Taking a ride in a helicopter can be exciting, a bit nerve wracking, and a fantastic experience. If you love flying, and you have never been in one, then its time to take a tour in one.
Steps
1. Search for a helicopter company.
2. Bring your camera, but leave your bags in the car. No loose objects. Just the camera, no cases. When taking pictures, do not steady yourself on the frame of the helicopter, or it will come out blurry. Holding it will come out much more clearly.
3. The pilot may opt or insist upon removing the doors. Do not be alarmed. This is for your comfort. The doors wouldn't do much to keep you in anyway, they're just for wind and temperature control.
4. Relax. This will be just like an elevator ride only much better. Fear of heights? Not a problem. For some reason, fear of heights is not a problem. Some say that it's because you are in the helicopter, but trust me, many pilots have a fear of heights too, and it does not affect your comfort in the helicopter.
Tips
* Ask questions. The pilot is a pilot, not a tour guide so may not be extremely knowledgeable. Pilots look for major landmarks, so unless you luck out and get one with a keen interest in the city, he may not know everything. Keep asking though because you will find some great answers and points of interest.
* Book another flight! - after your first flight you will feel overwhelmed with information and the sensory overload that naturally comes with flight. Book another tour soon and you will get even more out of the subsequent flights.
* Helicopters are the safest form of transportation and are in fact less regulated in where they can fly. Helicopters can and do land without power or some of their major functioning parts. This is why they are so valuable on the war field.
Warnings
* Trust me on this one - If you decide to go with a hangover or some other reason you may decide to be sick - If a bag is not provided, it is much cleaner to vomit inside your shirt. It sounds nasty, but after several experiences, it's much better for all when you keep it in your shirt.
* No loose objects. A simple piece of paper could bring you down out of the sky in an emergency landing.
* Do not put your hand out the door when flying, the windspeed is four times more powerful than in a car, and will wrench your arm badly.
* Do not walk behind the helicopter. This is the most common ground accident. Stay in front of the helicopter at all times. There is also usually a large fan right behind the cockpit that can suck you in, so stay away from behind the back door!
Things You'll Need
* Camera.
* Wind jacket on cold days.
* Less clothing on hot days - there is no Air conditioning (usually).
2007-03-09 22:34:10
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answered by Anonymous
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you have to find a company for that ..like hee in my country we hae alot of these companies and its cheap to do that ,,there is just one day a week for that
2007-03-10 06:58:17
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answered by m_ostar3 1
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