Gainesville Police Aviation Fly-Along

[@jezdfax]

I was the TFO (tactical flight officer) in our aviation unit in Fresno Ca. for 10 years. It was the coolest job ever. I controlled the search light, our infra red camera (FLIR), radio system, moving GPS map and police computer. It was a multi-tasked job and kept us busy day and night. Some people handled the fly along well, but some passengers would feel a little sick when we began to turn circles (orbits) on calls. We always carried sick bags which sometimes came in handy for citizens on flights.

[@BoldrepublicRadioShow]

Your banter made this video a lot of fun. Thanks guys.

[@shag911]

Awesome video! just started learning to fly helicopters, flew the Robinson R22 last weekend! So much more freedom than a fixed wing bird but a lot more difficult to fly. Props to the pilots who fly the police helicopters keeping us safe everyday.

[@ttvh8den819]

How’s your career going? Random question just curious 🤣

[@OfficerPanda96]

Coolest. Job. Ever.

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[@matt309]

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[@cliffhawker]

As a pilot, I really enjoyed this video.

[@rsar61]

Cliff H i would love to learn to fly a helicopter it's a goal that I'm going to seek in the near future

[@smartycummins2500]

Ryan A well, over 2 years later, did you do it?

[@worldwidesports4k]

@@smartycummins2500 don't look like it. he didn't reply

[@DMWBN3]

I've been lucky to go on some lessons in a heli. Where they turn off engine and float Down. Also flown from England to amsterdam on a Robinson 44. Lastly Lear jet to Le Mans from England. Pilots are up there with the cool jobs list!! 👍🏼

[@justj9053]

This is so cool to get to see all that you guys do up there, stay safe out there. Thank you guys.

[@fight2flyphoto]

Great work! And THANK YOU for keeping the startup procedures and everything!

[@fight2flyphoto]

+Fight to Fly Photography Though as an aviation photographer with my local helicopter SAR unit, seeing that camera un-tethered does make me a bit nervous. :-p

[@bs2502]

Now that is the type of Pilot I would feel comfortable with in flying anywhere. He is unflappable, kewl, calm and professional. His Co-ee is equally as impressive bringing his professional set of skills aboard making them I would say a very effective aerial cop unit.

[@richardfickess4349]

I LOVE IT! Great job guys. You make this retired deputy proud.

[@LittleStinkerPepeLePew]

This video makes me cry every time I see it. When I was in the police explorers, I was a "victim" in a simulated plane crash and got to be flown to the hospital in a US Coast Guard helicopter. It was on that day that I fell in love - with flying in a helicopter. My dad was a fighter pilot, so maybe it's in my blood a bit. Because of multiple traumas, I never made it as a police officer, so then I got my EMT license and was studying to become a flight paramedic on our then called "Life Flight" helicopter. Life makes it's own plans though, and I had a bad back injury and couldn't walk for months, and a neck injury from a car accident (not my fault). I can walk now but now I'm older and retired. I have it on my bucket list to do a police fly along one day. I've done all kinds of police ride alongs, but not a fly along! I know it's never going to happen, unless I win the lotto and suck up to the chief, but I can at least dream - and drool every time I see this video.

[@Ralphie_Boy]

*Fantastic air tour, my brother lives in Gainesville love that college town, god bless watch your 6 always!*

[@BulletSpoung]

A big thank you to all police for the excellent job they do.

[@czorn25_gaming]

Absolutely love the sense of humor in this video. Good job guys.

[@james3282]

I'm not a pilot but I enjoy these, I love the RUSH shout-out. I've been a huge fan since the beginning. Stay safe 🙏

[@sgtredd8529]

GPD rocks, you guys are awesome, thanks for being there! Fly safe!!

[@lundove]

as a fixed-wing PPL, I enjoyed that thank you and will share it on my channel.

[@bwmcofc]

Love the shoutout to RUSH

[@DMWBN3]

Reminds me of some amazing experiences I had on helicopters. South England to Amsterdam, ride along on lessons and various trips around south England to restaurants and golf clubs. Booking lunch and asking to land in their grounds, slightly Emma but pretty cool when you turn up 👍🏼

[@MrSkott16]

Thank you for the ride-along! Very informative!!

[@joebarker7071]

I had no idea police helicopters had MDC's in them. Sweet sweet video

[@elviraarriaga1424]

Looks like a Great Fly Along Ride

[@mkaiser29]

This was so cool! I would love to see the night version of this in 2020!!

[@joshuamcgregor2650]

2 minutes in, already looks cool

[@eltinygarcia7358]

that's a cool flight over the air!!

[@GerryJ08]

Excellent video. Informative, humorous and kept me watching. Please sir, can I have some more?

[@samfulton9994]

Hi from New Zealand, Awesome video guys, really enjoyed this.

[@gulfair-cavalry-tango1011]

Shout out to The Donald! Thank you for taking the job and doing so well! We sorely need you!

[@gyarmatthegreat6112]

Amazing, professional and well done!! Super interesting

[@Its_just_the_process]

Great video, very good job editing with the split screens.

[@SuperGuldgossen]

Thanks for the awsome and intresting ride hugs from kristoffer in sweden

[@anthonyrobertson1787]

Hello From Anchorage Alaska, and Thank you for the Flight it Was Awsome 🚁 🙏

[@tmondaro1]

Awesome Video - Thanks so much for posting !! Fly Safe !!

[@Rotorbladesus]

Great video, thanks for posting! I could totally see this "taking off" and turning into a reality tv show with you two. You have the equipment to do it--would be great PR for the Dept.

[@bigbluemsp]

Great video guys. Be Safe up there...

[@Trump145]

Thanks gentleman I really enjoyed that.

[@PeaceNinja007]

As a future helicopter pilot, this is a very interesting and exciting video. It really inspires me to continue to follow my dream. The only thing that scares me is the radio, so many codes and you really only get to hear something said once. The day I took my first intro flight, the instructor literally mumbled in the radio to the tower but somehow they actually understood while I was dumbfounded :/ I hope I get the hang of it :)

[@Alden9420]

+Peace Ninja You'll get it, don't worry. And you absolutely can hear it again, all you have to say is "_________ (who your talking to) say again, please?" , also if you just tell them that you are "unfamiliar" they will help you out. A step beyond that is literally tell them that you are a "student pilot" and they will give you lots more help. Look up progressive taxi too, it's something you could request at a big airport if you were kinda lost. However you should also learn to always be prepared with a airport taxi diagram as well. Good luck in your flight training and try not to stress out about it.

[@PeaceNinja007]

Alden9420 Hey thanx for the tips, I'll be practicing my radio communications shortly. I've been looking into radio comms courses online and heard about "progressive taxi". Meanwhile, I guess i'll just talk to strangers on the phone to get a feel on different accents lol

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Thanks for posting and sharing the video it was great but damn that thing small looks like you're hanging out

[@markcurtiss4647]

Excellent video guys. Thank you.

[@TUKUMZ]

that was good stuff. didn't expect the 2nd guy to have that sense of humor. i never pre-judge people...lol. YYZ. YYZ.

[@markcaffey5396]

Dang, a multimillion dollar operation and the first call is a dude that’s stole a bike? Wow, I’m definitely loving the dedication.

[@mikeggg1979]

Best job ever. Its not really a job its a hobby

[@catcall569]

That’s a bad ass helmet. I’m gonna start wearing one of those while riding my ZX14.

[@dewhalin]

That was to cool Thank you for the ride along.

[@corycoyle6725]

You're both on top.

[@alpharook2380]

Cool love how you show everything

[@MickB235]

What a fantastic video..multiple likes ..being a military version of the 206 it sounds like either the transmission or engine or both rev differently to your typical jetranger, just wondering if this is because being a military machine it has different gearing for higher loads ?

[@hosseinghaffari378]

I really enjoyed it.

[@dullnation2202]

What! they have fly alongs? wow that's cool

[@Kopihucky]

Cool thanks for sharing. I see HCSO flying orbits at least twice a day... See it so often I can even tell a diff pilot is at the stick lol... Some fly more aggressive than others..

[@basketmakerkai]

Excellent video. Keep up the great job. Love the multiple views. Kudos to Gainesville PD. And be sure to keep an eye out for Chris Hancox and mathiastheok1 (see below) and land on them if spotted.

[@robertross804]

thanks we will love it officer

[@alltheway5173]

I probably flew that same helicopter. The "C" had very good power.

[@KTHActual]

Great vid thanks for the ride along

[@timothyammon8579]

Awesome video.

[@jrcbfun]

very cool!!! Thank you for all that you do!

[@Senegal01]

Just wondering where Justin got his flight training? Military

[@jeremyolson3837]

the two of them are funny as hell

[@MrStalker368]

Great video!! Thank you

[@JayJay-re1ex]

Came to see if they flew over Benhill

[@derek9879]

That guy on the bike must've been infuriated, no way he expected a helicopter to track him lmao

[@joshuaosiris]

I wish our department had an air unit. We really need one but it's not in the budget for a metro county!

[@catcall569]

When the second officer came to the helicopter...that one line Tom Cruise said in the movie American Made came to mind... Anyone else seen that movie?

[@titan8959]

How many hours on average would a position like this require?

[@hilly9433]

I think most law enforcement are ex military so you need to be very experience I imagine

[@scottystiffchicken]

On really cold days/nights, do you ever turn that big black fan above yer heads off to get warm?

[@notcosmiccam9327]

Police depart wiping around in a old school 1970 helicopter. Now that's gangsta.

[@LetsWatchThisGuy]

I really need one of those cool grainy filter devices they "implement" for the pilots.

[@randyjohnson805]

where's the doors and a/c.Gainesville Florida temperature 33 degrees Celsius

[@shadowhunter388]

The Pilot reminds me of Deputy Dangle from Rhino 911. lol Great personality as all pilots haha.

[@Revolution_Son]

Cool outfit

[@dr.froaderickfronkensteen5331]

Everything is better with RUSH!!!

[@subpoppy1]

Ah the 1956 Putney-Creech Super Jet Trooper. Fine machine. The PIC is not armed?

[@MrTyler8877]

question. do your pilots get regular patrol cars for regular duty similar to how motor officers get cars during the winter instead of their bikes?

[@ExtremeRecluse]

So, how long do you need to be a patrolman before getting this assignment?

[@904streetdreams5]

Usually depending on agency anywhere from 2-4 years

[@ernestdougherty3162]

So are you saying you can get a K-9 dog on the helicopter also and a handler

[@joshr7781]

Ernest Dougherty bombs away!

[@helicopters1000]

just wondering, how come the helicopter doesn't have a trim string ? unless i didn't see it

[@atypeandshadow]

At 0:20 you knew I would be here to watch this...

[@JESmith-rz6gm]

Big boy!!! Your lip light is on!!!

[@shadowhunter388]

What does the pilot do after say, 3 hours of patrol? Refuel and goes back out or do they go on standby at the base and wait until they're needed?

[@navyman2702]

Dam! Aint no room in the chopper!

[@homelessnomad101]

Where in the world would you put a canine unit in that chopper??

[@extremereclusefallows5779]

What is your training process from zero time to getting licensed?

[@tlindsey9769]

I would strongly recommend belting in B4 Start up.

[@TWhite94]

Nah you wouldn’t want to do that, you want to be able to get out quickly if it catches on fire. I do the same thing in the king air I fly, I don’t strap in until both engines are running and stable.

[@LiveeyePhoto]

Don’t you have a flir system in the helicopter?

[@stanknight9159]

Elwood: "What do you want for some lunch? I want some dry toast"; Jake: "I am going to have some fried chicken" :D. (Blue Brothers) Awesome Video! Thanks for making it. Cool job.

[@DMWBN3]

Stan Knight holy shit it's the blues brothers 😄👍🏼

[@jamestorrentera]

which certifications and licenses must be obtained in order to do this for a living?

[@hankserrano402]

Why does it seem so sketchy two brave souls !! God bless you two on all you’re flights thank all officers in our country for their service !!! Sad what America is turning into media spreading hate towards are police departments ;( Jesus help us !!

[@bellisimo2009]

thanks for the great video guys and also can you please tell me what model is that canon camera

[@MarketStreetRumble]

Looks like a Canon Rebel. Probably the T5i or T6i.

[@JAYCUBE912]

Does Alachua County have an Aviation unit as well

[@Kopihucky]

How much extra is the fuel burn without doors?

[@tahirzaman5245]

wawooo they really enjoying life in air free of cost .....

[@orbital47]

how long will full tank of fuile last

[@mattyyoho30]

Any openings 😁?

[@dogeycj6189]

i did know they flew ex KIOWAs?

[@deekamikaze]

At 8:15 I swore he said "eat your penis." I laughed pretty hard. I now understand it's peanuts.

[@anthonyevans1233]

It gets very hot in gainesville florida..

[@adamross2256]

....AND they're rush fans. Awwwwww yeahhhhhhhhh

[@jrbirdman723]

Not sure why but Chris looks very familiar and I've never been to Florida.

[@jamesmcload1137]

Jeremy Dickson Grindr

[@jrbirdman723]

Idk why I called him Chris, I meant Ben

[@tspiderkeeper]

I curious why it looks like only one of you are wearing body armor?

[@LeeTravis100]

Interesting...😀👍

[@davidm9017]

What is the helicopter model?🚁