Just got back from the friendly skies. Man do I love flying!
We took the older beat op R44 Astro, which I affectionately call the 'ScoobyDoo' mobile. It's 12 years old and lacks a hydraulics system. Instead it has an electric trim system. The difference is similar to that of a pick-up truck without power steering and a mercedes 500. You get the idea.
Learned an important lesson while landing at the fueling station, be caureful turning into wind with a helicopter, the weather-vane effect can whip you round further than you want. Certainly woke Dean, my instructor up :-)
Tomorrow we're gonna try an R22. haven't flown one yet, seems awefully small!
6:13:39 PM 
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