New York State Police Aviation Hanger (Pic Heavy)

[Jeeves]

Went with Luke's Cub scout pack down to Albany to see the whirlybirds...

First one to look at was the governor's bird-- the kids thought it was pretty cushy-- glad to see our tax dollars at work...I believe this is a Bell 430?

Next up was the Huey--kids liked this one...

Shot of the extra fuel tank bladder...

Luke in the front seat...

And the other Huey on floats...

And a shot of it's engine-

The Beech King Air that the governor also uses...

Some other shots of the Bell 407s and 430s

I liked this one-- often used as an observation plane and by the DEC to track animals and restock lakes and ponds...
a Partenavia twin-engine plane-

And lastly an air boat-- thought it was cool...

Our guide was one of the pilots...I found it interesting that he actually isn't a trooper...but just a licensed pilot...he mentioned flying the Hueys in Vietnam and has been flying for over 40 years....pretty cool trip overall...

 

[chukw]

What lucky kids- of all ages! Man, that yellow bugger looks hawt- WANT!

 

[reconron]

Pretty cool stuff there,Mike!

Greetings,Ron.

 

[moon puppy]

Thanks for sharing Mike.

Interesting to note the lack of multicolored wires and lines in the engine compartments. :hmmm

 

[jknaus]

Very cool.I always loved field trips like this. Awesome.
James