Lift off!

[VWGolf]

I managed to swap places with my sister and not go up in this, but she is now busy booking her first lesson! 

 

 

[kev7d]

You managed to swap places and avoid the flight? :)

[Rick448]

Where is that taken? I see those things all day long at my place, I have to admit I'd love a go in one but then I'd want to buy one which I couldn't afford.

[VWGolf]

Yes - I hate flying.  Used to have to for work on occasion, but now I don't have to.  Whatever inspired my sister to buy me a ticket for my birthday, I don't know.  However, her kids and sister-in-law went, so she was happy to join them and I got out of it.  I'm OK with boats (however rough the North Sea) and cars (have driven in banger racing) and horses - which are probably far more risky, but not as scary!  :-)

 

It was Leicester Airport and Helicentre - I think my sister was joking when she said it was Leicester International Airport - most of the little planes there didn't look (or sound) any faster than my Golf!  lol

[Rick448]

Ours is an international airport but nothing like the big ones. I'll have to try and get some pics to post. We get some interesting visitors from time to time.

[colinb]

nice rota blur going on there... and many Leicester people would argue that East Midlands Airport is Leicestershire's International Airport 

[JHFoto]

Nice shot, but when you think about it a Helicopter has no business flying yet a plane has at least got wings.

[Phil]

The rota blur really makes the difference here

[FUJI]

I hope you don't mind, but your pic reminded me of when we had a bit of very close helicopter excitement.

An elderly neighbour had collapsed whilst gardening, we were surprised to hear and the to see this Air Ambulance circling very low over us, to make a landing in the field just behind the house.

I grabbed my SONY A55, I had never used the video setting before so was uncertain of my skills.

After a good half hour, and knowing that my neighbour was safe, I videod this very skilled pilot do a reverse Take-Off.........I was as close as I dare be, having been instructed by one of the crew where to stand for my own safety.

Helicopters, are very noisy beasts, and I don't blame you for not wanting to go in the one you picture......I wouldn't either ( unless in an emergency of course)......We can only admire those who fly in them regularly......like this.....turn your volume up for best effect.

[ChrisLumix]

Nice shot, but when you think about it a Helicopter has no business flying yet a plane has at least got wings.

 

A helicopter could have been the first flying vehicle if Leonardo da Vinci's designs had been investigated properly.

[VWGolf]

Love the video, Fuji - what amazing control!  Hope you don't mind - I've shared it on FB with my sister and told her when she's that good, I might fly with her!  lol

[FUJI]

Love the video, Fuji - what amazing control!  Hope you don't mind - I've shared it on FB with my sister and told her when she's that good, I might fly with her!  lol

Love the video, Fuji - what amazing control!  Hope you don't mind - I've shared it on FB with my sister and told her when she's that good, I might fly with her!  lol

No problem at all.......enjoy!

FUJI