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Aviation Photos => General Aviation => Topic started by: robin990 on August 21, 2008, 01:18:01 PM

Title: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: robin990 on August 21, 2008, 01:18:01 PM
New tailboom markings for the 2008 contracts. Notice both are Canadian REG.

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Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: NikonGuy on August 21, 2008, 02:20:48 PM
Cool shots Skip.

Were they testing the engine?
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: Midnight Mover on August 21, 2008, 10:17:30 PM
Great shots ;) and killer access ::)
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: robin990 on August 22, 2008, 09:32:34 AM
I think they were working on the Tanks electricals.
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: NikonGuy on August 23, 2008, 02:55:25 AM
Quote from: robin990 on August 22, 2008, 09:32:34 AM
I think they were working on the Tanks electricals.
Pretty cool...  8)
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: robin990 on August 24, 2008, 02:41:30 PM
Heres the County crane running up before a launch.

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Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: phantomphan1974 on August 24, 2008, 08:03:40 PM
Nice rotor blur, what setting are you using?
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: NikonGuy on August 25, 2008, 12:38:32 AM
Quote from: phantomphan1974 on August 24, 2008, 08:03:40 PM
Nice rotor blur, what setting are you using?
Yes it sure is nice Skip.

I'm also curious about the settings..   ;D
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: robin990 on August 25, 2008, 09:10:26 AM
That was 1/60 at F22. Its good to know rotor RPM on different telos.....the bigger the helo the slower the RPM ( Generally)
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: NikonGuy on August 25, 2008, 12:21:10 PM
Quote from: robin990 on August 25, 2008, 09:10:26 AM
That was 1/60 at F22. Its good to know rotor RPM on different telos.....the bigger the helo the slower the RPM ( Generally)
Sweeet!  Thanks a lot for the settings info Skip.   ;)
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: Midnight Mover on August 26, 2008, 11:15:43 PM
Tri pod or hand held?
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: robin990 on August 27, 2008, 11:05:22 AM
Handheld......1/60 is easy handheld.
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: Midnight Mover on August 27, 2008, 06:30:43 PM
Quote from: robin990 on August 27, 2008, 11:05:22 AM
Handheld......1/60 is easy handheld.
Sweet ;) Thanks
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: robin990 on September 29, 2008, 03:32:14 PM
 From this weekend


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Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 01, 2008, 11:48:13 PM
Nice ;)
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: phantomphan1974 on November 14, 2008, 08:20:31 AM
N164AC S64E @ VNY
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: NikonGuy on November 14, 2008, 02:54:01 PM
Cool Shots!
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: phantomphan1974 on November 14, 2008, 09:18:22 PM
C-GJZk @ VNY
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: phantomphan1974 on November 15, 2008, 02:44:24 AM
Hope these guys are helping.  Got home from a club and another freaking fire. 
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: GTagami on November 15, 2008, 08:34:12 PM
Nice shots, D. How did you get that close?

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Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: phantomphan1974 on November 17, 2008, 05:23:24 PM
C-GESG "Ichabod" at LA County Tanker Base @ VNY
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Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: phantomphan1974 on November 20, 2008, 03:39:30 AM
"Shania" N720HT @ VNY
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: rander on November 21, 2008, 06:35:13 PM
Damon are they "hot refueling" N720HT when you shot that pic?
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: phantomphan1974 on November 22, 2008, 08:00:46 AM
I don't think so, but not sure, it had just taken off and them come back for mechanical reasons and I luck out see it from the 101 fwy and headed over there.  They did some tweaking and it later took off again for a test flight.
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: rander on November 22, 2008, 08:34:18 AM
Quote from: phantomphan1974 on November 22, 2008, 08:00:46 AM
I don't think so, but not sure, it had just taken off and them come back for mechanical reasons and I luck out see it from the 101 fwy and headed over there.  They did some tweaking and it later took off again for a test flight.

Where along the 101 freeway do they land
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: phantomphan1974 on November 22, 2008, 07:50:33 PM
Quote from: rander on November 22, 2008, 08:34:18 AM
Where along the 101 freeway do they land
No, I was traveling east on 101 and saw him coming in so I took the 405 fwy North and exit for Van Nuys airport.  They were just north the Avitel Hotel on the east side of the airport.  I was on my way home from work in the valley to the South Bay.
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: robin990 on November 22, 2008, 09:03:54 PM
N247AC "JERRY" preparing to launch on the pad at Van Nuys. USFS Contract. Based at Van Nuys for 4 days during the Sylmar fire.

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Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: rander on November 23, 2008, 10:37:50 AM
Quote from: phantomphan1974 on November 22, 2008, 07:50:33 PM
No, I was traveling east on 101 and saw him coming in so I took the 405 fwy North and exit for Van Nuys airport.  They were just north the Avitel Hotel on the east side of the airport.  I was on my way home from work in the valley to the South Bay.

Cool Thanks Damon.
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: phantomphan1974 on November 24, 2008, 06:14:46 AM
Quote from: robin990 on November 22, 2008, 09:03:54 PM
N247AC "JERRY" preparing to launch on the pad at Van Nuys. USFS Contract. Based at Van Nuys for 4 days during the Sylmar fire.
Great shot as always Skip.
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: Midnight Mover on November 25, 2008, 11:00:51 PM
Nice ;)
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: robin990 on December 02, 2008, 02:46:34 PM
Shot at 1/15 handheld without VR.....not bad considering the thing is like a hurricane.

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Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: phantomphan1974 on December 03, 2008, 06:00:04 AM
Quote from: robin990 on December 02, 2008, 02:46:34 PM
Shot at 1/15 handheld without VR.....not bad considering the thing is like a hurricane.

Where are the rotor blades??  ;D
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: robin990 on December 03, 2008, 11:04:06 AM
I actually like 1/60 speed.....or even 1/125 , so you can see the blades.
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: phantomphan1974 on December 05, 2008, 09:14:07 AM
Taken 10-2-2007 @VNY
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: phantomphan1974 on December 05, 2008, 09:16:22 AM
Taken 9-8-09 at VNY
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: rander on December 06, 2008, 07:40:15 PM
How come some of those Skycranes saw L.A. County Fire and some say Erickson Skycrane Service?

How much water is carried in the tanks?
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: phantomphan1974 on January 09, 2009, 03:00:37 PM
One before I go home
N720HT
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Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: NikonGuy on January 09, 2009, 03:36:42 PM
Good one Damon!   :o    ;)
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: phantomphan1974 on February 09, 2009, 04:26:48 AM
N4035S is here for some contract work and is being based out of VNY
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: Midnight Mover on February 09, 2009, 07:20:18 PM
Looks like some power :o
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: NikonGuy on February 09, 2009, 07:54:06 PM
Quote from: Midnight Mover on February 09, 2009, 07:20:18 PM
Looks like some power :o

Yes very true.   :P
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: phantomphan1974 on February 11, 2009, 08:49:44 PM
Nice shot of them working on it and the cloud accent it.
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: rander on March 22, 2009, 09:33:23 AM
Nice shots, Robin Looks like some avionics issues on the first one.
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: Midnight Mover on March 22, 2009, 09:49:18 AM
Quote from: robin990 on March 21, 2009, 10:06:46 PM
Siller Bros S-64E arriving back from a lift job in Orange County.


Great shot ;)
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: NikonGuy on March 22, 2009, 02:31:44 PM
Good looking shots Skip...  ;)
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: Midnight Mover on April 19, 2009, 12:27:55 PM
Quote from: robin990 on April 19, 2009, 10:59:54 AM
Looks like a calm shot.......but it was so loud , and like a Hurricane.....17,000lb air-conditioner on a 22 story building. It was crazy.


:o looks heavy
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: phantomphan1974 on April 19, 2009, 08:03:57 PM
Great shot Skip, where was the building??
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: phantomphan1974 on April 21, 2009, 04:09:11 AM
No worries.
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: rander on April 28, 2009, 06:00:12 PM
GGGGGGGGrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeaaaaaatttttt Shot, Skip!!!!! <thumbup> <thumbup>
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: GTagami on April 30, 2009, 08:59:34 PM
Great shot. Nice composition!
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: robin990 on July 15, 2009, 08:48:33 PM
An unusual angle.......

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Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: Midnight Mover on July 15, 2009, 10:58:58 PM
Quote from: robin990 on July 15, 2009, 08:48:33 PM
An unusual angle.......

Yes it is ;) Nice 8)
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: akradecki on July 15, 2009, 10:59:20 PM
Great job, Skip! Probably the most unique Crane shot I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: NikonGuy on July 15, 2009, 11:00:33 PM
Quote from: akradecki on July 15, 2009, 10:59:20 PM
Great job, Skip! Probably the most unique Crane shot I've ever seen.
True, he seems kinda low... cool shot!  ;)
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: kick Z tail out on July 16, 2009, 03:16:00 PM
Great pictures everybody!  8)
Quote from: phantomphan1974 on November 17, 2008, 05:23:24 PM
C-GESG "Ichabod" at LA County Tanker Base @ VNY
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Wow, Erickson is actually farming that thing out and letting agencies put their name on it? I guess if they still get paid, they still get paid. I've never seen them cover their name before though.
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: kick Z tail out on July 16, 2009, 04:04:22 PM
Quote from: robin990 on July 15, 2009, 08:48:33 PM
An unusual angle.......

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WOW! Backstory please? :D
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: kick Z tail out on July 16, 2009, 04:05:38 PM
Here is one of mine from this past week:
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: robin990 on July 16, 2009, 10:21:28 PM
Quote from: kick Z tail out on July 16, 2009, 03:16:00 PM
Great pictures everybody!  8)Wow, Erickson is actually farming that thing out and letting agencies put their name on it? I guess if they still get paid, they still get paid. I've never seen them cover their name before though.

Last year both LA City Fire  and LA County Fire Contract ERICKSONs had their names added to the tailboom. It will happen again this year , both will come on contact around the 1st of August.
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: NikonGuy on July 17, 2009, 02:21:53 AM
Nice!
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: robin990 on August 06, 2009, 11:51:20 AM
The 2009 contract S-64E for the City of LA.....earlier today during a test flight

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Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: kick Z tail out on August 06, 2009, 01:21:29 PM
It's funny that a city contracts a Skycrane.  :D
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: Realbigtaco on November 30, 2009, 11:52:11 AM
This guy has been down in Chula Vista removing the hard to reach 120 foot power transmission towers.  It is part of the city of Chula Vista's long term goal to make the water front area more attractive.  Anyways he was out and about in the morning dismantling towers, so i ran home and got the camera.  By the time i got back he was done, but he was doing some sort of training (Hovering for about 30 minutes) in an old lot by my work.  So i took an impromptu break and snapped up some photos. 

Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: phantomphan1974 on September 07, 2010, 10:06:35 AM
Some shots from last year.

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Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: phantomphan1974 on September 07, 2010, 10:10:22 AM
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Erickson Air-Crane (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/4966992675/) by PhantomPhan1974 Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/phantomphan1974photography/), on Flickr

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Erickson Air-Crane (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/4967597692/) by PhantomPhan1974 Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/phantomphan1974photography/), on Flickr

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Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: CHILIBEAN on September 07, 2010, 10:29:51 AM
Awsome Shots Damon  <thumbsup> <heliguy>
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: robin990 on September 07, 2010, 08:00:55 PM
Nice shots......
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: rammsteinmatt on September 08, 2010, 09:11:37 PM
I'm extremely jealous Damon...  The Air Crane is by far my favorite aircraft, yet has proven to be most elusive when I'm photographing.  It was a glorious day when I saw LA county fire was in possession of a S-64 for fire fighting

When I was in jr. high I wrote Erickson requesting more information on their product because I was so interested.  It also probably pushed me to study Aerospace Engineering in school and search for an open position there when I was approaching graduation.  Yea I'm about that crazy.
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: phantomphan1974 on September 09, 2010, 09:10:49 AM
Quote from: rammsteinmatt on September 08, 2010, 09:11:37 PM
I'm extremely jealous Damon...  The Air Crane is by far my favorite aircraft, yet has proven to be most elusive when I'm photographing.  It was a glorious day when I saw LA county fire was in possession of a S-64 for fire fighting

When I was in jr. high I wrote Erickson requesting more information on their product because I was so interested.  It also probably pushed me to study Aerospace Engineering in school and search for an open position there when I was approaching graduation.  Yea I'm about that crazy.
Thanks and very cool.   They are back on contract again and based down at VNY.   As of now they say Erickson Air-Crane on the tail and not sure of plans to apply the decals like in past years.  Hopefully you get a chance to shoot them practicing somewhere or hopefully not, battling one of our wildfires.
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: Scott D on September 09, 2010, 03:45:04 PM
LAFD Erikson Skycrane 8-8-10

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Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: kick Z tail out on September 10, 2010, 11:42:45 AM
Who doesn't love an Aircrane?!  8)



One of my shots from the Clinton Fire last week.
Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: robin990 on October 25, 2010, 10:55:28 PM
Some air-to-air in 2007....

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Title: Re: Sikorsky/Erickson CH-64/S-64 Skycrane/Air-Crane
Post by: SkyBaby on January 13, 2011, 11:41:35 AM
Here are a few of mine from last summer's fires in Tehachapi.  There was a dip well set up in Mountain Valley glider port.  LAFD and KFD helos fighting the fires were both stationed at the airport temporarily as well as the two Sikorskys. 

Got really close for this one. 
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You can see part of the glider port in the background with a few of the other helos on the ground. 
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He was just pulling up out of the well in those shot. 
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A head on of 719
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