Whistlerpilot Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I know this is short notice, but I'm ferrying an R22 from Seattle KBFI to Pemberton BC CYPS on Wednesday the 11th. It will be about 3 hours and involve a cross border flight. I have a spare seat if anyone wants to come along. I'm a CFI so I can log dual given for a pilot or student. You would need to meet me at BFI 11:00 am at the latest, and take a bus back from Pemberton BC just north of Whistler. Must have a passport. Sorry I couldn't post this sooner, but if anyone wants to come for this ferry give me a call on 604-938-3742 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Hughes Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Whistlerpilot, you da man. It's refreshing to see someone offering free helicopter time to some struggling student instead of trying to sell the seat for a quick buck. The force is strong with this one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOATFIXERGUY Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Way to go! Hopefully you can help out one of our up and coming pilots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjl2001 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 I really hope someone took advantage of this opportunity. If I didn't have a broken shoulder I would have been all over it. Told some of my classmates here in Bend, OR but I guess no takers. Thanks for the offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollthbns Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Thats what Im talking about! Imagine if we all did this when we had the chance. I like it. Two thumbs up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertaliotchik Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Any one doing something similar down here in the Sunshine State? Let me know and I will gladly be on a ferry flight like this one!Good for you Whistlerpilot and your kind offer. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Very cool man. I'm glad to see people helping others out like that. Hope someone took you up on the offer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistlerpilot Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Thanks for all the kind words. I had 2 people who spoke with me on such short notice but unfortunately neither could quite pull off getting to Boeing Field, and then bussing back from BC to commitments. I've done this flight 6 times in the last 2 months and this is the second time I was solo. So thought why waste the potential for someone to get some hours. There will likely be another opportunity so I'll post again. It was beautiful with the new snow on the mountains. Took 2.9 on the Hobbs. If any one wants to see the route I have a Spot Messenger which tracks the flight. Go to www.findmespot.com and login. Password: Riddler Username: Whistlerpilot Hit satellite and you can see the actual route taken on google earth. I'm doing time building and flight instruction in WA and BC. If any one wants to come fly here in the mountains give me a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradigm7 Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 I can fly with you on your next run. Send me an e-mail the next time you have an empty seat. I'm in Portland. bajastratfords AT Yahoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IFLY Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Looks like it was a nice flight, I might contact you next time I go see my brother in Woodinville. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Also in PDX area as well too. I'd like to have a heads up if you got a flight that way. Thanks for keeping us informed and helping your brothers out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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