AS350 Helicopter Fire Fighting 2012
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- AS350 Helicopter Bambi Bucket Fire Fighting 2012 (UNCUT)
On 13 of July 2012 a fire broke out on Figueira/Mogadouro/Portugal village meters from the residential area.
One AS-350 B3 helicopter loaded water from a small tank near the houses and then dropped it on the blazing fire avoiding reaching the houses.
Video captured using a GoPro Hero 2 HD camera.
Thanks GoPro for building this amazing and camera and resistant to this extreme flight conditions.
It's said that flying a plane is like riding a bicycle but flying helicopter is like riding a unicycle while juggling 3 balls. Very impressive
I totally agree with you. A helicopter is a set of flying pieces in formation. But as a helicopter and plane pilot, I tell you that flying helicopters is by far the most spectacular flight of the two. ;)
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Yes, and two of those balls that you are holding are your own!
@@MarioMineiroAviator it's my dream to become a heli pilot but I don't have the money to become one unfortunately 🙁 I'll have to study first, get a degree, work for like 20 years and then only will I be able to make my dream come true :(
I'm so passionate about flying and I look up to every heli pilot I meet, fly with or see online
Déan v Dyk stay strong and work towards your dream! I am dreaming about it as well, and I am applying to become a pilot in the Royal Norwegian Air Force in a couple of weeks, and if that doesn't work out I'm going to do it the civilian way (expensive, but fortunately our government gives pilots a loan to cover 95% of the education)! I've always had a thing for helicopters, but didn't realize until now (I'm 21) that it's fully possible to become one, it's hella well paid (for only two years of studying, can even earn more than doctors a year), short education, and AMAZING work days!
@@AlphaChinoz whaaaaaattt???!?? Bro I'm moving to Norway when I'm finished with school! That country sounds like a dream come true😍😍 Our South African Government is useless and the corruption here is bringing our money value to the ground
Probably the most hypnotic aviation video I have ever seen... a true demonstration of what it means to be a professional, bravo!
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Very good accuracy
You are one highly skilled pilot, bud. A job well done to ya. Take care. Rodney.
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@@MarioMineiroAviator love the response time there haha, I will agree that is some impressive flying right there, control precision where on point that day, do you still do the fire fighting?
@@ddon1797 Thanks for your comment. I'm a busy guy. And Yes, I still fly during the fire season. This year ended October 30th. Regards!
Which country
@@MarioMineiroAviator lol
The proximity of that tail rotor to the ground is terrifying! That's some amazing flying skill!
Who else came from the description of this guy getting water from a swimming pool
Can someone shut Alan Malcheski in my replys lmao he talk too much😂😂😂
Alan Malcheski is still going omg
Me 😂
me
The video in which I am collecting water from a pool was captured in the same year as this one, but when I was operating in another part of the country.
Yes
Mario Mineiro your so cool dude great job god bless you
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Here is only a video as a small example of the difficulties that all the pilot fire-fighters face on each mission. All the credits should go to them all and also the fire-fighters on the ground that risk their life trying to avoid the destruction of the forest and the private property.
Take note, dear friends. This is when man and machine are truly one entity. Bravo! Bravo!!!
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If I could buy you a lifetime of drinks I would absolutely do it. Your skill as a pilot saves property, but most of all lives. God bless you.
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@@nishantg7840 You can rest assured. I take my job very seriously.
Are you the pilot? The swimming pool refill was the most impressive heli maneuver I've ever seen. This first person view shows things even better, having to do all these amidst the smoke with zero visibility at times. 👍🏼
Yes, I'm the pilot. In this type of operation the bucket suspension cable is very short (about 3 meters) so for water discharge to be effective in some situations it is necessary to fly very low and through the smoke, without entering it, looking for priority discharge sites. usually lines of fire approaching houses, as was the case in this situation. But, I' am always recognizing the place for obstacles.
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This guy knows how to fly.
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@@MarioMineiroAviator you waited 5 years, wow... amazing
@@konahaipper7633 hahaha nice
@@MarioMineiroAviator Will you upload new Videos?
I'm a busy guy! Regards!!
Be safe Sir ! People like you make an invaluable contribution to society.
Suresh
Strasbourg, France
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Just so you know, footage of you flying your chopper has inspired me to go to flight school.
explodyhead how did it go
*went to 9/11*
Damn dude, nice flying that's like 2 meters across. Literally no bigger than a womprat
This should be a mission in GTA 6.
HA bet
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The small ponds are used to provide water to the farm.
No background music just pure heli top notch
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A little secret: When that bag is not being used to hold water for firefighting, it does in fact hold the pilot's massive balls.
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Need 2 of em
You assume the pilot is a male when in fact a female could also do the exact job
@@brenwicks 🙄
This guy as single handedly prevented millions of dollars of property damage. Kudos sir
Obrigado, faço juntamente com os 5 homens que levo comigo e melhor que podemos e sabemos, mas começa a ser demasiado. este ano está de loucos.
Even though I know almost nothing about flying this was very satisfying to watch. The way that you aimed precisely at the fire while seemingly factoring in your angular and forward momentum was impressive.
I'm impressed this aircraft has enough lift for the water and your massive balls. This is insanely impressive. Your water sourcing out of small wells/reservoirs is something I didn't think I'd see anyone ever try. That's some insane skill.
Massive balls 😅😅😅🤭
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I'm a busy guy... LOL. Thanks for your comment. Regards!
its because of the australian bush fires, lots of people are looking up these things and then youtube algorithm decides to recommend it to everyone
Mesmerising to watch this level of skill and professionalism, not just on the refills but also judging the approaches and timing of the drops for maximum effectiveness in absolutely terrible visibility.
We're heading into a new fire season here in Australia, just want to give a shout-out to all ground firefighters and air attack personnel who work tirelessly to save lives and property.
You folks are real everyday heroes.
Thanks for your kind words.
You are a legend, keep it up !
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That is one amazing pilot!! I fly myself. The skillset and feeling it takes to drop the bucket like that is amazing! Takes tremendous flying skills.
+Menghini Thanks for the compliments. Best Regards. Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year !! ;)
From one emergency services professional to another, I salute you sir.
Man this is so impressive! The piloting skills, the timing of the bucket release, and the strategic locations you dropped the water in! This is by far the best helicopter firfight I've ever seen on youtube!
You're an excellent pilot. Balls of steel. I can only hope to be as good in my job one day.
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You can be GREAT at your job. Takes practice. Lots of practice. This pilot, every pilot, anyone who's good at anything, they've all practiced for a lot of years. Takes practice and the desire to be good. Did I mention you have to practice?
I love Portugal! Regards from America, 🇺🇸🇵🇹
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Answering questions while watching this, this takes balls of steel.
Like a skilled surgeon with a scalpel, but with life threatening danger for any mistake. Well done sir.
Imagine being a frog and go like "Dang there's a fire over there better jump down this well for cover." *choptchoptchopt* "Whats that sound?!" *choptchoptCHOPTCHOPTCHOPT!!* "AW HELL NAWW WHERE YOU TAKING ME?!" *CHOPTCHOPTchoptchopt chpt chpt....*
About the same as being the chipmunk when they're digging the foundation for a house where it shouldn't be.
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Lolll
There was a scuba diver that died that same way actually. Got picked up and dropped into a bush fire.
@@slurricrasher9923 whaaaatttt that sounds terrifying, also I love how the original comment is 4 years old
"Helicopter Pilots are Different!"
Nowhere possibly near but my experience has been with simulators (as in war games) and attempting to fly an helicopter compared to an airplane is very difficult to me at least. Many things to be aware of at once and it has to be accurate. Kudos to you!
This dude is insane. What looks to be single handedly fighting a *brush fire* with a helicopter. So cool, I hope to do this one day.
Unbelievable man. One of the best videos on TH-cam, thank you for what you do.
I could watch this for hours!
wow that's some *amazing* piloting skills :O
Flying so low, identifying fires location, in the middle of a thick smoke screen, with the fire heat messing with the air movements... ace pilot !
I have one question: Wouldn't it be useful to have a live feed of the camera on a small notebook/LCD panel inside the cockpit (using wifi/bluetooth to get the video signal), so you can better see the bucket and where the flames are below you ? Or you already have an optic device to look below (set of mirrors/wide-angle lenses) ?
Thanks for you comment. I really appreciate :)
About you question, in fact it is something that it is possible inside of the cockpit because the camera it is a GoPro and you can install on a iPad ou Android Tablet (also smart-phones) the GoPro app that give you a live view of what the camera is recoding. But, what will be very useful was the same system but available for the fire-fighter on the ground to get a aerial view of the fire. Unfortunately, a system like that it is very expensive considering the amount of people on the ground that need it.
Mario Mineiro Now with the development of drones...
Are you firefighters using them much? I’d think they’d be extremely useful at a minimal price.
That's a fair suggestion although I think it could be counterproducing to the pilot as it would pose a distraction. Eventually. Could mess with the innate skills of them. It's a guess I have I could be wrong tho. Just wanted to share. ☺️
Damn nice
I came from the video where you extinguished the fire before the firetruck came
You are an expert
Ive spent alot of time watching you guys at work from the ground when i used to visit Portugal every year, what you do is amazing. Te amo
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This must be such an amazing and intense job you really need skills for this
Experience makes us more proficient. Thanks for your comment. Regards!
So this is the bad-ass ace I saw in the previous pool refill video! Great work Mr.Pilot and his crew, this is some god-level stuff your are doing! Thank you for your services!
Just found this video due to another guys video where you took water from a swimming pool to put out a fire. Your control over your machine is truly amazing!!!
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I came from the video with the swimming pool thanks for the fast reaction you took there and thanks for your service even I'm not living in Portugal
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Um enorme prazer trabalhar com este Piloto, dá uma enorme confiança á equipa helitransportada, o verdadeiro CR7 dos helicópteros. ;)
That's amazing piloting skills right there. Wow.
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Dropping the water on the fire accurately while flying a helicopter close to the ground, AMAZING, Thank you for your service Sir!
A man with skills like that we all need. Thank you sir!!!!!!
Nobody:
TH-cam: y’all ever see someone fly a helicopter for 8 minutes?
Ok Boomer
ineffable nefarious I think you missed the joke?....
@@ineffablenefarious2799 Boomers -The generation responsible for the invention of of color TV, computers, cellphones, rock and roll, electric guitars, mini skirts, the internet, paramedics, space flight, GPS, et al.
Uh, it's not really an insult to call us boomers.
Amazing work! Looks like that tail fin just in front of the camera is missing some rivets or something on its aft end.
+Robert Frapples Thanks for the compliments. Best Regards. Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year !! ;)
That is the most amazing thing I have ever seen on TH-cam. Mister Mario Mineiro, is this you flying? You, Sir, are a Hero!
+majorpointer123 Thanks for the compliments. Yes I'm the pilot flying.. Best Regards. Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year !! ;)
I saw another video of you grabbing water from someone's pool, most crazy thing I've ever seen in aviation. You are crazy man.
Mario, very good video. excellent work amigo! you have nerves of steel because firefighters are a breed apart. it takes special people to risk their lives for material property and the well being of peoples lives and livelyhood. way to go!
I saw the video of this guy getting water from a pool but now it doesnt seem quite as amazing in comparison.
I have the same feeling exactly!
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That's because you really don't get the danger of doing what he is doing and the conditions he is doing it. Can you throw a bucket that size in that water well while "driving" that beast, at really creeping high temps, blinded by smoke??
Antonio José Never said I could bro. Ive heard someone explain flying helicopters as being similar to balancing a marble on top of a bowling ball. I can hardly imagine doing so while attempting to fight a fire!
Quinton238 Pretty good explanation the marble. Never thought it that way, but yeah, think thats almost it.
This guy is so awesome. Mario Mineiro, your skill with flying is absolutely outstanding. Hope to see more videos some day, you deserve to be famous.
This Gopro angle is the coolest ive ever seen on a helicopter :o
Thanks for your comment. It is an unusual place to fix the GoPro, but as you say it captures fantastic images. Regards!
Waow! Amazing! You are a true hero! :D
Do you practice a lot on the simulator?
Unfortunately no simulator available for this kind of work. Thanks for your comment. Regards!
Wonderful video.You are an amazing pilot.
Sir, I have few questions.
1) Won't it causes suffocation because of smoke. Is there any breathing apparatus inside cockpit for these kind of operations?
2) How pilots identify fire locations precisely in thick smoke.Is this cam footage visible on on-screen monitor in the cockpit?
Thanks.
1 - I dont really know.
2 - You can use the Go Pro aplication on a Tablet or smartphone that you can see in the cockpit :)
***** Thanks.
***** i dont think he uses the application, because is 10 seconds delayed :/
***** but i think they have a mirror in front of the cockpit :)
yes they do as well :)
a hero i never knew existed! awesome job :D
Your skill with the stick is amazing, it's like the helicopter becomes an extension of you
Needs more water and a bigger bucket looks like he was fighting a losing battle.
It is unequal combat, but I cannot give up and I must try my utmost to diminish the destruction that fire causes. It is not always possible to quickly extinguish the fire, but at least we prevent people's property from being destroyed.
@@MarioMineiroAviator yeah I figured that was what you would've been thinking as I was thinking the same while watching your video.
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Mario Mineiro you're a real hero man blessings , cheers !
More water and a bigger bucket = more weight and less manoeuvrability
TH-cam 2012: nah
TH-cam 2019: it's go time 😎
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I have sworn to never fly in a helicopter...ever. But I'd fly with this guy! Incredible video of true piloting skills and bravery.
the pilot must be a great guy! thank you so much!
Very nice flying sir! A question: what mount did you use for those extreme conditions?
Thanks for your comments. I really appreciate. About the mount used, it is a GoPro accessory called "Roll Bar Mount" used by bikers to mount the camera on the steering bar. You can find it on Go Pro website. Regards!!
Mario Mineiro Thanks for answering my question! Yes, I have bought it too! Keep up the nice work. Hope to see more of you soon!
Sorry por llegar tarde, pero tus habilidades son fenomenales amigo! muchos saludos desde Chile!
Muchas gracias!
the people can't thank you enough for your brave service you did - you put yourself at a very high risk flying a chopper in such dense smoke you can't even see far enough to have some reference points
great job dude
This guy is a legend! Well trained and highly skilled!
Great chopper skills mate. I wonder what would happen if they ever gave you an apache.
Apache is not good for firefighting. Is good to start fires ;)
Well like they did in Sweden just blow the fire up and fire is gone (I know they used jets with bigger bombs then the Apache but....)
Did everyone notice a gap between plan wings were camera placed
It's an adjustable fin... It's supposed to be like that
This is my new naptime audio.
Nice work Mario!
I cannot believe your level of technique and coordination. Amazing work.
Este video demonstra bem como os meios aéreos são importantes nas frentes dos incêndios.
How do you know where to drop the water?
Also, how do you not fly into a tree with all that smoke?
I am always recognizing the place for obstacles. Regarding the selection of the water discharge site, it is necessary to set priorities taking into account the dangers it presents to people, property and forest. Thanks for your comment. Regards!!
@@MarioMineiroAviator You still fly? I had assumed that the lack of videos meant you had retired to something, but i guess i was wrong. Keep up the great work!
@@doge_ram7234 'Video image capture is not currently allowed while performing real operations.'
@@christ347 so how do new pilots learn then from others mistakes that's a bit back ward I guess must be to do with insurance etc
@@fabriglas Yeah, that sounds stupid. Figured it would be better with a camera for insurance purposes.
Nice video!
Mario Rocks! Thanks for your efforts on the line against fires.
you are one bad ass pilot good sir, especially the video of getting water from that pool. even though breaking a regulation of being closer to a building that's closer then 500 feet away from you. but very well done my good man!
As PIC, you can deviate from any regulation in the event of an emergency. I would consider this an emergency.
John Crews Lol.
aval1998 What's so funny? There were houses, people and animals at risk.
diplol i just laughed that he was saying that he would consider this a emergency because the fire is an emergency, i know that there's nothing funny when there's things at risk.
I know this aint a swimming pool but the situation is somewhat the same, taken from another video description that talked to the pilot in question per quote: " The pilot told me that the owner is entitled to compensation for damages or lost water if he files a complaint with the Civil Defense, which my neighbor didn't, AFAIK. He explained that filling at swimming pools is only done as a last resort (but not illegal in Portugal) because of the risks involved (children playing, damage to property, flying debris such as garden furniture, etc), but he did so on this case because there were houses in danger and the water source was so convenient."
Nice flying skills! can you make more videos of these?
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Video image capture is not currently allowed while performing real operations.
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@@MarioMineiroAviator What happened? :D Who ruined ir for everyone?
@@rkan2 No one ruined it. But national services do not want real operations to be filmed and shared on social networks. Regards!
That pilot and TFO are amazing. That’s some low level dangerous elevated terrain hustlin’. Good on y’all, from Texas!
In this type of operation the bucket suspension cable is very short (about 3 meters) so for water discharge to be effective in some situations it is necessary to fly very low and through the smoke, without entering it, looking for priority discharge sites. usually lines of fire approaching houses, as was the case in this situation. But, I' am always recognizing the place for obstacles.
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It is a pleasure to see you work!
name soemthing manlier:
youre fighting
a fire
in a helicopter
going high speeds
Raising and taking responsibility for your family
@@christopherbriggs9526 that’s boring actions where it’s at
5:00 his tail rotor was so close to the ground!
Infamy So not only is he a brilliant fire fighter but he also helps out with some free lawn mowing haha. Just kidding.
Infamy third person
Camera magic.
Fantastic video. It is really cool to see the poise and skill you guys have not only controlling a helicopter like that, but doing it with a swinging basket of water underneath.
I loved where just over half way thru the video he uses the ground to stop the bucket swaying! SoCal I live, smart to have the water pickups close. We all need more of them
That is so impressive
+Nitsuj Ecirp Thanks for the compliments. Best Regards. Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year !! ;)
Very impressed. Are you still flying?
Yes. Every time I can ;).
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Mario Mineiro you’re amazing. Be safe and thank you for what you do.
@@vm1554 Thanks. Best Regards!
Brilliant pilot. Loved watching thanks for the awesome view Mario
Dude, you are th e sickest helicopter pilot I've ever seen, good on you mate!
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It's like a bumble bee gathering honey
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I have heard that this isn't really hard on the helicopter at all. /sarc
it's not easy especially when he flies through the smoke
In this type of operation the bucket suspension cable is very short (about 3 meters) so for water discharge to be effective in some situations it is necessary to fly very low and through the smoke, without entering it, looking for priority discharge sites. usually lines of fire approaching houses, as was the case in this situation. But, I' am always recognizing the place for obstacles.
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I believe op is referring to the actual wear and tear on the aircraft as opposed to level of difficulty.
@@alexpfilbert could be seen both way I guess
People he is being sarcastic.
Note the 'subtle' /sarc.
This a man and a flying machine at one. Skill level is over 9000 👏🏼
Excellent video! Thank you for sharing. We're always happy to see our product in action!
i think more pits like that should be made in california. they can catch rain water to hold for the fire seasons.
California fires reach dire and destructive dimensions. I think it takes more strategy than water. I do not understand how much destruction of houses occurs with so many means of combat involved.
@@MarioMineiroAviator with them being a recurring theme each year one would have guessed they'd have gotten better at dealing with it by now. If one were to blame politics, they certainly couldn't blame the party that's been such a minority in that state unless they have no accountability.
@@billydarley6925 one has to assuem its a monetary problem. People can work for free but buying and maintaining a helicopter for standby fire fighter missions if quite the investment for a single persone. It dosent help that Trump throws around blame instead of talking about solutions.
@@Ithzzz ok trump has nothing to do with a problem that has existed decades longer than hes been the president but you are a dumb fuck libtard that will never grasp that concept so fuck off with your dumb self. #mute
@@billydarley6925 wow you sure know how have a conversation.
I had always wondered about the effectiveness and accuracy of water drops from the air, but after watching this skilled professional in action I have no doubt about the accuracy.
I work daily with pilots, I'm a US Navy flight test engineer. This pilot is someone who was born a pilot. You aren't able to teach someone how to use their aircraft as an extension of their body, it's born into them. I'm watching some supreme airmanship on this video. I also work on the base that has the US Navy Test Pilot school. I'm sure you could show these pilots a thing or two!
Thanks for kind words. My origin is also as Military Pilot. Best Regards.
This is awesome thanks for doing what you do the amount of skill is unbelievable kudos
Beautiful flying. Absolutely stunning!
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Man I bet that thing flies so much different when that bucket is full. Just awesome!
Betting well. With the full BB, it looks like a flying brick :) Thanks for your comment. Regards!
Woah dude!! It's amazing, and damn!! You are skilled.. You save life and protect people's property too.. Respect!!
You’re one incredibly skilled pilot. God bless!
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