Helicopter Ag flying

As a lurker for some time, I am in awe of the ability it must take to
be an ag flyer. I have flown helis for several years but only as a PP.
The gentleman here who professes to be an ag pilot has more than a
little daring in him to perform some of his required feats.
I also "sort of" understand the other guy/gal who posted on another
thread questioning his statements. It didn't need to be taken to the
level of calling the gentleman a liar but the ag flyer's daily quests
were pretty dramatic. And I would hate to have him insured, that's for
sure.
Anyway, just wanted to say hello and kudos to anyone with that talent.

Yep I've been an ag pilot for a lot of years now and all I said are
accurate statements. I still maintain the only thing more fun than
watching a good ag pilot is actually doing it!
Insurance is always a question and expensive and especially if there is
anything more dangerous than eating Fritos and watching TV.
Cheers
Rocky

wrote:

As a lurker for some time, I am in awe of the ability it must take to
be an ag flyer. I have flown helis for several years but only as a PP.

Anyway, just wanted to say hello and kudos to anyone with that talent.

Well don't be afraid to hit that post button from time to time.

As an armchair pilot and general lurker I try to do what I can to throw
a few comments and questions into the group, but my job so to speak is
to be positive, slap people on the back, congratulate them for their
accomplishments, ask what I hope are logical and curious questions from
time to time, and to not get into areas of technical expertise etc.,
that I am not qualified to speak on.

TO THE GENERAL LURKERS AND PILOTS WHO CRUISE ON BY HERE
FROM TIME TO TIME.

This group could use some positive individuals who have an active or
general interest in helicopters both military and civil.

People who don't want to get into arguements or ****ing matches over
what is bigger better or goes bang bang more often than something else.

Right now as all of you can see there are only a few people
participating on a regular basis and unfortunately over the past few
years for whatever reason some of the main regulars have faded away.

Micbloo and Bob Barbanes are probably the best two examples.

I know the conversations might not be the most interesting, and to some
they might even be boring simplistic and repetitious but that's the
nature of usenet.

So why don't some of you limber up those fingers, come into the group
if for no other reason that to tell us that you are out there lurking,
maybe give a bit if a descriptive bio on yourself, and let us know that
there are people out there reading what the posters have to say.

I know that the effort that Kevin has made over these past six months
has been appreciated and well received, and who can't imagine what it's
like to be in Rockie's shoes if only in our dreams for a few wishful
minutes.

Why heck... If I was a younger man in better health with some time and
money I might even mosey on over to Hennie's neck of the woods just to
mooch a ride with him in some of those interesting flying machines he's
working on.

Now I know that some of you come from military backgrounds and perhaps
some of the military newsgroups are more appropriate for your chats
about heavy iron but over the years there have been numerous
interesting threads held by mature, qualified people on what's what
with some of the military machines in use today.

Heck I've even made a few comments about our own military helicopter
fleet as it pertains to the phasing out of the Sea Kings and what's not
to like about those gorgeous Cormorants decked out in the Canadian flag
on a yellow background.

The fact that they were about twelve years late in coming blah blah
blah... well that's another story.

So if your reading this... and frankly who isn't, and you have a few
minutes, and frankly who doesn't, then why don't you post a fast note
to the group and tell us your alive and kicking.

And if you have a personal helicopter story good bad or indiffernt then
why don't you post it for the group to read.

Yes, this site seems to be sort of slow. I wonder if it's simply a case
of not many pilots being aware?
Yahoo Groups has a nice site for helicopters and it's called:
"robinsonr22helicopters" and it's a part of Yahoo! Groups.
Quite a few post there.
How many rated pilots do we have here?
Best wishes,
Warner

SHIVER ME TIMBERS wrote:
wrote:

As a lurker for some time, I am in awe of the ability it must take to
be an ag flyer. I have flown helis for several years but only as a PP.

Anyway, just wanted to say hello and kudos to anyone with that talent.

Well don't be afraid to hit that post button from time to time.

As an armchair pilot and general lurker I try to do what I can to throw
a few comments and questions into the group, but my job so to speak is
to be positive, slap people on the back, congratulate them for their
accomplishments, ask what I hope are logical and curious questions from
time to time, and to not get into areas of technical expertise etc.,
that I am not qualified to speak on.

TO THE GENERAL LURKERS AND PILOTS WHO CRUISE ON BY HERE
FROM TIME TO TIME.

This group could use some positive individuals who have an active or
general interest in helicopters both military and civil.

People who don't want to get into arguements or ****ing matches over
what is bigger better or goes bang bang more often than something else.

Right now as all of you can see there are only a few people
participating on a regular basis and unfortunately over the past few
years for whatever reason some of the main regulars have faded away.

Micbloo and Bob Barbanes are probably the best two examples.

I know the conversations might not be the most interesting, and to some
they might even be boring simplistic and repetitious but that's the
nature of usenet.

So why don't some of you limber up those fingers, come into the group
if for no other reason that to tell us that you are out there lurking,
maybe give a bit if a descriptive bio on yourself, and let us know that
there are people out there reading what the posters have to say.

I know that the effort that Kevin has made over these past six months
has been appreciated and well received, and who can't imagine what it's
like to be in Rockie's shoes if only in our dreams for a few wishful
minutes.

Why heck... If I was a younger man in better health with some time and
money I might even mosey on over to Hennie's neck of the woods just to
mooch a ride with him in some of those interesting flying machines he's
working on.

Now I know that some of you come from military backgrounds and perhaps
some of the military newsgroups are more appropriate for your chats
about heavy iron but over the years there have been numerous
interesting threads held by mature, qualified people on what's what
with some of the military machines in use today.

Heck I've even made a few comments about our own military helicopter
fleet as it pertains to the phasing out of the Sea Kings and what's not
to like about those gorgeous Cormorants decked out in the Canadian flag
on a yellow background.

The fact that they were about twelve years late in coming blah blah
blah... well that's another story.

So if your reading this... and frankly who isn't, and you have a few
minutes, and frankly who doesn't, then why don't you post a fast note
to the group and tell us your alive and kicking.

And if you have a personal helicopter story good bad or indiffernt then
why don't you post it for the group to read.

wrote in message
oups.com...
As a lurker for some time, I am in awe of the ability it must take to
be an ag flyer. I have flown helis for several years but only as a PP.
The gentleman here who professes to be an ag pilot has more than a
little daring in him to perform some of his required feats.
I also "sort of" understand the other guy/gal who posted on another
thread questioning his statements. It didn't need to be taken to the
level of calling the gentleman a liar but the ag flyer's daily quests
were pretty dramatic.

Don't you think YOU'RE giving the impression that Selway's lying? It
certainly comes across like that to me.

And I would hate to have him insured, that's for
sure.

After many thousands of hours doing ag work, I believe he'd be the first in
line if I were an insurer. He's still here after all, and the companies that
insure ag pilots know it's a risky occupation, so they'be looking to insure
experienced pilots with REAL experience.

Anyway, just wanted to say hello and kudos to anyone with that talent.

Beav

Beav,
I was not calling anyone a liar. Not in any way. I just meant that the
ag flyer was relating some dramtic stuff. And he was...it would take my
breath away for sure and I am a pilot. Are you?

And FYI: life insurance is nearly impossible to get these days for a
decent price if you are a professional helicopter pilot.

Seems like you are quick to leap to conclusions. I didn't read the ag
pilot being insulted.
Is this the reason why not many post here?

wrote in message
oups.com...
Beav,
I was not calling anyone a liar. Not in any way. I just meant that the
ag flyer was relating some dramtic stuff. And he was...it would take my
breath away for sure and I am a pilot. Are you?

Not anymore.

And FYI: life insurance is nearly impossible to get these days for a
decent price if you are a professional helicopter pilot.

I wasn't aware the LIFE insurance was under discussion, as we were talking
about flying related issues. Third party liability would've been more in
line with the chat as I see it.


Seems like you are quick to leap to conclusions. I didn't read the ag
pilot being insulted.
Is this the reason why not many post here?

That's probably me. I'm a right **** at times, specially when I think
someone's credibility is being called into question.



--
Beav

Reply to "beavis dot original at ntlworld dot com" (with the obvious
changes)

Beav,
I did not mean to sound as if I was calling anyone here a liar. I think
YOU are making assumptions that are not there. I also meant to be
comical in regards to my insurance quote. I fly myself, so I have
nothing but respect for my fellow pilots.
I do agree in part with what the other poster said earlier, maybe the
attitudes you convey are part of the reason no one posts here. For this
site to have been around as long as it has and have only a handful of
posters says it all. This is nothing more than a daily diary blog since
there is obviously no more than 2 or 3 that post regularly. Wonder why?
It's nothing more than insults and bragging. Not much to reply to when
the fellow poster braggs about him being a cool dad or tearing a rotor
blade tip off. Or going to the absurd lengths of posting one of our
fellow pilot's full name and address. And then supposed calling his
FBO!!?? (Although I did notice that when the fellow who had his name
posted admitted it was him and challenged "the other Kevin" to tell us
his name the other Kevin wouldn't) These sorts of posts would
immediately be deleted on Vertical/PPrune and so forth. If you think
many pilots enjoy this sort of "professional" conversation then I have
swamp land to sell you.
**Thank you to the ag pilot for his nice responses. I do appreciate
them.**
(Maybe they should change the name of this forum to
rec.aviation."arguing idiots" rotorcraft)...
So long, kiddies.


Beav wrote:
wrote in message
oups.com...
As a lurker for some time, I am in awe of the ability it must take to
be an ag flyer. I have flown helis for several years but only as a PP.
The gentleman here who professes to be an ag pilot has more than a
little daring in him to perform some of his required feats.
I also "sort of" understand the other guy/gal who posted on another
thread questioning his statements. It didn't need to be taken to the
level of calling the gentleman a liar but the ag flyer's daily quests
were pretty dramatic.

Don't you think YOU'RE giving the impression that Selway's lying? It
certainly comes across like that to me.

And I would hate to have him insured, that's for
sure.

After many thousands of hours doing ag work, I believe he'd be the first in
line if I were an insurer. He's still here after all, and the companies that
insure ag pilots know it's a risky occupation, so they'be looking to insure
experienced pilots with REAL experience.

Anyway, just wanted to say hello and kudos to anyone with that talent.

Beav

Warner wrote:

rec.aviation."arguing idiots" rotorcraft)...
So long, kiddies.

Why Potatohead..... Your back.

I slightly kinder gentler version - but Potatohead non the less.

What's your problem now Mark.

Just can't stand to walk away and leave the group to those of here who
get along with each other.

Gonna argue that Warner is not your little sock puppet.

Hmmmmmmm

Let's take a look at both or your headers.

Warners posting host
NNTP-Posting-Host: 24.197.11.38

Marks posting host
NNTP-Posting-Host: 24.197.11.38

Warners X-trace
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Marks X-trace
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Warners User Agent
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Marks User Agent
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Marks Injection Info
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What can I say folks..... correct me if I am wrong.

"SHIVER ME TIMBERS" wrote in message
...
Warner wrote:

rec.aviation."arguing idiots" rotorcraft)...
So long, kiddies.

Why Potatohead..... Your back.

I slightly kinder gentler version - but Potatohead non the less.

What's your problem now Mark.

Just can't stand to walk away and leave the group to those of here who
get along with each other.

Gonna argue that Warner is not your little sock puppet.

Hmmmmmmm

Let's take a look at both or your headers.

Warners posting host
NNTP-Posting-Host: 24.197.11.38

Marks posting host
NNTP-Posting-Host: 24.197.11.38

Warners X-trace
X-Trace: posting.google.com 1119710914 20480 127.0.0.1

Marks X-trace
X-Trace: posting.google.com 1119663367 30418 127.0.0.1

Warners User Agent
User-Agent: G2/0.2

Marks User Agent
User-Agent: G2/0.2

Warners Injection Info
Injection-Info: o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com; posting-host=24.197.11.38;
posting-account=AJh1Fg0AAABQ8VPUJR3VOi-zf9-wGJfw

Marks Injection Info
Injection-Info: g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com; posting-host=24.197.11.38;
posting-account=ea5uOgwAAABSg06bpcOJOYsIXA7P_Pkb


What can I say folks..... correct me if I am wrong.

I thought he must be two people living on different dimensions but sharing
an IP address:-) but you've spoiled it for me Shiv. In fact you really
"stuck it" to him and left me with...nothing:-)


--
Beav

Reply to "beavis dot original at ntlworld dot com" (with the obvious
changes)