How a Chopper Pilot is different from someone who flies a helicopter

Sunday, December 31, 2006

Rule Number One

All Chopper Pilots are referred to by their last name, their initials or a manly nickname. You never meet a Chopper Pilot named Ted or Jason.

Famous Chopper Pilots include
  1. TC
  2. AJ
  3. Murphy
  4. Harpoon
  5. Slicer
  6. Namath

Aloha!

Anyone can fly a helicopter. It takes some classroom learning. It takes some flight time with an instructor. It takes practice. Being a helicopter pilot is an occupation, it is a series of skills learned.

Only a few select few can be a Chopper Pilot. Being a Chopper Pilot is not chosen, it is a calling, like being a priest, a firefighter or a werewolf. In the days ahead I will expose many of the strict rules that Chopper Pilots adhere to. As you learn those rules you will see why Chopper Pilots are both rare but incredible individuals.