Well the New Year has dawned and with it the start of a new decade too. I hope that the future holds good things for you all. For me the prospect of 2010 probably involves bankruptcy (only kidding) as my passion for helicopters continues and drains my disposable income at twice the rate that I can earn it. I’ve always said the only way to have a helicopter and end up with a small fortune is to start with a large one in the first place. I can’t take it with me so I might as well have fun in the process.
Looking back on my helicopter aviating in 2009, the JetBox clocked up nearly 350 hours of which I flew about 200 myself. The rest was clocked up by other flying friends including, in particular, my pal Dave Harwood who studied hard and attained his CPL (H) with flying colors; well done Dave. In February I attained my night qualification extending the opportunities for me to fly for a full 24 hours in each day. I haven’t exercised the privileges too often but I intend to this year. I did manage one notable trip along the coast at Blackpool to see the famous illuminations at night. I ended up being interviewed on a local radio station as a result. A big thanks to my very good friend and unbelievable instructor JJ for his tuition and his ability to turn me from being a totally shite pilot into just a crap one! Read More→
