You will get used to it, honestly did better then most the first time long lining from an Astar. Coming from the bell longline is not an easy transfer. I find just like any chopper the load will have its happy spot that it likes to sit, difference with the Astar is you have to trust that if you fly till your over that sweet spot visually the load will follow even if you cant see it till the last 50 feet. also coming in with the wind left of your nose is even more beneficial being able to cock out and bring your spot in through the side door. Once you get more comfortable that's when you can slam on the breaks bring that load out in front of you and walk it in, I'd try it with the empty hook first though. Happy Flying!
Mate, Your videos are some of the best I've seen. you dont talk like a pilot and your editing is great and best of all, you're not bloody promoting some crap product. Please keep it going.....
In my 7 years of bush piloting I use to do a ton of long-lining with a 120 foot line. I preferred door off with heat cranked and raingear on. Vertical descents into standing timber... super challenging... wicked fun!
Love these vids, just finished my license here in BC also and it's great to get a behind the sences look at a mission like this. It's sweet you employer lets you post this kind of stuff. Didn't get to try any longlining during my training but it does not look easy 👍
Great video with fascinating inside views on how difficult it is flying longline with another helicopter model than you are used to. Anyway I admire all sling line pilots for doing this multi tasking job. Very nice editing and great view on this beutiful nature! Thanks!
I'm doing my licences right now and I've been to the Yukon before. Now I just want to go back there with the Heli. Thanks so much for these videos man! So inspiring and exciting.
For your first time longlining with an Astar you did very well. I’ve only ever longlined with an Astar so I have nothing to really compare it to, and some days I just can’t seem to get the load or hook to where it needs to be, others it’s a breeze… One thing to be careful of with the Astar is the longline getting caught on the springs at the back of the skids. I’ve made it a habit to always land with the longline out between the front of the skids, that way there’s virtually zero chance of catching the longline on the springs…
Superb video dude. What you’re doing looks pretty tricky to me anyway - bubble window or not! I think you did a grand job of self analysing your performance with the help of the footage. Nice one. 👍
what i love about the astar is you can change windows in about 15mins, if you invest a bit in a spare door just for the bubble window it takes about 5mins. such an easy to maintain helicopter. especially compared to a 500. the shop i workd at had a few setup with left seat primary cockpit and the bubble window and arm rest just for slinging.
In an 18 wheeler right out side of the passagers door and about 30 or 40 feet down the side of the truck are completely blind without contortions. Camera's are a life saver.
I'm really happy I had the Astar as my first longline machine. First time in a 407 was such a dream! No wonder you guys make it look so easy. That's because it is! hahaha. You're giving yourself a hard time though that didn't look so bad for a first time. I've seen and done much worse. Just takes some time
I’m a fixed wing ATP (US) currently trying to convince myself to go back to school and get my rotor addons. The price is hard to swallow but these kinds of videos make it pretty tempting! Looks like a ton of fun.
Great video mate, you live and learn, it's all experience, and you did alright considering, new chopper, crappy visibility etc. the ASTAR is known to be more unstable. There was a fair amount of wind, all in not bad mate, objective complete. 👍💪👏🇦🇺🍻🥃
Great video... Benefits is that you have gotten that experience and already are planning how you might approach that job differently. The AStar is well known for being squirrely near the ground due to that big belly... I recognize your machine from its rego and paint as being one of the former Remote machines... I still wear hoodie and use my coffee cup often!! 😎 I think one of the best STCs for the 350 was the vertical reference door that got rid of that little dinky floor version... I would bet that if you got a chance to fly one of those doors, you'd impress even yourself!!! blue skies and love your content!!!! 👍
I want to do this, always loved helicopters but the course is so expensive, gonna cost me over 100 grand at the school I hoped to attend in abbotsford BC. So its still a dream but seeing the content and been in a few myself, its just one of the coolest things
I’m a skipper at sea buddy and I’m telling you, I do the same getting on a new boat and thinking it’s just like the last. It’s a massive learning opportunity and don’t let it knock your confidence.. Chill out a little, you’ve got this
Thanks for taking us along with that beautiful scenery up there! A dream of mine to be out in the wilderness but be able to just lift-off and go almost anywhere at almost any time. Do any of these helicopters have auto-hover "position hold" like drones have? Would be easier to maintain a steadier position over the load while picking up or dropping off? 🤔
Great video! Question: why use a long line when no tall tress/obstacles around; when a shorter line would give you more control over the load, and especially when flying a relatively new type for sling work?
Hey man, 100ft is the industry standard. It keeps the the downwash further away from the guys on the ground and lessens the likelyhood of loose objects on the ground from damaging other things or the helicopter
watch being light on fuel and you being light . if your close to the ground, dont back up or the tail can touch the ground and if any shrubs etc are sticking up , you can catch the tail rotor, and there is a guy in Miami that can load new maps in those old Garmins. (ebay), watch landing a line at the back, it can lay over a bush and now the tail can (ask me how I know) can pick the line up.
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I was able to work in Switzerland for a few years as a flight assistant and mechanic. I am therefore aware of how difficult it is to work with a long line. The nature in Canada is simply fascinating, beautiful and always worth a trip. I've already been able to visit eastern Canada once and I'd love to visit the west as well. Until then, I'll be following your videos, so thank you again. Stay safe 💯💪🙋♂
100ft is a pretty standard length. It allows the pilot to see the load easier than a short length. It also keep the helicopter out of the trees and away from downwash debris when operation in tight areas
Translating tendency is the only force different = Side to side wobble. Yaw pitch and roll remain the same muscle memory. You'll be Okay P.S. put the long line up front of your LZ as you land. Mind your heal springs...
The outside gauge on the bell has the two most limiting factors to the aircraft, MGT (measured gas temperature, which is how hot the exhaust gasses are exiting the final turbine stage measure in degrees celcius) and Torque, which is a direct force measured within the transmission to indicated how much horsepower is being transferred from the engine to the drivetrain.
Shuffle over to the left as far as you can, put all your weight on your right butt cheek. That puts your head over a few inches and really opens up the sight picture. Losing the shoulder harness helps a lot too. You’ll want your helmet damn near smacking the door. Good luck. I think the Astar is the hardest platform to longline out of.
There are two, one aimed at the skids and another down the length of the long line to see the load; but there’s only so much you can do with a series of mirrors
As well as getting proficient and therefore comfortable using a sling window, what is preventing you from slinging with your usual proficiency, I suspect it’s your lack of application of the aerodynamic further effects. You need to transfer your muscle memory control inputs from an American helicopter (407) to this helicopter type From observing this video, there are a couple of other issues that can be easily overcome if you apply the techniques associated with the basic theoretical knowledge of slinging from a helicopter Send me a message if you would like some advice…
Lovely editing. Long cuts when needed and that laptop pan out was superb.
Glad you liked that 😂
I like your humility out there. Will keep you alive. Keep the videos coming!
You will get used to it, honestly did better then most the first time long lining from an Astar. Coming from the bell longline is not an easy transfer. I find just like any chopper the load will have its happy spot that it likes to sit, difference with the Astar is you have to trust that if you fly till your over that sweet spot visually the load will follow even if you cant see it till the last 50 feet. also coming in with the wind left of your nose is even more beneficial being able to cock out and bring your spot in through the side door. Once you get more comfortable that's when you can slam on the breaks bring that load out in front of you and walk it in, I'd try it with the empty hook first though. Happy Flying!
Mate, Your videos are some of the best I've seen. you dont talk like a pilot and your editing is great and best of all, you're not bloody promoting some crap product. Please keep it going.....
Dude I needed that ♥️ thanks man 🤙
Well said, just an Aussie doing his bit and keeping it real. Love your videos brother. From another Aussie back in Sunny QLD rock on! Fly safe. 👍💪🇦🇺
In my 7 years of bush piloting I use to do a ton of long-lining with a 120 foot line. I preferred door off with heat cranked and raingear on. Vertical descents into standing timber... super challenging... wicked fun!
Another great video! Thank you for portraying the life of a bush pilot. Looks like so much fun!!
Love to see your channel growing I remember working under you up in the arctic stay safe up there.
Haha no way? Where was that?
I have over 2k hours in the Astar , I was a LE pilot and absolutely loved that thing. Fantastic helicopter.
Love these vids, just finished my license here in BC also and it's great to get a behind the sences look at a mission like this. It's sweet you employer lets you post this kind of stuff. Didn't get to try any longlining during my training but it does not look easy 👍
Admitting that you need gain more experience in a feild is better then being oblivious to your faults
The only thing I know is that I know nothing
Great video with fascinating inside views on how difficult it is flying longline with another helicopter model than you are used to. Anyway I admire all sling line pilots for doing this multi tasking job. Very nice editing and great view on this beutiful nature! Thanks!
Lovely spot, great flying (and video/editing).
Nothing but envy for your skills and office location!
Thoroughly enjoyed that one Darc'. Thanks for sharing your work part of the world. Simply beautiful.
I'm doing my licences right now and I've been to the Yukon before. Now I just want to go back there with the Heli. Thanks so much for these videos man! So inspiring and exciting.
Thanks for your efforts Darcy
Superb video! Good job, precise hover! 😉Astar/Squireel/Écureuil is one of my favourite helicopter. (Last month I flew one of them.That was awesome!)
For your first time longlining with an Astar you did very well. I’ve only ever longlined with an Astar so I have nothing to really compare it to, and some days I just can’t seem to get the load or hook to where it needs to be, others it’s a breeze… One thing to be careful of with the Astar is the longline getting caught on the springs at the back of the skids. I’ve made it a habit to always land with the longline out between the front of the skids, that way there’s virtually zero chance of catching the longline on the springs…
Superb video dude. What you’re doing looks pretty tricky to me anyway - bubble window or not! I think you did a grand job of self analysing your performance with the help of the footage. Nice one. 👍
what i love about the astar is you can change windows in about 15mins, if you invest a bit in a spare door just for the bubble window it takes about 5mins. such an easy to maintain helicopter. especially compared to a 500. the shop i workd at had a few setup with left seat primary cockpit and the bubble window and arm rest just for slinging.
Amazing video! Love to see your flights and variety of jobs you do.
In an 18 wheeler right out side of the passagers door and about 30 or 40 feet down the side of the truck are completely blind without contortions. Camera's are a life saver.
Dude's got a guitar. Looks like a hunting/drinking camp. Love the AS350!
I worked next to RHK all summer in Edson, Hinton and Mayo last year, Alex was an awesome pilot to work next to!
I'm really happy I had the Astar as my first longline machine. First time in a 407 was such a dream! No wonder you guys make it look so easy. That's because it is! hahaha. You're giving yourself a hard time though that didn't look so bad for a first time. I've seen and done much worse. Just takes some time
I’m a fixed wing ATP (US) currently trying to convince myself to go back to school and get my rotor addons. The price is hard to swallow but these kinds of videos make it pretty tempting! Looks like a ton of fun.
Loved the video. Brings back memories when I flew for Okanagan Helicopters.
Great video mate, you live and learn, it's all experience, and you did alright considering, new chopper, crappy visibility etc. the ASTAR is known to be more unstable. There was a fair amount of wind, all in not bad mate, objective complete. 👍💪👏🇦🇺🍻🥃
Great video... Benefits is that you have gotten that experience and already are planning how you might approach that job differently. The AStar is well known for being squirrely near the ground due to that big belly... I recognize your machine from its rego and paint as being one of the former Remote machines... I still wear hoodie and use my coffee cup often!! 😎 I think one of the best STCs for the 350 was the vertical reference door that got rid of that little dinky floor version... I would bet that if you got a chance to fly one of those doors, you'd impress even yourself!!! blue skies and love your content!!!! 👍
Thx for sharing! Keep em coming this is great content for both heli and great scenery!
You gotta admit the helicopter was and is one of mankinds amazing inventions, totally a game changer for traveling through the air.
Thanks for that, really enjoyed the scenery and commentary!
Superb video, living vicariously through your content!
I want to do this, always loved helicopters but the course is so expensive, gonna cost me over 100 grand at the school I hoped to attend in abbotsford BC. So its still a dream but seeing the content and been in a few myself, its just one of the coolest things
I can definitely see that going from a bubble window in the Bell to a floor window on the Astar is a big transition. Love your thoughts and analysis.
i love these videos please never stop making them :D
Great video. Brought back some good old memories.
You are right, that scenery is beatiful.
All good. You have one of the best jobs on earth!
Fly safe.
Oh...and I hope those guys put that fire out properly before leaving camp!?🤔🤞🏻
I’m a skipper at sea buddy and I’m telling you, I do the same getting on a new boat and thinking it’s just like the last.
It’s a massive learning opportunity and don’t let it knock your confidence.. Chill out a little, you’ve got this
Thanks for taking us along with that beautiful scenery up there! A dream of mine to be out in the wilderness but be able to just lift-off and go almost anywhere at almost any time.
Do any of these helicopters have auto-hover "position hold" like drones have? Would be easier to maintain a steadier position over the load while picking up or dropping off? 🤔
That technology does not exist on the kind of aircraft I fly
Good skill using the longline. . . hey ground guys all around the world, wear a hi vis shirt!
Great video style. Strange sling window on that 350.
Yeah I’m off it, but there’s no rush, I get paid by the hour
Those sceneries - wow!
Great job mate!
what an incredible job
Great Darc. Always learning 👍🏻
what a wonderful work!
I hang on the end of the line in a harness for CDFL rescues, some pilots are definitely better than others. Beautiful country up in the Yukon.
Dream job right there... 👍🏻👍🏻 Always heard the pay was shite for helo pilots though.
It’s not uncommon for Heli pilots to make 100k in a summer nowadays
Great Video!
Coolest job EVER!
Here we go again, I found a goldmine in the shape of a TH-cam channel
Great video! Question: why use a long line when no tall tress/obstacles around; when a shorter line would give you more control over the load, and especially when flying a relatively new type for sling work?
Hey man, 100ft is the industry standard.
It keeps the the downwash further away from the guys on the ground and lessens the likelyhood of loose objects on the ground from damaging other things or the helicopter
watch being light on fuel and you being light . if your close to the ground, dont back up or the tail can touch the ground and if any shrubs etc are sticking up , you can catch the tail rotor, and there is a guy in Miami that can load new maps in those old Garmins. (ebay), watch landing a line at the back, it can lay over a bush and now the tail can (ask me how I know) can pick the line up.
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I was able to work in Switzerland for a few years as a flight assistant and mechanic. I am therefore aware of how difficult it is to work with a long line. The nature in Canada is simply fascinating, beautiful and always worth a trip. I've already been able to visit eastern Canada once and I'd love to visit the west as well. Until then, I'll be following your videos, so thank you again. Stay safe
💯💪🙋♂
West is best 🤙
Remotes old SD2. Beautiful to fly
ur job is exciting .....beats my customer service work any time of the day
What is the importance of having such a long line? Seems like one half the length would suffice but I’m not a pilot so idk.
100ft is a pretty standard length. It allows the pilot to see the load easier than a short length. It also keep the helicopter out of the trees and away from downwash debris when operation in tight areas
Hi, i am interested to become a bush pilot. Do you have any advice? Do you have a specific way to get into it, you would recommend?
Get your helicopter license in Canada. bush flying is all they do.
@ Do you how to do it private or are there programs/ companies which pay you and then have to work for them for 10 years.
@@j.d.g6073 negative. you start at the bottom with a company that does the work. then you work your way to the top
Funny hearing a fellow aussie refer to it as an Astar.
I can't cope, it's a squirrel 😂
30% of my viewers are American, i gotta speak the language XD
Translating tendency is the only force different = Side to side wobble. Yaw pitch and roll remain the same muscle memory.
You'll be Okay P.S. put the long line up front of your LZ as you land. Mind your heal springs...
It is a really nice basket you got there 🤭
What is the gauge on the 407 skid?
Torque and Exhaust temperature
What is the outside gauge on the Bell?
The outside gauge on the bell has the two most limiting factors to the aircraft, MGT (measured gas temperature, which is how hot the exhaust gasses are exiting the final turbine stage measure in degrees celcius) and Torque, which is a direct force measured within the transmission to indicated how much horsepower is being transferred from the engine to the drivetrain.
@@bushpiloting How hard is it getting used to the rotor going the wrong way?
honestly, not very.
Shuffle over to the left as far as you can, put all your weight on your right butt cheek. That puts your head over a few inches and really opens up the sight picture. Losing the shoulder harness helps a lot too. You’ll want your helmet damn near smacking the door.
Good luck. I think the Astar is the hardest platform to longline out of.
Man, I’d have eyes in the back of my head for bears, near a river filled with salmon.. 👀
What a dream job
Hi mate, do you have a link for you're helmet i have to replace mine ?
liftaviationusa.com/pages/av-kor-fixed-wing-helmet
Cool clip, How do you like the Lift helmet? Did you buy it here in Aus or in Canada?
I bought it through an Australian dealer
It’s a good helmet!
😂 amazing run-up take off with 30%-40% rotor speed … yeah, that really sucks flying with these power parameters… 😂😂
I'm not a heli pilot (only fixed wing) but I heard the Astar is more challenging to fly because it's 3 bladed?
Been flying for 20 years, but almost all in the offshore and HEMS side lol. No clue how you guys do that stuff with the line. It’s voodoo.
howd you get into this id love to know
It’s a long story which started in 2013, but I’ll get round to it eventually
I, too, suck at flying the AStar. I also suck at flying the 407. Could be because I've never flown a helo.
good one mate, are you back downunder for the fire season?
Na I’m going to skip the Aussie fire season and stay for Canadian Citizenship instead 🤙
Some friendly advise; secure your water and coffee bottles when flying...you're taking a risk of those interfering with your pedals.
Try opening your vent window Helps with reference Also don’t stare down the hole.
whats your background if ya dont mind me asking?
did you fly fixed wing before helis?
Got my Heli license in 2013 when I was 19 and have been flying commercially ever since
Can't you get an outisde mirror ?
There are two, one aimed at the skids and another down the length of the long line to see the load; but there’s only so much you can do with a series of mirrors
Hey, love your videos, are u instrument rated?
keep up the good work.
Hey man, thanks. Na I’m just a day VFR dog
Took me about 100hrs of lifting to get friends with the squirrel HAHA
Just need a drill job to really hammer it in now hahah
Great video...thank you....new sub too...!!
welcome to the gang my dude
As well as getting proficient and therefore comfortable using a sling window, what is preventing you from slinging with your usual proficiency, I suspect it’s your lack of application of the aerodynamic further effects. You need to transfer your muscle memory control inputs from an American helicopter (407) to this helicopter type
From observing this video, there are a couple of other issues that can be easily overcome if you apply the techniques associated with the basic theoretical knowledge of slinging from a helicopter
Send me a message if you would like some advice…
Thanks bro but I’m sure it’s just one of those things that takes time and reps
Don't beat yourself up too much. Although I do the same and I think it's how you get good.
❤❤🚁🚁🚁🙏🙏😎✌️
We called them the falling star in the Gulf of Mexico. They had a bunch of them crash and kill a few guys.
are they brokeback mountaining each other in the woods? looks sus haha
we will never know
I take the 407 all day over a AS350
Maaaaaaate. Yr a FUCKIN LEGEND bro!! Living the dream & humble like a true Ozzie taking it ON Mate. ❤️ ya work!!!
Where do you people get your money where did you steal it from.
farming chickens and collecting eggs
Oh poor you you have to move ya head.