Sky-Crane Flying The Jungle Peru

[@Bastekxyz]

Eleven years ago, I watched that video for the first time. Since then, I return to it from time to time and watch it with the same smile on my face as the first time.

[@jimratliff2753]

Erickson was a good customer of mine in the 70-80-90's. Jack E. and my dad Jack were friends. Great company.

[@wallyfred]

10 years ago, and still Awesome . . .

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

Thanks buddy 👍👍

[@TarzanThomas]

Badass video pardner. I fell timber for Columbia for 7 years so I got to see, and appreciate heavy lift helicopters. Question...at 6:04 the video shows a guy sitting behind the pilot facing the tail rotor. He is surrounded by glass. What is his job?

[@ModelingSteelinHO]

Now this is a company with a CAN DO ATTITUDE. Excellent video,5 stars !

[@wtfcanichoose]

Amazing footage and processing. Made my day :)

[@jexheads]

Outstanding video, Thanks for taking the time and making the effort, to both make it and share it with us!!!!

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

Thank You. I trained in Sacramento California.

[@justme-ij2qy]

Why do nearly all videos of the Erickson skycranes get blown up with horrible loud music?

[@ast676]

outstanding.. can't wait to fly a skycrane myself!!

[@cpfanst5216]

One of my favorite videos on youtube.

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

+cpfanst Awesome! Thank You :)

[@bassgitter]

This is by far the best Erickson video I have watched yet!

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

Awesome motivation! Keep that attitude and you will fly one day! :) My mother always told me if you want something bad enough You'll always find a way! Good Luck! Keep us posted

[@billyost1479]

Awesome piloting skills. Erickson is the premier in the Wasp... Sky crane.

[@mybestieischloer2401]

great footage.music has somewhat to be desired however

[@bebo5558]

Ashley Jenkins. You obviously don't know quality music, when you hear it! Probably a millennial rapper, no taste!

[@mybestieischloer2401]

@@bebo5558 sorry my kids get on here i Havent even watched the video. Blame voice to text and a 4 year old or 7 year old

[@bebo5558]

Ha Ha no problem.

[@johnbutler9012]

Justin Bieber would be an odd fit

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

Thank You! Good luck with your career! If you want it bad enough it will happen!

[@dudleefing]

This is an AWESOME video thanks Earl for sharing. Kudos on finishing with Creedence's "Run Through the Jungle". No helicopter video would be complete with this iconic band in the soundtrack!

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

Thanks I'm glad you liked it

[@dvclama]

Very nice skill and video about the Job brother; I was there same area between 2005 and 2010 for previous seismics on squirrels. missing now long line and Peru, cheers

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

Thanks. I don't miss the Camp Life but I do miss the flying in the Jungle. Good Times. Cheers be safe

[@msfirefighter662]

Great video, loved all the different views. That is an awesome airfare, fly safe.

[@BKMDano17]

I can't take anymore computer music. In my day people were actually musicians

[@mountjoy23]

Sad thing is Deadmaus is one of the better ones.

[@Peppermint1]

Can you upload without the music and with the actual heli sound ?

[@seanmclaughlin8229]

Seriously cool video. As an Oregon native (and a helicopter pilot) I have a soft spot in my heart for Erickson. :) Thanks for posting. Great editing and sweet music track.

[@nzmeateater]

Bet thats got a hell of a whack from static when you grab the chain.

[@panicoenduro]

that is a dream life !! well done mate !!

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

I used the black flat plastic piece that comes in the display case when you buy the go pro. Drilled holes in it to match up with the inspection panel on the Pylon of the tail and bolted it on. I used the suction cup only in the cockpit shots. I used the roll bar mount for the gear leg and stinger shot and the bicycle seat post mount for the engine and hydraulic sled shot looking back. Just get creative but make sure its a solid mount. :)

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

Thank You for the great compliment! :) glad you enjoyed it

[@ts3871]

Great video! What's the vapor blowing on the pilots at 3:38? Is that some sort of cabin AC? If so, why is it visible? Seems like I only see that in helicopter videos.

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

Tim S Yes it is A/C. In the Amazon Jungle the humidity is so high The A/C Fogs like that. Pretty cool visual effects! Thanks for watching

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

Yes I use the GoPro cameras. That shot at 0:18 is one of my favorite also. Made the crane look like a toy helicopter so I had the Crew Chief walk up and down the gear leg to give a little perspective. Thanks for watching im glad you enjoyed the video.

[@mmholling87]

Earl, what's your favorite helicopter? Have you flown any Bell products 205,212, 412 if so how do they stack up against their competitors? Great videos and thank you for sharing!

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

+Mark Holing Flown the 205,212 and 206. Love Bell Helicopters. The Super 205 is my favorite to fly Great Machine! Safe and very versatile! There are several Videos on my channel flying the 205. Here is my favorite. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZLPpIusqLumm80

[@Jay-Dylan]

Awesome footage Earl! i will fly one day...!

[@Mikeyeyey]

How did you mount the Go Pro @ 3:27 (along with all the other tail shots)? Did you just use the regular suction cup mount from them??

[@robertmantell1700]

For the ground guys, how do you get a job like that?

[@WhallonJesse]

This s very inspirational! Really makes me want to get a rotary-wing certification. How long did it take you and how many hours before you could fly these air cranes?

[@prakashd7397]

excellent marvellous even enginenoise nice ( normal copters engine noise annoying ) workers spirit very high verybest sample video for other job doers incomparable video

[@FightingFalconFilms]

Awesome video I'm sure this takes a lot of skill to do this!

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

Awesome! Im sure you have some good stories!

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

What were you filming?

[@notar187]

Have any raw footage from Swordfish movie slinging the bus?

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

Nope! :)

[@ding0925]

I was in lapaz Filming when you were doing this...

[@patricioherrerao.9311]

Muy buena la operacion de estos S-64F en Peru de Aeromaster, Esperamos que retornen a Chile para la temporada de incendios forestales 2017 - 2018

[@TERainman]

Nice Earl, Hope all is well Brother.... !

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

How did the crane get to Peru ? Ship it or fly it ??

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

davetileguy we flew it.

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

@@LifeOnTheSkids isn't the cruise 100 mph ? Seam like extra wear and tear on the airframe Great vid I'm jealous!

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

Thanks. Glad you liked it

[@Chrisinpa]

I spent 8 years on the CH-54 Sky Crane as a mechanic crew chief. I trusted them.

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

They’re a great aircraft

[@boomafoo9]

This is awesome! I really want to become a heli pilot :)

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

your very welcome! I enjoy doing both the flying and filming as they are both my passion. Thanks for watching

[@joshsager743]

What happened to the videos Earl? Still flying?

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

Josh Sager yes I’ve been real busy. I’m Capturing Elk right now and working on a new video. It will be good

[@joshsager743]

Awesome can’t wait!

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

Really not an hour requirement to fly the Crane. Just need to be type rated in the crane to be PIC. There is a minimum hour requirement to be hired at Erickson. Have to have a check ride with the FAA to get your type rating. Need to know the helicopter inside and out to pass your type ride.

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

Wow, what a big beast, I've never seen one in person. Looked like a fun gig though.

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

It is a big helicopter and fun to fly! The time in Peru working was great! Camp life sucks though….ha ha ha

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

Earl Watters Yea, when I lived in Panama, during a three day jungle ride, I slept in the back of my FJ40. Cramped, buggy, and humid as hell. Loved every minute of it. ;-)

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

Thank You! :)

[@kkeaglesfan7]

These camera shots were spectacular! my favorite was at 0:18. Did you use a gopro?

[@FightingFalconFilms]

Have you flown through the Peruvian jungle?

[@michaeldautry]

What is the price per hour on this beast? Thanks

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

Michael Autry around 20k

Coolest job on planet earth

[@patricioherrerao.9311]

N158AC (c/n 64081, «Goliath» Esta en Chile esta temporada de incendios forestales 2019 - 2020 Opera para Forestal Arauco.

[@capdi9986]

4:02 the cliff where the papagayos and Parrots go to eat dirt, and just in front of is the gas company.

[@discofishing]

Are these retired US Army airframes?

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

yes

[@discofishing]

Earl, Where do you get training to fly one of these? Are you a former military pilot?

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

No I wasn't Prior military All civilian Trained. However I did work for the Army as a Civilian Instructor Pilot at FT Rucker teaching military Pilots how to fly

[@discofishing]

Oh ok. Cool! I used to fix Army helicopters. Still wondering about getting my pilots license. I don't think there are too many things cooler than helicopters.

[@heliben5]

nice work, you guys are have way too much fun

[@TERainman]

Oh yeah Tell Kelly (AKA Triple K) Rainman say Hola

[@GlennWheelerDrone]

great video.....loved the locations of the camera..

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

Wheeler Drone Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@GRIZZ357]

F/A brother mad skills , cool ass video

[@regivanoliveira.maccoy5031]

I would like making this. Serius

[@juancarlos83904]

is awesome, GREAT VIDEO

[@j.settle6448]

Cool!

[@ddemier]

Whats the name of the first song? Its not listed in the discription. Anyone know?

[@hsuKabbuB]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXjFZJmXhN-peM0

[@southwestpilot]

That was great. Had me laughing too...

[@ding0925]

IRT Deadliest roads worked 7 weeks in Lapaz Bolivia then they went 7 weeks to Peru..In 2010 we went to India...and then i did season 5 of Ice Road Truckers in Alaska..

[@ddemier]

who is the artist music in the video? nice footage!

[@robertmantell1700]

5:15 y'all don't let it ground first??

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

Robert Mantell nope

[@adiaja772]

👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤🙏

[@tellmesomething2go]

I took pictures of " Goliath " at North Las Vegas airport, right around that time. Stood right underneath it. 20,000 lb rating plate on it. One of my favorite highlights in life. Enough with the goof stuff.

[@tellmesomething2go]

Also, six years, Grants Pass, 1984----90.

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

will do Rainman. Triple K is south of the border right now

[@tim4g63fast]

Fun? I havent found much fun in the peruvian jungle yet.

[@TheMotorick]

You just can't resist ruining your helicopter videos with music.

[@heliworkshop]

Earl, who is the artist (music)playing in the background?

[@AlainTOCJaouen]

Autor of the first soundtrack ? thks

[@im4inxs752]

SHUT THE DAMN MUSIC OFF OFF NEXT TIME.

[@regivanoliveira.maccoy5031]

Congratulations Guys

[@regivanoliveira.maccoy5031]

Oh! My God!

[@skeederpeter]

Earl, I keep trying to PM you, but stupid youtube won't send the message. Can you PM me please? I would like to ask you some questions about Erickson "offline". Thanks

[@EdoardoMarini]

Just a question: why music? Otherwise, it'd be a great video.

[@jadefalcon001]

Great footage. Obnoxious music. Unwatchable.

[@Rimraz]

turn the sound off.

[@lighty9023]

What about the music at 7minutes on?....

[@tonybeam]

Brilliant video. Awful music. I turned the volume down completely.

[@AREDESTHO]

Fucking amazing

[@pbunyon2002]

New World Jungle Camp? Creepy! In any case that ain't Peru! That's TENNESSEE jungle. hehehe

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

I can see some Tennessee jungle in there a little bit!… :)

[@Aluminata]

Purpose built to carry coke.

[@blasmanititi819]

Perú....

[@ram3n_no0dle]

The sky crane is flipping huge for a helicopter

[@mustangflyer6878]

Damn, you ruined this video also with that music.😡

[@landon1205]

ok this video is sick to. ok I'm sure there all bad as hell.

[@LifeOnTheSkids]

Lol! Thanks again

[@chocltelvr]

Where's the SAG award....buahahahah

[@AArcticAA]

Music ruined the video as is so often the case.

[@JorgePlataTorres]

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[@JorgePlataTorres]

Cuarsiandesitasilicegrafiaterrallublanfeliznavidadcompostaje.

[@klarei4326]

Scheiß Musik dazu

[@djanitatiana]

Hate. The. Music.