11/16/2004: Helicopter carries tree

Undertoad · 11-16-2004, 11:58 AM

How do they get the "Nation's Holiday Tree" into Washington DC? They use a Boeing Vertol 107-II, according to the text with this image sent along by xoxoxoBruce. You'd figure this is a pretty specialized operation, because they have to haul a TREE into that highly-controlled zone and then hover for a long while, and not do something really stupid like crash into the White House. I bet they wait until it's windless...

I just like the composition here, too, because once you look at it, you realize you have to seek out and find the wire.

Leah · 11-16-2004, 03:06 PM

I can see the wire, I can see the wire. Why don't they just use a fake one. Here in Sydney in Martin Place they have a huge fake Christmas tree, and it's kinda like a tradition for many Sydney siders and their families to watch the lights switch on for the very first time each Christmas. It's huge

Bullitt · 11-16-2004, 04:43 PM

I'd think they'd use a Skycrane for that sort of heavy lifting, since its basically two huge engines and a cockpit. The helicopter pictured is more for troop and equipment transport.

xoxoxoBruce · 11-16-2004, 05:07 PM

Because Skycranes suck. :p
That old 107 is basically the same as the Sea Knight the Navy/Marines use shipboard. It's one of a fleet owned and operated by Columbia Helicopters They are used around the world for logging, oil exploration, mining and construction. They even tow boats with them.
Oh...Skycranes don't really suck. They're made by Sikorsky

If the cable breaks it's all over.

glatt · 03-28-2005, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Because Skycranes suck. :p
That old 107 is basically the same as the Sea Knight the Navy/Marines use shipboard. It's one of a fleet owned and operated by Columbia Helicopters They are used around the world for logging, oil exploration, mining and construction. They even tow boats with them.
Oh...Skycranes don't really suck. They're made by Sikorsky

If the cable breaks it's all over.

I just came across a video of a similar situation. Helicopter tows a stalled pleasure boat. Pilot not as skilled as the one in the picture above.

http://zeeb.at/oops/HeloTowJob.wmv

You have to paste the link into your browser address bar to see the movie.

zippyt · 11-16-2004, 08:54 PM

bruce is that a cable breaking shot above ?????

Elspode · 11-16-2004, 11:43 PM

I would describe that photo as depicting a "nonoptimal flight orientation."

Elspode · 11-16-2004, 11:45 PM

Nope...it is apparently part of a barge towing operation. Cool.

dar512 · 11-16-2004, 11:52 PM

That's gotta be pretty scary for the guy driving that rig. Well, I'd be afraid, anyway. Talk about a need for attitude adjustment.

Bullitt · 11-17-2004, 01:56 AM

I would describe that photo as coast guard implimenting new ice cutting technique.

Wombat · 11-17-2004, 09:30 PM

Nice helicopter pics.

Every year Norway donates a 23m tree to Britain, as thanks for the help Britain gave Norway in WWII. The tree gets sent across the North Sea by ship, and is then trucked into Trafalgar Square and decorated with white lights.

Bullitt · 11-17-2004, 11:54 PM

I think it's high time we called France and told them we want a G-Damn tree too!

xoxoxoBruce · 11-18-2004, 06:59 PM

Screw france, we don't need no stinkin tree.
We got BUSH.

York · 11-19-2004, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Screw france, we don't need no stinkin tree.
We got BUSH.

thats nice, if you trim it or shave it all off!

xoxoxoBruce · 11-24-2004, 10:00 PM

The tree is up with Lynne Cheney presiding.

11-16-2004, 11:58 AM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	11/16/2004: Helicopter carries tree How do they get the "Nation's Holiday Tree" into Washington DC? They use a Boeing Vertol 107-II, according to the text with this image sent along by xoxoxoBruce. You'd figure this is a pretty specialized operation, because they have to haul a TREE into that highly-controlled zone and then hover for a long while, and not do something really stupid like crash into the White House. I bet they wait until it's windless... I just like the composition here, too, because once you look at it, you realize you have to seek out and find the wire.

11-16-2004, 04:43 PM	#3
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	I'd think they'd use a Skycrane for that sort of heavy lifting, since its basically two huge engines and a cockpit. The helicopter pictured is more for troop and equipment transport. __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

11-16-2004, 05:07 PM	#4
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Because Skycranes suck. :p That old 107 is basically the same as the Sea Knight the Navy/Marines use shipboard. It's one of a fleet owned and operated by Columbia Helicopters They are used around the world for logging, oil exploration, mining and construction. They even tow boats with them. Oh...Skycranes don't really suck. They're made by Sikorsky If the cable breaks it's all over. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump. Last edited by xoxoxoBruce; 04-07-2007 at 05:58 PM.

11-16-2004, 08:54 PM	#6
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	bruce is that a cable breaking shot above ????? __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

11-16-2004, 11:43 PM	#7
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I would describe that photo as depicting a "nonoptimal flight orientation." __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

11-16-2004, 03:06 PM	#2
Leah Love my Heffalumps Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia (best place in the world) Posts: 346	I can see the wire, I can see the wire. Why don't they just use a fake one. Here in Sydney in Martin Place they have a huge fake Christmas tree, and it's kinda like a tradition for many Sydney siders and their families to watch the lights switch on for the very first time each Christmas. It's huge

11-16-2004, 11:45 PM	#8
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Nope...it is apparently part of a barge towing operation. Cool. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

11-16-2004, 11:52 PM	#9
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	That's gotta be pretty scary for the guy driving that rig. Well, I'd be afraid, anyway. Talk about a need for attitude adjustment.

11-17-2004, 01:56 AM	#10
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	I would describe that photo as coast guard implimenting new ice cutting technique. __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

11-17-2004, 09:30 PM	#11
Wombat (marsupial with backward-facing pouch) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canberra Posts: 251	Nice helicopter pics. Every year Norway donates a 23m tree to Britain, as thanks for the help Britain gave Norway in WWII. The tree gets sent across the North Sea by ship, and is then trucked into Trafalgar Square and decorated with white lights. __________________ If you don't do it properly, you'll get to the pub sooner.

11-17-2004, 11:54 PM	#12
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	I think it's high time we called France and told them we want a G-Damn tree too! __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

11-18-2004, 06:59 PM	#13
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Screw france, we don't need no stinkin tree. We got BUSH. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-24-2004, 10:00 PM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	The tree is up with Lynne Cheney presiding. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump. Last edited by xoxoxoBruce; 04-07-2007 at 05:58 PM.

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