothing to do with which way is easier, or whether or not it's the "power" pedal.. it's just easier for him to see the ground as he turns because he is sitting in the left seat and the chopper leans that way as it turns
@@williambush2924 as you may know the MD anti torque rotor requires left pedal, given the need to stop a right pedal turn, and a wind gust, may cause you to run out of left pedal, turning left keeps you more in command
Saw a 500D pilot shoot the very top off a tall tree with an AR ,he put his left foot under the collective and clamped the cyclic between his knees ,had the AR sitting on his lap once he had a steady hover he picked up the rifle fired 4 or 5 rounds
@@ionizedbeam8089 that is if you don't mind putting your tail rotor in the ground, that's a lot more important, however any accomplished rotary wing pilot would have pushed the cone sideways if she didn't liker the tailwind.
Seriously, $175 will get you an introductory flight in a decent piston heli, and for about $350 to $400 you can fly a turbine heli. Spend the money one Sunday afternoon and you'll have a new appreciation for just how absurdly difficult something like this is. You won't get the chance to hover in your flight though, as hover training begins no sooner than 4-6 hours of logged time. In fact, most pilots don't begin to hover until they've logged in the range of 10-15 hours, and that's in very light wind. This takes an incredible amount of skill.
In regards to what, specifically? I'm not a helicopter pilot but I've logged a few hours in Robinson's if that's what your asking. Unfortunately, obtaining a helicopter endorsement is out of the question. I don't fly fixed wing for a living so I couldn't afford to stay current in a helicopter without giving up flying fixed wing, it's simply too expensive.
I've been fortunate enough to have a good friend that's a CFI whose let me log a few hours, but pursing training beyond that would be useless. Staying current flying helicopters for recreation is very cost prohibitive. It's crazy how even a small heli like the R22 costs close $300k, and when you add in the cost of annuals and fuel each hour of flight becomes very expensive. I'm happy flying fixed wing aircraft, and while helicopters remain a passion, unless some amazing opportunity pops up I'll continue to admire them from the ground.
Great footage! And it was a great day, wasn't it? Do you perhaps have any clips of the RedHawks -- two long-winged, red & white Fourniers with orange wing-tip smoke? Thanks, Bob
+Willie J. Newton Jr. I would believe you are a government employee based off that statement... Sounds about right for a government employee, yep. Not worried about cost, cause it isn't their hard earned money being spent
I tried doing this in my mosquito. its really hard cause you got to get the skid past the bottom where all the weight is. Then I couldn't get it off. I eventually landed with it still on and jacked up the skid to get it off. lol
NOTICE HOW HE FLEW AROUND BEFORE MAKING ANOTHER ATTEMPT. THAT WAS SO HE COULD BREAK HIS CONSENTRATION/TUNNEL VISION AND GET A GRIP ON THE WINDS. UALL MAY NOT KNOW THIS BUT IT TAKES BOTH FEET ...AND ONE HAND ON THE CYCLIC STICK AND ANOTHER HAND ON THE COLLECTIVE AND AT THE SAME TIME TWISTING THE GAS PEDAL AND WATCHING THE GROUND AND THE OBJECT AND THE INSTRUMENTS ON THE DASH BOARD
Hughs 500's not common in the UK??? That pilot should come over to the states and learn how to really fly one, as you brits's would say compared to 500 pilots here that was "Rubbish". Good flying but nothing over a entry level pilot skills
+norcalgreen1 Screw going to the USA, if you really want to learn how to tame a 500, come to NZ where they are almost as many 500s flying as there are Toyotas on the road lol, After all it was the place where live version catching was pioneered, with the 500 being the weapon of choice, plus we have the most helicopters per capita then anywhere else in the world, yeah the yanks may be able to afford better toys, but that certainly does not make them the best at using them lol
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"Hey, can you help me move these traffic cones?"
"Well, I have this helicopter..."
I've dreamed of piloting a little 500 for as long as i can remember, and i KNOW im getting there one day, we all will
This machine has just been Re registered as G-SOOH built in 1989, around 1600 to date.
Since childhood.I have loved Hughes ships.Amazing choppers.
I thought that was some pretty good flying.... then I saw the wind sock, and it became amazing flying.
Whoa! You are right. That is amazing.
Good eye. Maybe 10-15 knots of quartering tailwind at that shot?
Good call! That thing was almost straight out at times!
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Totally agree with you‼️✌🏼
Very impressive,,
Im not a heli pilot but i can say that maneuver where pilot has to nose heli while skid is touching ground in order to hook cone calls for good timing!, good pilot!
Your last name has the word skid in it....that is appropriate for this helicopter pilot enthusiast. Like a dentist named Dr. Root! ;) Great video!
Darren I’m a favorite of Helios and the MD-500 is the most maneuverable and controlling one that’s perfect for fun and personal ownership
I spent HOURS doing this - mostly on windy gusty days. Even in late winter when it was minus -200F or so I'd come back just soaked in sweat. I did that in an old '47 and behind a line of trees so the gusts were up, down and all around. I've knocked over (and righted) more traffic cones than drunks in a roadside spot check.
Nice helicopter video
Helicopters just AMAZE me !
Helicopters are just amazing.
Excellent film footage and sound.
Hi Bob and thanks.
No this was the only video I did. I have plenty of photographs of them though.
Darren
It's been my dream since I can remember to own and pilot a small private Heli. This pilots talented for sure.
a commercial pilot should be capable, in fact minus the cone the same skills are part of the faa test
brilliant to watch. was ready to applaud myself at the end.
HIGHLY SKILLED THAT´S ALL U NEED. WHAT DEPENDS ON THIS HELICOPTER WHICH IS A PRECISION, IS ASSURED
And maybe the 17 thumbs down crowd are pilots that can do better?
Carl Or the pilots who can't do it at all.
A young helicopter playing with its new toy
Hey, quick question ... assuming this helicopter crashes and starts spewing rotor pieces weighing 15-20 pounds each toward the crowd, how far away do you have to be from it to survive if one of those pieces slices your neck off?
Well I thought it was impressive and that's why I put the title. There will always be people who like to stroke their own egos so fill your boots :)
Wow. Impressive. Most impressive. ..
He exclusively does left pedal turns, something only the helicopter pilots notice.
The choice of left/right turns will be a function of which way his rotor is turning and the wind.
More idiots that have no clue.. This pilot turns left because in a 500, (the model helicopter he is flying) the PIC sits in the left seat.. most helos, the PIC sits in the RIGHT seat.. it has nothing to do with which way is easier, or whether or not it's the "power" pedal.. it's just easier for him to see the ground as he turns because he is sitting in the left seat and the chopper leans that way as it turns
@@williambush2924 as you may know the MD anti torque rotor requires left pedal, given the need to stop a right pedal turn, and a wind gust, may cause you to run out of left pedal, turning left keeps you more in command
Absolutely great skills 👌
thats incredible
The "jaw-drop-to-floor" emoji needs to dig a hole for this one. A very deep hole.
VERY GOOD!, SHOWED SKILL! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PILOT
Amazing
Saw a 500D pilot shoot the very top off a tall tree with an AR ,he put his left foot under the collective and clamped the cyclic between his knees ,had the AR sitting on his lap once he had a steady hover he picked up the rifle fired 4 or 5 rounds
gaint bee harvest nectar from my backyard be like:
Very cool.
Now pick it up with the tail boom guard.
zzodr right cause pitching back is the way to stay stable
@@ionizedbeam8089 that is if you don't mind putting your tail rotor in the ground, that's a lot more important, however any accomplished rotary wing pilot would have pushed the cone sideways if she didn't liker the tailwind.
@@loristewart7427 Ah right
@@loristewart7427 seems like I was a little bit of an ass when I made that comment, sorry
Very good flying! all done in a tail wind, too ~
Very nice!
Seriously, $175 will get you an introductory flight in a decent piston heli, and for about $350 to $400 you can fly a turbine heli. Spend the money one Sunday afternoon and you'll have a new appreciation for just how absurdly difficult something like this is. You won't get the chance to hover in your flight though, as hover training begins no sooner than 4-6 hours of logged time. In fact, most pilots don't begin to hover until they've logged in the range of 10-15 hours, and that's in very light wind. This takes an incredible amount of skill.
what are your credentials?
In regards to what, specifically? I'm not a helicopter pilot but I've logged a few hours in Robinson's if that's what your asking. Unfortunately, obtaining a helicopter endorsement is out of the question. I don't fly fixed wing for a living so I couldn't afford to stay current in a helicopter without giving up flying fixed wing, it's simply too expensive.
The dollars-to-skill conversion rate is indeed a bit painful on helis!
I've been fortunate enough to have a good friend that's a CFI whose let me log a few hours, but pursing training beyond that would be useless. Staying current flying helicopters for recreation is very cost prohibitive. It's crazy how even a small heli like the R22 costs close $300k, and when you add in the cost of annuals and fuel each hour of flight becomes very expensive. I'm happy flying fixed wing aircraft, and while helicopters remain a passion, unless some amazing opportunity pops up I'll continue to admire them from the ground.
I did hover practice on my first intro flight, all 3 controls. I was awful! It is seriously difficult.
Great skills. The 500 is very nimble in the hands of a good pilot.
well that's what i call doing some tricks with a helicopter!!
amazing
awesome
That's awesome
awesome skills
Great footage! And it was a great day, wasn't it? Do you perhaps have any clips of the RedHawks -- two long-winged, red & white Fourniers with orange wing-tip smoke? Thanks, Bob
Bravo D O C T O R E !!!!!!
Impressive !
talented.
Which make and model helicopter is this?
My applause too!
Well,Nice job!!.But allover,I loved the helicopter!!.What a beautiful machine!!.It`s a Md500 Wright??.I want to have one!!. :-) !!!.
i love the md500
From the onset it is difficult to think this stuff can kill you in a matter of seconds.
Amazing pilot and and amazing machine working together!
Neither can do that without each other!
Simply amazing!
MAN, youtube won't let me watch it but I say thats MAGIC (IMPRESSIVE) could you do it in high winds.
What about those of the helicopter pilot in “The Spy Who Loved Me”?
hmm great pilot.
Really expensive yet entertaining way for city workers to put up cones at work sites... I don't care what the cost I would approve it in City Council.
+Willie J. Newton Jr. I would believe you are a government employee based off that statement... Sounds about right for a government employee, yep. Not worried about cost, cause it isn't their hard earned money being spent
Willie J. Newton Jr. at least that would explain the extra 10 workers standing around.
choosetolivefree it was a joke you moron
It was impressive flying... until you realize he's flying in a 10-20MPH wind... upgrades it from a 10 to an easy 14.
Who got this recommended a decade after?
We couldn't see this, that great big white tent was in the way!!
Imagine crashing a helicopter and "trying to pick up a cone" being the reason for that crash.
I'll do the yard honey, let me get 50 gallons of jet A
CHAPEAU............!!!!!
I'm sure he can crack the lid on a stubby,
The MD 500 is among the easier helos to be impressive in.
It is impressive i studu to flight helikopter and i knowe haw diffcult it is really great jop
And with a tail wind!!
Quartering tailwinds can be very tricky and dangerous.
I tried doing this in my mosquito. its really hard cause you got to get the skid past the bottom where all the weight is. Then I couldn't get it off. I eventually landed with it still on and jacked up the skid to get it off. lol
I can not wait to try it in my Moz. Just waiting on rego and a licence....
I am india
Im so tarded that i didnt see the cone, I just thought people were clapping for someone hovering so low lol
$600 of MD500 time to knock over and pick up a road cone. Got it.
Those witches at work again
NOTICE HOW HE FLEW AROUND BEFORE MAKING ANOTHER ATTEMPT. THAT WAS SO HE COULD BREAK HIS CONSENTRATION/TUNNEL VISION AND GET A GRIP ON THE WINDS. UALL MAY NOT KNOW THIS BUT IT TAKES BOTH FEET ...AND ONE HAND ON THE CYCLIC STICK AND ANOTHER HAND ON THE COLLECTIVE AND AT THE SAME TIME TWISTING THE GAS PEDAL AND WATCHING THE GROUND AND THE OBJECT AND THE INSTRUMENTS ON THE DASH BOARD
Give me a few pints and I wouldn't be able to manipulate that cone like that with both feet on the ground even.
its a turbine once you wind it up there is no " twisting the gas pedal "
COOL STORY BRO!
Terry Smith hahaha yeah, I always like the comments section for their expert analysis ...
Terry Smith haha
Я точно так же руками могу
That's truly no life
Probably the most inefficient way to do that.
A lot of money being wasted in this video for a caution cone.
Av8tore71 the money could have been used to teach you to spell ‘wasted’ correctly instead
not bad, but there are better ones
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Hughs 500's not common in the UK??? That pilot should come over to the states and learn how to really fly one, as you brits's would say compared to 500 pilots here that was "Rubbish". Good flying but nothing over a entry level pilot skills
+norcalgreen1 Screw going to the USA, if you really want to learn how to tame a 500, come to NZ where they are almost as many 500s flying as there are Toyotas on the road lol, After all it was the place where live version catching was pioneered, with the 500 being the weapon of choice, plus we have the most helicopters per capita then anywhere else in the world, yeah the yanks may be able to afford better toys, but that certainly does not make them the best at using them lol
show off
I can do better than that on my super cub Honda.
What an incredible bit of flying. It's so very very easy to pick out the non , wannabe , and know nothing desktop pilots in this group. Lol.
Not Impressed...
+kevin vt Thank you so much for your valuable input