London helicopter crash

MJim · Post by **MJim** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:51 am

Just watching the news reports of the London helicopter crash. Tragic. Thoughts go out to family and friends affected. Helicopter pilot community must be a small one - so must be a particular shock to Don. Hope you're okay mate.

Don Coffey · Post by **Don Coffey** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:13 am

All okay here, thanks. Scary situation for all involved, and listening to local builders about to climb the crane, they certainly had fate on their side.

Don

squeaky2 · Post by **squeaky2** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:46 am

Is all a little too close to home.....is only a mile up the road, can see the tower from the park where i was walking the dogs.......has come down next to my other halfs head office......fortunately not there today and very close to where friends live and walk to work.

Im amazed it wasnt busier and the injury and death toll hasnt been a lot higher.

It would appear that something has gone very wrong

sramsay · Post by **sramsay** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 12:42 pm

I'm in the square mile and when I saw the news, I must admit I was surprised they were even flying. Looking at the window this morning, most of the tall buildings were above the cloud line.

Tragic but looks like it could have been a lot worse.

awj85 · Post by **awj85** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 1:19 pm

Do u fly then Don?

jaynana · Post by **jaynana** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 4:48 pm

tragic situation.. visibility was really low today am. our condolences are with the families effected

[quote="Don Coffey"]
All okay here, thanks. Scary situation for all involved, and listening to local builders about to climb the crane, they certainly had fate on their side.

Don
[/quote]

so you fly 'real' helicopters?

some of us only fly the toy variety.. that is, we stay on teh ground and all the fun and scenery is enjoyed by the toy! lol

Sanj · Post by **Sanj** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 4:51 pm

[quote="jaynana"]
so you fly 'real' helicopters?[/quote]

See here.

jaynana · Post by **jaynana** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:05 pm

way too cool! (except for the colour scheme lol) :thumbup:

MJim · Post by **MJim** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 8:38 pm

[quote="jaynana"]
way too cool! (except for the colour scheme lol) :thumbup:
[/quote]

Don likes to go by the name 'Susie' when flying so the colour scheme actually suits.

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Don Coffey · Post by **Don Coffey** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:01 pm

That is a picture of the type of helicopter I fly, but one I got of the web. The boss is a very private person and certainly wouldn't like to see pictures of his helicopter on here. So in the interest of continued employment you're stuck with the girlie colour scheme.

Don

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