Anyone ever been on a helicopter tour?

[crispini]

I was reading this article from Slate

http://www.slate.com/id/2137739/

and was wondering if anyone here has ever flown in a helicopter and what you thought? I've never been on one. Sounds like fun.

[henslee]

1. I've been on one in NYC. It was super cool, a bit noisy. I'd hesitate to

go on one again just for the fun of it.... I am older, more paranoid and those things just always seem to be malfunctioning. That's just me.. a chickenshit. I avoid air travel if i can.

[TheMightyFavog]

3. Thise are Military Helos.

Those were built by the lowest bidder

[NMDemDist2]

2. I have taken a couple

one at Mt McKinley in Alaska and one over the Grand Canyon

it's a good way to do a sightseeing tour since you can hover over the interesting bits and kinda slew around to get a good look.

REALLY noisy though even with the mandatory headset but great for picture taking especially through the glass floor

It can get kinda bumpy though.......

[Oeditpus Rex]

4. I had the chance a few years ago

to go up in a California Highway Patrol chopper to do a story on the CHP's aerial patrol. But the pilot (who was female, btw) and I could never coordinate a date for it. x(

[In_The_Wind]

5. I have a few times. Loved it! I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

:hi:

[Laelth]

6. Glacier tour via helicopter in Alaska.

Much fun. Highly recommended. :thumbsup:

-Laelth

[arwalden]

7. Yes... In Hawaii... Right Over A Volcano!! It Was Spectacular!!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

8. Helicopters scare me.

I love fixed-wing flying, but someday ask a helicopter pilot about the Jesus nut, and mast bump.

[pitohui]

9. they are noisy EOM

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