Category: Aviation

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…

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…

Proud to say I worked on these aircraft in the early 1990’s. We called them “Ducks” back then and they ran on “Radial Engines” unlike the newer models that use…

Just a few pics of my walking tour of the Duncan Flying Club, located in Duncan, BC, Vancouver Island, Canada. See the aviation section for a more detailed posting or…

Burned to the ground, 2024. This was my “Home” for many years! I really liked living there, private & peaceful. This is what it was planned to look like pictured…

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…

I’m not talking about the “Bingo playing Snowbirds”, I’m talking about the Canadian Aerobatics Team! As always, the crowds gather to watch them put on a great show! World class…

I was in the area a while ago but never got around to making the video, it’s done now, link below! Lots to see! If you are ever in the…

As spotted on the corner of Henry Rd. & Trans Canada Highway in Chemainus, BC. Enjoy.

So? You like working outside do ya? Well maybe the helicopter industry has something for you. Location: Ft. St. John, British Columbia Temperature: Minus fucking -40, and in case you…

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…

Yes! That’s the moon up top. This was sunrise in Inuvik, N.W.T. Canada. Or Maybe it was sunset, can’t remember, either way sunrise & sunset at this time of year…

Worked on these beauties back in the 90’s. This one was in for a “C Check” if I remember correctly. Location: Edmonton, Alberta Operator: Conair Aviation Sidenote: We used to…

Jet “B” Please – with a small blast of “Cancer Causing” Anti-icing Additive. Looks like all the trees went “South for the Winter”

Well then? We’ll just have to make one. That’s how it’s done! If you’re going to be somewhere for any length of time having a real “Landing Pad” is nice…

Bell 206L, we didn’t usually use these that often but they were O.K. to work on. Not really anymore complicated than a regular old Bell 206. This was about 2…

Looks like there’s a bit a weather “Rollin’ In” LOL Ah! The glorious “Helo Industry”, it’s not all “Sunshine & Fishing” Location: N.W.T. Canada Purpose: Diamonds! I am not really…

This is how it’s done folks! Take the Drill apart. make sure it’s all manageable size parts, then hook it up and fly it to the new spot. Being really…

This was what you would call a “Big Camp” during the heyday of diamond mine exploration. Held about 25 people. haha We ate “Like Kings”.

This, if I am remembering correctly, was the wreckage of a DC3 Canadian Search & Rescue Aircraft that crashed while air dropping supplies to a different crashed aircraft. We walked…