retired_navy0614

This Scottish rally driver chap (won't try and spell his name as I don't have the decency to spell it right apparently) incident has reminded me about a particular disdain I have for the method of transport that is the helicopter. Don't ask me why, but it's an irrational...fear? of the things that mean I'll never get on one. I have no problem with planes, so I'm of the opinion that it's basically because - in my mind at least - you have more chance of surviving a plane crash than a helicopter crash, simply for the fact that nominally at least an aeroplane should supposedly be able to glide, whereas surely a helicopter just drops like a stone? I therefore flat out refuse to ever go anywhere near one. ...doesn't help that I have a fear of heights also (have no problem climbing up to said height, getting down is the problem )

Anyone else have a dislike for the things? Or any other mode of transport? ...I'm also quite paranoid about getting hit by motorbikes/cars/buses when I'm in le pedestrian mode incidentally. I'm a rather paranoid person.

retired_Monica65

I just don't have the words

circlewalker

I want to ride in a helicopter. Love them.

retired_MikeMcC

I love helicopters, I flew over the Grand Canyon in one, fb

retired_DonWon

Ive been in helicopters over NYC and Victoria Falls, awesome tbf

retired_lizm5285

i flew a helicopter once while invading China, my squad wasn't happy when i crashed onto a tank

BF2 how i miss thee

retired_hvporter

I broke the door of a helicopter once. I was escorting rich gits to copters for the British GP in 98 and slammed the door too hard, breaking the catch that kept it locked whilst in the air.

To say the pilot was not impressed is an under-statement, while Dave Sears (he of Supernova motor racing team) refused to fly in it as he would have to keep his hand on the door handle.

I was sacked soon after, which was fine as I was still at the track for the wettest British GP ever and still got to watch the WC final that very evening, when those still working on the copters didn't. :cool:

retired_navy0614

Jesus christ. Are we banned from using the word "helicopter" now? Should all songs referring to them, being in the air, crashes, even Scotland be banned in case they cause offence?

An accident involving something that I've never been particularly fond of occurs and reminds me, I post a thread on it (and don't make the comment in the actual RIP thread).

There are no words. This is exactly what I am on about.

retired_lizm5285

retired_superpenners

Hate them.