OK! Hadn't planned to blog today, but the flying tree trimmer came through here today. I have this compulsion to share the experience with the world.
This appears to be an MD 500 D or E helicopter trailing an eleven-bladed gang circular saw from a 60 foot shaft.
It flies in dangerously (IMHO) close to the power lines to clear the tree limbs hanging out over the powerline right-of-way. He didn't spend as much time here as last time and I didn't get much video footage, but it's interesting none the less. Enjoy!
Here is the same setup taken in October 2005, the first time he was here. I didn't expect it to be back so soon. This has to cost a bunch of $, but how else would you do the job in inaccessible locations like the deep valley here.
That's it for today. Oh, went to the dentist today - "Look, Ma! No cavities"!
skip to main |
skip to sidebar
About Us
- jamnsam
- We're a retired couple living in Central IL. We spent the Winter months in AZ. Our 3 children are married and have blessed us with 6 beautiful grand children. WonderMom sews, quilts, knits, and crochets; she also knows her way around her MacBook Pro laptop, too. I'm the sysadmin for our Mac network at home and dabble in photography and movie making a little.
1 comment:
Fascinating! How did you know what you were looking at? I didn't know such a need or such a solution existed.
Post a Comment