Category: Aviation

Aviation related

Aerospatiale AS350

The Aerospatiale AS350 Écureuil (Squirrel), now known as the Airbus Helicopters H125, is a highly successful single-engine light utility helicopter. It features a Starflex composite main rotor system, excellent hot/high…

De Havilland Otter

The de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter is a single-engined, high-wing, propeller-driven STOL (short take-off and landing) utility aircraft, often called a larger, more powerful successor to the iconic DHC-2 Beaver.…

Sikorsky S64

The Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (also known as the Aircrane in its modern Erickson form) is a specialized twin-engine heavy-lift helicopter with a skeletal “flying crane” design optimized for external loads…

Flightradar24

I’ve been using “Flightradar24” to track aircraft for fun. Wow, it’s great! There’s a ton of info to be learned about your favourite types of aircraft, your favourite airports etc.…

Another Robinson, R44

This was the other Robinson I spotted while visiting the Nanaimo Flying Club! A Robinson R44 Helicopter. The Robinson R44 Helicopter is a popular light utility helicopter designed and manufactured…

Robinson R22

Deep down I’ve always been a helicopter guy! haha, I spotted this one while I was at the Nanaimo Airport checking things out! The Robinson R22 Helicopter is a popular…

Medevac!

Spotted the local “Medevac Chopper” while in Victoria, BC during the Spring. Cool machine. Selfie Time! If you’ve never flown in a helo then consider it sometime, it really is…

Komakuk Beach

Also known as “Bar 1” I think? This was the westernmost “Canadian” DEW Line site. operated by the U.S. Air Force. I remember that we had regular weekly visits from…