Originally Posted by sharkeymarine

For this particular assignment the helicopter was supplied and needed.
For the racing, one of the magazines really wanted me to get a chopper but I explained how calm it was and that it wouldn't be necessary to have the chopper. With what little air the boats did get, you would have never seen it from above.
If I had a chopper, I probably would have missed out on what I have of the Garveys and the Skiffs. I did miss one good shot due to being at the photo shoot, but you can't be in all places all of the time.

Future photos? I do have a local pilot that I have used for the AC run and was very satisfied with him and his chopper. He is only a phone call away. But that has to be planned so that the expense can be covered. There isn't much to make on the photos especially to justify laying out of pocket for a helicopter ahead of time.

I really do it for the love of the sport and will work on bringing something home eventually... Right now I just need to try to cover the investment I just made on new equipment...

Originally Posted by Panther

That's awesome they supplied the copter for you!! Really cuts down on the expenses!

Originally Posted by rcsmith

Hey Tim,
Any awards/trophy shots from Cambridge??

Rich
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