My fiance has been a helicopter pilot for over a year now…
and ever since he graduated flight training, he’s been dying to get me in the helicopter. I, however, have been patiently waiting for him to rack up some extra hours and gain experience (I’m not scared – you are!) Today just so happened to be the right time and perfect opportunity for him to take me for a ride.
We flew in a Robinson 44 helicopter (with the doors off!) and I can’t lie…I was very afraid during takeoff. The machine was loud and started to rumble and shake. I was happy I had the side mission of live tweeting the experience to keep me somewhat occupied while we gained altitude…
He wanted to take me for a couple of laps around the downtown area before we flew to our final destination at the Villeneuve Airport. Besides flying over many fields of green, we were able to see the Muttart Conservatory, the Alberta Legislature, and of course the core of downtown YEG! It was absolutely stunning.
I was so incredibly proud of my fiance and couldn’t believe how talented he was! I mean I hear his stories every day…but to live it is a whole other experience! I was almost sad (yet genuinely relieved) when we came up on our arrival station.
Our first flight together was something I will never forget!
I hope you all enjoyed the experience with me 🙂
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