Sikorsky S-61 In Action

Here's a video of a Kootenay Valley Helicopters Sikorsky S-61 C-GWTX seen in action at CZNL in Nelson, British Columbia. The video includes numerous approaches, landings, and takeoffs as well as some close-up footage. This is definitely one of the most impressive helicopters I've seen at CZNL, love these classics!

[@PeterJones-sj3uw]

Flew to oil platforms in the North sea for many years in the 61, at times atrocious weather but always felt safe.

[@TheHDAviation]

That must have been interesting commuting by S61, glad they kept you safe over the years.

[@TravellerYT]

Another splendid copter catch! The Sikorsky is such a lovely heli! Thoroughly enjoyed watching this one, and loved the close-ups!

[@aviationvideosgraz]

That´s amazing to see such a classy helicopter. It´s such a good looking design from 1959.

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks! It was really cool to see this classic here.

[@andanathansen7292]

For 50 years this beauiful helicopter has serviced the Greenlandic population. Since my childhood the fantastic sound of an arriving/departing Sikorsky S 61 from Grønlandsfly - now Air Greenland, has filled my ears every day. That sound is now gone forever from the Greenland airspace.

[@1ns4ne1d10t]

These always sounded so loud, so mean, and so intimidating. I always remember the angry and evil sound of the tail rotor. And the supercharger whine from the intakes of the turbines at the front.

[@flybyplane]

Beautiful catch. Very nice S-61 action. :-)

[@AEROPLANE]

This helicopter is fantastic! I love this classic! BIG Like!

[@TheHDAviation]

I love the classics as well. Thanks for watching!

[@AEROPLANE]

You're welcome! *****

[@edostuff]

Officially one of my favorites for your channel :)

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks a lot! This one was definitely one of my favorite catches from CZNL :-)

[@mylosairplanefan]

Never seen this helicopter before, fantastic catch mate! Really nice shots!:)

[@johnn.3887]

I spent months of my life sitting in this helicopter, flying around Afghanistan. It's a fine machine.

[@niiloraappana]

Awesome catch, stunning video!

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks a lot!

[@TheSamoloot]

What a stunner. Great video, faved.

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks, I was really happy to get this one!

[@matthiashaenni]

Superb video of this stunning helicopter. Sikorsky builds very impressive helicopters. Cheers Matt

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks very much Matt, I appreciate it!

[@lessharratt8719]

Who would give this video a thumbs down???? Don't get it.

[@Justslothin]

les sharratt Fixed wing types 😃

[@EdWhisenantAviation]

Absolutely incredible footage, I love this helicopter so I'm so glad you captured this one and I think it's one of your best yet. Great up close footage. Two Thumbs Up :)

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate it! This is the first S-61 I've ever seen and it was definitely awesome.

[@viniciuslacerdaesilva6011]

@@TheHDAviation Sounds Like super puma

[@HDMelbourneAviation]

Such stunners! Great video as usual mate - your filming is spot on!

[@Bermuda425]

Agreed - and that thumbnail!

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks very much!

[@alexandre3975]

Nice one ! classics are the best ;)

[@TheHDAviation]

Ya, they're pretty cool to see. Thanks!

[@ManchesterAviation]

Awesome video, I like the look of this!

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks very much!

[@ChuksSpotting]

Great video mate! Love catch with awesome sound and scenery! Liked! :)

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks very much, was really happy to see this one!

[@trainsmachineryldegmtrains3509]

Briliant video! Stunning images with big Helicopter! Great sounds and awesome scenery! Good work, master! Thumbs Up All the best & Respects from Romania Andrew

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks very much, I appreciate it!

[@AviationVideosNL2012]

Great catch and awesome video! Liked :)

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks a lot!

[@corkaviation8885]

Amazing mate :D

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks for watching!

[@markotrifunovski11]

Great video , dont quit!

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks!

[@HugoSwissSpottingHD]

Splendide filming! Great catch, that Heli looks like it has the Titan Airways livery :D! Liked for sure

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks a lot, it was nice to see this one!

[@maddmaxxtsf]

Superbe réalisation ! Les points de vue sont magnifiques ! :)

[@TheHDAviation]

Merci!

[@adonayalonzo8066]

Awesome Vídeo!!

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks!

[@facundodog]

Very good video, beautiful helicopter, looks like new. Saludos

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks very much!

[@STEVEHARLEY1956]

Great footage....Well filmed...Cheers...Steve.-:)

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks very much Steve!

[@Pilot-ib3hv]

What an awesome catch of this helicopter my friend!! I like the close view it looks really cool! Have a fantastic day! :)

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks! I was lucky to get some footage of this one.

[@Pilot-ib3hv]

***** no problem! :)

[@TheAidanodian]

It’s amazing

[@TheHDAviation]

This was an impressive helicopter to see!

[@cortezcortez5177]

Nice!

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks!

[@jefferystamaria4646]

Beautiful machine..Queen of the skies3

[@84Rabbitz]

I build parts for this exact helicopter! Nice video!

[@TheHDAviation]

Very cool, glad you're helping keep these awesome helicopter fly!

[@VancouverIsland1]

Also good camera work

[@Scott-zt3fz]

6:04 looks like he takes off again to prevent ground resonance.

[@discofishing]

This looks like someone being given a class in how to fly the S-61. Part of the flying was done expertly part if it looks like someone flying who is new to the airframe.

[@buybygb]

Great catch! What's the heaviest rotor wing you guys have gotten there?

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks! Nothing too crazy. I think the two biggest helicopter's I've seen here are the Boeing Vertol BV-107 and this Sikorsky S-61.

[@buybygb]

Ah, so this one is a pretty important catch for you guys!

[@antoniotheodoro6553]

Muito bom !!

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks for watching!

[@PeterPasieka]

Was the airport closed for the helicopter exercise? It looked for the video that the runway couldn't be used when they were refueling the helicopter.

[@TheHDAviation]

I'm not 100% sure if it was closed. It's a very quiet little airport though, so it may have been.

[@caribbaviator7058]

One of these just pass my house.Only 700ft over my house should have had my camera.My first time seeing one

[@TheHDAviation]

Lucky! Bet that made a great sound. Love the old S-61.

[@gordonmccoy4537]

NICE aircraft...! Sure can tell the difference between instructor and student watching this Vid.... (Everybody has to start sometime - the student will develops touch-control before too long and look like a long-time pilot....!)

[@JooLoh12335]

Ya. That 61

[@robertbowman3406]

Since I am not a helicopter pilot may I ask this question. Is there a spring loaded valve inside the fuel tank that prevents the fuel from coming out after the fuel hose is removed?

[@TheHDAviation]

Good question. Unfortunately I don't know the answer, but hopefully someone else will see your comment and have the answer.

[@tylorblakeney7182]

I work for vih helicopters which is this company right here there is an engineer standing by the fuel tanker that when its done filling they shut the generator off which shuts fuel down to the hose

[@riverrunner1971]

@@tylorblakeney7182 Actually it is an ex-VIH aircraft. It was owned and operated by Kootenay Valley Helicopters when this video was made.

[@sirlandsalot]

What was he doing? training?

[@TheHDAviation]

I'm not 100% sure, but I think either training or post-maintenance checks.

[@JooLoh12335]

Can carry thirty six fully laden troops 😊

[@supertyfon1736]

lucky catch.

[@TheHDAviation]

Ya, it was cool to see this one!

[@supertyfon1736]

yep heh ;D

[@tmanf22]

......wobble, wobble, wobble

[@Levi-qu8yl]

That guy doing the fuel should not have gone out there when the heli was still airborne. The heli could have twitched to the side and slammed into the dude.

[@sirlandsalot]

he's the mechanic, he knows what he is doing.

[@chopjockey]

5:45 A lot of tic toking going on there...

[@hyun3548]

baki

[@sebbers]

Doesn’t look as pretty without the sponsons