FLYING THE BELL 505 JET RANGER X for the first time with Mike and Leigh | R-44 HELO VLOG #8

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  • Leigh (@HelipilotLeigh) and Mike (@HelipilotMike) were flying their brand new Bell 505 Jet Ranger X from the Dominican Republic to Alaska and stopped in Mississippi to say hi and give me a ride in their awesome Candy Cane 505. We also did some formation flying with the Robinson R-44 Raven II and the Bell 505. R-44 Helicopter Flight Training VLOG # 8
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  • @CWLemoine
    @CWLemoine  3 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    Sorry for the audio quality in the 505. For some reason, my GoPro adapter started failing at this point (and it eventually failed completely in later flights). I did my best to clean up the audio (it was way worse than this) to make it passable.

    • @JordanSantana.
      @JordanSantana. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Amazing video regardless

    • @PromisesAreMadeByLiars
      @PromisesAreMadeByLiars 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeh that sucks do u think u can feature them to re talk there stories? coz that was really interesting but couldnt hear it... kinda feels like a bit of disservice to the ppl telling the stories. Anyway your a rock star u look like u been flying helicopter for longer.
      wnd when do we get lester on the channel? Plz ppl get behind me on this!!!

    • @CWLemoine
      @CWLemoine  3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      You might try raising the volume. You can definitely hear them (or at least most can), it's just not pristine.

    • @richb313
      @richb313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The editing was great. I really enjoyed watching all the familiar scenery go by trying my best to identify from the air. Yes the audio sucked but who cares I could still hear enough to make sense of it. If you use David Clarke you might try contacting them directly they responded to Oceaneering when I worked there.

    • @zepter00
      @zepter00 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You need Airwoolf music theme for your helicopter videos. 😉

  • @alaskanstrat6618
    @alaskanstrat6618 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Used to fly with Leigh all the time in Valdez Alaska with Vertical Solutions ! So crazy to see her in your videos lol , so awesome !

  • @ThePinkPanth3r
    @ThePinkPanth3r 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Can't complain about any paint scheme that makes you more visible.

    • @dcpack
      @dcpack 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If they fly out of Valdez it is a very good thing.

  • @kevinmandrile5074
    @kevinmandrile5074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    That's a really good looking helicopter 😎, I love the paint job, really nice 😌.

    • @CWLemoine
      @CWLemoine  3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      It really is a beautiful helicopter.

    • @kevinmadore1794
      @kevinmadore1794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CWLemoine I notice some major changes that Bell has made both to the nose of the machine and the engine cowling overhead. Very different from the legacy 206 JR. Sweet machine. Love the way the JR sounds (and smells) when you start one up. Can't beat a turbine.

    • @holgerheinrich2992
      @holgerheinrich2992 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's been how long now? 4 Years? I still hate the look if this fugly thing. And it doesn't grow on you. It is a flying Voldemort. And always will be. One of the worst machines ever build by Bell. They practically robbed their antique cabinets, scrambled some 30year old parts together, robbed a robinson of the hull and a 47 on the mainframe, and called it 505. *shudder*.

  • @captaingradetwo
    @captaingradetwo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Love the remix of the AIRWOLF theme

    • @robot_spider
      @robot_spider 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol, I thought it was a knock-off Pirates of the Caribbean theme... Airwolf makes a lot more sense.

    • @scotthix2926
      @scotthix2926 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought it was but it was just different. Had to go check. Remix makes since.

  • @kevinmandrile5074
    @kevinmandrile5074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    "Do we need landing light on?"
    "We certainly can to make ourselves look pretty."
    "I'm all about visibility there Lester."
    "Absolutely, I think we're a high vis. helicopter."
    "RIGHT!" 😆

    • @muzzaball
      @muzzaball 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I loved the livery on that bird - it looked gorgeous!

    • @911HRW
      @911HRW 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Best response ever.

  • @6Sally5
    @6Sally5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    They seem like really nice down-to-earth people...especially for rich folk! I can see how she would be an excellent flight instructor....great personality.

  • @kodeengatai1347
    @kodeengatai1347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an awesome couple spreading joy and happiness through obviously their work and passion great work!!

  • @budrohammbone2806
    @budrohammbone2806 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a Great Vid. Leigh and Mike were soooo accommodating with their helo.
    Very Nice Folks.

  • @michaelhendricks9229
    @michaelhendricks9229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Leigh seems to have had a fun career life!

  • @shoachiwarrior
    @shoachiwarrior 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The sound was just fine! Great job on flying! 👍🏻Impressive! Wonderful stories you capture from people. So many wonderful people out there. Thanks for sharing a part of your experiences with all of us!

  • @cq7415
    @cq7415 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love to hear about Leigh’s background and life. Thanks for sharing.

  • @riptide3899
    @riptide3899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love your books and content. Thank you for your military service and all that you have done since.

  • @tedm.3961
    @tedm.3961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome ride. Thanks for sharing.

  • @raykrv6a
    @raykrv6a 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great people. Very cool video. You did well on the controls.

  • @user-ci1yn8or2h
    @user-ci1yn8or2h 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just by watching you flying the Bell 505 I could visualize how smooth and enjoyable to fly this helicopter 🚁❤️❤️stunning machine .

  • @HappyBear376
    @HappyBear376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic video and what a lovely aircraft.

  • @Big.Ron1
    @Big.Ron1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like that paint. It is certainly visible. Thank for this. Be safe.

  • @msammon1
    @msammon1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great flight footage in a beautiful 505 with some amazing and generous people, best wishes to Leigh and Mike on there next long haul ....

  • @lynnecheermom
    @lynnecheermom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting good people! What a fun flight and experience in the Candy Cane.

  • @kevinwells4986
    @kevinwells4986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'll never be able to express, here, what your videos mean to me. Unrealized dream. Thanks Mover.

  • @Garythefireman66
    @Garythefireman66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was so interesting and different. They have a great story and one highly visible helicopter 🚁

  • @gregmaupin8929
    @gregmaupin8929 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such super nice people all the way around! I miss being in the aviation community, it’s painful sometimes to know I can no longer do certain things anymore but I fight for my family so I can walk again. I love these amazing people and Mover you know I appreciate you brother. God Bless you all.

  • @scottjordan6694
    @scottjordan6694 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing. Well done. Great video great story telling.

  • @dustinhackney5716
    @dustinhackney5716 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Classy folks at Candy Cane for sure!! thanks for the cool video.

  • @0x80O0oOverfl0w
    @0x80O0oOverfl0w 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the Airwolf intro! I was just a few years too young to watch this show during it's normal broadcast spot, so I had to beg my parents to record it for me on VHS so I could watch it later.

  • @jdub264
    @jdub264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    They have a really neat story. Would love it if they came to Jacksonville, FL.

  • @harrisla123456
    @harrisla123456 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW!! What an afternoon!!!!! A Memorable experience To never be forgotten!! I a non- aviator certainly will never top that!! I have taken a couple of flights over the superdome in a Bell 206 Many years ago and I can still remember it. It was with a Vietnam era pilot Michael G. Baker! Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience!!

  • @johnb7490
    @johnb7490 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fun video. Thanks for the ride.

  • @jakeyboo7
    @jakeyboo7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Awesome vlog! Really enjoyed it

  • @markp5737
    @markp5737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was brilliant, hearing their flying history and so made it really enjoyable and you fly a helicopter alright for a jet jockey! :)

  • @briantaylor8197
    @briantaylor8197 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. The 505 looks great!👍

  • @caseybhargraves3696
    @caseybhargraves3696 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was wicked cool!!!

  • @Paul-hy6rp
    @Paul-hy6rp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome episode, enjoyed every second, so impresed the way you handled the 505, well done.

  • @shawn2443
    @shawn2443 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mover--that was a really nice segment with Leigh and Mike. Cool lives with cool stories.

  • @brianburchart7592
    @brianburchart7592 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was totally awesome Mover, thanks

  • @On-Our-Radar-24News
    @On-Our-Radar-24News 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mover, nice job 👍 ..good hover and the flying was like you were a 1000 hour helicopter pilot! Keep it up brotha! 🤙

  • @62heliman
    @62heliman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome flight.

  • @f0rumrr
    @f0rumrr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Damn those two living the good life, forget an rv, we traveling the world in a heli.

  • @richardaldom741
    @richardaldom741 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome episode. Really enjoyed the flying interview.

  • @jonathanross64
    @jonathanross64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dang CW, you’re doing such an awesome job. It’s super enjoyable to see your growth.
    Thanks for not cutting any of the procedural stuff!

  • @infrequentgamer_greg
    @infrequentgamer_greg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mover, nice flight in the 505…nice looking copter, too!😀👍

  • @garyevans7313
    @garyevans7313 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was awesome Mover great to watch

  • @umami0247
    @umami0247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice helicopter I like how bell has updated the jet ranger thru the years. Crew chief on the old scout and huey helicopters way back in the 70's. Had a great time in the service but I chose a different path.

    • @jcraigshelton
      @jcraigshelton 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep…went from the 1960’s to current day.

  • @rorygallegos7581
    @rorygallegos7581 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely awesome 👏👌👍🤙

  • @MaxAfterburner
    @MaxAfterburner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great helicopter aerial video! I usually only see this kind of cinematography with winged aircraft subjects.

  • @thunderbolt513
    @thunderbolt513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    CW Lamoine rocking on a 505 👍

  • @wolf-dietergrabner9762
    @wolf-dietergrabner9762 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your videos!

  • @TheGeorgiaRover
    @TheGeorgiaRover 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mover...livin’ the life! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

  • @nipponhouseplayer
    @nipponhouseplayer ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent!

  • @imaginaryfriend9655
    @imaginaryfriend9655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the "Airwolf" Inspired Intro... Awesome Content as always Mover, Sending best wishes from across the pond here in Yorkshire, UK

  • @jackstem475
    @jackstem475 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so jealous! Congrats on a great flight!

  • @usanswiss
    @usanswiss 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice „Candy Cane“ Helicopter, nice people, nice day...what more could one ask for? Great job Mover 😎💪🏻. Definitely see a future with Helis 😮

  • @dougle03
    @dougle03 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing experience. Your channel just gets better and better.

  • @bigal3940
    @bigal3940 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys may think that it is a random paint scheme but I will see you mid air! Great video, thanks for sharing.

  • @knightlypopeye
    @knightlypopeye 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice. You met my buddy Leigh. Have known her for a little over 10 years now. She is a wonderful pilot. Met her at Donlin Creek. Where she did move stuff for the drill rigs we worked with.

  • @jeremybarker7577
    @jeremybarker7577 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Flying in small helicopters is just awesome. The second time I ever traveled in an aircraft it was an original JetRanger so it was great to see the current version.

  • @tiro2041
    @tiro2041 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the ”Airwolf” intro 👍🏻😀

  • @RamadiTaxiDriver60M
    @RamadiTaxiDriver60M 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s great!

  • @alexharvey2000
    @alexharvey2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!

  • @SPQRTempus
    @SPQRTempus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Flying an unfamiliar aircraft AND conducting an interview at the same time. Worth about 3 thumbs up!

  • @jeffstone7912
    @jeffstone7912 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Cool Machine!

  • @jonelson1983
    @jonelson1983 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid....enjoyed that

  • @ikay2102
    @ikay2102 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't think of anything else better than helicopter!!

  • @MZ-bl6wg
    @MZ-bl6wg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome this group of people got to let a US NAVY fighter pilot move closer to another goal. Thanks for bringing the channel along to both the 505 crew & Movers.

  • @rafale1902
    @rafale1902 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    congrats, looks great

  • @Senegal01
    @Senegal01 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent.

  • @donwilbanks2226
    @donwilbanks2226 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm, in Picayune so Stennis is close! I loved flying into Stennis when I was a student pilot. That runway is WIDE!

  • @oczhaal
    @oczhaal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW beautiful helo !! Gratz, man !!

  • @ryansmithza
    @ryansmithza 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's awesome video Mover!

  • @jasonrwilkinson9216
    @jasonrwilkinson9216 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was awesome Mover, lucky you flying the 505 - X what a beautiful and technologically advanced heli, IMHO really moved the game on without the cost of a H130 or A-star. There is one based near me and I'll have to have an hour in it even though it's close to $900 per hour! Leigh and Mike are delightful and living the dream, hope they have a safe and enjoyable onward flight back home.

  • @w6krg
    @w6krg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice air to air footage. I used to do mine from SH-3s and UH-1s Former PH2. That Bell is a beautiful beastie!

  • @wyskass861
    @wyskass861 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Haven't heard that Airwolf theme is many many years. Great choice of music.

  • @PilotUlli
    @PilotUlli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice Airwolf-like intro-music! 😁👍

    • @capdexcox2339
      @capdexcox2339 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yep, got the same vibe!

  • @texasstuff1281
    @texasstuff1281 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love seeing you in the Jet Ranger. My father worked for Texas DPS and was great friends with one of their pilots. I took my first flight when I was 14 in the DPS Bell Jet Ranger. It was a 206, but I don't know which version. Was about 1976. Really makes me want to take lessons...

  • @louissanderson719
    @louissanderson719 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Leigh is the real deal! Lovely helicopter as well!

  • @Whirlynerds
    @Whirlynerds 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice!

  • @only_1_kinobi
    @only_1_kinobi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the airwolf theme was my favourite tv show growing up

  • @TzunSu
    @TzunSu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I *LOVE* the faux-Airwolf intro :D

  • @MA-iv7ol
    @MA-iv7ol 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I'm sure all the modern features are nice, still can't hold a candle to the original 206 Jet Ranger in the looks department though. I think the Long Rangers (206L) were the best looking civil helicopters ever made. The nose just kills the looks of the 505.

    • @larmar
      @larmar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gazelle was the nicest in my opinion. So fun to fly!

    • @bcgrittner
      @bcgrittner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 505 reminds me of the aircraft in the animated Planes movies.

  • @cigarboxguitar9519
    @cigarboxguitar9519 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your new intro sequence Mover. Very professional. Could be the next Magnum PI type TV show 😊

  • @steveelston6869
    @steveelston6869 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid mate. Love the airwolfesque intro tunes..

  • @billcarlin7411
    @billcarlin7411 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mover for me anyway, that is one of your best video's. Enjoyed the conversation, loved the early shots of the two of you flying, nice job! Only thing that makes me mad is I am in the panhandle of Florida and it looks like they have already flown over my house. No hat for me. :)

    • @LouT1501
      @LouT1501 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Concur, great video! What a life...

  • @jessedennerlein9746
    @jessedennerlein9746 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is pretty awesome.

  • @DOGosaurus_rex
    @DOGosaurus_rex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what a cool video

  • @jerrywest5402
    @jerrywest5402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that was so cool lucky you

  • @donszabo7558
    @donszabo7558 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful aircraft.

  • @SCVIndy
    @SCVIndy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love their color scheme ..

  • @craiglordable
    @craiglordable 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That 505 really pops with that paint job.

  • @satish8299
    @satish8299 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice video, thanks

  • @Mak10z
    @Mak10z 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bell Really does make a Pretty Helo.

  • @wshakes3661
    @wshakes3661 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dang CW from a 22 to a 44 now a 505. After a brief new craft orientation you take to it like a natural. That is a cool bird. Good landing, i sure enjoy the helicopter videos

  • @frankraymond4627
    @frankraymond4627 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice air-to-air shots. Was waiting to hear: 1-2-3-fight’s on. :)

  • @PAS_2020
    @PAS_2020 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The candycane helicopter. That is the CUTEST flying machine. 🚁

  • @wsucougarfan
    @wsucougarfan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really beautiful helicopter. I noticed in the smaller helicopter it seems like the whole thing shudders which seems kind of sketchy. The 505 looks to be a lot more stable and solid. It was fun to watch the trip and hear their stories. Cool video!

  • @MZ-bl6wg
    @MZ-bl6wg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Let’s all like this video for those who put the time in. 👍👍

  • @RealRickCox
    @RealRickCox 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow... I Just met Mike and Leigh today at Mike Patey's hanger in Spanish Fork!! I'm SUPER lucky!

  • @SkydiveHawaiiKid
    @SkydiveHawaiiKid 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super Awesome

  • @jimross898
    @jimross898 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watched this chopper flying past Prince Rupert on it's way to Alaska yesterday!!

  • @RT10Viperman
    @RT10Viperman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You said wow the same time I said wow...!!! What a nice chopper...!!!