Helicopter through Grand Canyon - Incredibly beautiful
May 17, 2018 08:35:21 #
Rob47 wrote:
Breathtaking experience flying through the Grand Canyon by helicopter. We made one stop for a champaign toast otherwise all photos were from the air. I've seen many images of the canyon but photos will never do it justice. A magnificent National Park for sure and so glad I got to see it first hand. Nikon D750, 24-70 2.8.
Sounds like a great ride Rob.
May 17, 2018 10:11:00 #
Rob47 wrote:
Breathtaking experience flying through the Grand Canyon by helicopter. We made one stop for a champaign toast otherwise all photos were from the air. I've seen many images of the canyon but photos will never do it justice. A magnificent National Park for sure and so glad I got to see it first hand. Nikon D750, 24-70 2.8.
Great, really beautiful pictures of the Canyon, glad you enjoyed it...I'd prefer a fixed wing but you apparently had a great time.
May 17, 2018 10:35:16 #
Nice ! - thanks for taking us there and sharing - and glad you survived ! 8-)
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May 17, 2018 10:36:27 #
May 17, 2018 11:14:15 #
May 17, 2018 11:19:55 #
shangyrhee
Loc: Nashville TN to Sacramento CA
Wonderful !!! I couldn't agree more with you that pix are great but do not come close to the real. Shang
May 17, 2018 11:52:01 #
loosecanon
Loc: Central Texas
I agree about the beauty; however, unfortunately the constant loud noise of all those choppers echoing through the canyon can really damage the beauty of the experience for those on the ground--esp. inside the canyon. I know it's a complex issue.
May 17, 2018 13:38:48 #
May 17, 2018 14:47:42 #
Great shots!
We took one of these rides about 15 years ago out of Vegas. Was relatively cheap back then, around $300 a person, not sure what current prices were. The pilot was a young girl that was in her early 20's if that. She was an amazing pilot. Dropped into the canyon for the champagne brunch, had a few minutes to walk around. Saw a bunch of snakes.
We took one of these rides about 15 years ago out of Vegas. Was relatively cheap back then, around $300 a person, not sure what current prices were. The pilot was a young girl that was in her early 20's if that. She was an amazing pilot. Dropped into the canyon for the champagne brunch, had a few minutes to walk around. Saw a bunch of snakes.
May 17, 2018 14:52:17 #
You did well. I've ridden a helicopter over the Canyon, but it didn't actually go into it.
May 17, 2018 17:14:00 #
GeneV
Loc: Lampasas, Texas
Beautiful pictures. I have seen both rims, but sadly only on the ground. Have had the flight on my bucket list for some time.
Info: Helicopter is a Eurocopter EC 130 T2, owned by Mustang Leasing LLC. (Courtesy FAA.gov)
Info: Helicopter is a Eurocopter EC 130 T2, owned by Mustang Leasing LLC. (Courtesy FAA.gov)
May 17, 2018 19:55:40 #
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May 17, 2018 21:26:07 #
Excellent shots. We are considering the Grand Canyon next year. Where did you get on the chopper, how long was the photo shoot and (if I might) how much did the operator charge?
Jose
Jose
May 18, 2018 02:06:40 #
Rob47 wrote:
Breathtaking experience flying through the Grand Canyon by helicopter. We made one stop for a champaign toast otherwise all photos were from the air. I've seen many images of the canyon but photos will never do it justice. A magnificent National Park for sure and so glad I got to see it first hand. Nikon D750, 24-70 2.8.
So how much are these tours, and where did you take off/ purchase it from?
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