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whenfoxforks-ruled said:
Way cool! And outstanding pics! The Atlantic side of Africa?
I'm in eastern Africa in a tiny country called Djibouti.
 

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Ok, Lets talk about dust. It's everywhere here and we get to land in it all the time. But it's hard to show how bad it is. So here is a series of photos of landing in the dust. Dangerous stuff.

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Now lets put this in presptive, the helo is 79' wide and 100' long:

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Loved the pic of the sun just under the helo! Now, what does that puppy push on the dyno??? How long does it take for the dust to settle, on a calm day? Keep them coming please?
 

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Thanks! Truth be told, that's not the sun. It's a strobe light that flashes so people can see us. But it is about as bright as the sun. With the three engines combined she puts down about 13,000hp. As for how long it takes for the dust to clear out it depends. Some times a few minuets, some times much longer.

Here's one with the sun:
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And fast roping:

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Those are really outstanding Kav. Keep them coming!
 

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Will do, and i fixed the set of the helo landing in the dust.
 

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Kav - Check your PMs as soon as you have a chance. ;)
 

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Rich, Please check your PM's

The shore of Lake Assa.l At 509 feet below sea level, it's the lowest place in Africa:

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A Somalia Sparrow, I found him while I was walking to work this morning. He was just singing away:

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The requisite lonely flower:

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And some pigeons. Why? Well, why not?

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This one is eyeing me up:

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Taking to flight:

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A natural bonzi tree:
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Back out over the gulf:
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Fox, If you get to ride a large enough one go for a seat on the ramp. Nothing like feeling like nothing is holding you back as your feet dangle in the breeze.

I found these guys getting a morning snack today. They are African Silverbills:

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Going to the cheetah refuge this weekend with a long time friend. Pics to follow.
 
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