Narrated Helicopter Flight with Takeoff and Landing

Here's a narrated helicopter video with a takeoff from my summer base in Malaga, WA, a flight around Wenatchee and East Wenatchee, and a landing at Wenatchee Pangborn Memorial Airport. I've got the camera mounted above the front passenger seat (sorry about the vibration) and audio connected through the intercom system so you can hear my voice and all radio chatter but not the helicopter's engine or blades. The narration is pretty extensive: I explain most of the startup procedure (which is mercifully short because of the warm day), some of the takeoff and landing procedures, and a bit of the shutdown, which I explain but don't bore you with. Along the way, I tell you about points of interest and some things pilots pay attention to.
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[@stefanocolletto6984]

As a pilot, it was nice to be your passenger for this ride! Greetings from Italy

[@watermouse9296]

Yes - Please keep producing these videos - Even if you think it is an un-eventful flight, we love watching it none the less!

[@stuart.barkley]

Hi Maria, I just want to say that if someone doesn't want to watch your videos, they won't. That means everyone here watching and commenting and subscribing and liking... wants to be here - to watch you fly. What you say and what you do is never boring - even if you think it is because you've done it 1000's of times, it's all makes fantastic viewing for us. Keep it up, you're doing great! Stuart Barkley, Belgium.

[@FlyingMAir]

Thanks for the reminder. My most popular video (8+ million views) had a lot of complaints because there wasn't enough going on in the beginning. I'm trying to learn from feedback.

[@stuart.barkley]

You can't please all of the people all of the time. Do what you're comfortable with. I'm a fixed wing guy so I have no idea how to fly a helicopter but I like watching you!

[@chevychuckles3156]

Great videos! My boys and I got to take a ride with you at the recent aviation day and it's awesome to be able to revisit the experience. Thanks again!

[@johnmartin635]

Love your video’s , you are one heck of a Pilot 👍

[@russ155]

Thanks for taking the time to do your videos . Love them!

[@shaunroberts9361]

Love your vlog. Keep up the good work. This is awesome.

[@brianwright6522]

Nice flight Maria. Received the hats I ordered. Thank you. Always great to fly with you. Be safe.

[@FlyingMAir]

Thanks again for your support!

[@eagleeyeviewimages]

Not boring at all ty If I had the money I would be flying one now ;)

[@SuperBroncosguy]

Love everything about these flights! Thanks so much!

[@georgek8282]

I love how confident you are. Your narrating is spot on. Thank you for this.

[@angelreading5098]

Good to see you back,love these scenic flights in your Robinson R-44 together with your commentary,and your travelling companion is cute too !

[@arod1300]

My grandparents lived in E. Wenatchee for 40 years, love that area. Great video!

[@thelert]

Thanks for sharing and the good chat, you make it look easy.

[@glasswinder]

Thanks for the ride. I love flying.

[@emotiveenergy4598]

Very enjoyable. Looks like it was late afternoon - best time for videos. Thanks!

[@Tailhook69]

Super video and great to see the local area; many thanks, Maria.

[@bandislife2004]

Awesome video! So informative! Love the scenery!

[@rickbarrington]

Maria, you are a huge factor in getting me interested in adding rotary wing flying to my fixed wing ticket. Thanks, and please continue with the narration - I for sure will be following from the future here in 2021!

[@quebeckilo7347]

Great, really enjoyed that! Thanks for posting, felt like I was right in the cockpit riding along.

[@bruceb3786]

FABULOUS !! Any (safe) day in aircraft is better than the best day on the ground !!

[@Chris-hm4sn]

Thanks for taking the time to film these and upload them. I really enjoy them

[@FlyingMAir]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Positive comments really motivate me to keep making more. 😊

[@robertpowell2746]

Really like your videos Lady I've been subscribed for quite a while glad to see you're finally back doing some of these very entertaining. One of these days I hope to get over in that direction and maybe go for a ride with you kinda on my bucket list.

[@ryanporter2492]

awesome work, so nice to see an honest video. Thanks for your efforts making it

[@troywilson9198]

Missed you. Welcome back

[@treaddirt]

Thanks for the awesome ride over Wenatchee. My wife and I enjoy visiting there and riding bikes on the loop trail on both sides of the river.

[@FlyingMAir]

Thanks! The loop trail rocks. I really need to hit it on my bike at least once a week. I don't think the videos would be as interesting, though. ;-)

[@jwhaley616]

Wow, really nice flying!! Thank you!!

[@guilhermecolla6164]

was nice this flight with you , great talk , really nice day to fly , what a beautiful place , Mair , u are great !

[@awizardalso]

I never got to ride in a helicopter. Your videos give a chance to see what it's like.

[@chris.dellafave]

Thanks for posting these videos. Very cool. Gives me more of a push to get my license. Please keep at em!

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

You have a fantastic job. As well as the best seat in the house. 🚁

[@RichieRouge206]

Flew in an R44 in Orlando on holiday in 2017 - was very a cool helicopter. Brings back happy memories

[@adolfconradigharas439]

Thank you so much for this, I love looking at the surroundings on a helicopter, thankyou so much. May GOD Bless you, keep safe.

[@barbkeen1221]

Wow! That is so cool! I got to ride in a helicopter when I was about 14 and I've never forgotten it! I would've loved to learn how to fly one, but instead, I picked driving a truck! Lol Thanks for the great tour, it is beautiful out your way!

[@boatman19607]

Awesome thanks for sharing!!

[@davidallyn1818]

not boring!! thanks for sharing

[@LAMaurer]

Love this!

[@AMentorway4u]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching the flight. Looks pretty amazing, Great job. Stay Safe. Respect/

[@huwkelvinmorgan3575]

The quality of the video is very high stunning detail from your camera i have just finished streaming the video to my large HD T.V just breath taking and keep up the technical talk loving your video's cant wait to see your next one

[@Guyjinsan]

Love the new videos! Keep them coming.

[@FlyingMAir]

Thanks! That's the plan!

[@steveowens4694]

Niiice. I really enjoyed this one ☺️☺️

[@markmartin1263]

Thank You for sharing this experience.

[@MrHarrilasagna]

Thanks for the beautiful view!

[@FlyingMAir]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrHarrilasagna]

It's gorgeous out there...

[@FlyingMAir]

I love it here!

[@lifeOfBarneyMusic]

I know this is one of your older videos, but I love watching your videos. Your narration either during flight (my favourite) or voice over afterwards (also awesome) is my favourite part. As someone who regrets, every single day, not becoming a helicopter pilot, your videos bring me those few steps closer to at least better understanding the why, how, when, etc etc. Please keep making great helicopter content!!!

[@FlyingMAir]

Thanks so much for your kind words. I'll do what I can to keep making them!

[@kindredsoul1973]

love the videos thanks for posting and be safe out there..

[@ajmuzz22]

Outstanding.. 🚁

[@Drizz52]

Your videos are never boring keep up the great flying

[@FlyingMAir]

Thanks. I'm still bugged about that.

[@mspates5982]

I basically stumble upon your Channel! I don't know that much about helicopters so your startup procedure was very educational! And because a lot of people that are looking at your videos are novice there's nothing boring I like to see it all! I think your Landings are fantastic! The area you live in it's very beautiful! I live in Florida where it is very flat. But I love all the beautiful mountains in your area! You have a new subscriber! And a big thumbs-up for your video!

[@Moonerfirefighter]

I am a helicopter freak so awesome video!!

[@gopherbar]

Thanks again excellent video 😃

[@BPond7]

Absolutely amazing! I’m insanely jealous! 😀

[@Freddy-ox3rt]

Great stuff

[@orbardomaldonado-obi8900]

I Super love it! I like when you, must of the time, pass ove my brother’s house in three lakes!! Thanks Maria for your amazing videos!

[@topofthegreen]

Love these videos!

[@postalbyke]

Love it! The narration really helps, it gives an insight into what each thing means, which a lot of cockpit videos are missing.

[@FlyingMAir]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lvgeorge]

I really like that you keep the interior Helicopter noise down so that we can hear your comments and instruction. (sure wish Helicopters were that Quiet in real time!). Appreciate your Instruction, helps me want to start flying a Heli, just that much more! Thumbs Up!

[@robertlworley]

Great video! Very interesting from start to finish!!

[@chrisb.3291]

I'm a writer researching helicopter flying. Your videos are priceless. Thank you so much for sharing them

[@agentjustice4822]

I enjoyed that, Thanks

[@keithbraddehmann320]

Great video! Loved seeing your startup procedure!!

[@FlyingMAir]

Thanks! I figured some folks would find it interesting. It's a shame I can't get the helicopter sound through the intercom. I might do a short start up video without the intercom and just me shouting the narration. The GoPro is either plugged in or it isn't.

[@keithbraddehmann320]

@@FlyingMAir Absolutely, that would be a great future video.

[@FlyingMAir]

I'll work on it. I'll be flying again on Friday -- sooner if it rains!

[@joserafaelgarciamorales8724]

Very instructive.

[@stag3t-muspsa910]

I love your vids....so relaxing.....you are a great pilot

[@larrygoodman610]

My Dad was taking flying lessons in the early 1960s and I flew with him and his friend in a helicopter when I was 7. An experience i really enjoyed ☺. Think it was maybe a Bell helicopter, whole front end was glass. Super videos you post ,keep em coming and I'm now a subscriber! Thanks so much!

[@ultimateadventuresblog6564]

great vid. thank you

[@gavel44]

Awesome!

[@craigjkb]

That was amazing quite enjoy that flight 🚁

[@paulbarnett5818]

loved every moment, not boring at all, I fly RC Helicopters and planes and indoor quads because I can't afford to be a full scale pilot, so every video you make brings me joy and jealousy.

[@FlyingMAir]

Don’t be jealous. Lots of strings attached to being able to do this. Just enjoy.

[@MrSpinteractive]

Thanks again for sharing your piloting!

[@duradim1]

A great video with just enough narrating on what you were doing to keep me focused. Good voice also.

[@matthewmyers9745]

Awesome enjoyable flight.

[@TheTyphoon365]

This is some of the most beautiful countryside I've seen in the states. Wow.

[@Richqc4]

Thanks a bunch. Very cool 😎

[@TomFilmHUN]

I really like your video! You're lucky, I feel. Beautiful place, country and technique. Then in my next life ... Tamás from Hungary

[@milwoodhughes670]

I love love this video

[@nazaharin]

Cool video. Love to see the downtown from above.

[@WillChil466]

U make it look easy. I am sure nOt. It is harder than learning to fly a small plane. U have my admiration and congrats on getting into that. Very impressive.

[@ccacrislan]

super cool... I felt like I was flying with you in the helicopter... awesome videos. thanks for sharing

[@rayharkins14]

I remember the rides last year with the kids. They had fun.

[@mgfarmer1]

hello from south eastern Oregon; loved your video and narration. great job. enjoyed the view.

[@FlyingMAir]

Glad you enjoyed it. I'll be sharing more in the months to come.

[@3475883]

Love your videos and fer sure post more! I habe been a subscriber under a different account for at least 4 years.

[@tellierdave3513]

A big thank you for this very good video🙂. Salutations from Canada!

[@pumecho]

Great video! I loved it so much!

[@rolfts5762]

Thanks for videos Maria. Watching helicopter videos is always interesting, and I think you engage us viewers very nicely. Take care over there. /br, from norway

[@randomdude8877]

Very entertaining, thanks!

[@Charles77598]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bw33511]

Always wanted to fly a helicopter, great video thanks for sharing. Subscribed.

[@RichieRouge206]

Your videos are great - keep them coming,

[@georgemulligan8958]

Your video is awesome

[@ahmedhumayunrasheed2434]

Nice ride Maria over the Columbia River!

[@1000left]

I'm hooked on your channel!!!! Thank You!!!!

[@4catsnow]

That was interesting...good job.

[@rapidcabin]

I was playing golf at Three Lakes and watched you fly by. Knew you were giving tours :)

[@FlyingMAir]

Did you wave? Nah, I'm just kidding. People tell me they waved and I never see them. Hope I wasn't a distraction that screwed up a golf swing.

[@rapidcabin]

Yes, that's why I missed that putt! I knew it.

[@alphaser]

I agree with some guys here, not boring at all, thanks for your video...

[@chalomd]

Great video like your comments on flying, and very good job on the handling of the helicopter, hope to see more videos, i did subscribed, love when you explain whats your se,eing and doing not only outside but inside the cockpit i think your a very good narrator, for many people that dont undertand the life of flying is a very cool way to see what its going on and the safety of the aircraft and hopefully get a ride in your helicopter or otherso they can appretiate the beauty of nature and what have we done, kind regards.

[@barbarafitzgerald4940]

Awesome 😎

[@sukameardany9089]

Wow its fantastic. It seem I am the one who flying the Heli. Good and beautiful scenery. Keep it up Mem. Good pilot.

[@Kamikazepinguin]

nice, a longer video! more of this! :D

[@FlyingMAir]

Thanks! I'm working on it!

[@eagleeyeviewimages]

Very cool

[@thedoorider]

I have flown in & out of Wenatchee with the National Guard in UH-1H/M and UH-60A/A+/L. Good videos!!

[@clxudzYT]

Very interesting video! You seem like a very lovely person! Keep doing what you're doing, it's great! :D