Flying a Hughes 269-A Helicopter in the Philippines

In May 2010 I had the opportunity to join a small construction team to go from the United States over to the Philippines to complete the finishing touches on a new medical clinic nestled up in the mountains of Kemantian.

The Hughes 269-A that will hopefully be upgraded with an R44 in the near future is being utilized for Medical, Cargo, and personnel transport. Most of the flights are pushing the aircrafts limits, allowing only minimal fuel so as not to overload the aircraft.

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[iamsonny7]

You're a good pilot but Im worried about your take off and sudden turns. Im from the Philippines now living in New York and I really appreciate your great help. Happy flying and be safe.

[michaelmiller85]

@iamsonny7 Just to make everything clear. That wasn't me flying. That was Dwayne, the helicopter pilot there at the time. I just filmed and went up for a ride.

[michaelmiller85]

Well, look at it this way. It would be a lot better than a hughes 269A

[lulapilot]

3 people on a Hughes 269A? How does it performs???

[michaelmiller85]

@lulapilot very limited on power that is for sure.

[TamakoAkai]

Any word on the R44? You're going to love it. Nice flying and Be Safe

[michaelmiller85]

@TamakoAkai I actually just got word. Looks like someone is donating at Raven 2 for the project, but am not sure if it will be used to start up a new base or to upgrade from the Hughes 269. Hopefully to upgrade in my opinion.

[MrGoldenmango]

R44 for medical transport????? Got to be kidding.

[Chopper894]

You dont hang about do you.

[32780tit]

Reckless flying!!!!! How on earth 'Dwayne' has not managed to end up in pieces I really do not know!! If you used a SAFE departure procedure it might look very uninteresting, but he'd have twice the chance of getting the helicopter back on the ground safely than with his current style of flying.

I am not making this up, I am not just an internet nerd, I have over 1600 hours flying helicopters.

I have flown the R22, R44, B206 and the EC155B1

Dwayne, please be careful dude!!!!

[blueagle34]

looks like fun I would love to fly a copter

[keglebent]

u are a great pilot

dk.



[tankertel]

Excellent..using a tuff little Heli..to do good work . I like that :-)

[lulapilot]

Fantastic piloting ! Congrats, fly safe !!!