I lived and worked in Dallas Texas for about 15 years. In one job I worked at for 12 years, I used to see this Bell 47 flying and landing just a few blocks away. I would drive by there and see it parked next to a building. The building was an aircraft instrument shop. In the evening I could hear him start it up and once he cleared the trees I could see him fly off to home. Very cool.

@AirClipscom

Жыл бұрын

sounds like an amazing place to live at for me. The Bell 47 is a awesome plane, being able to see it every day would be a pleasure to me :) -greetings Patrick

@jackflash6377

Жыл бұрын

@@AirClipscom I have always been fascinated by helicopters. Started flying RC helis in the early 80;s (Cricket) and still fly today. I've also logged at least 500 hours riding in helicopters. Enjoyed this video, thank you.

I love the sound of the old Bell 47 it takes me back to when I was a kid watching the tv show The Whirlybirds.

@AirClipscom

Жыл бұрын

That was a amazing TV-show I remember watching it as well.

In Germany, even the hanger doors are precise. Any smaller, the machine would not fit. Any larger is a waste of door.

Many a Korean War soldier owes their life to this machine including my late father. He said that was one hell of a ride.

In 1968 I and my sister, flew in a 47 over Niagara Falls. (Not actually over the falls.) Later when I was watching the program 'That's Incredible', Cathy Lee Crosby ( I think she that was her name) flew on one and said, "The first thing you learn about helicopters is they are so loud you can't hear yourself think". I thought, girl you got that right.

line service tech here. It ain't easy pushing that helo in straight into that narrow space. we have to have three sets of eyes to put aircraft into hangars w/ a lot more clearance. nice job Mr. Pilot.

My sister and I rode in a Bell 47 on a tour of Niagara Fall's in 1968. The thing was so loud I couldn't hear myself think.

sweet ride in a classic 'bubble top', would make a great way to air tour around the area; great vid keep up the great work

The really hit the nail on the head with the Bell 47.

Remembering when Doan Aviation used to give rides in a Bell 47G from the flat roof of the dance hall on the Daytona Beach pier until 1974. Then there was a fatal crash on one of the sightseeing rides down the beach. A rotor blade separated if I recall correctly.

His barn roof needs to open up, so he can land straight into it. 007 style...

sweet happy flying and safe

what a beauty. i wish i own one.

You'd think he'd have a wider door put in. That was maddening to watch him squeeze that in there

I had a ride in one of these - no doors Iowa Army National Guard :)

Great Video! I'll bet your hangerage cost in the barn is much more reasonable than at the airport!

Its funny, I never realized how much the sound was so distinctive. As soon as I heard it, I remembered M*A*S*H*

The Badlands have a helicopter tour operator that uses Bell 47’s.....look them up, it’s a fun ride. What a view!

:) How did you get the fly bars in? They looked wider than the door way....... :(

Could us one of these in Toronto.

The "Jesus Nut" is that tiny little piece right at the top that holds everything up.

Nuts. I thought he was going to fly it into the garage.

@stacase

6 жыл бұрын

Some "Copter-Jockies" are nuts. A few years back I saw a guy land his toy between the KMTW FBO and my Cessna 152 with only about 20 feet separation from either one. Well nothing happened and I left first. I talked to him, he was the inspector for the electric company's transmission line towers.

@senatorjosephmccarthy2720

6 жыл бұрын

Steve Case + Some crane operators also have impressive depth perception.

Want to buy a Bell 47 so much

why don't you put larger tires?

How many hours was the helicopter trip??

It would have been a tight bun easy landing in the yard. Lots of dust though. I always landed my B47 in a tighter area at my shed in Australia. Maybe his neighbours complained and had him stopped.

I know where one of these is...it needs some tlc though

Cool must be nice

Thats a dream of every boy, to own a helicopter and fly to your mate's house

@AirClipscom

2 ай бұрын

The most stylish way to pull up at the house :)

I didn't realize those had 2-stroke motors in them ...

@philholmes3270

6 жыл бұрын

They don't.

Wouldn't it have been easier to just land on the driveway?

Gee, not everybody has a helicopter in their garage! 👍

I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE SAME OLD HELICOPTER. WHAT DOES IT COSTS TODAY?

@lorditsprobingtime6668

6 жыл бұрын

SC EM you fool. YOU FORGOT TO SHOUT YOUR ANSWER. i THINK HE'S GOT A HEARING PROBLEM.

fastest taxi of jungle places....idea motive to huey chopper....

This is somewhere in Germany

@akulma

6 жыл бұрын

Mad Murdock Start war am Flughafen Hamburg

Select low low.

I’m not getting the big deal. I did this for 25 years. And without a silly old school nvg mount on my visor cover.

Technically it's not a MASH bird. The MASH bird is a D model, this is a G.

a dangerous machine with lot of moving parts...I would rather have fix blades with three engines on the frame.

Saves paying tiedown fees.

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