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Antonio Paris

@antonioparis

Wildland Firefighter | Helicopter Pilot | Combat Veteran | Bronze Star Medal

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Camping tonight at the aircraft boneyard at Davis Monthan AFB. What a treat to see all of these retired airplanes and helicopters! So much history !

Camping tonight at the aircraft boneyard at Davis Monthan AFB. What a treat to see all of these retired airplanes and helicopters! So much history !
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I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the entire team at Prescott Helitack, the Arizona Wildfire Academy, and Embry Riddle. Following a rigorous and demanding week of training, I am proud to announce that I have successfully completed the program and earned my Helitack

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the entire team at Prescott Helitack, the Arizona Wildfire Academy, and Embry Riddle. Following a rigorous and demanding week of training, I am proud to announce that I have successfully completed the program and earned my Helitack
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Awesome flight last night. Flew the chopper over I-4, the Orlando Eye, Universal Studios and Seaworld. In hindsight, I should have completed my nighttime requirements in the winter. Flying after 9pm, which is past my bedtime, was brutal LOL.

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I must check off 127 items during the preflight inspection of my helicopter. This meticulous step-by-step procedure can take as long as 45 minutes, but it is crucial for ensuring a safe flight. Therefore, the next time you find yourself seated and questioning the delay in

I must check off 127 items during the preflight inspection of my helicopter. This meticulous step-by-step procedure can take as long as 45 minutes, but it is crucial for ensuring a safe flight. Therefore, the next time you find yourself seated and questioning the delay in
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This week, my primary emphasis was on Low Altitude Reconnaissance. Essentially, this involves the conventional Search and Rescue maneuver, which consists of flying in a narrow circle at an altitude of 300 feet and a speed of 50 knots. While this may not be depicted in action

This week, my primary emphasis was on Low Altitude Reconnaissance. Essentially, this involves the conventional Search and Rescue maneuver, which consists of flying in a narrow circle at an altitude of 300 feet and a speed of 50 knots. While this may not be depicted in action
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Several accomplishments yesterday! Flew from KISM>ORL>TPA>TPF>KISM. The three hour flight has been my longest thus far. Also flew with my first passenger. So that was cool too.

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Please help me complete my fundraising campaign today. Only $100 left to reach my goal! Please donate and/or share! Thanks! gofund.me/1aad21ea

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Solo! After eight months of rigorous training, studying, and successfully completing my FAA examination, I am finally flying solo today. Upon landing near Kissimmee Prairie, my instructor exited the helicopter and said to me, 'Alright Antonio, enjoy your flight and remember to

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Knocked out two more solo flights today. Was doing pretty good on my patterns until a flock of birds decided to ruin one of my approaches - so I had to abort one of the landings. Nonetheless, patterns look good for dead reckoning.

Knocked out two more solo flights today. Was doing pretty good on my patterns until a flock of birds decided to ruin one of my approaches - so I had to abort one of the landings. Nonetheless, patterns look good for dead reckoning.
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Solo 5: Occasionally, due to a change in wind direction, Air Traffic Control directs me to approach from the west and land at the helipad. This approach, in accordance with airport regulations, necessitates navigating the helicopter between two buildings. After numerous practice

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Memorial Day flight! Flight plan submitted for 10:00-11:30am. If you see a helicopter over these areas that will be me, LOL. Kissimmee 🚁SeaWorld 🚁Universal Studios 🚁Apopka 🚁Deland 🚁Kissimmee

Memorial Day flight! Flight plan submitted for 10:00-11:30am. If you see a helicopter over these areas that will be me, LOL.

Kissimmee 🚁SeaWorld 🚁Universal Studios 🚁Apopka 🚁Deland 🚁Kissimmee
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For the past few weeks, we have been clearing some areas in the forest to bring back the Florida Scrub-Jay population. These birds love sandhills with low growing shrubs.

For the past few weeks, we have been clearing some areas in the forest to bring back the Florida Scrub-Jay population. These birds love sandhills with low growing shrubs.