Notes: One went in aircrew remained with the chopper

Called ahead and cleared landing with local police (had police clear area)

Like ive seen and thank all the supporters
Much ado about nothin

# 42 888 said, on October 6th, 2009 at 3:30 pm wow, I never knew Canada have any Air Force

# 2 O’Really said, on October 4th, 2009 at 12:34 pm As an Active Duty US Army Soldier, I am assuming this pilot is screwed! First off, a Soldier never leaves his equipment unsupervised. Leaving a helicopter in a parking lot while you go in for burgers is the same a leaving a M-4 unsecured while you go to the latrine.

Of course this is Canada. So maybe this is acceptable up there.

Our soldiers have much better training and conduct themselves which are beyond reproach. They are respected around the world for their professionalism and skills. Canada doesn’t spend 85 cents on every doller on defense unlike america. So we may not have EVERYTHING under the sun..but our equipment is top notch for what we do purchase. And our troops actually TRAIN other countries forces. If you’ve never been to my country or even talked to a Canadian soldier or police officer I suggest you STFU and educate yourself.

As for “# 2 O’Really” I think you have HALF the story. I have read several of these posts and in the ENTIRE article it clearly states his CREW was left in the bird while the pilot picked up the orders. Whats the fucking problem? Of course even if there were weapons on board they were secured by the other guys/girls on board. Don’t be an idiot.

Lastly, if somebody serves in the forces or works in law enforcement..they are putting their lives at risk. Who gives a flying fuck “pardon the pun” whether or not a CAPABLE officer lands his bird in a god damn baseball field for food? OMFG ! This is another clear example of politicians and anally retentive higher ranked officers causing a problem. If he broke a few regulations fine, i’m sure he’ll be dealt with. I doubt he’ll get court martialed or penalized and it will probably be a verbal reprimand. But to all those that whine and snival cause a HELICOPTER lands in a field..I say…FUCK YOU! They deserve our respect and admiration for the crap they do everyday!

Thats my two cents

I was an active duty pilot for the US Army in the 80′s. We did this all the time. We flew to Maui for pecan pie and ice cream and landed in the parking lot of the Parker Steak House on the Big Island. The US wasn’t as up tight and politically correct as it is now.

I’m surprised this made the news. Good thing he did not have to land to pee. We did that allot too.

Canada seems to be a cool country to live in. I may move there if things get anymore screwed up in this country.

I used to land in the liquor store parking lot to pick up booze for the guys in camp.
Be a little hypocritical for me to criticize this.

Poo. Everything’s dangerous. Could have lost a blade while passing over a town or come autorotating down on a school. Maybe they should have been driving a jeep?

“The sheer act of driving a jeep does put people on the ground at risk, even ones some distance away in case of a crash or a blown tire.”

If it was out of policy, I’m sure he won’t be flying for some time. But, hell, helicopters land somewhere all day every day. I’ll bet the helipad outside your local emergency room isn’t as big as that baseball diamond he put the chopper in. Hey military flight crews have to eat, too!

Much ado about nada.