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Msg ID: 2711702 We Got A Weird PR Request From Our City +2/-1     
Author:Council
11/24/2021 1:27:51 PM

They want us to put our helicopter on ground handling wheels and have our tug pull it through Main Street for a founders day parade.



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Msg ID: 2711705 We Got A Weird PR Request From Our City +4/-0     
Author:Mr wonderful
11/24/2021 1:35:27 PM

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Not worth the risk and for that reason I'm out!



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Msg ID: 2711708 We Got A Weird PR Request From Our City +1/-0     
Author:Whirlwind
11/24/2021 1:46:09 PM

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Because the last time you displayed at an event with the city, you brought a hurricane with you.


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Msg ID: 2711718 What you need here is an Idea Man +0/-0     
Author:Anonymous
11/24/2021 2:30:29 PM

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So here's the idea: tell them no to that because of the risks. 
Then give an alternate proposal: Arrange for the parade to stop briefly along the route at several pre-arranged times coordinated by/with a ground comms contact, while you perform a flyby down the parade route. Gets you in the public eye, is safer, and showcases the aircraft doing what it does. 



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Msg ID: 2711725 We Got A Weird PR Request From Our City +15/-0     
Author:P Hi
11/24/2021 3:19:39 PM

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Better idea, just have all the base personnel wear their flight suits and beanie caps with the little propeller on top and march in the parade. Make it a musical troupe, all be playing Kazoos.



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Msg ID: 2711737 And that was, you are still available if a call comes in (NT) +0/-0     
Author:(Not dedicated)
11/24/2021 5:22:42 PM

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Msg ID: 2711754 And that was, you are still available if a call comes in (NT) +0/-0     
Author:Maybe On A 20 Minute Delay
11/24/2021 6:30:10 PM

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Msg ID: 2711740 We Got A Weird PR Request From Our City +0/-0     
Author:recon
11/24/2021 5:34:10 PM

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Go walk the route.  Make note of all the signal lights, street lights and signs.  Let them know how much a blade costs/out of serivce time when it strikes one even just being towed. Maybe a static display at the begining, in the middle or at the end of the route?



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Msg ID: 2711749 Make sure you use your blinker and stop for red lights (NT) +0/-0     
Author:Anonymous
11/24/2021 5:55:27 PM

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Msg ID: 2711759 We Got A Weird PR Request From Our City +0/-0     
Author:Get
11/24/2021 6:45:37 PM

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a 76 and ground taxi the parade route



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Msg ID: 2711762 We Got A Weird PR Request From Our City +0/-0     
Author:It’s doable
11/24/2021 7:13:31 PM

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Msg ID: 2711779 We Got A Weird PR Request From Our City +0/-0     
Author:Ah,
11/24/2021 10:13:36 PM

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no.



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Msg ID: 2711880 We Got A Weird PR Request From Our City +0/-0     
Author:Parade guy
11/26/2021 1:41:36 PM

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Back in the 80's we did this a number of times.  No problems.  But it was a different time then.



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Msg ID: 2711889 We Got A Weird PR Request From Our City +0/-0     
Author:why, may I ask
11/26/2021 4:40:49 PM

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is that something that couldn't be done today.



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Msg ID: 2711921 We Got A Weird PR Request From Our City +0/-0     
Author:I miss the good old days
11/26/2021 11:06:30 PM

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when you could still tow a 206 down the street with a van. those were the days.



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Msg ID: 2711892 We Got A Weird PR Request From Our City +1/-0     
Author:HeloHead
11/26/2021 5:51:41 PM

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This is how to do a parade:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUYrEaF_ry8

 



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Msg ID: 2711904 We Got A Weird PR Request From Our City +1/-0     
Author:Check
11/26/2021 8:48:30 PM

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ur insurance!



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Msg ID: 2712196 We Got A Weird PR Request From Our City +0/-0     
Author:Follow
11/30/2021 5:40:59 PM

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the money - it answers all questions, universally.



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