Home » Best Of » Rescue Survivor Qualification – U.S. Coast Guard – MH65 Helicopter – Training VLOG – part 1
Scary, Rewarding, Exciting and Exhausting – an average day for a Coastie!
Watch Part 2 of this series
MASSIVE thanks to the U.S. Coast Guard for being a part of this one!
USCG Recruiting: http://www.gocoastguard.com/
USCG Air Station Traverse City: http://www.facebook.com/AIRSTATVC/
Previous video we filmed with them flying the FISK arrival into Air Venture 2016
Steveo’s version of this mission
https://youtu.be/-9YII0i1KSM
“Super Cub Zen” episode – one of the tail wheel series that inspired Commander Greg:
https://youtu.be/TppcWdsrqQA
If you’re curious, there’s a lively convo on Reddit that touches on the Coast Guard series.
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I’m a Private Pilot, doing my best to stay current and learn. I fly for fun and might just be the least cocky pilot on the internet! My self analysis videos can seem self deprecating at times, but I am trying to learn from the small mistakes to avoid making a big one; I’m happy to share and find it rewarding to help other pilots or aspiring aviators in any way that I can. How does the saying go? “Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards”. And in aviation, not all tests are survivable.
My virtual “ride-along” flying videos are aimed and sharing my experiences and giving back to the aviation community which has been so helpful to me. I shoot multi-camera angles, get detailed real time instrument panel shots, and have radio intercom audio. I respect people’s time, so I put a fair bit of work into editing to keep the videos concise and engaging; I add animations and further graphics and voice overs where needed to add context and explanations.
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I am a “weekend warrior” private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience – I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve…. Having the GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share.
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Traverse City area residents are extremely proud of our Coast Guard and often see them training on the water which is fun to watch from the shore. Great video of their skills. Aircraft has improved over the years. When I moved to TC the Coast Guard was transitioning from two Albatrosses to helicopters. Technology changes and the Coast Guard remains steadfast in their commitment to serve. Thanks, Flight Chops for highlighting our U.S Coast Guard.
Well done, Guys! Great to see the workings of air/sea rescue!