sloegin57 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 .............Don't watch this ! http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=432_1339569880 If you don't........... .......have a bucket handy Enjoy.......I think DR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I'd have been frightened about falling out through the ramp! Great flying. TFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 (edited) A day in the life of an "Easyjet" pilot ........and I bet it was half way through the trolley service. Great flying ............ Edited June 13, 2012 by jenko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pte1643 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Seen that a while ago, always good to see it again. Reminds me of my Dad on MS Flight Sim... And he's just trying to keep in a straight line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 The CVW is having a field day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Monday Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 That is a very nice video but it probably won't give too many vertigo. This one might, though. Go to the 5:30 mark to get to the meat and bones of this video (and see if you can watch it through to the end without looking away). Hands down, this is one of the scariest videos I have ever seen. It gives me the creeps. The strange thing is, most pilots are probably afraid of heights. I will gladly fly along in a small helicopter at 2,000 feet but I'd never consider climbing that mast. BM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatalbert Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 That is a very nice video but it probably won't give too many vertigo. This one might, though. Go to the 5:30 mark to get to the meat and bones of this video (and see if you can watch it through to the end without looking away). Hands down, this is one of the scariest videos I have ever seen. It gives me the creeps. The strange thing is, most pilots are probably afraid of heights. I will gladly fly along in a small helicopter at 2,000 feet but I'd never consider climbing that mast. BM. I would love to do that, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulcanXH558 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 That's effing mental, they must be paid well for that risky job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich2010 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Spare a thought for the paras in the back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 At one point the guy appears to be simply standing on the last level and not secured or holding on while he un-winds his carrabina to hook it on the holes on the top !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggggggggggg Not a job for me and I have done parachute jumping !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What he does would scare the sh*t out of me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You wonder why they just don't make these sort of towers retractable !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Even if it retracted to half the height, you still would not catch me doing that job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennings Heilig Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Actually there's nothing in that video that requires extreme skill or daring. It's just good basic airmanship in a big airplane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 That is a very nice video but it probably won't give too many vertigo. This one might, though. Go to the 5:30 mark to get to the meat and bones of this video (and see if you can watch it through to the end without looking away). Hands down, this is one of the scariest videos I have ever seen. It gives me the creeps. The strange thing is, most pilots are probably afraid of heights. I will gladly fly along in a small helicopter at 2,000 feet but I'd never consider climbing that mast. BM. That's mad. Got sweaty palms just watching it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Getting further OT I know but in the spirit of the tower climb try this. Go to about 4 min in to skip the wish you were here bit. Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jumbo Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 That's mad. Got sweaty palms just watching it! So its not just me that gets sweaty palms from heights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 So its not just me that gets sweaty palms from heights! The strange thing is, leaning out of the cabin door of a Wessex 1000ft above Caernarfon Castle to take a picture did'nt bother me at all, but that video...no way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 There comes a time when skill and luck give out and you just hope and pray that they know when to give up on such madness before one or other catches up with them !!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiSteve Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Hmmmmm working at height everyday in my job on lattice towers and wind turbines their is so many things wrong with the way these cowboys work, Free climbing is quicker and you don't get as tired, but I'd rather be tired and go home to wife and unborn child then make a small mistake and die, There a simple systems that can be used that mean you never have to double hook and are always safely attached and can not fall. Sorry for the rant and yes I would love to do the climb that tower but the funny thing is I hate climbing extension ladders, work that one out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Hmmmmm working at height everyday in my job on lattice towers and wind turbines their is so many things wrong with the way these cowboys work, Free climbing is quicker and you don't get as tired, but I'd rather be tired and go home to wife and unborn child then make a small mistake and die, There a simple systems that can be used that mean you never have to double hook and are always safely attached and can not fall.Sorry for the rant and yes I would love to do the climb that tower but the funny thing is I hate climbing extension ladders, work that one out!! Hi Steve I climb scaffolds often and sometimes not the best constructed or certified during my work as a building inspector !!!!!!!!!!!! All the buildings in our Council area are never higher than seven storey !!!!!!! Also after storms I can often as not be found attached to a mobile access platform inspecting dangerous chimneys and the like with absolutely no fear !!!!!!!!!!!!! But these guys are mental !!!!!!!!!! Stay safe ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, and may your falls only be short ones with no sudden stops !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMG Offramp Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Actually there's nothing in that video that requires extreme skill or daring. Actually, can you do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Saw a display from the C-130J at Farnborough a few years back. Was really good, I have a photo somewhere, will have to dig it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennings Heilig Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Actually, can you do that? In a C-130, no, because I've never (officially) flown a C-130. But in any number of other aircraft in which I am, or have been checked out, absolutely. It's just basic airspeed, attitude, and energy management. Basic airmanship skills. There are no aerobatic maneuvers at all in that sequence. Just steep turns, max power climbs, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wafu Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Wonder if he watched this before he did that??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bDNCac2N1o doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I thought that's what these guys were doing all along? I have to say, I didn't need the sick bag but have you watched a Lynx pilot doing much more that this? Colin on the Africa Station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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