That Bell 47D-1 is no match for that Hughes 500C. While that 47 cruises at 55-60kts, that 500 cruises at 120-130kts. Great footage, especially of the L.A. Harbor.
You gotta give props (pun intended) to the cameraman as well for having the guts to stand 10 ft from 2 'dueling' helicoptors inside a hangar. I hope he got a raise!
looks azusa canyon. the good ol' bell 47. I used to go flying in those whenever the los angeles fair was in town. The pilot would park at brackett field and take you up for 10 bucks!! it was great. that was a great eggbeater. No doors and alot of fun.
The pilots who are flying in this scene have to be some of the best in the country. Flying that close in such a tight space is so dangerous. I absolutely loved this show back in the early '80's. I think it only lasted a season or two. I would pay top dollar to get this on DVD. It would be so easy to have the entire series in a boxed set. I've seen alot more obscure tv series that have made their way onto DVD. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I will see this show on DVD in the near future.
What incredible flying....the guys filming this deserve MAJOR props. Can you imagine being inside this hangar with these birds just a few feet away from you?
That is simply some of the most incredible flying I have EVER seen! What stunt coordinator thought "Hey, I know, we'll hover two helicoptors fiev feet of the ground in an airplane hanger and have them "Duel", yeah, THAT sounds safe! Kudos to the pilots! As far as the show goes, Morgan was a bad ass! Thanks for this.
Matthew Perry played a character named Arthur in this episode. :)
shmookins 1 year ago
That Bell 47D-1 has an endurance of 1hr 20mins (80 mins). How they got from San Gabriel Canyon to San Pedro is beyond me. Fun show.
DanBell47 1 year ago 2
That Bell 47D-1 is no match for that Hughes 500C. While that 47 cruises at 55-60kts, that 500 cruises at 120-130kts. Great footage, especially of the L.A. Harbor.
DanBell47 1 year ago 2
You gotta give props (pun intended) to the cameraman as well for having the guts to stand 10 ft from 2 'dueling' helicoptors inside a hangar. I hope he got a raise!
ManClldHwk 2 years ago
T.C. could fly circles around Morgan.
N1095A 2 years ago 2
looks azusa canyon. the good ol' bell 47. I used to go flying in those whenever the los angeles fair was in town. The pilot would park at brackett field and take you up for 10 bucks!! it was great. that was a great eggbeater. No doors and alot of fun.
barmtrail 2 years ago 4
@barmtrail I remember that. I think they where G or G-2's.
DanBell47 1 year ago
The pilots who are flying in this scene have to be some of the best in the country. Flying that close in such a tight space is so dangerous. I absolutely loved this show back in the early '80's. I think it only lasted a season or two. I would pay top dollar to get this on DVD. It would be so easy to have the entire series in a boxed set. I've seen alot more obscure tv series that have made their way onto DVD. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I will see this show on DVD in the near future.
johnknoxville07 2 years ago 4
Hey! Where's TC Island Hopper err wrong show. Crzy footage. Always liked this show as a kid!
av6162 2 years ago 3
What incredible flying....the guys filming this deserve MAJOR props. Can you imagine being inside this hangar with these birds just a few feet away from you?
loopin3rd 2 years ago 2
Isn't the bad guy pilot from Simon and Simon?
loopin3rd 2 years ago 2
@loopin3rd Gerald McReanny. I think so.
DanBell47 1 year ago
isnt mattew perry in this? i didnt seee him.
AncientRome87 2 years ago
matthew perry plays in this episode as Arthur, does anybody have pics or vids of it? seems you guys are such a fan of robert ;)
Jessica2Jussie 4 years ago
A clip of Matthew Perry's role is on Youtube, just type 240 Robert Matthew Perry in the search box. I don't know if it's the only scene he's in.
juleskay 3 years ago 2
That is simply some of the most incredible flying I have EVER seen! What stunt coordinator thought "Hey, I know, we'll hover two helicoptors fiev feet of the ground in an airplane hanger and have them "Duel", yeah, THAT sounds safe! Kudos to the pilots! As far as the show goes, Morgan was a bad ass! Thanks for this.
petewkro 4 years ago
Man, Oh Man, Oh Man, the childhood memories these clips are bringing back, pricelss.
MARKPERRY2000 4 years ago 2
i miss this show!! can someone put on a full episode- we should start a campaign to get the series released on dvd!!!!!!!!!!!!!
princesscouchpatao 4 years ago 2
ahhh memories was a great show wish there was a total show on here
mikensc 4 years ago