FLYING SNOWMOBILES TO ALPINE PARADISE WITH A HELICOPTER

[@trapy3550]

Helicopters are awesome, you are awesome! No matter how long its been, these videos stand out and are worth the wait everytime. The visuals, the vibes and the new gained perspectives. I don't live near the mountains, so I never knew that that was a thing. Really cool insight into the challenges, overall procedures and the setting up. Youre videos always leave me in a better mood and just excited for life. :)

[@EricPJohnstone]

Wow, what a comment, thanks for that! I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I’ll keep them coming.

[@trapy3550]

@@EricPJohnstone ❤

[@ronaldoXexeo]

Head seat and other stuff free at de cockpit!! Heady to stuck the pedals!! Fly safety bro!!

[@HELI-DNA]

Great video Eric and thanks for taking the time to capture & edit it. The 350's are unique to sling work. I think it is one of the most satisfying feelings being able to do what you do right there. Just remember, quality takes time, so don't apologies for the 'delay' with your content. 😉😎🚁

[@dougf94912]

Very cool, worth the wait! 😊

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Me next 🙋‍♂️

[@EricPJohnstone]

You’ve got the whole summer to get inspired and come up with the plan, I’m ready for it buddy!

[@daronnecalvin2917]

Out of all the things I could've been doing in my life..I certainly missed this ..your job is BOSS

[@lifeOfBarneyMusic]

Love that river foxcroft soundtrack. Great shots btw. Multiple camera angles. FPV, close ups, wide view, love it. Get to see the whole process

[@thibautmauron4758]

Awesome video! Great flying!

[@EricPJohnstone]

Thanks Thibaut!

[@thibautmauron4758]

@@EricPJohnstone I can only imagine how much work it is to fly and film, then all the editing (you’re doing an awesome job!). I would really enjoy additional technical comments. Like when you fly approaches with a load what your looking for, power settings when you haul, prepping for engine failures, etc.

[@EricPJohnstone]

@@thibautmauron4758 I try to press record and make the story along the way! Cool, I'm glad you like the commentary.

[@gchyz]

great video!!! was worth the wait!! 😎👍

[@EricPJohnstone]

Cheers Doug, glad you enjoyed it!!

[@gchyz]

@@EricPJohnstone psssst.. it's Grant!! 😄👍

[@jkitefish]

TOP SERVICE!

[@EricPJohnstone]

Nothing but the best buddy!

[@Owen_Singer]

So sickkkkkkk

[@EricPJohnstone]

Cheers buddy! Haven’t seen you around lately, but I guess that’s a good thing for you!

[@Owen_Singer]

Back in Calgary working! Trying to make enough money so I can go for my heli license lol.

[@jp094283]

FINALLY! A new video! So awesome!

[@blueman5924]

Very cool. Great to see you post again. 👍👍

[@danmorand3658]

Enjoying the vids, Eric. Ready for more when you're able to make the time. It's great to see real ops in Revelstoke (I sure miss BC). One small request, the parts that are fast-forwarded would mainly still be worth watching at normal speed.

[@nlambyorski]

Siiiiiccck

[@EricPJohnstone]

Thanks dude, we’ll have to visit the rock again in another video

[@mrpenguin823]

Just discovered your channel. Amazing stuff, keep it up!

[@lewismarcvs2039]

With a drone driver from outside will be great¡¡¡

[@domi.koelbener]

Hey Eric thanks for the great insight. The transition from the engine start to intercom was so smooth man! I really enjoy your videos, quality over quantity! Keep up the good work!

[@EricPJohnstone]

Thanks Dominic! Glad you're enjoying them! I'll get another one on the go soon

[@dylannz0321]

Awesome vid man love that Astar

[@EricPJohnstone]

Cheers Dylan! Thanks for watching!

[@Jazzzon777]

I am assuming that it is capable of lifting both sleds at the same time but it would just be difficult and risky for strap them that way? Also were the guys you dropped off doing a job or was this just for fun? It must have been expensive for them right?

[@EricPJohnstone]

You can lift two at the same time, this was just a long flight and the staging area was pretty close, so it was better just to fly the one

[@unclegeek]

Paul and Kelly still flying? Say hello from Medic Mike in Canmore

[@ture2588]

Awesome video, well worth the wait! Btw, what heli is your fav to fly? :)

[@EricPJohnstone]

Thanks! The AStar is unbeatable, but I do jumping in the 206 and flying that machine. You have to be really switched on as a pilot, especially flying in the mountains with it.

[@ture2588]

Awesome! I was fortunate to do some maintenance on a bell 206 and got the fly along on the test flight and balancing! Such a awesome helicopter with a engine that sounds like heaven on startup :)

[@derrick_blak_]

what reference would you use in such a white out landing and takeoff? couldnt see anything outside completely

[@EricPJohnstone]

Great question. At 14:27, basically I’m using the sled as my reference for both the take offs and landings. When I was bringing the first snowmobile in, I was using the small group of trees off the right side of the helicopter for the vertical reference portion. In most cases for snow landings, we’ll either be using Heli stakes, or something like a small tree or rock that fits inside the rotor disk.

[@derrick_blak_]

@@EricPJohnstone awesome

[@cmm3338]

I want one

[@aleksklassen6397]

what's it take to get sponsored by a helicopter company

[@EricPJohnstone]

I think you have to know the right people 🤫

[@ronaldoXexeo]

Why U don't use seatbelt when flying? Are U superstitius!🤔 Fly safety bro!