#helicopter pilots

[helifreds]

"Flying may kill me, but not flying would kill me worse."

Fred North

This, this is absolutely the best book I have ever read and, sentence after sentence, I am more and more honored to be here reading it

Above all it's the first time ever I feel so deeply in touch with the words of someone I never met, cause page after page, same situations and same obstacles, I can't help but think how much this whole situation represents exactly what happened to me

[speakinc]

Elizabeth McCormick: Soaring to New Heights

Hey Tumblr fam!

Have you ever felt stuck, like your dreams are just out of reach? Let me introduce you to someone who knows exactly how to break through barriers and soar to new heights—literally and figuratively. Meet Elizabeth McCormick, a former U.S. Army Black Hawk Pilot turned motivational speaker, author, and all-around badass.

The Journey from the Cockpit to the Stage

Elizabeth’s story is nothing short of inspiring. She broke into a male-dominated field and made history as one of the first female Black Hawk Pilots in the U.S. Army. Her time in the military wasn’t just about flying helicopters; it was about leadership, resilience, and overcoming obstacles. These experiences have shaped her into the incredible speaker she is today.

Empowering Through Words

Elizabeth’s keynotes are more than just speeches—they’re experiences. She shares her journey with authenticity, humor, and actionable insights that resonate with audiences worldwide. Her message? You have the power to navigate your own life, no matter the turbulence.

Books to Inspire

If you’re a bookworm like me, you’ll love Elizabeth’s books. Titles like "The P.I.L.O.T. Method: The 5 Elemental Truths to Leading Yourself in Life" are packed with wisdom and practical advice. Her writing is not only motivational but also a blueprint for personal and professional success.

Why You Should Follow Her

Elizabeth McCormick is a force of nature. Whether she’s speaking at corporate events, writing her next bestseller, or sharing insights on social media, she’s always uplifting and empowering others. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the strength of the human spirit.

So, if you’re looking for some inspiration, be sure to check out Elizabeth McCormick. Her journey from the cockpit to the stage is a reminder that with determination and grit, you can achieve anything.

Fly high, Tumblr friends!

[casbooks]

Books of 2023

Book 69 of 2023

Title: Rescue Pilot Authors: John Funnell ISBN: 9780143770060 Rating: ★★★★★ Subject: Books.Emergency.EMS.Non-Reference, Books.Emergency.SAR, Books.General History.World.Disasters

Description: The daring adventures of a New Zealand search and rescue pilot.'Somewhere, up ahead, a person is bleeding, but you have to put that out of your mind. Your job is negotiating with time and space. You have your clock, that person has their own, and in the end, whether the rate at which your clock is clicking matches theirs is out of your control.'John Funnell is one of New Zealand's longest serving search and rescue pilots. Often referred to as a 'search and rescue daredevil', John has just retired after an incredible 49 years flying search and rescue helicopters. He is perhaps best-known for the 800-kilometre mission to save a scientist attacked by a shark on the remote sub-Antarctic Campbell Island, when he set off into the night knowing the distance was twice that of the helicopter's normal fuel range. Clocking an incredible 19,000 hours of flight time, John is a hero to hundreds of victims all over New Zealand. What's more, he's a natural-born story-teller, and his…

[aeromugsusa]

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[rocketbirdie]

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[braxiatel]

I feel like we should I do something with the whole Impulse and Skizz inverted controls helicopter thing in terms of character backstory. They might have been in The War™️ if you want to get angsty about it, but honestly I just think they used to be lads. Bros. Young whippersnappers. Whatever you will. They were stunt pilots doing barrel rolls for shits and giggles. Playing helicopter chicken above the ocean. Doing stuff that absolutely should lose them their pilots license. Just getting incredibly silly with it.

[madlori]

I read a thing the other day about the fundamental difference between flying a plane and flying a helicopter is that airplanes are dynamically stable but helicopters are dynamically unstable.

If you are flying a plane you can let go of the controls for a long time and it'll just fly along on its own. You can lose all your engine power and just glide for like 100 miles until you can find a place to land.

A helicopter, on the other hand, is like balancing on top of a column of air. You cannot let go of control at all. If you need to reach something in the cockpit, you have to shift hands and keep grip on the controls. You are constantly making minute adjustments with your hands to keep the blades balanced and your air column directly underneath you. A few seconds' loss of control and you will tip to the point that it's unrecoverable.

Something something maintaining constant, tight control Tommy Kinard's personality something something.

[marley-manson]

bonus:

[iphyslitterator]

I am enamored of @mannafromtevan's Airport 1975 theory, and here's the number one reason why:

TOMMY AND ATHENA TEAM-UP

We have no information on how Athena feels about Tommy, and she's the only main character of whom that can be said. They've never really interacted in canon. Their potential dynamic is severely underexplored in fandom. I've been saying all along that integrating Tommy with the rest of the firefam, especially in ways unrelated to Buck, is necessary if they want him to be endgame and would be one of the surest signs they're considering it - pairing Tommy with Athena for the opening disaster would be huge.

Also, this isn't the only possibility, but I've been toying with the idea that Athena is the only one who actually is skeptical of Tommy. You know how Hen told Chim about Tatiana, "I'm your best friend, I get to hold a grudge about her til I die"? Athena was there for Hen's early days at the 118. Hen must have vented to her about the lack of support (at best) she was getting from her coworkers, including Tommy. And even after Gerrard left and Hen and Tommy became work friends, I can see Athena being the type to carry that grudge on Hen's behalf. I don't think she'd be actively trying to break up Buck and Tommy or anything, but she could be side-eyeing the guy, and since Bobby's totally on board with Tommy, she could see it as her job to remain suspicious - Bobby, after all, didn't know Tommy in the Gerrard days. If the show wanted to go this route, they could have Athena and Bobby touch on it briefly toward the beginning of 8x01.

Whether Athena has reservations about Tommy or just doesn't know him very well, crashing a plane together would be a chance for her to see that he's competent, tough, and loyal - as well as a bit unhinged, and with a caustic sense of humor that honestly kind of matches hers. And if they get the 118 on the line and she gets to witness the first I Love You?? *chef's kiss*

On the flip side, Tommy gets to like and respect Athena for all the same reasons. Plus if Athena has to make some sort of ethical decision about the "person from her past," I would loooove to see her talk to Tommy about it. I'm not saying Tommy should be central to the problem or solution - I'm picturing them sitting in the cockpit during a lull in the action, Athena taking the opportunity to discuss the issue with a neutral third party, maybe with Tommy offering a nugget of wisdom, in a scene that tells us something about both characters.

And IMAGINE the REUNIONS - think about it, Buck and Tommy's first Moment came when they watched Bathena reunite at the end of 7x03, so imagine a parallel at the end of 8x03!!! Tommy and Athena emerging from the plane, Bathena gaze at each other, time slows, maybe Over the Rainbow is playing idk, they run into each other's arms, AND THEN we cut to Bucktommy, but THIS time they're ALSO embracing and delivering their most scorching kiss since the hospital, ohhhh my god I'm chewing glass!!!!!

And then as enumerated by @a-mel0n, rappelling out of a helicopter into a jet was the hottest thing Buck's ever seen and he has to fuck him about it immediately amen.

[bucksboobs]

I am officially proposing a BuckTommy hot air balloon disaster date. Buck has a history with hot air balloons and it would be really funny if he’s like “well no it’ll be fine because Tommy’s a Pilot and then naturally something goes wrong and everyone looks to Tommy and he’s like “do you see a joystick anywhere?” And Buck goes 😏 and Tommy is like “not now Evan!!!!”

[one-time-i-dreamt]

I was in my house with my mom, when we saw a helicopter fly up just like a meter from the ceiling window (which was strangely huge btw). I tried to take a closer look to find out what’s going on and I realised that the pilot was Elon Musk. He was stalking me.

[or-fi-s]

*We gave our proper farewell on cohost, but to repeat some of it: it was a good place, and we hope we can do something like that again one day. Maybe even something better.

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[thelvadams]

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[aeromugsusa]

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