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AS350 Helicopter Fire Fighting 2012

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.

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  • @Red-qk7hv
    @Red-qk7hv4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    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. ;) Thanks for your comment. Regards!!

  • @mainerockflour3462

    @mainerockflour3462

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, and two of those balls that you are holding are your own!

  • @dean3188

    @dean3188

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @AlphaChinoz

    @AlphaChinoz

    4 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @dean3188

    @dean3188

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @104thMaverick
    @104thMaverick6 жыл бұрын

    Probably the most hypnotic aviation video I have ever seen... a true demonstration of what it means to be a professional, bravo!

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. Regards!

  • @stevethea5250

    @stevethea5250

    4 жыл бұрын

    Very good accuracy

  • @bionictrucker1
    @bionictrucker110 жыл бұрын

    You are one highly skilled pilot, bud. A job well done to ya. Take care. Rodney.

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. Regards!

  • @ddon1797

    @ddon1797

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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?

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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!

  • @dhocris7

    @dhocris7

    4 жыл бұрын

    Which country

  • @armandlouw6866

    @armandlouw6866

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MarioMineiroAviator lol

  • @kingdomboost
    @kingdomboost9 жыл бұрын

    Take note, dear friends. This is when man and machine are truly one entity. Bravo! Bravo!!!

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. I really appreciate. Regards

  • @kyba74
    @kyba742 жыл бұрын

    The proximity of that tail rotor to the ground is terrifying! That's some amazing flying skill!

  • @pras9258
    @pras92584 жыл бұрын

    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. 👍🏼

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    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. Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it very much. Regards!!

  • @DanielCampos911
    @DanielCampos9114 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @samsam.03

    @samsam.03

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me 😂

  • @Justinlifts365

    @Justinlifts365

    4 жыл бұрын

    me

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @bodbn

    @bodbn

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @DanielCampos911

    @DanielCampos911

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mario Mineiro your so cool dude great job god bless you

  • @MarioMineiroAviator
    @MarioMineiroAviator12 жыл бұрын

    Thank you all for all the comments. I really appreciate your words. 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.

  • @Redman147
    @Redman1472 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    2 жыл бұрын

    🍻

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nishantg7840 You can rest assured. I take my job very seriously.

  • @suresh1957
    @suresh19578 жыл бұрын

    Be safe Sir ! People like you make an invaluable contribution to society. Suresh Strasbourg, France

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your support. Regards!

  • @explodyhead
    @explodyhead11 жыл бұрын

    Just so you know, footage of you flying your chopper has inspired me to go to flight school.

  • @amahlaka

    @amahlaka

    4 жыл бұрын

    explodyhead how did it go

  • @jimmyh7486

    @jimmyh7486

    4 жыл бұрын

    *went to 9/11*

  • @Storyteller543
    @Storyteller5432 жыл бұрын

    Damn dude, nice flying that's like 2 meters across. Literally no bigger than a womprat

  • @ottermanuk
    @ottermanuk10 жыл бұрын

    This guy knows how to fly.

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. Regards!

  • @konahaipper7633

    @konahaipper7633

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MarioMineiroAviator you waited 5 years, wow... amazing

  • @herrrres647

    @herrrres647

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@konahaipper7633 hahaha nice

  • @janves

    @janves

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MarioMineiroAviator Will you upload new Videos?

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm a busy guy! Regards!!

  • @Blacksnyder
    @Blacksnyder4 жыл бұрын

    This should be a mission in GTA 6.

  • @luismendez4731

    @luismendez4731

    4 жыл бұрын

    HA bet

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    LOL. Regards!

  • @sixstringedthing
    @sixstringedthing2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your kind words.

  • @MarioMineiroAviator
    @MarioMineiroAviator11 жыл бұрын

    The small ponds are used to provide water to the farm.

  • @ImpendingJoker
    @ImpendingJoker5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. Regards!

  • @rednecked7462

    @rednecked7462

    3 жыл бұрын

    Need 2 of em

  • @brenwicks

    @brenwicks

    5 ай бұрын

    You assume the pilot is a male when in fact a female could also do the exact job

  • @deathtoraiden2080

    @deathtoraiden2080

    4 ай бұрын

    @@brenwicks 🙄

  • @Manu-eg5tn
    @Manu-eg5tn2 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @MinistryOfMagic_DoM
    @MinistryOfMagic_DoM2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @leandabee

    @leandabee

    Жыл бұрын

    Massive balls 😅😅😅🤭

  • @ersetzbarescrewmitgliednr.7063
    @ersetzbarescrewmitgliednr.70632 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Rhys_hughes
    @Rhys_hughes5 жыл бұрын

    No background music just pure heli top notch

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comments. I appreciate them. Regards!

  • @MarioMineiroAviator
    @MarioMineiroAviator11 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @seabass3104
    @seabass31043 жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable man. One of the best videos on KZread, thank you for what you do.

  • @Menghini
    @Menghini8 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Menghini Thanks for the compliments. Best Regards. Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year !! ;)

  • @nicholasholloway8743
    @nicholasholloway87434 жыл бұрын

    This guy as single handedly prevented millions of dollars of property damage. Kudos sir

  • @Deniz1923
    @Deniz19236 жыл бұрын

    You're an excellent pilot. Balls of steel. I can only hope to be as good in my job one day.

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. Regards!

  • @DrLumpy

    @DrLumpy

    3 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @TS-xj5mt
    @TS-xj5mt2 жыл бұрын

    Like a skilled surgeon with a scalpel, but with life threatening danger for any mistake. Well done sir.

  • @BlackoutTheDrunk
    @BlackoutTheDrunk9 жыл бұрын

    You are a legend, keep it up !

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. Regards!

  • @talava6896
    @talava68964 жыл бұрын

    Video uploaded:- 7 years ago Comments:- An hours ago KZread🙈

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm a busy guy... LOL. Thanks for your comment. Regards!

  • @2Stepzupp

    @2Stepzupp

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @mrchriss
    @mrchriss8 жыл бұрын

    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....*

  • @m1t2a1

    @m1t2a1

    6 жыл бұрын

    About the same as being the chipmunk when they're digging the foundation for a house where it shouldn't be.

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. Regards!

  • @bnt7526

    @bnt7526

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lolll

  • @slurricrasher9923

    @slurricrasher9923

    4 жыл бұрын

    There was a scuba diver that died that same way actually. Got picked up and dropped into a bush fire.

  • @trygveevensen171

    @trygveevensen171

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@slurricrasher9923 whaaaatttt that sounds terrifying, also I love how the original comment is 4 years old

  • @dexterx55
    @dexterx552 жыл бұрын

    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!!!

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your kind words!

  • @timo4463
    @timo44632 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your support words!

  • @dannyb8839
    @dannyb88398 жыл бұрын

    I love Portugal! Regards from America, 🇺🇸🇵🇹

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. Regards!

  • @MarioMineiroAviator
    @MarioMineiroAviator12 жыл бұрын

  • @azrubs593
    @azrubs5932 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @sneke989
    @sneke9894 жыл бұрын

    From one emergency services professional to another, I salute you sir.

  • @TubeofDestiny
    @TubeofDestiny10 жыл бұрын

    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) ?

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    10 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @samuelbadger4371

    @samuelbadger4371

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Jorvas25

    @Jorvas25

    4 жыл бұрын

    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. ☺️

  • @CJ-2315
    @CJ-23154 жыл бұрын

    This must be such an amazing and intense job you really need skills for this

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Experience makes us more proficient. Thanks for your comment. Regards!

  • @bubbakushingtonIII
    @bubbakushingtonIII2 жыл бұрын

    Answering questions while watching this, this takes balls of steel.

  • @fargo1234
    @fargo12342 жыл бұрын

    Damn nice I came from the video where you extinguished the fire before the firetruck came You are an expert

  • @sunlogosis
    @sunlogosis10 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @psygn0sis
    @psygn0sis2 жыл бұрын

    I could watch this for hours!

  • @Sirmellowman
    @Sirmellowman4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @pleiadianpilot5076
    @pleiadianpilot50764 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it very much. Regards!!

  • @diy-projects
    @diy-projects4 жыл бұрын

    KZread 2012: nah KZread 2019: it's go time 😎

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for you comment. Regards!

  • @MarioMineiroAviator
    @MarioMineiroAviator11 жыл бұрын

    "Helicopter Pilots are Different!"

  • @Jorvas25

    @Jorvas25

    4 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @christianreuterez3981
    @christianreuterez39812 жыл бұрын

    Dropping the water on the fire accurately while flying a helicopter close to the ground, AMAZING, Thank you for your service Sir!

  • @anvithkakkera7196
    @anvithkakkera71962 жыл бұрын

    the pilot must be a great guy! thank you so much!

  • @LuisDias-tt6tt
    @LuisDias-tt6tt10 жыл бұрын

    Um enorme prazer trabalhar com este Piloto, dá uma enorme confiança á equipa helitransportada, o verdadeiro CR7 dos helicópteros. ;)

  • @osomnm431
    @osomnm4314 жыл бұрын

    Nobody: KZread: y’all ever see someone fly a helicopter for 8 minutes?

  • @ineffablenefarious2799

    @ineffablenefarious2799

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ok Boomer

  • @redraider7614

    @redraider7614

    4 жыл бұрын

    ineffable nefarious I think you missed the joke?....

  • @DrLumpy

    @DrLumpy

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @CortVermin
    @CortVermin2 жыл бұрын

    a hero i never knew existed! awesome job :D

  • @Jayhawks1
    @Jayhawks12 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome thanks for doing what you do the amount of skill is unbelievable kudos

  • @singningwongho
    @singningwongho10 жыл бұрын

    That's amazing piloting skills right there. Wow.

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. Regards!

  • @sirfrancischl
    @sirfrancischl2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry por llegar tarde, pero tus habilidades son fenomenales amigo! muchos saludos desde Chile!

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    2 жыл бұрын

    Muchas gracias!

  • @CanineDefenseTechnologies
    @CanineDefenseTechnologies4 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @TheScogg
    @TheScogg11 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @aval1998
    @aval199810 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @jscrews84

    @jscrews84

    9 жыл бұрын

    As PIC, you can deviate from any regulation in the event of an emergency. I would consider this an emergency.

  • @aval1998

    @aval1998

    9 жыл бұрын

    John Crews Lol.

  • @diplol

    @diplol

    9 жыл бұрын

    aval1998 What's so funny? There were houses, people and animals at risk.

  • @aval1998

    @aval1998

    9 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Snookenas

    @Snookenas

    9 жыл бұрын

    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."

  • @Quinton238
    @Quinton23810 жыл бұрын

    I saw the video of this guy getting water from a pool but now it doesnt seem quite as amazing in comparison.

  • 10 жыл бұрын

    I have the same feeling exactly!

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    10 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment of my video. Best regards!!

  • @antonio.mineiro

    @antonio.mineiro

    10 жыл бұрын

    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??

  • @Quinton238

    @Quinton238

    10 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @antonio.mineiro

    @antonio.mineiro

    10 жыл бұрын

    Quinton238 Pretty good explanation the marble. Never thought it that way, but yeah, think thats almost it.

  • @fireandcopper
    @fireandcopper2 жыл бұрын

    Your skill with the stick is amazing, it's like the helicopter becomes an extension of you

  • @isuckatgaming7225
    @isuckatgaming72252 жыл бұрын

    Woah dude!! It's amazing, and damn!! You are skilled.. You save life and protect people's property too.. Respect!!

  • @123FuckTheSystem321
    @123FuckTheSystem3219 жыл бұрын

    Este video demonstra bem como os meios aéreos são importantes nas frentes dos incêndios.

  • @santoshkumarappala6681
    @santoshkumarappala668110 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TheExtaci

    @TheExtaci

    10 жыл бұрын

    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 :)

  • @santoshkumarappala6681

    @santoshkumarappala6681

    10 жыл бұрын

    ***** Thanks.

  • @theflyinggasmask

    @theflyinggasmask

    10 жыл бұрын

    ***** i dont think he uses the application, because is 10 seconds delayed :/

  • @theflyinggasmask

    @theflyinggasmask

    10 жыл бұрын

    ***** but i think they have a mirror in front of the cockpit :)

  • @TheExtaci

    @TheExtaci

    10 жыл бұрын

    yes they do as well :)

  • @UsualSuspect01
    @UsualSuspect012 жыл бұрын

    A man with skills like that we all need. Thank you sir!!!!!!

  • @julesdaily381
    @julesdaily3812 жыл бұрын

    That's some of the best work I've ever seen before and flying keep up the good work 👍👍🙏

  • @migkillerphantom
    @migkillerphantom8 жыл бұрын

    Great chopper skills mate. I wonder what would happen if they ever gave you an apache.

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    8 жыл бұрын

    Apache is not good for firefighting. Is good to start fires ;)

  • @martimnunesmartinho6788

    @martimnunesmartinho6788

    5 жыл бұрын

    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....)

  • @Kevin-yh8ol
    @Kevin-yh8ol10 жыл бұрын

    Waow! Amazing! You are a true hero! :D Do you practice a lot on the simulator?

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately no simulator available for this kind of work. Thanks for your comment. Regards!

  • @cryptearth
    @cryptearth4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @robertnichols33
    @robertnichols332 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @robertfrapples2472
    @robertfrapples24729 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work! Looks like that tail fin just in front of the camera is missing some rivets or something on its aft end.

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Robert Frapples Thanks for the compliments. Best Regards. Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year !! ;)

  • @Freekniggers
    @Freekniggers4 жыл бұрын

    Needs more water and a bigger bucket looks like he was fighting a losing battle.

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Freekniggers

    @Freekniggers

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MarioMineiroAviator yeah I figured that was what you would've been thinking as I was thinking the same while watching your video.

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Freekniggers Thanks for your comments. Regards!

  • @meawesome1o1

    @meawesome1o1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mario Mineiro you're a real hero man blessings , cheers !

  • @Fiveinaline

    @Fiveinaline

    4 жыл бұрын

    More water and a bigger bucket = more weight and less manoeuvrability

  • @CarputingYT
    @CarputingYT2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Kyle_402
    @Kyle_4022 жыл бұрын

    This a man and a flying machine at one. Skill level is over 9000 👏🏼

  • @KisanPatashala
    @KisanPatashala4 жыл бұрын

    Did everyone notice a gap between plan wings were camera placed

  • @deathzone4046

    @deathzone4046

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's an adjustable fin... It's supposed to be like that

  • @geennaam2712
    @geennaam27124 жыл бұрын

    Nice flying skills! can you make more videos of these?

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comments. I appreciate them. Video image capture is not currently allowed while performing real operations. Regards!

  • @rkan2

    @rkan2

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MarioMineiroAviator What happened? :D Who ruined ir for everyone?

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@rkan2 No one ruined it. But national services do not want real operations to be filmed and shared on social networks. Regards!

  • @josephbrady8836
    @josephbrady88363 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @budgiebreder
    @budgiebreder3 жыл бұрын

    Great flying! I hope you are proud of yourself coz your a hero to those home owners!

  • @boeingcontrole52
    @boeingcontrole5210 жыл бұрын

    Very nice flying sir! A question: what mount did you use for those extreme conditions?

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    10 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @boeingcontrole52

    @boeingcontrole52

    10 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @ryanm.191
    @ryanm.1913 жыл бұрын

    name soemthing manlier: youre fighting a fire in a helicopter going high speeds

  • @christopherbriggs9526

    @christopherbriggs9526

    3 жыл бұрын

    Raising and taking responsibility for your family

  • @ryanm.191

    @ryanm.191

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@christopherbriggs9526 that’s boring actions where it’s at

  • @motorsrotors2127
    @motorsrotors21273 жыл бұрын

    This guy is a legend! Well trained and highly skilled!

  • @majorpointer123
    @majorpointer1238 жыл бұрын

    That is the most amazing thing I have ever seen on KZread. Mister Mario Mineiro, is this you flying? You, Sir, are a Hero!

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    8 жыл бұрын

    +majorpointer123 Thanks for the compliments. Yes I'm the pilot flying.. Best Regards. Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year !! ;)

  • @TheYodaman22
    @TheYodaman224 жыл бұрын

    How do you know where to drop the water? Also, how do you not fly into a tree with all that smoke?

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @doge_ram7234

    @doge_ram7234

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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!

  • @christ347

    @christ347

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@doge_ram7234 'Video image capture is not currently allowed while performing real operations.'

  • @fabriglas

    @fabriglas

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @christ347

    @christ347

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@fabriglas Yeah, that sounds stupid. Figured it would be better with a camera for insurance purposes.

  • @billydarley6925
    @billydarley69254 жыл бұрын

    i think more pits like that should be made in california. they can catch rain water to hold for the fire seasons.

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @billydarley6925

    @billydarley6925

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @Ithzzz

    @Ithzzz

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @billydarley6925

    @billydarley6925

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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

  • @marcoa.7280

    @marcoa.7280

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@billydarley6925 wow you sure know how have a conversation.

  • @RuiPlaneSpotter
    @RuiPlaneSpotter2 жыл бұрын

    Nice video!

  • @kaptainkaos1202
    @kaptainkaos12022 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for kind words. My origin is also as Military Pilot. Best Regards.

  • @nitsujecirp6354
    @nitsujecirp63549 жыл бұрын

    That is so impressive

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Nitsuj Ecirp Thanks for the compliments. Best Regards. Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year !! ;)

  • @Infamyo
    @Infamyo9 жыл бұрын

    5:00 his tail rotor was so close to the ground!

  • @andreashoppe1969

    @andreashoppe1969

    9 жыл бұрын

    Infamy So not only is he a brilliant fire fighter but he also helps out with some free lawn mowing haha. Just kidding.

  • @xavierotto5378

    @xavierotto5378

    9 жыл бұрын

    Infamy third person

  • @irondiver292

    @irondiver292

    6 жыл бұрын

    Camera magic.

  • @patrickellis1151
    @patrickellis11514 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Bramon83
    @Bramon834 жыл бұрын

    Wow. What a scenic place. What a showcase of talent and intelligence. 👏👏👏👏 BRAVO.

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it very much. Regards!

  • @Bramon83

    @Bramon83

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MarioMineiroAviator no my friend. Thank you. You are a saint

  • @Jamestreeman
    @Jamestreeman4 жыл бұрын

    Very impressed. Are you still flying?

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Every time I can ;). Thanks for your comment. Regards!

  • @vm1554

    @vm1554

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mario Mineiro you’re amazing. Be safe and thank you for what you do.

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@vm1554 Thanks. Best Regards!

  • @die2end
    @die2end8 жыл бұрын

    It's like a bumble bee gathering honey

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. Regards!

  • @deathtoraiden2080
    @deathtoraiden20804 ай бұрын

    This has to be one of the craziest and most impressive things i have ever seen. Parabéns e obrigado pelo seu trabalho! Acho que "Profissionalismo" não lhe faz justiça, isto é mesmo Mestria.

  • @hoofhearted1902
    @hoofhearted19024 жыл бұрын

    That pilot and TFO are amazing. That’s some low level dangerous elevated terrain hustlin’. Good on y’all, from Texas!

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    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. Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it very much. Regards!!

  • @thehurricane218
    @thehurricane2184 жыл бұрын

    I have heard that this isn't really hard on the helicopter at all. /sarc

  • @mitsako1

    @mitsako1

    4 жыл бұрын

    it's not easy especially when he flies through the smoke

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    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. Thanks for your comment. Regards!!

  • @alexpfilbert

    @alexpfilbert

    4 жыл бұрын

    I believe op is referring to the actual wear and tear on the aircraft as opposed to level of difficulty.

  • @mitsako1

    @mitsako1

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@alexpfilbert could be seen both way I guess

  • @Jorvas25

    @Jorvas25

    4 жыл бұрын

    People he is being sarcastic. Note the 'subtle' /sarc.

  • @thegiantgaming7592
    @thegiantgaming75924 жыл бұрын

    This Gopro angle is the coolest ive ever seen on a helicopter :o

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. It is an unusual place to fix the GoPro, but as you say it captures fantastic images. Regards!

  • @sunilkovili8493
    @sunilkovili84933 жыл бұрын

    Omg... Highly Skilled Pilot.Hats off👍

  • @SFtheWolf
    @SFtheWolf11 жыл бұрын

    I cannot believe your level of technique and coordination. Amazing work.

  • @0xskar
    @0xskar11 жыл бұрын

    I put you at a higher ranking then any other person who is in the army, at least you're protecting people, keep up the great work!

  • @BradcoxMr2
    @BradcoxMr24 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work man. Such a high risk job to save the lives of people and their property. 👍

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. I really appreciate. Regards

  • @gr86_tr
    @gr86_tr4 жыл бұрын

    Dude, you are th e sickest helicopter pilot I've ever seen, good on you mate!

  • @MarioMineiroAviator

    @MarioMineiroAviator

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for you comment. I really appreciate. Regards!

  • @verena9911
    @verena99112 жыл бұрын

    wow you fly with so much precision its amazing