ltdiver 3 #1 September 5, 2007 A friend sent this .wmv to me today. All I could do is stare, unblinking. All I could say was "Wow!", in hushed tones. Take a look. I've never heard of this kind of job. http://scottrope.typepad.com/scott_rope/files/HIGHPOWERWORKER.wmv ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #2 September 5, 2007 Wow! My friend Jonno flys the heli for that same job and he tried to explain it to me but now that I've seen your video clip, I now have a better understanding of what he does...Scarey. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #3 September 5, 2007 QuoteWow! My friend Jonno flys the heli for that same job and he tried to explain it to me but now that I've seen your video clip, I now have a better understanding of what he does...Scarey. That helicopter pilot's nerves must be steadier than a brain surgeon's hands! Incredible! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #4 September 5, 2007 Yeah. My friend said that "a LOT can go wrong and quick..especially with weather changes". Seems like the guy on the wire is like a monkey and the heli pilot needs to hover until the maintenance is done. It's hard to fly and maintain that low. I'm not sure if Jonno is still checking this site but it'd be cool if he came on and clarified the role and how it works. I also have another heli pilot friend Bob who might be able to clarify. Regardless, looks scarey to me. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #5 September 5, 2007 I've seen that a few times if it's the guy in a Faraday suit? cleaning the HT cables from a Helo? (cant veiw it from work) It is an awesome job from both men You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #6 September 5, 2007 That's the video and yes, Wow is all I can say, too. That's really something else. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piratemike 0 #7 September 5, 2007 I kind of like the quote at the end. "Theres only three things that I've been afraid of, Electricity, heights, and women. And I'm married to." That is a very interesting job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #8 September 5, 2007 There was a whole show on this on the TLC awhile back and you get to see the whole process where they not only clean the wires of bird shit but the also x-ray them for stress cracks using a portable x-ray machine. All of this from the side of the helo. I know Jonno pretty good and he has shown me some of the shots people have taken of him flying his helo next to the wires with a dude on the outside. All I can say is that if you didn't know better you would think it was a "before the accident" picture as he hovers a few feet from high tension wires while a dude either scraps or x-rays the wire. I am fairly familiar with the helicopter as I have hung outside of one many times at work while it flew around, they are incredible machines and the pilots are shit hot at putting it in tight spaces but I doubt I could get any of them to fly as close as I have seen Jonno fly his helo to high tension wires. The thing that gets me is they don't just do it for a few seconds, they do miles of wire this way while the guys x-rays the wire. Needless to say, they get paid very well and have good insurance policies "It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #9 September 5, 2007 Speechless... totally speechless... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billeisele 130 #10 September 5, 2007 that one is definitely fun but there are mpore jobs doing this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMQgt5YiD0w&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fonemansblog%2Ecom%2F2007%2F04%2F19%2Fworlds%2Dmost%2Ddangerous%2Djob%2Dpower%2Dline%2Dtree%2Dtrimming%2Dhelicopter%2Dpilot%2FGive one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #11 September 6, 2007 Quote that one is definitely fun but there are mpore jobs doing this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMQgt5YiD0w&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fonemansblog%2Ecom%2F2007%2F04%2F19%2Fworlds%2Dmost%2Ddangerous%2Djob%2Dpower%2Dline%2Dtree%2Dtrimming%2Dhelicopter%2Dpilot%2F Damn! Did you see that helicopter dance at the top of his string? As much as this job is impressive, I couldn't help thinking how it'd SUCK to be the clean-up crew! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #12 September 6, 2007 We got some openings in our air wing want to apply? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billeisele 130 #13 September 6, 2007 Quote Quote that one is definitely fun but there are more jobs doing this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMQgt5YiD0w&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fonemansblog%2Ecom%2F2007%2F04%2F19%2Fworlds%2Dmost%2Ddangerous%2Djob%2Dpower%2Dline%2Dtree%2Dtrimming%2Dhelicopter%2Dpilot%2F Damn! Did you see that helicopter dance at the top of his string? As much as this job is impressive, I couldn't help thinking how it'd SUCK to be the clean-up crew! ltdiver clean up crew!? - we don't clean up that stuff, mother natures natural composting i'm waiting for the horror movie with the saw blades ripping thru the little kids cabin by the lake, Jason Returns - Part ??Give one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #14 September 6, 2007 Quote clean up crew!? - we don't clean up that stuff, mother natures natural composting Do I take it that you work in this industry? Here's a or for you!! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billeisele 130 #15 September 6, 2007 Quote Quote clean up crew!? - we don't clean up that stuff, mother natures natural composting Do I take it that you work in this industry? Here's a or for you!! ltdiver yep, power industry and part time home renovation hobbyist, can't figure out why CA folks are willing to accept rolling brown outs as "normal", on the east coast it is unusual to have even a small bump in power how did all your home projects turn out?Give one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #16 September 6, 2007 Quote how did all your home projects turn out? Vinyl windows turned out great! Savings are very apparent with the Edison bills this summer. Opening current bill right now: I've cut the bill in half! With this record setting heat this summer! Last year-this month: 438 kWh used. This year-this month: 200 kWh used. Only $10! The dry creek bed now has a working waterfall/pond at one end. Just finished that this past week. Now I'm looking into turning it solar. Looking for a suitable bilge pump and solar panel. The ones I've found so far are way too powerful for my little waterfall. It has a paltry 90 GPH output. The smallest bilge pump I've found is a 360 GPH. The vegetable garden is just about done. But the flowers are blooming like crazy! How's your house coming along? ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
relyon 0 #17 September 8, 2007 Pretty interesting thread and pretty cool work. The hovering really isn't as difficult as it looks, but does take considerable experience to develop to the level shown. Similar to driving right next to another vehicle while going 80 down a curving road. Like most helicopter operations, the real challenges are in things that aren't readily apparent, such as when the conditions change or a mechanical issue crops up. The Hughes/MD 500 series is ideally suited to this kind of work, both because it has good power and performance characteristics, but also because of the fully articulated head design. I'm surprised something like a Bo-105 (twin engine, rigid head) hasn't been adapted to this sort of operation. Personally, I prefer offshore operations where there are just as many challenges, just different ones. 'skies, Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Para_Frog 1 #18 September 8, 2007 Cuz you be a snake-eating, little black-bird insertable, CQB ninja.- Harvey, BASE 1232 TAN-I, IAD-I, S&TA BLiNC Magazine Team Member Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billeisele 130 #19 September 8, 2007 It has a paltry 90 GPH output. The smallest bilge pump I've found is a 360 GPH. How's your house coming along? ltdiver 200 kWh for $10 bucks - amazing, knew you would like the windows almost finished the deck, need to add 2 arm rests, the firepit and cooler - then the wood protectant dock is finished, a little more to go on the gazebo, need to add the benches and swing - that roof was a real pain took a break over the last 2 months to enjoy the lake and make some jumps, ready to get started again, this fall the work will start on the insideGive one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #20 September 8, 2007 Wow! That deck has alot of angles to it! Very very nice! My brother-in-law is just starting on stripping out their old deck and putting in a new one. Termites got theirs, but hey...it's over 30 years old! btw, just found a 1.5 GPM little bilge pump (12 volt) that I may give a try. Found it at an RV place... They suggested I get the solar panel at Pep Boys. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billeisele 130 #21 September 8, 2007 thx sneaky idea the RV pump, good thinkingGive one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
